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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
Trump says feds wont intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so

He provided no further details on how his order would affect operations by U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement and DHS personnel, or other federal agencies

1 Feb 2026 10:12 am
U.S. envoy reports constructive Ukraine talks with Russia

The meeting came just a day before Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were scheduled to meet in Abu Dhabi to discuss a U.S.-backed plan to halt the nearly four-year conflict that began with Russias invasion of Ukraine

1 Feb 2026 5:29 am
U.S. Ambassador arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after seven years

The move comes almost one month after a military action ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump removed the South American countrys then-leader Nicols Maduro from office

1 Feb 2026 5:16 am
Iran says progress made towards U.S. talks despite attack jitters

Contrary to the hype of the contrived media war, structural arrangements for negotiations are progressing, said Ali Larijani, head of Irans Supreme National Security Council

1 Feb 2026 4:57 am
Gagan Thapa | The Young Turk

The 49-year-old Nepali Congress leader says he is ready to carry the generational change within the countrys oldest party to governance if he is voted to power

1 Feb 2026 12:06 am
Death toll from Indonesia landslip rises to 53

They had recovered and identified 53 bodies by Saturday (January 31), said Ade Dian Permana, the head of the local search and rescue agency, up from a previous toll of 44.

31 Jan 2026 7:11 pm
Explosion reported at building in Iran Gulf city, cause unknown: state media

State television said the explosion occurred at an eight-storey building, destroying two floors, several vehicles, and shops in the area of Moallem Boulevard in the city.

31 Jan 2026 6:14 pm
Armed extremists kill dozens in northeastern Nigeria

Armed extremists in northeastern Nigeria have killed dozens in recent raids on a construction site and a military installation

31 Jan 2026 5:09 pm
Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal, sending to House

The bill passed 71-29 and will now head to the House, which is not due back until Monday (February 2, 2026). That means the government could be in a partial shutdown temporarily over the weekend until they pass it

31 Jan 2026 3:59 pm
Iran Army Chief warns U.S., Israel against attack, says forces on high alert

Major general Hatami also said that his countrys nuclear technology cannot be eliminated after U.S. President Donald Trump said he expected Iran to seek a deal to avoid U.S. strikes

31 Jan 2026 3:14 pm
Ten security officials, 37 militants killed in Southwest Pakistan attacks: official

Pakistan has been battling a separatist insurgency in Balochistan for decades, where militants target state forces, foreign nationals and non-locals in the mineral-rich southwestern province bordering Afghanistan and Iran

31 Jan 2026 2:16 pm
What to know about the Strait of Hormuz as Iran plans military drill while tensions are high with U.S.

Iran plans a military drill in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global shipping lane

31 Jan 2026 1:13 pm
Powerful storm threatens U.S. East Coast including parts unaccustomed to heavy snow

Subfreezing weather was forecast into February, with heavy snow in the Carolinas, Virginia and northeast Georgia over the weekend including up to a foot (30 cm) in parts of North Carolina

31 Jan 2026 12:01 pm
U.S. to add 65,000 seasonal guest worker visas for 2026

The move doubles the 66,000 visas available each year to businesses such as construction, hospitality, landscaping and seafood processing, in a recognition that U.S. employers in those industries could be struggling to find workers

31 Jan 2026 11:16 am
The Trump vs Universities stand-off: Shuttering the education department

The dismantling of the Education department was one of Trumps promises during his campaign. How far has this goal progressed?

31 Jan 2026 11:12 am
The Trump vs Universities stand-off: Making an example

All year, the Trump administration has targeted universities in the United States. Which universities have been made an example of, and which bent under the pressure? We examine.

31 Jan 2026 11:11 am
The Trump vs Universities stand-off: Impact on international and migrant students

The Trump administration has brought about several changes in both higher education and immigration. We take a look at how this has affected international students, or those with a different migrant status.

31 Jan 2026 11:11 am
The Trump vs Universities stand-off: Faculty and staff

We look back at how the Trump administrations wide-ranging actions have impacted hiring and faculty at various universities.

31 Jan 2026 11:11 am
The Trump vs Universities stand-off: Pushback and the public

As the Trump administration continues its campaign against American universities, we examine some of the reactions from the public and what steps are being taken to push back against the demanded changes

31 Jan 2026 11:10 am
The Trump vs Universities stand-off: Impact on research

How has President Donald Trumps second presidential term changed research in universities?

31 Jan 2026 11:10 am
The Trump vs Universities stand-off: Impact on American students

How have Trump administration measures affected American college students, excluding immigrants and international students?

31 Jan 2026 11:10 am
The Trump vs Universities stand-off: Impact on institutes

During his second term, U.S President Donald Trump has taken unprecedented action against universities in a number of ways. What changes have higher education institutes seen?

31 Jan 2026 11:09 am