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5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes southwestern Pakistan

5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes southwestern Pakistan

Tremor occurs northeast of Khuzdar area of southwestern Balochistan province

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in general elections
13.02.2026

Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in general elections

Election authorities yet to officially announce results for 300-seat parliament

Unofficial election results in Bangladesh give BNP the lead: Report
12.02.2026

Unofficial election results in Bangladesh give BNP the lead: Report

Bangladesh holds first election since 2024 ouster of Sheikh Hasina

China’s CO2 emissions decline slightly in 2025, extending 2-year flat trend
12.02.2026

China’s CO2 emissions decline slightly in 2025, extending 2-year flat trend

Report shows modest 2025 dip amid surge in solar and wind power

Bangladesh's interim leader lauds 'responsible conduct' of political parties after peaceful polls
12.02.2026

Bangladesh's interim leader lauds 'responsible conduct' of political parties after peaceful polls

'I call upon political parties and candidates to uphold democratic decency, tolerance and mutual respect even after the final results are announced,' says Muhammad Yunus

Australian police admit Muslim worshippers had permission to perform prayers after backlash over forcible removal
12.02.2026

Australian police admit Muslim worshippers had permission to perform prayers after backlash over forcible removal

New South Wales police forcibly removed worshippers, dragged them as they performed prayers during protest against Israeli president’s visit to Australia