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India's Rouble Nagi, an innovative art and social science teacher from Mumbai, has won the prestigious $1 million Global Teacher Prize 2026. Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed presented the award at the World Governments Summit, recognizing her transformative work in slums and rural areas through over 800 learning centers using murals for education.

A mysterious bat-borne virus, Pteropine orthoreovirus (PRV), has been identified in Bangladesh patients showing severe Nipah-like symptoms such as respiratory distress and encephalitis, but testing negative for Nipah itself.

Storm Leonardo has unleashed torrential rains across Spain and Portugal, transforming streets into raging rivers and prompting mass evacuations. At least one man died in Portugal when floodwaters swept away his vehicle, while a girl remains missing in Spain after being carried off by a swollen river.

From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum here is a look at five batters to score fastest hundred in T20 World Cup. The list also features the likes of Rilee Rossouw and Ahmed Shehzad of Pakistan on the honourable list.

Amid the tax evasion allegations, an upcoming play which will feature Kim Seon Ho has reportedly been sold out. The South Korean actor was recently seen in the show Can This Love Be Translated?

Millions of newly released documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been made public by the US Department of Justice, triggering renewed scrutiny of Epstein’s network. The files reference several high-profile figures, including Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Prince Andrew.

Mediators from Qatar, Turkiye and Egypt have presented Iran and the United States with a framework of key principles to be discussed in talks on Friday this week, including a commitment by Iran to significantly limit its uranium enrichment.

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday he was "playing with fire" for insisting that local police would refrain from enforcing federal immigration laws, a day after the president said he intended to "de-escalate a little bit" in the city.

China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal at the fastest pace among nuclear-armed states, adding about 100 warheads annually since 2023 to reach roughly 600 by early 2026, with projections of 1,000 by 2030. This buildup includes over 350 new ICBM silos, advanced missiles like the DF-31 capable of hitting the U.S., and a maturing nuclear triad of land, sea, and air delivery systems.

Iran and the United States have agreed to hold direct talks in Oman on Friday, February 6, 2026, amid soaring tensions, but both sides have laid out rigid red lines. The U.S. demands Iran halt uranium enrichment, curb its ballistic missile program, and end support for regional proxies, while Tehran insists discussions focus solely on its nuclear activities without any "dictation" or concessions on defense capabilities.

A Russian technology company with links to President Vladimir Putin’s daughter claims it has developed “bio-drones” by implanting neural chips into pigeons’ brains. The firm, Neiry, says the birds can be remotely guided using electrodes, cameras, and small controllers, allowing them to fly long distances without recharging. While the company says the technology is meant for search-and-rescue and infrastructure monitoring, experts warn it could be adapted for military surveillance.

A recent NATO wargame simulation exposed critical vulnerabilities in Europe's defenses, showing Russia dominating the Baltic states within days of a simulated attack. Organized by German experts and reported widely, the exercise highlighted NATO's slow response, political indecision, and logistical gaps against a modest Russian force. This has sparked urgent calls for bolstering armor and readiness across allied nations.

Mount Fuji town cancels cherry blossom festival amid surge in tourist

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were at the top of their game on Friday (Feb 5) as they lifted their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title, having beaten Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets in the summit clash.

President Donald Trump is taking steps toward installing near the White House a replica of a statue of famed explorer Christopher Columbus that had been tossed into Baltimore’s harbor during his first term amid protests against institutional racism.

Currently, no official communication has been made by the PCB to the ICC regarding their boycott of the high-octane contest. Cricket Sri Lanka (CSL), on the other hand have requested PCB to reconsider their government’s decision and play in the World Cup match.

U.S. employers announced 108,435 job cuts in January 2026, the highest January total since the 2009 recession, spanning giants like Amazon, UPS, and media outlets such as The Washington Post. This surge, up 118% from January 2025, signals corporate caution amid economic uncertainty, rising costs, and policy shifts under President Trump. Hiring plans plummeted to just 5,306 roles, exacerbating a competitive job market.

PM Narendra Modi delivered a fiery Rajya Sabha speech amid Opposition chaos, defending India's economic rise while announcing a landmark trade pact with 27 EU nations dubbed the "mother of all deals." The session saw chants, jibes at Congress, and an eventual Opposition walkout, highlighting deep political divides.

Scientists spot a rare giant phantom jellyfish off Argentina a potent reminder of how unexplored, vital and vulnerable our oceans still are. The images of the creature with ribbon-like arms, which ROV pilots filmed at 250 meters, stunned scientists from the Argentinian-led science expedition aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V Falkor.