A 13-year-old boy allegedly launched a knife attack at Kingsbury High School in northwest London, leaving two students critically injured. Witnesses said he entered a classroom, sprayed liquid at one student and then stabbed a 13-year-old in the neck. He reportedly shouted a religious phrase and then went ahead and stabbed a 12-year-old. The suspect was later arrested, police said.

US Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove said 50% tariffs on India by US "tore a needless rupture in bilateral ties that sacrificed decades of painstaking trust building" between our two nations. "Dragging on...negotiations for over a year cost us a timely convening of...annual Quad Leaders Summit," Sydney added. Recently, a trade deal was announced that reduced tariffs on Indian exports to 18%.

Early trends in Bangladesh’s general election results show the BNP-led alliance, headed by Tarique Rahman, taking an initial lead. An ABP News report said BNP is ahead in 32 seats, Jamaat-e-Islami in 12, while NCP and the Jatiya Party are leading in one seat each. Voting concluded at 4:30 pm in 299 constituencies, with turnout at 47.91% till 2 pm.

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan has lost most of the vision in his right eye, with only around 15% eyesight reportedly remaining. "This is the direct consequence of 922 days of solitary confinement, medical neglect...and the deliberate denial of proper treatment in jail," Imran's son Kasim Khan said. Notably, Imran has been in jail since August 2023.

The Amritsar Commissionerate Police has dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling operation, arresting two suspects and seizing ₹21,800 in drug-related cash. During the operation, authorities recovered 7.63 kilograms of heroin and identified connections to a handler in Dubai, linked to broader narcotics networks. This initiative coincides with a statewide crackdown on organised crime in Punjab.

Crude oil price on February 12 fell to $64.39 per barrel, down 0.38% daily but up 5.29% over past month. WTI crude hovered near $65, close to five-month high, supported by US-Iran tensions. However, gains were limited after US inventories jumped by 8.5 million barrels. OPEC kept demand forecasts unchanged, while traders await IEA's report on possible global oil surplus.

UK health officials are investigating the first suspected cholera death since 1901 after an elderly Warwickshire man died from a "non-toxigenic" strain. Despite no recent travel, the patient tested positive for Vibrio cholerae. Authorities stress there is no wider public risk, as modern sanitation prevents the large-scale outbreaks seen in the Victorian era.

Following his return from 17 years in exile, Tarique Rahman has emerged as the frontrunner in Bangladesh’s 2026 elections. Pre-poll surveys project a significant BNP lead, with some forecasts predicting over 200 seats. While Rahman promises anti-corruption reforms and stability, he faces a competitive challenge from Jamaat-e-Islami in a reshaped political landscape without the Awami League.

US President Donald Trump sparked health concerns after slurring during a February 11 White House event speech. While announcing coal funding, the 79-year-old struggled to pronounce "undisputed" prompting mockery from rivals. Experts cautioned against diagnosing isolated stumbles.

Former youth coach Serhat Pekmezci claimed Real Madrid's Arda Guler is facing bullying from senior teammates who refuse to accept him. The 21-year-old midfielder has seen his role diminish after Jude Bellingham's return. Pekmezci also said Jurgen Klopp has demanded certain players be sold before agreeing to manage the club, adding to Madrid's internal tensions.