International

Macron urges Europe to shed its "Cold War DNA" and embrace strategic autonomy. Speaking in Munich, he formalized talks on a European nuclear umbrella with Germany and the UK.

Japan's Coast Guard detained a Chinese vessel today, marking a sharp escalation in maritime tensions. The seizure follows PM Takaichi's vow to intervene militarily if China attacks Taiwan.

Nurjahan Begum, a long-time voter, broke down in tears after finding her vote already cast in Pirgacha. Local residents allege scattered incidents of fraud as officials probe the lapse.

India mandates a 3-hour deadline for Meta, X, and YouTube to remove illegal content. New AI laws also require permanent labeling of deepfakes, effective February 20, 2026.

The Election Commission’s IT-supported postal ballot for the Feb 12 polls is under fire. Identical serial numbers on ballots and voter declarations have sparked fears of administrative harassment for millions of officials and expatriates.