Bangladesh’s February 2026 election is pivotal for India’s regional security following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster. The ban on the Awami League creates a vacuum, potentially empowering parties critical of India. This shift demands a rapid re-evaluation of New Delhi’s policy towards its crucial eastern neighbour, impacting connectivity, trade, and counter-insurgency efforts.

A federal judge on Wednesday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to end the deployment of National Guard soldiers in Los Angeles, months after he began sending troops into US cities.

OpenAI said on Wednesday the cyber capabilities of its artificial intelligence models are increasing and warned that upcoming models are likely to pose a “high” cybersecurity risk.