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A Russian overnight attack on February 3, 2026, damaged the iconic Motherland monument in Kyiv, a key Soviet-era World War II memorial, according to Ukraine's culture minister.

President Trump said Monday that the federal government should “nationalize” elections, repeating — without evidence — his long-running claim that U.S. elections are beset by widespread fraud.

These three-match T20Is served as a dress rehearsal for the upcoming T20 World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

A 2009 JPMorgan wire-transfer document from the Epstein files has gone viral over a “Baal” reference, fuelling occult claims online. Here’s what the document shows, why it raised red flags, and how misinformation spreads.

IndiGo, Air India plane make wingtip contact on taxiway at Mumbai airport; no injuries reported

Delhi Capitals will face the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in WPL 2026 finale on Friday (Feb 6).

U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a triumphal arch, vowing it will be the biggest of its kind at 250 feet high. The proposal, described as a symbolic structure, has drawn attention for its scale as well as its political messaging.

France has fallen in global wealth rankings, with wealth per person now lower than the European Union average. The shift highlights relative stagnation in household wealth compared with other EU states, raising questions over economic performance and long-term prosperity trends.

A study has raised alarm over ultra-processed foods, describing them as a “silent killer” and warning they are engineered in ways similar to cigarettes. Researchers say such foods are designed to drive overconsumption, intensifying concerns over their long-term health impact and the role of industrial food design in rising chronic diseases.

China has announced a ban on fully hidden car door handles from January 1, 2027. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued the mandate citing safety hazards and functional problems associated with these mechanisms.

The United States and Iran are preparing for diplomatic talks in Istanbul as officials from both sides explore ways to ease long-running tensions, particularly over Iran’s nuclear programme.

Jaaved Jaaferi is an actor who can make you laugh, think and low-key scare you, without breaking a sweat. You know him as the iconic voice behind Takeshi’s Castle and as a judge on the dance show Boogie Woogie. On the big screen, Jaaved has made a mark with a range of films.

The U.S. and India have signed a trade deal, the countries’ leaders announced, although details remain scant. The deal comes days after the European Union and India signed a free trade agreement in which they agreed to slash tariffs on most goods to zero, but over a number of years.

A painting in a Rome church has prompted an investigation following complaints that a newly-restored cherub bears a remarkable likeness to the nation’s leader, Giorgia Meloni.

Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically vital waterway for global oil shipments, as both nations balance military posturing with diplomatic negotiations.

The US military shot down an Iranian drone that approached a US Navy aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, a US official told the Reutrers.

In the history of the silver market, prices had traded above US$40 an ounce for only a handful of brief periods before 2025. On Jan 30, exhausted traders watched in shock as the precious metal plunged by that much in less than 20 hours.

Pakistan is reportedly expanding its military footprint into North Africa with a $4 billion deal to supply JF‑17 fighter jets and trainer aircraft to Libya’s Eastern National Army. The move, coming despite a UN arms embargo and ongoing political turmoil at home, highlights Islamabad’s ambitions to become a major global arms supplier. Critics warn this development could destabilize Libya, fuel conflict, and threaten regional security.

Some Iranians are boycotting makeup and skincare giant Huda Beauty. Huda Kattan, an Iraqi-American beauty mogul and founder of Huda Beauty, has come under fire after sharing a video about the protests in Iran. Protesters have accused Kattan of supporting the Iranian regime, which she has denied in a series of clarifications. According to reports, Kattan’s sister Mona has now unfollowed her on social media.