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Ukraine urges acceleration of peace talks, says only Trump can broker deal

From a 20-point peace plan that has formed the basis of recent trilateral negotiations, only a few items remain outstanding, Andrii Sybiha said

8 Feb 2026 6:32 pm
Will be easy to purchase goods valued much more than $500 billion from U.S.: Goyal

We are even today importing 300 billion dollars of goods that can be imported from the U.S. We are importing from all over the world. That is going to grow up to two trillion in the next five years, Piyush Goyal said

8 Feb 2026 6:25 pm
French police arrest five over crypto-linked magistrate kidnapping

French authorities have been dealing with a string of kidnappings and extortion attempts targeting the families of wealthy individuals dealing in cryptocurrencies.

8 Feb 2026 5:50 pm
Exit poll shows Japan PM Takaichi's ruling bloc on path to win majority in lower house vote

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

8 Feb 2026 5:17 pm
Dalai Lama's office says the spiritual leader has never met Epstein

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

8 Feb 2026 5:09 pm
PM Modi meets leading business leaders in Malaysia, praises their role in Indian growth story

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, the Prime Minister appreciates the growing B2B connections between India and Malaysia and the strong interest among Malaysian companies in the Indian growth story.

8 Feb 2026 5:00 pm
Ukraine imposes sanctions on foreign suppliers of components for Russian missiles

According to two decrees published by the Ukrainian presidency, targets of the sanctions include several Chinese companies as well as companies from the former Soviet Union, the United Arab Emirates and Panama

8 Feb 2026 4:49 pm
Suspect in shooting of senior Russian general has been detained, Moscow says

The Federal Security Service (FSB) said a Russian citizen, Lyubomir Korba, was detained in Dubai on suspicion of carrying out the shooting

8 Feb 2026 3:50 pm
Iran's FM Araghchi strikes hard line on U.S. talks, saying Tehran's power comes from saying 'no'

While Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian praised the talks on Friday (February 6, 2026) in Oman with the Americans as a step forward, Foreign Minister Araghchi's remarks show the challenge ahead

8 Feb 2026 2:53 pm
Malaysian PM Ibrahim, like several of us in India, is a 'big fan' of MGR: PM Modi

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

8 Feb 2026 1:17 pm
Portugal chooses between moderate, populist in runoff presidential election

But making it through to the runoff is already a milestone for Ventura and his Chega (Enough) party, which has quickly grown into a significant force in Portuguese politics during a wider European shift to the right

8 Feb 2026 12:48 pm
Islamabad mosque blast: China condemns attack, pledges support for Pakistan

It pledged support for Pakistan governments efforts to maintain national security and stability

8 Feb 2026 12:12 pm
Man drives car into pedestrians at grocery store in California mountain town, injuring 4

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

8 Feb 2026 11:10 am
Trump praises new Honduras leader after talks in U.S.

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

8 Feb 2026 11:08 am
Very excited to invite India to join Pax Silica, says top U.S.official

U.S. President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order removing the punitive 25% tariffs imposed on India for its purchases of Russian oil

8 Feb 2026 10:53 am
Trump aims to hold first meeting of new Board of Peace in Washington later in February

The meeting, proposed for February 19, would include both world leaders who accepted Mr. Trump's invitation in January to join the board as well as members of an executive committee for Gaza

8 Feb 2026 8:24 am
Gaza's Rafah border crossing reopened but few people have crossed

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

8 Feb 2026 8:03 am
Police arrest protesters at Minneapolis federal building on 1-month anniversary of woman's death

Renee Good was killed on January 7 as she was driving away from immigration officers in a Minneapolis neighbourhood

8 Feb 2026 7:47 am
Polling opens in Thai general election

No party is forecast to win an outright majority, and coalition negotiations are expected to follow the results.

