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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.

A mystery illness in Bangladesh has revealed a previously undetected bat virus infecting humans. Pteropine orthoreovirus (PRV), was detected in Bangladeshi patients initially suspected of having Nipah virus. The patients displayed severe symptoms similar to Nipah but tested negative for it. Later researchers found it was a new virus. Scientists are trying to decode what it is.

As per a new survey, 42% of Ukrainians have shown willingness to concede Donbas to Russia. This is being perceived as a sign that Ukrainian citizens increasingly want an end to the war, which will now complete 4 years. Both countries have agreed to exchange prisoners after the trilateral talks involving U.S. concluded.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure from revived Jeffrey Epstein files linking his appointee Peter Mandelson to the disgraced financier. Starmer publicly apologized to Epstein's victims for trusting Mandelson's "lies" about his ties, admitting fault in appointing him US ambassador in 2024.

New Epstein Files reveal Jeffrey Epstein’s fascination with psychic abilities, including paying a Hong Kong academic $20,000 to research mind-reading and “special powers,” alongside plans to rebrand his private island.

China has firmly rejected U.S. calls to join nuclear arms control talks with Russia, particularly following the recent expiration of the New START treaty. This development leaves the U.S. and Russia without binding limits on their nuclear arsenals for the first time in decades.

'Come visit next week, she will have 5 friends over': Epstein's former girlfriend invited him to her home after his conviction