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DHAKA: The United States is concerned about China’s expanding presence in South Asia and is planning to offer Bangladesh’s next government US and allied defence systems as alternatives to Chinese hardware, Washington’s ambassador to Dhaka told Reuters.Bangladesh votes in a general election on Thursday (Feb 12) after a Gen Z-led uprising toppled India-allied premier Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. She has since taken refuge in New Delhi, allowing China to deepen its influence in Bangladesh as India’s presence wanes.China recently signed a defence agreement with Bangladesh to build a drone factory near the India border, worrying foreign diplomats. Bangladesh is…

Hospital head tells Al Jazeera that five were killed and 39 wounded when security dispersed protesters.Listen to this article | 2 minsinfoPublished On 11 Feb 202611 Feb 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareA crowd linked to Yemen’s separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) attempted to storm a local government building in the southeastern Yemeni city of Ataq, leaving several dead, according to local authorities and sources.It’s the latest eruption of violence consuming the conflict-ridden and impoverished nation.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe security committee in Shabwah Governorate said that armed fighters assaulted security and military personnel and fired live ammunition…

The attorney general will testify after the FBI executed a search warrant at an elections office in Fulton County, Georgia, that sought material related to the 2020 presidential election in Georgia, including physical ballots.Deputy FBI Director Andrew Bailey and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard were at the site of the search, and Gabbard’s involvement has raised concerns from Democrats. A spokesperson for Gabbard said Mr. Trump and Bondi asked Gabbard to be present for the search.A FBI affidavit filed with a U.S. magistrate judge to justify the warrant to search the Fulton County elections office revealed that the criminal…

Cadillac has become the first American auto giant to step into the fiercely competitive world of Formula One with a dedicated team. The storied U.S. brand unveiled the official team livery for its inaugural 2026 season during the Super Bowl Sunday night.The Super Bowl ad, which aired during the fourth quarter, shows the black and white livery. It features part of President John F. Kennedy’s 1962 speech in which he said, “We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.””That challenge is one that…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sam Darnold’s NFL journey has been nothing short of inspiring. The quarterback finally got to hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy with his Seattle Seahawks, his fifth NFL team, Sunday in Santa Clara.Darnold was the third overall pick out of USC in 2018 to the New York Jets, where he was hoping to take the team out of playoff purgatory and cement himself as one of the greats for “Gang Green.”Instead, Darnold found himself out of New York after three seasons, traded to the Carolina Panthers and beginning his move from the East Coast…

Matthew Goldstein, a reporter for The New York Times who has focused on the financialization of the housing market, looks at a new executive order on housing by President Trump.By Matthew Goldstein, Melanie Bencosme, Sutton Raphael, Thomas Vollkommer, Nikolay Nikolov, June Kim, Joey Sendaydiego and Edward VegaFebruary 11, 2026

An organization that represents pea, lentil and bean growers in Saskatchewan says it supports a new federal investment intended to spur diversification among its trading partners. Canada’s agriculture minister announced Tuesday a $75-million investment over five years to expand export activities into new, non-traditional markets and support sectors most affected by trade barriers.“This added investment will help our sector access new markets, strengthen interprovincial trade and build more resilience in the face of global challenges,” said Heath MacDonald, minister of agriculture and agri-food, at an unrelated policy breakfast in Ottawa.The program builds on the existing AgriMarketing Program and adds funding…

Anthropic is focused on growing its business rather than making “flashy headlines,” its commercial chief told CNBC in a thinly-veiled swipe at rival OpenAI as the public war of words between the AI giants continues. Anthropic aired ads at Sunday’s Super Bowl taking a dig at OpenAI’s decision to begin testing ads on ChatGPT. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called Anthropic’s ad “deceptive.” It comes as the leading AI model players are locked in an intensifying battle to sign up businesses to use their products. In a wide-ranging interview with CNBC, Smith also said the market sell-off in software stocks, sparked…

The Diamonds have wrapped up preparations for their Commonwealth Games title defence and celebrated captain Liz Watson’s 100th Test in style with an 80-33 smashing of Jamaica.World No.1 Australia had already wrapped up the three-match series with thumping victories in Adelaide and Perth.But with Wednesday night’s match at John Cain Arena the last before Australia heads to Glasgow aiming to win back-to-back gold for the first time, coach Stacey Marinkovich made it clear there was plenty to be gained.After wins by 31 in Adelaide and 32 in Perth, Wednesday’s 47-goal triumph was Australia’s highest score and biggest winning margin of…

CANADIAN ENERGY PUSH IN ASIA Energy, agriculture and critical minerals are central to Canada’s diversification strategy in the region, said Sidhu. “Here in Asia, energy plays a key role in that (strategy). We’re an energy superpower. We have the resources that the region needs,” he added. Canada is the world’s fifth-largest producer of natural gas and fourth-largest exporter, though most exports have historically gone to the US. Last June, Canada shipped its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo to Asia, giving its producers direct access to energy-hungry Asian markets for the first time. With five LNG projects in various stages of development, Ottawa sees strong…