8 Feb 2026 7:34 am
Washington Post CEO Will Lewis out after sweeping job cuts

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

8 Feb 2026 7:15 am
Stephen Miller | The anti-immigration czar

The U.S. Homeland Security Adviser has shaped President Donald Trumps most inflammatory immigration initiatives

8 Feb 2026 7:07 am
France opens probe against ex-Culture Minister Lang after Epstein file dump

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

8 Feb 2026 6:57 am
We will pay, Savannah Guthrie says in desperate video plea to potential kidnappers of her mother

Savannah Guthrie has told the potential kidnappers of her mother Nancy Guthrie that the family is prepared to pay for her safe return

8 Feb 2026 6:55 am
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes for big win as polls open in national elections

Takaichi is hugely popular, but the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which has governed Japan for most of the last seven decades, is not

8 Feb 2026 6:22 am
Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump about Iran talks on February 11

The U.S. and the Islamic Republic of Iran held indirect talks on February 6 in Oman that appeared to return to the starting point on how to approach discussions over Tehrans nuclear programme

8 Feb 2026 2:43 am
Abbas Araghchi | The diplomat on a tightrope

Irans Foreign Minister faces the daunting task of finding a diplomatic way out of tensions with the U.S. without compromising key national security interests at a time when the economy struggles and internal tensions remain high after the January crackdown

8 Feb 2026 2:40 am
For minorities, Bangladeshs election is a litmus test of security

This plea for basic security has emerged as the overwhelming, non-partisan demand of religious minorities, who make up roughly 10% of the population, as campaign rallies intensify and polling day draws closer

7 Feb 2026 9:53 pm
Attacks leave 30 dead in Nigeria's Benue State

Armed bandits killed at least 13 traders on Friday (February 7, 2026) afternoon in Anwase, a village in the Kwande area, local government official Ibi Andrew told AFP.

7 Feb 2026 9:32 pm
Eight, including Indian, stabbed in Russia

A telegram channel 112, quoting eyewitnesses, said at least one of the victims was Indian, and there were two attackers. The Investigative Committee has launched a probe into the incident.

7 Feb 2026 9:15 pm
In economic speeches, Trump claims inflation victory nearly 20 times even as prices bite

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.

7 Feb 2026 6:00 pm
China conducts naval, air patrols around disputed South China Sea

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

7 Feb 2026 5:00 pm
Iran FM says agreed with U.S. to hold next round of talks soon

Irans Foreign Minister said that Irans missile programme was never negotiable because it relates to a defence issue.

7 Feb 2026 4:53 pm
Russia to interrogate two suspects over attempted killing of general, report says

After interrogation, the suspects will be charged, the newspaper reported, without confirming whether the suspects had been detained. Russia has not officially reported the detention of the suspects

7 Feb 2026 4:30 pm
Lack of access to cost-effective Indian vaccines straining Pakistan's economy: Minister

The government currently provides 13 types of vaccines free of charge to citizens, yet none are produced locally

7 Feb 2026 4:09 pm
Trump refuses to apologise for racist clip of Obamas

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

7 Feb 2026 3:14 pm
Islamabad blast: Three arrested in Peshawar linked to suicide attack at Shia mosque

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

7 Feb 2026 3:14 pm
U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy says

Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, the Ukrainian President said

7 Feb 2026 3:08 pm
Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine's energy system with 400 drones, 40 missiles: Zelenskyy

The government launched emergency cut-offs of power across the country

7 Feb 2026 2:45 pm
Japan snap election: PM Takaichi counts on her popularity to win Sundays poll

Sanae Takaichi's relatively safe bet is that her LDP party would, together with its new partner, the Japan Innovation Party, or JIP, secure a majority in the 465-seat lower house

7 Feb 2026 2:35 pm
Drone attack on Sudan aid convoy kills one: UN agency

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

7 Feb 2026 1:12 pm
Who can vote in Bangladesh? Voter eligibility rules explained

A significant reform for the upcoming Bangladesh general election is the implementation of postal voting for expatriates

7 Feb 2026 12:35 pm
Russia hits Ukraine power grid with massive attack: operator

Russia has pressed on with its invasion of Ukraine in recent days despite the two countries holding U.S.-brokered talks

7 Feb 2026 12:00 pm
Venezuela Parliament chief vows quick release of remaining political prisoners

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

7 Feb 2026 11:51 am
WHO confirms one Nipah virus death in Bangladesh, weeks after two cases in West Bengal

The WHO said that the risk of international disease spread is considered low and that it does not recommend any travel or trade restrictions based on current information

7 Feb 2026 11:49 am
Islamabad mosque blast: Funerals on Saturday for victims of suicide attack that killed at least 31

The attack comes as Pakistans security forces battle intensifying insurgencies in southern and northern provinces that border Afghanistan

7 Feb 2026 11:47 am
Clintons call for their Epstein testimony to be public

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

7 Feb 2026 11:04 am