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First post-Hasina polls in Bangladesh next week seen as bellwether of nation's future

First post-Hasina polls in Bangladesh next week seen as bellwether of nation's future

127M eligible to vote next Thursday in 1st election since ousted Premier Sheikh Hasina fled the country in 2024, ending Awami League party's 15-year rule

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China stresses talks pathway to resolve US-Iran tensions
06.02.2026

China stresses talks pathway to resolve US-Iran tensions

Beijing’s statement comes as Washington and Tehran set to hold nuclear negotiations in Oman

South Korea denies intentional delay in US trade bill amid Trump tariff threat
06.02.2026

South Korea denies intentional delay in US trade bill amid Trump tariff threat

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun meets with his US counterpart Marco Rubio in Washington

Thousands of passengers stranded at airports due to tropical storm in Philippines
06.02.2026

Thousands of passengers stranded at airports due to tropical storm in Philippines

Storm Basyang causes flooding, forcing families to move to upper floors or evacuation centers in Iligan city of northern Mindanao

China and South Korea discuss resuming joint maritime search drills after 15-year hiatus
06.02.2026

China and South Korea discuss resuming joint maritime search drills after 15-year hiatus

Defense officials of two countries meet in Beijing

Russia launches military satellites to serve 'interests of Defense Ministry'
06.02.2026

Russia launches military satellites to serve 'interests of Defense Ministry'

Launch of satellites into planned orbits carried out from Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Arkhangelsk region, says ministry