
The connections between late sex offender and US financier Jeffrey Epstein and the scientific community were "deeper than previously known" and "unheard of" in extent, according to a recent report by the journal Nature. ...

A US congressional briefing on Bangladesh warned that the country is heading toward a “political cliff,” with democratic institutions under strain and religious minorities facing growing threats ahead of national elections scheduled for February 12. ...

The United States and Bangladesh signed a legally binding agreement on reciprocal trade, setting tariff sched...

A Republican lawmaker introduced legislation to end the H-1B visa program, arguing that it disadvantages American workers and prioritizes foreign labor over US citizens. ...

US Congressman Suhas Subramanyam welcomed the India-United States trade deal announced last week, calling it a necessary step after what he described as an unsustainable period of high tariffs that hurt businesses and strained bilateral ties. ...

US lawmakers warned of human rights violations and violence against religious minorities, including Hindus, in Bangladesh, urging greater attention to incidents they said have received limited international coverage as the country heads into elections. ...

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that her government will continue providing humanitarian aid to Cuba, despite US sanctions targeting countries that trade with or send oil to the Caribbean nation. ...

A new US–India trade framework announced last week is drawing strong backing from US lawmakers, with Kansas agricultural exporters and Kentucky’s bourbon industry emerging as early beneficiaries of provisions expanding access to the Indian market. ...

Days after President Donald Trump unveiled a trade deal with India, the White House said negotiations will continue on unresolved tariff and non-tariff barriers, even as a newly released fact sheet detailed key features of the agreement and its implementation roadmap. ...

The commemoration of the 29th anniversary of the Ghulja Massacre, a pivotal moment in Uyghur history symbolizing ongoing repression, took place during the World Interfaith Harmony Week celebrations in New York City on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Held at the Church Center for the United Nations, the event featured an impressive lineup of speakers...