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Bangladesh Election: BNP Poised for Decisive Victory Amid Historic Vote

February 13, 2026
Bangladesh/World

Unofficial results from Bangladesh’s parliamentary election suggest a comfortable win for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), signaling a potential shift in the country’s political landscape. As of early Thursday morning, Jamuna TV

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Sri Lanka Cracks Down on Foreign Currency Use while Duty-Free Shops Refuse Rupees

February 13, 2026
News/Sri Lanka

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued a stern warning that all transactions between residents must be conducted exclusively in Sri Lankan Rupees, unless explicit permission has been granted under the

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Can Europe Reassert Itself After Ukraine?

February 13, 2026
Sri Lanka Guardian Essays

Washington’s 2025 strike on Iran, the raid to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in early 2026, and its renewed interest in acquiring Greenland have clarified the country’s international priorities. Meanwhile, securing Ukraine’s independence, once a defining rallying

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Mussolini Heir Defends Fascist Legacy Amid Protests in Italy

February 13, 2026
Diplomacy/Geopolitics/History

A great-grandson of Benito Mussolini has sparked controversy in Italy by defending the legacy of the fascist dictator in a new book, claiming that the regime was “not so bad” and that

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The Ghost of Anchorage

February 13, 2026
Columns/Geopolitics

After last August’s meeting between the Russian and American presidents in Alaska, a new phrase entered diplomatic circulation: the “spirit of Anchorage.” The substance of the talks was never officially disclosed and can only

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BBC Faces £10 Billion Trump Lawsuit Over Edited Speech

February 13, 2026
Journalism/United States/World

The BBC will face a £10 billion lawsuit from former President Donald Trump next February, after a Florida judge denied the corporation’s motion to dismiss the case or delay proceedings. The lawsuit

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England Schools to Allow Children to Change Gender

February 13, 2026
Education/Health/Human Rights

Children in England will be allowed to socially transition at school—with parental consent—under new government guidance designed to clarify schools’ legal duties, according to reporting by The Times UK. The guidance instructs

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Trump Strategist Pushes NATO Toward ‘Partnership, Not Dependency’

February 13, 2026
Defence/Diplomacy

President Trump’s chief military strategist, Elbridge Colby, is calling for a radical shift in NATO’s approach, insisting the alliance should operate on “partnership, not dependency,” with European nations, Britain, and Canada increasing

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Singapore Bets Big on AI and Families in Record-Breaking $154.7 Billion Budget

February 13, 2026
Diplomacy/Geopolitics

Singapore has unveiled its most ambitious Budget yet, setting aside a record $154.7 billion to bolster economic competitiveness, invest in artificial intelligence (AI), and provide expanded support for families and workers. Announced

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Milei Pushes Through Controversial Labor Reform Amid Violent Protests

February 13, 2026
Argentina/Human Rights/World

The Argentine Senate delivered a major legislative victory to President Javier Milei’s government on Thursday, approving a sweeping labor reform bill despite widespread street protests that left at least 15 people injured

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CIA Targets Chinese Military with Propaganda Video Amid Beijing Purge

February 13, 2026
Defence/Diplomacy

The CIA has launched a provocative new video aimed at Chinese military officers, seeking to capitalize on domestic discord after Beijing’s recent purge of General Zhang Youxia, the vice-chairman of the Central

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When Silence Shatters

February 13, 2026
Columns/Geopolitics

On February 10, 2026, the otherwise quiet town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, witnessed one of the deadliest mass shootings in recent Canadian history. An armed assailant opened fire at Tumbler Ridge

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Japan Aims to Beam Solar Power From Space in Groundbreaking First

February 13, 2026
Health/Technology

Japan’s OHISAMA demonstration satellite is scheduled for launch in fiscal 2026, embarking on an ambitious mission to wirelessly deliver solar power from space to Earth for the first time. Unlike earlier experiments

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Japan’s Pandora Moment — A Chinese Viewpoint

February 13, 2026
Columns/Geopolitics

This column originally appeared in China Military. In Greek mythology, Pandora opened Zeus’s box, releasing demons of greed, war, and deceit into the world. Today, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, driven by

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Blood on the Ballot: Election Day Turns Deadly Across Bangladesh

February 12, 2026
Editor's Choice/Geopolitics

On Thursday, the 13th parliamentary elections in Bangladesh were marred by tragedy as at least nine people, including a prominent BNP leader and a polling officer, lost their lives in incidents spanning

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Financial influence has become a significant tool of global geopolitics,

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