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Bangladesh records 32.88% turnout at 0600GMT amid long queues on polling day

Bangladesh records 32.88% turnout at 0600GMT amid long queues on polling day

People in Bangladesh casting ballots to elect new government for first time since 2024 uprising, which ended 15-year rule of Awami League party

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4 policemen killed in militant attack in northwestern Pakistan
11.02.2026

4 policemen killed in militant attack in northwestern Pakistan

Militants attack police unit returning from search operation

China should expand tech exchanges, coordinate computing power: Premier Li
11.02.2026

China should expand tech exchanges, coordinate computing power: Premier Li

Premier Li Qiang calls for technological innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) applications while chairing State Council group study session on AI development

Xi hails 'loyalty' of armed forces, particularly lower ranks, amid probe into Chinese generals
11.02.2026

Xi hails 'loyalty' of armed forces, particularly lower ranks, amid probe into Chinese generals

Remarks come as a rare public reference to recent investigations involving top generals

South Korea reports new avian influenza case, taking total to 43 this season
11.02.2026

South Korea reports new avian influenza case, taking total to 43 this season

Government plans to carry out inspections, implement disease-control measures at layer chicken and duck farms by Feb. 20

2 pilots killed after plane shot at while landing in Indonesia
11.02.2026

2 pilots killed after plane shot at while landing in Indonesia

13 passengers survive unharmed, investigation underway, officials say