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News Desk  Dhaka: Bangladesh has recorded its first death from the Nipah virus in 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed, local media reported on Sunday. The victim was a woman aged between 40 and 50 from northern…

News Desk  Beijing: China has taken a significant step in the emerging flying car and low-altitude aviation sector with the unveiling of the world’s largest electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, named Matrix.…

AFP/APP Islamabad: Bangladesh’s elections next week could reshape South Asia’s strategic balance, as China moves to consolidate its influence while relations between Dhaka and New Delhi show signs of strain, analysts say. The February…

News Desk  Washington: United States President Donald Trump has praised a new documentary about former First Lady Melania Trump, claiming it has turned her into a “movie star” following a strong opening at the box office. Speaking to…

News Desk  London: Prince Andrew has temporarily moved into Wood Farm Cottage on the Sandringham estate while repair work is carried out on his permanent residence, according to British media reports. The move follows renewed public…

AFP/APP Washington: NASA said on Tuesday it is delaying until March the launch of its first crewed flyby mission to the Moon in more than 50 years after encountering leaks during final tests. The mishaps occurred during a run-through…

AFP/APP Sydney: A 13-year-old boy has recounted how he swam for four hours through choppy waters off Western Australia to get help for his family, in a feat hailed by rescuers as “superhuman”. The boy, identified in local media as…

QNA/APP Washington: A powerful snowstorm sweeping across the southern United States has forced the cancellation of more than 2,400 flights, causing widespread travel disruption at major airports. Charlotte Douglas International…

AFP/APP Hong Kong: Oil prices slumped on Monday as easing tensions between the United States and Iran dented risk premiums, while precious metals came under renewed pressure from a surging dollar following last week’s sharp sell-off.…

News Desk Islamabad: India on Sunday announced a sharp increase in defence spending in its federal budget for the 2026 fiscal year, signalling a renewed focus on military preparedness and modernisation following last year’s brief…