Just In: Bangladesh and the US have signed a reciprocal tariff agreement under which Washington will lower the reciprocal tariff to 19 per cent.

Pakistan has taken a U-turn on its decision not to play against India.

A clash is ongoing between the Naga and Kuki communities in the Litan area of Ukhrul district, Manipur. In the video, Kuki fighters are seen firing at members of the Naga community and targeting Naga residential buildings.

India and the UK have signed a Social Security Agreement aimed at eliminating double social security contributions for employees on temporary overseas assignments, while promoting smoother mobility of skilled professionals between the two countries.

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit India from February 17–19, 2026, at PM Narendra Modi’s invitation. The leaders will review bilateral cooperation, Indo-Pacific ties and global issues, inaugurate the India-France Year of Innovation, and attend the AI Impact Summit.

Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif informed the National Assembly that 3,141 Pakistan Army personnel were killed in action (KIA) between 2021 and February 2026.

Overall casualties: • 170 Officers
• 212 Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs)
• 2,759 Soldiers
Casualties from PoJK sector (out of 3,141 total): • 2,034 personnel
9 Officers
10 JCOs
2,015 Soldiers

Former Pakistan Army Chief Gen (Retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa was injured after reportedly slipping in the bathroom at his residence early Tuesday morning. He has been shifted to the ICU of a local hospital with multiple injuries, including a head injury, family sources said.

Trump met with Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House and talked for more than three hours. They discussed continuing negotiations with Iran and the possibility of reaching a deal. Trump said a deal would be preferable, but the outcome remains uncertain if no agreement is reached.

Netanyahu has since left the White House, and no press conference was held.

The WSJ reported that,

Pentagon has directed the USS George H.W. Bush to make preparations for a possible deployment to the Middle East, where it would operate alongside the USS Abraham Lincoln.

Voting has begun in Bangladesh

Scuffle breaks out in Mirpur during Bangladesh elections.

Baloch Liberation Army claims its first drone warfare unit “QAHR” is now operational, alleging involvement in recent coordinated attacks and signaling a shift toward modern air and cyber capabilities.

Bangladesh Election Results: BNP Crosses Majority Mark with 212 Seats, Jamaat-e-Islami Bags 70

Official confirmation awaited...

The USS Gerald R. Ford is expected to arrive in the Middle East from the Caribbean Sea within the next three to four weeks—timing that closely aligns with Trump’s “over the next month” ultimatum to Iran to sign a deal.

Yesterday, Trump gave Iran one month to reach a deal.

UN Secretary-General to Participate in AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi

Reporter: Why deploy a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East?

Donald Trump: “We’ll need it if a deal isn’t reached. If there is a deal, we can scale it back. It will depart soon. We already have one there — and if required, a very powerful force is ready.”