U.K. visa penalty threat: Three African countries agree to take back illegal migrants
Officials said that Namibia and Angola have agreed to cooperate on migrant returns a month after Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood threatened visa penalties
UAE and US forge pact to secure critical minerals and rare earth supply chains
The UAE and US have inked a strategic pact to bolster critical mineral and rare earth supply chains, crucial for defense and technology. This framework aims to accelerate secure supplies through policy tools and public-private investment across the entire value chain. Both nations will jointly identify projects and provide financing, enhancing economic and national security cooperation.
Oman Air launches Global Sale 2026 with up to 20% off flights to 40+ international cities
Oman Air announces a major Global Sale offering 20% off Business and Economy Class tickets. This promotion allows travelers to book spring and early summer 2026 getaways. The sale covers over 40 destinations across the airline's network. Tickets are available for travel between April 12 and June 24, 2026.
Senior Russian intelligence officer shot in Moscow
Moscow: A deputy chief of Russian military intelligence was shot and wounded in Moscow on Friday in an attack that follows a series of assassinations of senior military officers that Russia has blamed on Ukraine. Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, 64 was shot several times by an unidentified assailant at an apartment building in Moscows northwest Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
World food prices ease further in January, says United Nations' FAO
FAO's cereal index edged up by 0.2% as stronger rice prices linked to firmer demand offset slightly weaker quotations for other major cereals
Several injured in explosion at Shia religious site in Islamabad
Islamabad: Several people were injured on Friday, February 6, in an explosion at a religious centre in Pakistans capital Islamabad, local media reports said. The explosion occurred at Tarlai Imambargah in the Shehzad Town area of the federal capital, the Dawn newspaper reported. Police and rescue services have reached the site and started rescue operations. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
North Korean teenagers executed for watching Squid Game as regime wages war on TV and pop music
Bill seeking to scrap pension benefits to Sri Lankan MPs gets Supreme Court nod
This comes after the Supreme Court was hearing on five fundamental rights petitions seeking the court's intervention to declare that the Bill was inconsistent with the Constitution
A deputy chief of Russian military intelligence was shot and wounded in Moscow
Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev was shot several time by an unidentified assailant in Moscow, Investigative Committee spokesperson Svetlana Petrenko said
Watch: Trump calls for new nuclear treaty as New START expires
U.S. President Donald Trump has called for a new nuclear arms treaty after the New START agreement with Russia expired, sparking fears of a renewed global arms race.
Mangled and bent, the Louvre heists surviving treasure is undergoing complete restoration
Dubai, Sharjah to see rain as temperatures hold at 24C; authorities issue advisory
Dubai and UAE brace for intermittent light rain and cloudy skies, particularly in the early morning hours. Coastal areas may experience fog, impacting visibility. While northern regions anticipate more showers, Dubai's rainfall is expected to be brief. This unstable weather, influenced by pressure shifts, is typical for the winter transition.
Death toll rises to 13 in bus mishap in western Nepal
Rescue workers said the accident likely occurred after a pressure pipe burst while the heavily loaded bus was climbing uphill
Leave Iran now: US to its citizens ahead of high-stakes talks with Tehran
The US Virtual Embassy in Iran has issued an urgent security alert early Friday, advising American citizens in Iran to leave now and arrange their own departure plans without relying on assistance from the U.S. government as tensions with Tehran escalate. The notice, published shortly before scheduled talks between U.S. and Iranian officials in Muscat, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Indonesia, Australia sign new security treaty to affirm deeper ties
Analysts said the treaty is becoming increasingly important to Australia in the face of growing tensions with China in the region
UAE: Sheikh Hamdan inaugurates driverless RT6 taxi operations in Dubai
Dubai has officially begun testing fully autonomous RT6 taxis on public roads, a significant stride in integrating AI into its transport system. Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum experienced a ride, showcasing the technology's readiness. This paves the way for a public launch in early 2026, with plans for over 1,000 vehicles.
Saudi Arabia: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to begin issuing Hajj 2026 visas from Sunday
Saudi Arabia has launched visa processing for the 2026 Hajj season, nearly four months ahead of schedule. This proactive measure, part of Vision 2030, aims to enhance service readiness, improve pilgrim comfort, and streamline logistics. Contracts for holy site services and Makkah accommodations are finalized, with significant pilgrim registration already underway, ensuring a more organized pilgrimage.
