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EFCC arraigns former vice chancellor on N19.7million contract kickback, bribery charges

Nigeria, Feb. 6 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned Armayau Bichi, a former Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Dutsinma, on kickback and bribery charges... Read More


World War I MemorialPublished on: February 6, 2026 2:52 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 6 -- We have a habit of mistaking earthmovers for policy. That is why the Capital Development Authority's clarification on the World War I memorial matters beyond the immediate outrage ... Read More


AI and Child AbusePublished on: February 6, 2026 2:50 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 6 -- UNICEF's warning about AI-generated sexualised images of children should have landed in Pakistan like a thunderclap. It did not. The report described a surge in synthetic abuse, wh... Read More


Youth Bulge or BurdenPublished on: February 6, 2026 2:50 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 6 -- In a stark warning delivered in Karachi, World Bank President Ajay Banga emphasised the urgent need for Pakistan to create up to 30 million jobs over the next decade or risk instab... Read More


Pakistan Isn't Poor. Pakistanis Are Being Made PoorPublished on: February 6, 2026 2:48 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 6 -- Walk through any bazaar in Lahore, Karachi, Faisalabad, or Multan, and you will hear the same story repeated in different accents: salaries finish before the month does, groceries ... Read More


FIR filed in Lucknow against 'Ghooskhor Pandat' over alleged "caste insult"

Lucknow, Feb. 6 -- An FIR has been registered at Hazratganj Police Station in Lucknow against the makers of the web series 'Ghooskhor Pandat' over allegations that its title and content "hurt religiou... Read More


Delhi man's expectation on 'acchi bahu' triggers backlash: 'Should only care for in-laws'

India, Feb. 6 -- A video from Delhi has reignited debate after an elderly man shared his views on what makes a "good bahu" (daughter-in-law). The man, a Delhi University graduate, went viral on Insta... Read More


Commodities Buzz: EIA reports record drop in US natural gas storage

Mumbai, Feb. 6 -- The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that working natural gas stocks fell 360 billion cubic feet (Bcf) in the Lower 48 states for the week ending January 30, 2026,... Read More


"Smriti played with a massive flu," says coach Malolan Rangarajan, lauds RCB captain after WPL final win

New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Women's team coach Malolan Rangarajan heaped praises on captain Smriti Mandhana, who led the team to their second Women's Premier League (WPL) ti... Read More


Suryavanshi's stunning 175 outclasses Falconer's valiant 115 as India lift 6th U19 WC title, beat England by 100 runs

Harare, Feb. 6 -- A scintillating 175 in 80 balls by Vaibhav Suryavanshi outclassed a valiant century from Caleb Falconer as Team India captured their sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup title, beating Engla... Read More