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.”

PM Modi formally invited to attend Tarique Rahman’s oath-taking ceremony in Dhaka, confirms Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

The BNP has confirmed that invitations have been sent to 13 countries for Tarique Rahman’s oath-taking ceremony on February 17.

Invited countries include:

India
China
Saudi Arabia
Pakistan
Turkey
UAE
Qatar
Malaysia
Brunei
Sri Lanka
Nepal
Maldives
Bhutan

Baloch Liberation Army says 7 occupying army personnel in custody; sets one-week deadline for POW exchange.

Paxtan a@nd forces 🤣

Jazbe wali fauj 😂😆

India has requested 31 Rafale Marine jets from France in addition to the expected 114 Rafale fighters, according to a report by French media.

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Loud blast were reportedly heard in Bajaur’s Mamond area.

Much information awaited...

It was a suicide bombing targeting the Frontier Corps. Several soldiers are feared dead.

According to eyewitnesses, a vehicle was used in this suicide bombing.

According to our sources, 10+ Pakistani soldiers are reported to have been killed.

According to local sources, 7 bodies have been recovered so far.

Senator Graham on Iran:

We’re into weeks, not months, in terms of decision-making.

Lok Sabha Speaker om Birla has reached Dhaka to attend Tariq Rahman's oath taking ceremony.

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The Strait of Hormuz has been temporarily closed for a few hours due to an Iranian military exercise.