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09

Feb

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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi hails Trump after White House invite: ‘Potential of our alliance…’

Japan’s Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi—the country’s first woman to hold the post and leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)—scored a decisive victory in Sunday’s election. Her party won 271 of the 465 seats in the lower house. Tokyo: The newly-elected Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi, on Sunday hailed US President Donald Trump after the latter hailed her on assuming the office and invited her to the White House. Takaichi accepted Trump’s invitation and vowed to work closely with the US to further strengthen the relations between the two nations.  “I am sincerely grateful to President Donald J. Trump…

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09

Feb

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Nigeria: 30 killed, several injured as passenger truck crashes in Kano

According to the Kano State government, the truck was transporting both passengers and goods from Kano towards Gujungu town. Many of those on board were thrown from the vehicle when it overturned. Kano (Nigeria): As many as 30 people were killed after a truck carrying passengers lost control and crashed in northern Nigeria. The deadly accident took place on Sunday along a major highway in Kwanar Barde, a town in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State. Officials said the vehicle, a large trailer, was travelling at high speed when the driver lost control, leading to the fatal crash. According…

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08

Feb

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Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first woman PM, secures mandate: LDP wins supermajority in winter snap polls

PM Modi celebrated Takaichi's triumph on X and said, "Congratulations @SanaeTakaichi on your landmark victory! The India-Japan Special Strategic & Global Partnership bolsters global peace, stability, and prosperity. Under your leadership, our friendship will soar to new heights." Tokyo: Japan's trailblazing Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the nation's first female PM and LDP chief, led her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to a stunning triumph in Sunday's winter snap elections, clinching 271 seats outright in the 465-member lower house- surging past the 261 needed for absolute majority. With ally Japan Innovation Party (Ishin), the coalition grabbed a two-thirds supermajority (328 projected seats),…

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08

Feb

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China conducted nuclear tests days after Galwan Valley clash in 2020: Top US official

In the Galwan Valley clash in May 2020, 20 Indian soldiers had lost their lives. Intelligence reports suggest that over 40 Chinese soldiers were also killed in the clashes; although China has never confirmed them. Washington: China had conducted secret nuclear explosive tests just days after the deadly clash with Indian forces at Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh, said a top US official earlier this week. The Galwan Valley clash had happened in May 2020 in which 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives. Though China never declared officially on how many soldiers it lost, intelligence reports suggest more than 40…

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08

Feb

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Zelenskyy says US gave June deadline to reach truce with Russia; next round of talks likely in Miami

The Ukrainian President on Saturday rebuked Russia for continuously targeting the energy infrastructure in Kyiv. He said Moscow’s aggression was affecting the ongoing peace efforts. Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States has given a June deadline to both Russia and Ukraine to end the conflict. He said Washington will put pressure on both sides if no consensus is reached till June. This came amid ardent strikes by Russia on the energy infrastructure of Ukraine, forcing nuclear power plants to cut power supplies.     "The Americans are proposing the parties end the war by the beginning of…

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08

Feb

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PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome, Guard of Honour in Malaysia | VIDEO

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had arrived in Malaysia on Saturday, with his visit focusing on deepening the defence, trade and investment ties between New Delhi and Kuala Lumpur. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour at Perdana Putra building in Kuala Lumpur, a day after he arrived in Malaysia for a two-day visit to the Southeast Asian country. He was also welcomed by his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim. Later, the prime minister also interacted with Malaysian ministers and delegations.  PM Modi had arrived in Malaysia on Saturday, where he received a rousing…

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08

Feb

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Ramesh Chandra Sen, veteran Awami League leader and ex-minister, dies in jail days before Bangladesh elections

Veteran Bangladeshi politician Ramesh Chandra Sen was a minister in former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government. He died on Saturday due to health ailments, said officials. Dhaka: Veteran Bangladeshi politician Ramesh Chandra Sen died on Saturday after falling ill during his custody at the District Jail in Dinajpur, reported local media. He was 86 years old. His death comes just days before the February 12 parliamentary elections in the neighbouring nation.  Sen was a senior leader of Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League and had also served as the country's water resource minister. A former member of parliament (MP), Sen was brought…

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08

Feb

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In meet with Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim, PM Modi’s message on terror, ASEAN and Indo-Pacific; key MoUs signed

PM Modi, who arrived in Malaysia on Saturday, was accorded ceremonial welcome and the Guard of Honour at the Perdana Putra building in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. Later, he held delegation-level talks with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim. Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that India aims to further increase its cooperation with Malaysia, as he delegation-level talks with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim on day 2 of his two-day visit to the Southeast Asian country. Stressing it is crucial for India to have support of friendly countries in the fight against terrorism, he said the prosperity…

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08

Feb

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Russia: Four Indian students among six injured in stabbing attack in Ufa; probe launched

Russian health officials said the injured are currently being treated in hospital. One of the victims is reported to be in serious condition, while the other three are in a stable but moderate state. Moscow: As many as six persons, including four Indians, were injured in a stabbing attack at a university in Russia's Bashkortostan Republic on Saturday, Indian mission said.     Early information suggests that a teenage boy carrying a knife entered a student dormitory at the State Medical University in Ufa. He reportedly attacked students who were living in the building, leaving several of them with…

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07

Feb

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Bangladesh General Election Which political parties are contesting and what happened in the last three elections?

Bangladesh General Election: The National Citizen Party, a fresh centrist force spearheaded by 27-year-old student activist Nahid Islam, promises sweeping reforms including a new constitution, improved healthcare and climate action. Dhaka: Bangladesh gears up for its general election on February 12 (Thursday), the first since Sheikh Hasina's 2024 ouster, featuring a dramatic shift. With Awami League (AL) suspended and sidelined, frontrunners Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami lead a fragmented field of 51 parties contesting 300 Jatiya Sangsad seats. Major parties contesting in 2026: BNP leads, Jamaat resurgent and NCP emerges Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP): Centre-right powerhouse led by ailing…

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