Ukraine and Russia swap over 300 prisoners after productive Abu Dhabi talks
Ukraine and Russia have carried out a major prisoner exchange following U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi, marking the first such swap in five months.
Bangladesh elections: Key dates, result declaration and primary contestants
Bangladesh will hold its 13th Parliamentary elections, an event keenly watched by its citizens and the world.
U.S., Bolivia to appoint Ambassadors after 18-year break
Neither country has hosted an Ambassador since 2008, when then-President Evo Morales expelled the U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia after accusing him of conspiring against his left-wing government
Venezuela amnesty bill excludes gross rights abuses under Chavez, Maduro
The bill also lifts the ban on running for office for several opposition members, including Nobel Peace laureate Maria Corina Machado
Jimmy Lai, the 78-year-old founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper, could face up to life in prison in the case that has stirred criticism from some foreign governments
U.S. steps up aid to Cuba while choking off fuel supply
Cubas Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio called the move two-faced
Iran, United States set for talks in Oman over nuclear programme
Muscat: Iran and the United States stood poised on Friday, February 6, to hold negotiations in Oman at least over Tehrans nuclear programme after a chaotic week that initially saw plans for regional countries to take part in talks in Turkiye. The two countries have returned to Oman, a sultanate on the eastern edge of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Trump to unveil TrumpRX website for discounted drug purchases
Amazon plans to increase capital spending by nearly 60% to $200 billion as it sees opportunities in artificial intelligence, robots, semiconductors and satellites
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi wins Donald Trumps full endorsement ahead of snap election
U.S. presidents have typically refrained from endorsing candidates in overseas elections, but Mr. Trump has done so repeatedly, including throwing his backing behind Argentinas Javier Milei and Hungarys Viktor Orban
Ukrainian shelling causes 'serious damage' in Russia's Belgorod, governor says
US lawmakers sound alarm on global attacks on religion
Washington: A joint House Foreign Affairs hearing on defending religious freedom delivered a stark warning that authoritarian regimes and extremist violence are accelerating a worldwide crackdown on faith communities, while US policy tools and enforcement mechanisms lag behind the scale of the crisis. At a hearing titled Defending Religious Freedom Around the World, Congressman Christopher Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Man pardoned in U.S. Capitol riot pleads guilty to threatening Hakeem Jeffries
White House touts crime drop, border clampdown
Washington: The White House cited new crime and border data to argue that President Donald Trumps law-and-order agenda is producing results, pointing to sharp declines in murders, aggressive deportations of criminal migrants, and what it called the most secure border in US history. At a packed briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said a study by Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
India, US deepen cooperation in defence technology
New Delhi: India and the US have discussed ways to strengthen collaboration in critical and emerging defence technologies to meet the evolving requirements at a key meeting hosted here, officials said on Thursday, February 5. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) hosted the 24th Indo-US Joint Technical Group Plenary Meeting in New Delhi on Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Epstein e-mails show he helped arrange White House visit for Woody Allen
Trump claims again that he stopped war between India, Pakistan
Donald Trump again claimed he stopped a warand a potential nuclear conflictbetween India and Pakistan, repeating the assertion twice in one day at the National Prayer Breakfast and on Truth Social. He said U.S. mediation prevented multiple global conflicts, including between India and Pakistan, and credited American military strength for deterring wars.
Takeaways from AP's report on a woman whose body was among 189 left to decay in a funeral home
Marco Rubio steps down as acting head of the US National Archives
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq sell-off builds as tech rout continues, bitcoin plunges
US attorney says it will not prosecute companies that cooperate in criminal investigations
An estimated 8,000 cold-stunned iguanas removed from parts of Florida
Trump Urges New Nuclear Treaty After Russia Agreement Ends
US President Donald Trump on Thursday called for a brand new nuclear treaty after the last agreement with Russia expired, prompting fears of a new global arms race.
Investigators Reveal Grim Finding at Home of Nancy Guthrie
NATO wargame shows Russia conquers the Baltics in days as US holds back and Europe hesitates
A German-led wargame suggests Russia could secure key objectives in the Baltics within days by exploiting alliance hesitation and political ambiguity. A simulated incursion into southern Lithuania showed Nato members delaying military responses, allowing Moscow to establish control without major escalation. The exercise highlights how decision-making dynamics and expectations, rather than force alone, could shape outcomes in a future crisis.
