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Iran-U.S.: Iran Arrests Activists Amid US Nuclear Talks

Iran intensifies arrests of activists and filmmakers who co-signed a critical protest statement, even as Tehran signals readiness to dilute its highly enriched uranium stockpile during US talks.

India battles H5N1 outbreak, over 85,000 bird flu-related deaths reported

India battles H5N1 outbreak in 2026 with over 85,000 bird deaths. After nearly 90 avian influenza-related deaths, Andhra Pradesh has issued a warning about the spread of bird flu.

Epstein files revive Joe Biden body double claim previously shared by Trump

Emails released in the Epstein files echo a Joe Biden body double claim amplified by Donald Trump in 2025, alongside allegations of elite abuse and conspiracy narratives.

It’s official! Shahid Kapoor is set to return as Sunny in Raj & DK's Farzi Season 2

Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. have officially announced that Farzi 2 is on its way. Starring Shahid Kapoor, the hit series revolves around Sunny, a skilled artist-turned-counterfeiter.

China Calls U.S. Claims 'Fabricated Excuses For Starting Own Tests'

China labels US accusations of secret nuclear tests as "fabricated excuses" for Washington to resume its own explosive testing program.

NATO Eyes Arctic Mission Amid Rising Russian, Chinese Activity

NATO is advancing plans for an "Arctic Sentry" mission to counter growing Russian and Chinese military activities in the Arctic region.

Bangladesh Elections: Is Beijing set to strengthen its grip as India loses influence in Dhaka?
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This marks more than three decades since the country last held a constitutional referendum, highlighting the election’s significance for governance, legal reform, and political stability.

Netanyahu's 7th Trump Summit Targets Iran Talks

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington for his seventh meeting with President Trump since the start of Trump's second term, amid Iran's army chief issuing fresh warnings on regional tensions.

IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals appoint Ian Bell as new assistant coach

Ian Bell will work alongside assistant coach Matthew Mott and team mentor Kevin Pietersen. The support staff also includes director of cricket Venugopal Rao and bowling coach Munaf Patel.

Ranveer Singh gets extortion threat; sender demands crores via WhatsApp voice note

Ranveer Singh has reportedly received a threatening WhatsApp voice note, and the sender has demanded crores of rupees in extortion. Read on to know more.

Yunus vows peaceful transfer of power, hails upcoming election as defining moment for Bangladesh

Critics have accused the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of pursuing a political vendetta against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Her party, the Awami League, has been banned from carrying out political activities and from participating in the February 12 elections.

9-year-old Arshi Gupta becomes youngest driver ever to join F1 Academy’s Discover Your Drive program. Who is she?

9-year-old Arshi Gupta becomes the youngest driver ever to join F1 Academy’s Discover Your Drive program. Who is she?

Bangladesh Elections: Campaigning Ends, 48-hour Cooling-off Period Ahead of Polls

BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami clash violently ahead of Bangladesh's February 12, 2026 election, turning ex-allies into rivals in a high-stakes power race.

Trump admin is openly anti-European; EU should learn from Greenland moment: Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron warned that Donald Trump’s administration is openly anti-European, urging the EU to learn from the Greenland episode and prepare for escalating tensions over trade, tech regulation, and tariffs.

Speaker Om Birla can vote on resolution for his own removal. Here's how
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Opposition leaders submitted a notice for a resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla, which came amid ongoing disruptions in the Lok Sabha. 

UK: Starmer's Top Aides Resign Over Ex-Envoy's Mandelson's Appointment

Political fallout from the Epstein files has triggered a leadership crisis in the UK, with Scotland’s Labour leader calling for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation. Despite key resignations from his inner circle, Starmer says he is not walking away and has survived the crisis for now.

U.S.-India Trade Pact Cuts Farm Tariffs, Eases Duties on U.S. Ag Exports

US and India launched an interim reciprocal trade framework on February 6, 2026, with India slashing tariffs on key US farm goods like distillers' grains, sorghum, nuts, fruits, soybean oil, wine, and spirits.

Will Trump trigger nuclear arms race? US plans expanded deployments, tests

Trump has signalled a move towards unconstrained nuclear competition, reportedly directing the Pentagon to prepare for potential underground testing

Man Nabbed Smuggling Rhino Horn in Meat

Thai authorities arrested a Vietnamese man at Bangkok airport on February 9, 2026, for smuggling six pieces of rhino horn hidden inside 12kg of unidentified meat.