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U.S. sanctions 13 entities, 11 individuals allegedly linked with Iran

Washington, Jan. 15 (UNI) The U.S. Department of Treasury is imposing sanctions on 13 more entities and 11 more individuals allegedly linked to Iran, according to the Specially Designated Nationals list updated on Thursday by the department's Office of Foreign Assets Control.
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Just get me to be your House Assistant: Sarah Ferguson emailed Jeffrey Epstein

15 Feb 2026 | 9:19 PM

London, Feb 15 (UNI) Newly disclosed documents from the Department of Justice, stemming from its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, reveal that former Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson asked the late convicted sex offender for employment as a house assistant, citing urgent financial difficulties.

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Pro-democracy group in Myanmar's Karenni warns of crackdown on poppy fields as opium cultivation spreads

15 Feb 2026 | 2:07 AM

Nay Pyi Taw, Feb 14 (UNI) The Karenni Nationalities Defence Force (KNDF), a major pro-democracy armed organisation in Myanmar, has issued a stark warning to residents against opium cultivation in all areas in Myanmar's Karenni state under its control, and have threatened to mow down entire poppy fields should it continue.

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Marco Rubio attempts reconciliation between US & Europe in Germany, hails long bond between both powers

15 Feb 2026 | 1:45 AM

Munich, Feb 14 (UNI) Opening his much-viewed address at the Munich Security Conference, the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, invoked the long-standing historic partnership between the US and Europe, an alliance which he said had "saved the world" from many a threat in the past, while indicating that it now must prepare itself for the future.

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Bangladesh reports overwhelming 'Yes' votes in July Charter referendum, sharp discrepancies noted

15 Feb 2026 | 12:37 AM

Dhaka, Feb 14 (UNI) As Bangladesh concluded its much-watched and anticipated historic twin-polls on both its 13th parliamentary elections and July Charter referendum, the Election Commission of Bangladesh releasing two separate turnout figures, revealed an overwhelming majority vote for the "Yes" camp.

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Europe and NATO must move away from 'overdependence' on US for security: Keir Starmer at Munich Security Conference

Europe and NATO must move away from 'overdependence' on US for security: Keir Starmer at Munich Security Conference

15 Feb 2026 | 12:16 AM

Munich, Feb 14 (UNI) European and NATO members must move from "overdependence" on the US and toward more autonomy and "hard power," UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, adding that London must fight back if it is able.

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