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A group of Buddhist monks has passed the halfway mark on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace, as they seek to raise awareness of “peace, loving kindness and compassion” in the US and the world.

Iran-US nuclear talks on the verge of collapsing? Here's what we know

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio doubled down on Washington’s demand that any talks with Iran extend well beyond its nuclear program, while expressing doubt that negotiations would ultimately succeed.

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry has called on the IOC to continue to develop like athletes competing at the Games: “To grow and to excel, [athletes] persistently push their limits. They step out of their comfort zone. They fail, they adapt, they get back up, and they try again — always driven by the belief that they can be better. That’s what progress looks like,” Coventry, a double Olympic Champion in swimming, said in her speech to the 145th IOC Session in Milan ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

Director Jeethu Joseph had recently revealed the status of the Drishyam franchise in the future. The release date of the Mohanlal starrer was announced last month.

Epstein files: DOJ releases unseen post-mortem images of Jeffrey Epstein

Bill Gates denied Epstein Files claims of contracting an STD or having sex with Russian women, saying the emails were false, unsent fabrications, and reaffirming he never visited Epstein’s island.

Russia carried out a major overnight attack on Ukraine in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday (February 3, 2026) was a broken commitment to halt striking energy infrastructure as the countries prepared for more talks on ending Moscow's four-year-old full-scale invasion.

Tensions between the United States and Iran are rising sharply as Washington expands its military presence in West Asia, even while preparing for fresh nuclear talks. A U.S. fighter jet has shot down an Iranian drone, and Iranian forces have attempted to detain a U.S.-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, the Pentagon is deploying more warships, fighter jets, and missile defence systems. With THAAD interceptor production set to increase and diplomatic talks approaching, the region stands at a critical crossroads. Will dialogue succeed or is conflict inevitable?

Spain is considering a ban on social media use for children under 16, citing concerns over mental health, screen time, and online safety. The proposal could impact major social media platforms and set a precedent for other countries.

India played its only 2026 T20 World Cup warm-up tie against South Africa on Wednesday (Feb 4) in Navi Mumbai, with several batters toying with the cricket ball for fun. Let’s check out the five highest run-getters for India against the Proteas.

Around 2.15 am early Wednesday, three sisters jumped from their ninth-floor apartment in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, after leaving a handwritten note that said, "Sorry, Papa".

Finland, the world’s leading builder of icebreakers, is constructing a new fleet for the United States as competition intensifies in the Arctic. The $6 billion deal will see 11 vessels built to strengthen America’s aging polar fleet, helping Washington counter growing Russian and Chinese influence in the region. But President Donald Trump’s past interest in acquiring Greenland and strained ties with Europe have raised concerns over the long-term political implications of the partnership. With climate change opening new sea routes and resource opportunities, the Arctic is fast becoming a new geopolitical battleground.

Mamata Banerjee takes the Supreme Court stage to challenge West Bengal’s voter roll revisions, calling out mass deletions and micro-observer scrutiny that unfairly target the state.

Authorities in Nepal have arrested six travel and mountain rescue executives accused of conducting fake rescues on the Himalayan nation's high mountains to scam millions of dollars from international insurance companies, officials said Monday.

Donald Trump said he held an “excellent” call with Xi Jinping, discussing Taiwan, Iran, Ukraine war, trade ties, and potential Chinese purchases of US oil, gas, and agricultural products.

Under the heat of a crisp summer morning on the shores of Betty’s Bay, South Africa, a colony of penguins stand with their white bellies toward the sun.

As space travel advances, scientists are exploring the possibility of human births in zero-gravity environments. While some view it as the next frontier for humanity, enabling life beyond Earth, others warn of serious health risks to both mother and child.

Three loud thuds woke up a Ghaziabad residential society early on Wednesday morning when three sisters - 12, 14 and 16 years - jumped one by one from their ninth floor home allegedly as part of a Korean 'love game' task that they were addicted to.