Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing faces protests at a regional summit in Bangkok, as his country reels from a deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake. Despite international aid efforts, the military's response remains lacking, with survivors struggling for basic necessities amid ongoing military offensives.
Related news
Authorities in Virginia have identified 24-year-old Joshua Ribe as a person of interest in the disappearance of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki in the Dominican Republic. Konanki vanished during a spring break trip, and Ribe has given conflicting accounts of the night’s events. The FBI and local authorities are intensifying their search efforts.
Newly crowned world chess champion D Gukesh received a hero’s welcome from Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium and shared a special moment with veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Gukesh, who recently became the youngest world chess champion, is focused on performing well in upcoming tournaments while continuing to inspire athletes across disciplines.
American Oversight has broadened its lawsuit against Trump administration officials, demanding the preservation of Signal app messages. This follows reports of Pete Hegseth sharing Yemen military strike details via Signal, raising concerns about federal record-keeping violations. The lawsuit targets officials like Ratcliffe and Gabbard.
Sachin Tendulkar's India Masters clinched the International Masters League 2025 title by defeating West Indies Masters in Raipur. The match saw a heated exchange between Yuvraj Singh and Tino Best, requiring Brian Lara's intervention. Despite the tension, India comfortably chased 149 with Ambati Rayudu's 74-run contribution and Sachin's vintage performance, sealing victory with six wickets.
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur since violence erupted nearly two years ago, highlighting the need for a healing touch. He also questioned the delay in imposing President's rule despite constitutional collapse and criticised Home Minister Amit Shah's lack of response on the situation in Manipur.
Nitish Kumar Reddy emerges as a standout talent during India's Australian tour, impressing with a maiden international century. Sunil Gavaskar praises Reddy's cricketing intelligence and consistent performances, considering him a better batter than Hardik Pandya.
NASA's Nova-C lander, Athena, will launch to the Moon aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on February 26, 2025. This mission is part of the Artemis program and the Commercial Lunar Payload Services, focusing on long-term lunar exploration and resource utilization. The mission will include scientific experiments and technology demonstrations to support future Moon and Mars explorations.
A 4,400-page chargesheet submitted implicates Shariq Satha for orchestrating November's deadly violence in Sambhal. Linked to Dawood Ibrahim and Pakistan's ISI, Satha fled using a fake passport. Investigators found unusual money transfers and foreign-made cartridges, with further chargesheets expected as the probe continues.
Mark Carney has been selected as Canada's next prime minister following Justin Trudeau's resignation. Carney criticized US President Donald Trump's trade policies and remarks about annexing Canada, vowing to defend Canadian workers and sovereignty. Previously, Carney served as Britain's central bank chief and is currently chairman of Brookfield Asset Management.
Punjab Police arrested Saidul Ameen, the main suspect in the Jalandhar grenade attack on BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia's residence. The arrest occurred in Delhi with support from central agencies and Delhi Police. Two local associates were previously arrested for providing logistical support. Investigations are ongoing to find handlers, financial supporters, and any foreign links to the attack.