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Berkeley police are urgently seeking help to find Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a 22-year-old Indian Master's student from UC Berkeley, last seen Tuesday. Authorities consider him an at-risk missing person. Sreenivasaiah, who studied at IIT Madras, is described as 6'1" with short black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is urged…

President Trump announced plans for a visit to Venezuela, stating the US has a "very good relationship" with the country's interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez. This comes as the administration eased sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector, authorizing transactions for major energy companies and sending medical supplies to aid the nation's recovery.

Thousands rallied for Nepal's former king, Gyanendra Shah, demanding monarchy restoration outside Kathmandu airport. Supporters chanted slogans and offered flowers, despite prohibitory orders. This resurgence follows economic distress and political instability, with pro-monarchy groups aiming to influence upcoming March elections. Many Nepalis express frustration with the republic's unfulfilled promises.

The United States is reportedly preparing for a sustained, multi-week military campaign against Iran should President Donald Trump issue the order to strike. This comes as Trump has ordered a second aircraft carrier to the region on Thursday amid the growing tensions, signalling a potential shift from posturing to active…

A family in Mymensingh cast their votes hoping for justice after their son, Dipu Chandra Das, was burnt alive last December. Dipu, a garment worker, was attacked by a mob over alleged blasphemy. His father expressed hope that the newly elected government will expedite the justice process for his son.

Anthropic's AI model Claude was reportedly used in the US military operation that captured former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The mission involved bombing sites in Caracas, with Maduro apprehended in an early January raid. This deployment highlights growing questions about AI's role in military contexts, despite Anthropic's usage policies prohibiting…

A 15-year-old's interaction with a magazine highlights our declining engagement with print. Professor Joel Halldorf's book, 'Reading Matters,' traces the book's sophisticated evolution from ancient scrolls to the printing press. This invention democratized knowledge, fostering deep reasoning and societal change, a capacity now threatened by digital distractions.

Jacob “Chibi Reviews” Seibers worried fans after posting “I wanna die” on February 11, 2026. He later revealed he had a mental breakdown after discovering his fiancée cheated with his best friend. Police found him near a lake and took him to the hospital. In a YouTube video titled “i…

Candace Owens publicly supported a critical opinion post about Erika Kirk written by journalist Elizabeth Lane. Lane claimed she feels uncomfortable watching Erika Kirk and questioned her public behavior, calling it performative. She stressed her comments were personal opinions, not facts. Owens endorsed the message on X, increasing online debate.…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated BNP chief Tarique Rahman on his party's election victory, signaling a shift in New Delhi's approach. While endorsing the poll process, India faces new security concerns with the rise of Jamaat-e-Islami. New Delhi aims to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on peace, progress, and shared development…

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte clarified his use of the term "Daddy" for Donald Trump, attributing it to a language slip-up during a discussion about Iran's nuclear facilities. Rutte described the remark as unintentional, stemming from his "insufficient command of the English language." He acknowledged Trump's good-natured reaction, noting the…