Side effects of US trade deals are appearing: How Trump is collecting heavy price of tariff cuts Japan became the first country affected by this policy. The trade deal with Tokyo reduced tariffs on Japanese goods to 15 percent, but in exchange, the country agreed to invest in multiple US projects worth billions of dollars.

February 20, 2026 at 03:04AM

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Explained: World’s biggest waterfall is hidden under ocean – here’s what you never knew about Denmark Strait Cataract It stretches nearly 480 kilometres in width. Scientists estimate that millions of cubic metres of water fall downward every second. Its flow rate is several times greater than that of the largest visible waterfalls on earth.

February 20, 2026 at 02:25AM

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China opens doors to 50 countries visa-free – Pakistan left out, what about India? The new rule lets people from selected countries travel to the country without a visa for a short stay starting from the 2026 Spring Festival, which celebrates the beginning of the Lunar New Year. This year, the festival began on February 17.

February 20, 2026 at 01:46AM

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Switzerland to host 2027 AI Summit in Geneva, focus on responsible AI use Swiss President Guy Parmelin highlighted AI’s impact on education, healthcare, work, and communication, stressing that its benefits require careful governance.

February 19, 2026 at 11:40PM

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From streets to state: Why Tarique Rahman bet on student firebrands into Bangladesh’s Cabinet? Two of the most recognisable faces of the protest movement, Nurul Haque Nur and Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki, were brought into his 49-member cabinet. Neither belongs to the BNP. Both were key figures in the agitation that toppled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

February 18, 2026 at 01:51PM

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Bangladesh's new chapter: BNP leader Tarique Rahman takes oath as PM; Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in attendance In the February 12 elections, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a commanding majority. Now, Tarique Rahman took the oath as Prime Minister of the nation. 

February 17, 2026 at 04:51PM

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Gold prices drop 21% in 20 days; Could Trump-Putin dynamics push rates below ₹1 lakh? Gold and silver prices have fallen sharply over the past 20 days, with gold down 21% and silver down 45%, amid expectations of a stronger US dollar and easing geopolitical tensions. Experts suggest prices may decline gradually, possibly pushing gold below ₹1 lakh by 2027.

February 17, 2026 at 11:33PM

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