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Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on January 31 when family members dropped her off at her home near Tucson after she had dinner with them, and relatives reported her missing the following day, according to authorities
Ethiopia accused Eritrea over the weekend of military aggression and of supporting armed groups inside their territory, where recent clashes between Tigrayan forces and Ethiopian troops have raised
The U.K. police said they were assessing the misconduct allegations arising from files related to the late American sex offender Epstein
Lawmakers tried to interview Ghislaine Maxwell, but the former girlfriend and confidante of Jeffrey Epstein invoked her 5th Amendment rights to avoid answering questions that would be incriminating
In a detailed speech focused on development agenda, BNP chairman Tarique Rahman sought forgiveness for any mistakes that his party might have committed during its past governance stints
Ameer of Jamaat-E-Islami Dr. Shafiqur Rahman accused the Bangladesh Nationalist Party as responsible for many challenges facing the country
Starmer is expected to meet with his colleagues at the weekly Parliamentary Labour Party meeting the night of February 9
The six-story apartment building in the impoverished Bab Tabbaneh neighbourhood collapsed on Sunday (February 8, 2026) afternoon
The victim, Nandakumar, originally from Karnataka, was an IT professional in Canada; the shooting marks Torontos third homicide of the year
Two Nigerian women survived the shipwreck and were rescued by Libyan authorities, says U.N.s IOM
The makers of mobile apps designed to help shoppers identify and boycott U.S. goods say they saw a surge of interest in Denmark and beyond
Anticipation was high for the 31-year-olds set, amid rampant speculation about whether he would use his platform to renew his criticism of President Donald Trumps administration
Maxwell, currently serving 20 years in prison for trafficking girls to the disgraced financier Epstein, will face questions from prison via videolink, in a deposition by the House of Representatives' Oversight Committee
Jimmy Lais trial has been the financial hubs most high-profile national security case
The shipment of 814 tons of aid comes as Mexico is mulling how to send oil to Cuba without being punished by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has vowed tariff punishment for any country that ships petroleum to Cuba
Bhumjaithai was forecast by Channel 3 to have won almost 200 seats in Sunday's (February 8, 2026) vote
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, in a statement, called the decision dangerous and an open Israeli attempt to legalise settlement expansion and land confiscation
Investigators found ample proof of Epsteins sexual abuse of underage girls but little evidence of a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, according to an AP review of internal Justice Department records
The complete shutter down and traffic strike call was given by Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aain Pakistan (TTAP), a united front of all opposition political parties, including incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)
Leaders around the world, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, greeted Sanae Takaichi on her landmark victory in the House of Representatives elections; the huge jump from the pre-election share could allow Ms. Takaichi to make progress on a right-wing agenda that aims to boost Japans economy and military capabilities
Eritrea meanwhile accuses Ethiopia of seeking to seize its port at Assab as part of the landlocked country's efforts to gain sea access.
The huge jump from the pre-election share could allow Ms. Takaichi to make progress on a right-wing agenda that aims to boost Japans economy and military capabilities
We can unequivocally confirm that His Holiness has never met Jeffrey Epstein or authorised any meeting or interaction with him by anyone on His Holiness's behalf, says office of the Dalai Lama
Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran, popularly known as MGR, was apopularIndian actor, director and producer who founded Tamil Nadus AIADMK party and went on to becomeTamil Nadu'sChief Minister
It pledged support for Pakistan governments efforts to maintain national security and stability
Four people, including some children, were hurt when the 49-year-old man drove into the front of the Truckee Safeway in the afternoon, town police said in a statement
Mr. Asfura already met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on January 12, after which the two countries announced plans for a free trade deal
Over the first four days of operations, just 36 Palestinians requiring medical care were allowed to leave for Egypt, plus 62 companions, according to United Nations data
Though newspapers across the United States have been facing brutal industry headwinds, Will Lewiss management of the outlet was sharply criticised by subscribers and employees alike during his two-year tenure
The U.S. Homeland Security Adviser has shaped President Donald Trumps most inflammatory immigration initiatives
Jack Lang has been summoned to report on February 8 to the Foreign Ministry, which supervises the Arab World Institute, a cultural and research institution that promotes understanding of the Arab world
He cant continue to make claims that are demonstrably false, particularly at the expense of Republicans who are in competitive House districts or Senate races, said Rob Godfrey, a Republican strategist.
In an attempt to stir up troubles in the South China Sea, the Philippine side roped in countries outside the region and conducted so-called bilateral air patrol, said the China Southern Theater
Irans Foreign Minister said that Irans missile programme was never negotiable because it relates to a defence issue.
The government currently provides 13 types of vaccines free of charge to citizens, yet none are produced locally
The video shared on U.S. President Donald Trump's Truth Social account on February 5, 2026 sparked censure across the U.S. political spectrum
Investigators have also revealed that prior to the Islamabad bombing, the attacker had remained in Afghanistan for approximately five months where he allegedly received formal training in weapons handling and suicide attacks
Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, the Ukrainian President said
The convoy was headed on Friday (February 6, 2026) to an area near El-Obeid, a city under Army control but encircled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces for a year
Russia has pressed on with its invasion of Ukraine in recent days despite the two countries holding U.S.-brokered talks
By February 13, at the latest they will all be free, Jorge Rodriguez, a former member of ousted leader Nicolas Maduro's inner circle, told prisoners' families
The attack comes as Pakistans security forces battle intensifying insurgencies in southern and northern provinces that border Afghanistan
Both Clintons had been ordered to give closed-door depositions before the House Oversight Committee, which is probing the deceased financier's connections to powerful figures and how information about his crimes was handled
The blast occurred during Friday prayers, when mosques around the country are packed with worshippers
New Delhis announcements of a rare earth corridor and permanent magnets manufacturing programme could align with Berlins plan to scale up its offshore wind capacity; the initiatives for a domestic supply chain come as Germany and Europe are planning to diversify their reliance on China

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