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Nine workers killed after truck falls into ravine in central Philippines

A truck has veered off a mountain road in the central Philippines, plunging into a ravine and killing nine workers on board

4 Feb 2026 7:08 pm
U.K. will release files related to Mandelson's Ambassador appointment in more Epstein fallout

The government has agreed to release the requested information unless it is prejudicial to U.K. national security or international relations. It's unclear how much material will be released, or when.

4 Feb 2026 6:03 pm
Thousands of troops hit streets in Nepal ahead of polls

In total, 300,000 security personnel and temporary election police were being sent out in the lead up to the March 5 vote, an increase from previous polls

4 Feb 2026 4:57 pm
Gunmen kill at least 35 in western-central Nigeria

The attack was confirmed by police, which did not provide casualty figures, and the State government, which blamed it on errorist cells

4 Feb 2026 2:58 pm
Watch: Jaishankar, Rubio welcome India-US trade deal, discuss critical minerals cooperation

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington DC on February 3, where both leaders welcomed the India-US trade deal announced by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

4 Feb 2026 1:11 pm
Northern Japan hit by deadly snowfall; warnings issued as heavy snow forecast for the weekend

Japan's chief government spokesperson warned that, although the weather was getting warmer, more danger could lie ahead because snow would start melting, resulting in landslides and slippery surfaces

4 Feb 2026 12:10 pm
Spain, Greece weigh teen social media bans, drawing fury from Elon Musk

About 82% of Spaniards said they believed children under 14 should be banned from social media, according to a 30-country Ipsos poll on education published last August

4 Feb 2026 11:10 am
India committed to no longer purchasing Russian oil, $500 billion of investments into U.S.: White House

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Prime Minister Modi committed to $500 billion of investments into the United States, including for transportation, for energy and for agricultural products as well

4 Feb 2026 10:16 am
Iran's President seeks 'fair and equitable' negotiations, while U.S. shoots down drone

U.S. Central Command said the drone aggressively approached the aircraft carrier on Tuesday (February 3, 2026), with unclear intent and it continued to fly toward the ship despite deescalatory measures

4 Feb 2026 9:07 am
Deal reached to protect identities of Epstein victims in documents release, Judge says

Judge Richard M. Berman in Manhattan cancelled a hearing scheduled for February 4 after he was notified that extensive and constructive discussions with the government had resulted in an agreement

4 Feb 2026 8:10 am
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of late Libyan leader, has been killed, sources say

While Saif al-Islam is well-known in the north African country, especially for his role in shaping policy before 2011, his public profile has receded in recent years

4 Feb 2026 8:05 am
Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visited Kyiv in a show of support. He said that the overnight strikes raise doubts about Moscow's intentions on the eve of talks

4 Feb 2026 8:00 am
Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight

Passage of the legislation marked the end point for one funding fight, but the start of another

4 Feb 2026 7:02 am
Women returning to Gaza say Israeli troops bound and interrogated them after Rafah crossing

Three women from the first group of Palestinians to enter Gaza through the newly reopened Rafah crossing told The Associated Press that Israeli troops blindfolded, handcuffed and interrogated them for hours after they crossed

4 Feb 2026 4:46 am
FACT FOCUS: Images of NYC mayor with Jeffrey Epstein are AI-generated. Heres how we know

Images circulating online that show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a child with millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are generated by artificial intelligence

3 Feb 2026 5:56 pm
Death toll from heavy Japan snow hits 30

Many local schools were closed, and public transport services had been suspended in some areas

3 Feb 2026 4:12 pm
How India and the U.S. reached a trade deal: A timeline

Heres a timeline of the key developments that culminated in the IndiaU.S. trade agreement

3 Feb 2026 12:15 pm
Trump administration sued over pause on immigrant visa processing

The lawsuit filed in federal court in Manhattan asked a judge to issue a court order blocking the policy, which took effect on January 21

3 Feb 2026 4:32 am
Trump says U.S. lawmakers are close to resolution on government funding

Mr. Trump told reporters that he had spoken with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune and thought theyre pretty close to a resolution

3 Feb 2026 3:59 am
Donald Trump holds telephone discussion with PM Modi as Jaishankar reaches U.S.

The conversation between Trump and Modi is the first since the U.S. leader convened a Board of Peace consisting of multiple global leaders aimed at ending the crisis in Gaza Strip.

2 Feb 2026 10:18 pm
China hands life sentence to former Justice Minister over bribery

The sentence comes as President Xi Jinping presses ahead with a sweeping anti-corruption campaign that has ensnared a string of high-ranking officials in recent weeks

2 Feb 2026 5:04 pm
Bipartisan interest in making sure India-U.S. relationship is strong, ties vital for global peace: top American leaders

The Consulate General of India in New York hosted a special reception in New York on January 31 to commemorate the 77th Republic Day of India

2 Feb 2026 1:02 pm
Russian drones kill at least 12 in Dnipro as Zelenskyy says more Russia-Ukraine talks next week

The strike injured several more people and sparked a fire that was subsequently put out

2 Feb 2026 8:00 am
Japan PM Takaichis party poised for landslide victory, Asahi poll shows

A strong showing in Sundays (February 8, 2026) election would solidify Ms. Takaichis grip on her party and give her a mandate for her expansionary fiscal policy, which could heighten concerns about Japans finances and push bond yields higher

2 Feb 2026 5:08 am
Iran declares EU armies as 'terrorist groups' in retaliatory move

Speaker Qalibaf said the national security parliamentary commission would deliberate on the expulsion of EU countries' military attaches

1 Feb 2026 4:17 pm