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Reports indicate President Trump ordered a partial withdrawal of the US carrier strike group led by USS Abraham Lincoln from the Arabian Sea on February 4, 2026, hours after Iran cited the move as proof of de-escalation enabling nuclear talks in Istanbul.

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington DC on February 3, 2026, immediately following President Trump's announcement of the India-US trade deal reducing tariffs on Indian exports to 18% from 25%.

Retail giant walmart has hit a historic financial milestone, Crossing the 1 trillion dollars market capitalisation mark for the very first time. That places the company in an elite group of global giants typically dominated by tech companies like apple, microsoft, and amazon.

As former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro marks 30 days in US custody after a US military strike captured him and Cilia Flores, his son Maduro Guerra shared a heartfelt message about loss and Venezuelan unity. Maduro now faces federal charges in New York.

Police confirmed that the Chinese national did not carry a valid visa and entered India via Nepal. He arrived in India almost five months ago and has been staying in McLeodganj for the past three months.

Elon Musk slammed France for raiding X’s Paris offices amid a probe into political interference and sexual deepfakes, calling it a “political attack” after prosecutors summoned him for questioning.

World Cancer Day: Awareness of symptoms of cancer, its timely screening, and access to evidence-based medicine can transform outcomes across populations, reducing complications and supporting faster recovery.

Iran's use of cryptocurrencies has surged in recent years and it is drawing increased scrutiny from U.S. authorities amid concerns that digital assets may be helping the country bypass international sanctions.

The world health organisation has issued a stark warning on the state of global health emergencies. The UN health agency is seeking one billion dollars in emergency funding this year to respond to 36 of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, Including Gaza, Sudan, Haiti and the democratic republic of Congo.

Central banks from Washington to Frankfurt are telling us they're in a good place. And they have a point, even if that seems wildly at odds with gestures at everything going on in the world. In this next report, we look at look what could drag policymakers out of their happy place this year, as we dive into another big week in markets.

Russia unleashed its largest missile and drone barrage of 2026 on Ukraine overnight February 3, launching 71 missiles-including Kinzhal hypersonics and Kh-101 cruise missiles-and 450 Shahed drones targeting energy grids in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa.

Norway's PM Jonas Gahr Støre sharply rebuked President Trump's claims that the US singlehandedly props up NATO, emphasizing mutual benefits and rejecting any "charity" narrative during a February 2, 2026, Oslo Security Conference speech.

US forces downed an Iranian drone nearing the USS Abraham Lincoln on February 3, 2026, as Iran demands shifting nuclear talks from Istanbul to Oman and limiting scope to bilateral nuclear issues only.

While Pakistan has given no official reason for boycotting India match, it is possible that the step has been taken in solidarity with Bangladesh, which have been replaced in the tournament by Scotland. Pakistan are expected to play India on Feb 15 in Colombo in a Group A fixture.

Priyanka Chopra has revealed she had only one request for SS Rajamouli before she came on board for his next project, Varanasi. PC makes her big comeback to Indian cinema after seven years with this film that also stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj.

A Greek coastguard vessel collided with a migrant boat off the island of Chios, according to authorities. Reports suggest the migrant boat attempted to evade warnings, leading to the crash.

A controversial restoration of an angel sculpture in a Rome church has prompted investigations by Italy’s Culture Ministry and the Rome Diocese. Concerns have been raised over art preservation standards and restoration methods.

Global central banks are taking a cautious approach as inflation cools slowly and risks in financial markets persist. Analysts say policymakers see room to wait before making major moves, balancing economic growth with price stability.

Prince Andrew has reportedly left the royal lodge amid the ongoing Epstein fallout, while Polish authorities are investigating possible connections between Epstein and Russia. This video covers the latest developments in the Epstein case, Prince Andrew’s status, and the international probe into alleged links with Russia.