The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a decisive victory in Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary election, returning to power after 15 years, according to Al Jazeera. The election, held on February 13, 2026, marked a significant shift in the country's political landscape, ending Sheikh Hasina's long rule.
Meanwhile, in other international developments, Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the UK, is set to accuse parties like Reform UK and the Greens of being "soft on Russia" and "weak on NATO," Sky News reported. Starmer's comments will be delivered at a security summit in Munich. He will also state that the UK is no longer the "Britain of the Brexit years."
In the United States, the Republican party faces challenges in the upcoming midterm elections, particularly in Texas, Euronews reported. With less than nine months until the elections, Donald Trump's policies are unpopular, and Republicans have been losing special elections, even having to defend once-solid seats in Congress.
The United Arab Emirates is leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline bureaucracy and expedite public services, according to Euronews. This initiative was presented at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, where AI was a central focus. Mohammed Bin Taliah, Chief of Government Services of the United Arab Emirates Government, told Euronews that the summit provided a global platform for showcasing these advancements.
Euronews also provided a news bulletin on February 13th, 2026, covering top stories from around Europe and beyond, including breaking news in world, business, entertainment, politics, culture, and travel. The bulletin included reports on a mass Russian drone strike on Odesa port and energy sites in Ukraine, and fuel shortages in Cuba.
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