Trump Awkwardly Stands Behind Democratic Congressman Who Makes Urgent Plea During Prayer
Algerian boxer Khelif open to genetic testing by IOC for 2028 Olympics
Imane Khelif, who won gold at 2024 Olympics, says before gender test, 'Do not exploit me in your politicalagendas.' Algerian boxer Khelif open to genetic testing by IOC for 2028 Olympics
Public Outrage as City Snowplow Worker Is Caught on Video Burying Parked Cars
Old Church Clip ofAOCGoes Viral as Internet Fixates on Her Outfit Instead of Her Words
UN human rights agency in 'survival mode': chief
In 2025, the UN Human Rights Office's regular budget set by the UN General Assembly of member states was $246 million, but it ultimately received only $191.5 million of that money.
U.K. sanctions Sudanese army and paramilitary leaders over ongoing conflict
The measures targeted senior commanders in both the Sudanese paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and the Sudanese Armed Forces, the government said
Intelligence director Tulsi Gabbards office obtained and tested voting machines in Puerto Rico
Nigeria President deploys army after new massacre
Gunmen burned shops, and a traditional ruler's home, and wounded people fled into the bushes, says Babaomo Ayodeji, Kwara State secretary of the Red Cross.
Cubans rendered powerless as outages persist and tensions with U.S. escalate
Residents of a small coastal Cuban town face severe hardships despite living near energy sources
Activists plan new, bigger flotilla to try to bring aid to Gaza
Texas anti-ESG law declared unconstitutional by US judge
From Hyderabad to London: Remembering Mohd Riaz Hasan, a life lived in service
London/Hyderabad: Mohd Riaz Hasan, a United Nations consultant and hydrologist who spent more than two decades dedicated to global water security through the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), passed away peacefully in London in November last year at the age of 87. His life spanned continents, cultures, and generations defined by professional excellence, unwavering Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Newly released US justice records reveal a 2015 draft email in which Ghislaine Maxwell set out her account of the disputed photograph linking Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre. The document, exchanged with Jeffrey Epstein as allegations intensified, contradicts earlier denials, fuels scrutiny of Andrews account, and has been seized on by Giuffres family as vindication after years of dispute.
Famine spreads to more towns in Sudans Darfur, hunger experts warn
Cairo: Famine is spreading in war-torn Sudans western Darfur region and has now engulfed two more towns there, a global hunger monitoring group said on Thursday, February 5. The announcement came after the group said last year that people in Darfurs major city of el-Fasher, overrun by the paramilitary forces after an 18-month siege, were Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Hoo Boy: Trump Is Asked Whether Hell Accept Midterm Results If Republicans Lose
Slotkin rejects Justice Department request for interview on Democrats' video about 'illegal orders'
Iran's IRGC seizes two vessels in Persian Gulf, official threatens US with 'massacre and hell'
China says expiration of U.S.-Russia arms treaty regrettable
China regrets the expiration of the New START Treaty, as the treaty is of great significance to maintaining global strategic stability, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said
Kuwait announces shorter working hours for government employees during Ramadan 2026
Kuwaiti government employees will now work a shorter four-and-a-half-hour day during Ramadan, with flexible start times between 8:30 am and 10:30 am. This new framework, approved by the Civil Service Commission, aims to balance public service continuity with employee well-being during the fasting month. The flexible arrangement will be an annual practice.
Ukraine, Russia swap prisoners, U.S. says 'work remains' to end war
As talks were underway, large swathes of the Ukrainian capital were still without heating in sub-zero temperatures, after successive Russian strikes knocked out energy supplies to hundreds of apartment blocks in Kyiv.
The makers have announced that the Mirzapur movie will hit theaters on September 4, 2026, and revealed the full cast lineup. Munna Bhaiya, Guddu Bhaiya, and Kaleen Bhaiya are returning, while the biggest surprise is Jitendra Kumar's addition to the cast, leaving netizens joking about if Sachiv Ji dropped his MBA from Panchayat to enter Mirzapur.
Watch: What are the Epstein files and why has this triggered a political controversy in India?
On January 30, the U.S. Department of Justice released over three million pages of documents related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epsteins sexual abuse network and his associates. The newly released files mention several high-profile global figures. The disclosures triggered political controversy in India after some records appeared to reference individuals allegedly close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in messages exchanged with the disgraced American financier. Who is Jeffrey Epstein and what are the Epstein Files?
