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After 491 days in captivity, freed Israeli man returns home to find his wife, daughters dead

Eli Sharabi was among three hostages freed by Hamas as part of the latest prisoner exchange deal, which saw Israel release 183 Palestinian prisoners under an internationally brokered ceasefire agreement.

Sweden police

At least 10 killed in Sweden’s worst mass shooting at an educational center

A gunman opened fire at an adult education center, killing at least 10 people, as authorities investigate the motive and assess the number of wounded.

Trump deports illegal Indian migrants on military aircraft, first such action since his return to office

Trump, in his second term, has intensified efforts to reduce both legal and illegal immigration to the United States which includes shutting down the asylum system at the southern border, stopping flights for previously approved refugees and attempting to end birthright citizenship.

Bangladesh abode of communal harmony: Chief Adviser Yunus

The interim government "has been relentlessly working to improve the fate of all irrespective of race, religion, and caste and ensure their equal rights,” Yunus said.

Pakistan records sharp rise in terror attacks in January 2025 making it second deadliest month for militants since 2016

Quoting the data released by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), Dawn reported on Feb 3 that at least 74 militant attacks were recorded nationwide, resulting in 91 fatalities, including 35 security personnel, 20 civilians and 36 militants.

US President

Trump spurs trade war by slapping tariffs on China, Canada, Mexico to 'protect Americans' from 'illegal aliens and deadly drugs'

Canada retaliates with tariffs on C$155 billion ($107 billion) of US goods, while China calls it a "serious violation" of WTO rules and vows to retaliate. Mexico's response is subdued for now, emphasizing cooperation to combat drug trafficking.

Crash Washington..

No survivors in Washington mid-air collision, confirm officials; all 67 declared dead

The rescue operation is now a recovery operation, said DC fire chief John Donnelly, adding the passenger plane was found upside-down in three sections of the waist-deep icy Potomac River, from where 28 bodies have been pulled. The helicopter wreckage has also been found.