February 8, 2026

Bangladesh Cricket Boss in Lahore for Talks on Pakistan's T20 World Cup India Boycott

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Amin ul Islam has met PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore. They're set for virtual talks with ICC to resolve Pakistan's boycott of its T20 World Cup match against India.

February 8, 2026

Somalia Emerges as Strategic Pillar for Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Stability

Somalia is critical to securing the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, vital trade routes. Its growing stability and location strengthen regional security and economic ties with the Arab world.

February 8, 2026

Israel Returns 54 Unidentified Palestinian Bodies to Gaza Amid Signs of Abuse

Israel has handed over 54 Palestinian bodies to Gaza. Many show signs of torture and abuse. Families struggle to identify their loved ones. Medical teams examine remains at al-Shifa Hospital.

February 8, 2026

West Bengal Offers 8,505 Officers for Electoral Roll Revision Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing

West Bengal government tells Election Commission it can deploy 8,505 Group B officers for the state's ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. This updates the earlier claim that only 80 Grade 2 officers were provided. The Supreme Court will hear related pleas, including from CM Mamata Banerjee, on February 9, 2026.

February 8, 2026

Indian Refiners Halt Russian Oil Buys in April Ahead of US Trade Pact

Indian refiners stop buying Russian oil for April deliveries as India and the US near a trade deal. The move may ease tensions over Russia oil imports while diversifying supplies.