Rubio: US-China dialogue is an obligation

IANS | February 14, 2026 8:16 PM

Washington, Feb 14 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday said Washington has an “obligation to communicate” with China, describing sustained dialogue between the world’s two largest economies as a strategic necessity even amid deep structural tensions.

T20 WC: Brook praises Banton and bowlers after victory against Scotland

IANS | February 14, 2026 8:01 PM

Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) England captain Harry Brook expressed relief after his side secured two crucial points with a five-wicket win over Scotland at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday, praising Jofra Archer’s sharp spell, Tom Banton’s match-winning knock at No. 4, and the middle-order’s composure in steadying the chase after an early wobble.

We are part of one civilization – Western civilization: US Secy of State Marco Rubio in Munich

IANS | February 14, 2026 7:43 PM

Washington, Feb 14 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio used his first major address at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday to call for what he described as a renewed transatlantic mission — one rooted in “seriousness and reciprocity” and focused on reindustrialization, border control, and emerging technologies such as “cutting-edge artificial intelligence.”

Bangladesh: BNP's Tarique Rahman calls for maintaining law and order ‘at any cost’

IANS | February 14, 2026 7:35 PM

Dhaka, Feb 14 (IANS) With the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) set to form the next government in Bangladesh following a decisive victory in the 13th Parliamentary election, the party’s chairman, Tarique Rahman on Saturday emphasised the need to maintain law and order “at any cost” and urged everyone to cooperate in building a safe and humane nation, the local media reported.