After a year of federal rule, Yumnam Khemchand Singh leads a new multi-ethnic cabinet in Manipur. But with fresh violence in Ukhrul, can his "balancing act" bring lasting peace?
Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi has been handed a new seven-and-a-half-year sentence by a court in Mashhad. Her supporters claim the sentencing occurred while she was on a hunger strike to protest prison conditions.
On February 9, 2026, the interim government finalized a massive deal for 25 Boeing aircraft. The timing—just 72 hours before the Feb 12 election—has sparked outcry over the administration's legal and moral authority.
PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Malaysia resulted in 11 key agreements across semiconductors, defense, and healthcare. Both leaders vowed a "zero tolerance" approach to terrorism and regional instability.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Sydney on Feb 9 for a solidarity visit following the Bondi terror attack. His visit has triggered nationwide rallies and a formal request for his arrest by human rights lawyers.
