India, US reschedule meeting on interim trade deal
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) India and Washington have decided to reschedule the official meeting over the interim bilateral trade agreement, so that both sides can factor in the implications of the US Supreme Court judgment striking down the Trump administration’s tariff hikes, according to reliable sources. A three-day meeting between teams headed by the […]
Trump approves emergency declaration for Washington as sewage spill lingers
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration for Washington, D.C., as a sewage line collapse and spill continued to tarnish the Potomac River. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced in a press release that federal disaster assistance is available to the District of Columbia to supplement response efforts due […]
Blizzard warnings issued across US East Coast
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) A rapidly intensifying winter storm is set to unleash heavy snow, powerful winds, and coastal flooding across the US Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, prompting blizzard warnings in major cities including New York and Boston, resulting in the cancellation of over 1500 flights, according to US media reports and federal forecasters. The National […]
US, India bet big on AI, reject fear politics
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) In a decisive signal to the world, the United States and India have unveiled a new AI partnership that rejects what they call the “paralysis of fear” and instead backs a pro-growth, pro-entrepreneurship model to lead the artificial intelligence race. Under a Joint Statement on the US-India AI Opportunity Partnership — […]
Trump to deliver first SOTU of second term on Feb 24
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on February 24, returning to Congress at a politically charged moment in Washington. The address comes as Democrats prepare to mount a formal rebuttal. On February 19, 2026, Democrats announced that Virginia Gov. Abigail […]
New York’s $330 million estate battle sparks court controversy
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) A fight over a $330 million estate has turned into a broader clash over how a New York court operates. Brandon Bishunauth, 23, is challenging the handling of his late father’s estate in Queens Surrogate’s Court. His father, real estate businessman Mohammad Malik, died in February 2023. Court papers describe the […]
Business leaders make up 70 per cent of BNP-led cabinet in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Feb 22 (IANS) As the Tarique Rahman led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) assumed power in Bangladesh following its decisive victory in the 13th Parliamentary elections, business leaders account for 70 per cent of the newly formed cabinet, with 35 out of 50 ministers and state ministers listing business as their profession, local media reported […]
Battered by Gaza war, Israel’s tech sector in recovery mode
JERUSALEM(RAHNUMA): Israel’s vital tech sector, dragged down by the war in Gaza, is showing early signs of recovery, buoyed by a surge in defense innovation and fresh investment momentum. Cutting-edge technologies represent 17 percent of the country’s GDP, 11.5 percent of jobs and 57 percent of exports, according to the latest available data from the […]
Ramadan lanterns: A symbol of celebration
CAIRO(RAHNUMA): Muslims around the world are observing Ramadan, a month of dawn-to-dusk fasting, intense prayer and charity. The holy month has long been associated with a rich tapestry of customs and traditions that define its unique celebrations. Among the most prominent symbols of these festivities is the Ramadan lantern, a cherished emblem that illuminates streets […]
Sudan’s RSF says it took town on Chad border
KHARTOUM(RAHNUMA): Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, locked in a conflict with the regular army, said Saturday that they had seized the town of Al-Tina on the Chad border. Previously, the town was thought to have been held by the Joint Forces, allied to the army, which has been at war with the RSF since April […]