Pentagon asked to probe SpaceX for potential Chinese ownership
The senators warned that any Chinese ownership could trigger U.S. rules governing foreign ownership, control or influence, known as FOCI, given the potential exposure of sensitive information or technologies.
Famine spreads to more towns in Sudans Darfur region, hunger experts warn as war rages on
Dhurandhar 2 OTT rights fetch massive valuation ahead of release
Dhurandhar: The Revenge has fetched a massive valuation for its OTT rights months before its theatrical release. It has earned the highest ever price for a Hindi movie, say the experts.
Nick Jonas got emotional while remembering how the couple navigated the challenges of early parenthood after the premature birth of their daughter Malti Marie.
Kremlin regrets end of nuclear weapons treaty with U.S.
The Kremlin said that it could neither confirm nor deny reports that French President Emmanuel Macrons top diplomat had visited Moscow this week
Border 2, Mardaani 3 box office collection: How these new releases performed on weekdays
Sunny Deol's Border 2 and Rani Mukherji's Mardaani 3 have continued to keep the cash registers ringing at the Indian box office on the weekdays too.
India and Pakistan economies reflect contrasting pictures of growth, poverty
A new report underscores the sharp contrast between India and Pakistan's post-Covid economic paths. While Pakistan's brief 6 per cent growth rebound in 2022 faded, with IMF projecting just 0.5 per cent growth in 2023, India sustained over 6 per cent growth and emerged as the world's fastest-growing major economy.
Adani Energy 1st Indian firm to deliver 1 crore electricity smart meters across discoms
As India's leading AMISP (Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Provider), AESL has a mandate to install 2.5 crore smart meters across five states. At 25,000 per day, its pace of installation is highest in the industry, said the company.
'Don't hold your party hostage to Abodh Balak': Nadda's sharp rebuke to Kharge in RS clash
Addressing the IndiaUS trade deal row, Nadda clarified that Union Minister Piyush Goyal had made a suo motu statement, adding that detailed contours of the agreement would be presented once finalised.
Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with India delivering huge results: Australian envoy
Australia's High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, said the IndiaAustralia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) is already delivering significant results, strengthening business ties between the two countries.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said he asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to attend the House after inputs that some Congress MPs might create an inappropriate situation during the Motion of Thanks.
Bangalore Metro travel to cost 5 pc dearer from Feb 9; check revised pricing
Under the revised structure, the minimum fare will rise from Rs 10 to Rs 11, while the maximum fare will increase from Rs 90 to Rs 95, with a marginal hike of Rs 1 to Rs 5 across 10 fare zones on the 96.10-km network.
Closely monitoring situation in Iran; no reports of any Indian being killed during protests: Govt.
Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh says the Indian Embassy in Tehran continues to be in regular contact with the Indian nationals, including students in Iran, and is providing them suitable guidance
Perkins, Grizzly's, Olive Garden topped Manitowoc biz news in January
We are dying: Gazas cancer patients plead for a way out
As World Cancer Day is marked on Wednesday, thousands of patients in Gaza face worsening illness, untreated pain and closed crossings despite the limi... We are dying: Gazas cancer patients plead for a way out
Intensifying ISIL threat highlights need to step up counter-terrorism measures
The terrorist group ISIL continues to adapt and demonstrate resilience despite sustained counter-terrorism efforts, a senior UN official told the Secu... Intensifying ISIL threat highlights need to step up counter-terrorism measures
Deepfake abuse is abuse, UNICEF warns
New evidence reveals a proliferation of sexualised images of youngsters generated by artificial intelligence (AI) and a dearth of laws to stop it, the... Deepfake abuse is abuse, UNICEF warns
Sensex, Nifty end lower weighed down by metal, IT stocks
At the closing bell, the Sensex lost 503 points, or 0.60 per cent to settle at 83,313. The Nifty declined 113 points, or 0.52 per cent, to close at 25,642. The broader markets posted strong losses as Nifty Midcap 100 index lost 0.28 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 shed 1.29 per cent.
South Sudan: UN forced to suspend food aid after unacceptable attacks on convoy
South Sudan is buckling under a fresh wave of violence and displacement, after attacks and looting halted a major UN food convoy in restive Upper Nile... South Sudan: UN forced to suspend food aid after unacceptable attacks on convoy
