Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved parliament and called a snap election for February 8, seeking public backing for her economic and security agenda.
Drone attack allegations and rising military threats have pushed Bangladesh–Myanmar border tensions to a red alert, raising fears of proxy conflict and regional instability.
The 2026 Oscar nominations stunned Hollywood with major acting snubs, a record-breaking horror film, and unexpected best picture contenders ahead of March’s ceremony.
Former CPB president Mujahidul Islam Selim says the government’s referendum is deceptive, biased and undemocratic, accusing authorities of misleading voters and misusing public funds.
The White House says US murder rates fell to their lowest level in at least 125 years in 2025, citing crime data from major cities and crediting Trump-era policies.
