February 2025

Hamas released Israeli hostages Iair Horn, Sagui Dekel Chen and Sasha (Alexander) Troufanov in Gaza on Saturday and Israel began freeing some 369 Palestinian prisoners and detainees in exchange, after mediators helped avert a ceasefire…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday he blocked a Donald Trump-led deal that would give the US access to vast amounts of Ukrainian natural resources as it lacked "security guarantees" for Kyiv and "does not protect us".…

At least 15 people died during a stampede at a railway station in India's capital late Saturday when surging crowds scrambled to catch trains to the world's largest religious gathering, a medical official told AFP. The Kumbh Mela…

US and Russian officials will meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to start talks aimed at ending Moscow's nearly three-year war in Ukraine, a US lawmaker and a source familiar with the planning said on Saturday. Ukrainian…

Pep Guardiola believes Nico Gonzalez can step into the void left by Rodri after making an impressive Premier League debut in Manchester City's 4-0 thrashing of Newcastle on Saturday. City have struggled badly without Ballon d'Or…

Former national pacer Talha Jubair believes Bangladesh can turn things around against India in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy and is optimistic about their chances against hosts Pakistan in the eight-team event, set to begin on…

Ashutosh Gowariker’s magnum opus 'Jodhaa Akbar' marks 17 glorious years since its release in 2008. A sweeping historical romance, the film tells the epic tale of Mughal Emperor Akbar’s union with Rajput princess Jodhabai, brought to life by…

The legendary Amitabh Bachchan extends his heartfelt wishes to Sanam Teri Kasam on its successful re-release. Starring Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane in key roles, the 2016 film is making waves at the box office, tripling its original…

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has pledged that key figures from the ousted Sheikh Hasina regime will not escape justice, emphasizing that the people of Bangladesh will not forgive his administration if they fail to hold them…

French President Emmanuel Macron said Europe has "a role to play" in determining the regional security framework that accompanies any deal to end the war in Ukraine. It "is up to the international community, with a specific role for the…