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NASA Artemis 2 launch test: The wet rehearsal was carried out over two days, and the SLS rocket was loaded with fuel on the final day. It was a humongous task, which highlighted some problems with the rocket. Will Artemis 2 take off on February 8?

US President Donald Trump said there could be good news in Ukraine peace talks after he requested a one-week pause from Putin, with Russia halting energy strikes. Ukraine’s talks with the US and Russia are set to resume in the UAE, while the EU pledges new energy aid to Kyiv.

Air India has grounded a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner following a pilot report highlighting technical and safety issues. The airline confirmed that the grounding is a precautionary measure to ensure passenger safety and to investigate the potential problem before resuming flights. This move comes amid growing global attention on aviation safety standards and airline accountability, especially for long-haul fleets like the Dreamliner.

Libya’s eastern military commander Khalifa Haftar visited Pakistan and met Army Chief Asim Munir at Noor Khan Air Base, pledging deeper defence collaboration weeks after signing a $4 billion arms deal, highlighting strengthened military ties between the two nations.

The United States and Iran are expected to hold a new round of nuclear talks on Friday in Istanbul, as both sides seek to revive stalled diplomacy over Iran’s nuclear programme. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are set to meet in efforts to avert further escalation and address long‑standing disagreements over uranium enrichment, ballistic missiles, and regional influence.

The ‍Trump administration is dropping a ⁠25% additional tariffs imposed on Indian imports over its ‌purchases ‌of Russian oil, in addition ‌to lowering a country-specific tariff to 18% from 25%.

Israel said Friday that it will reopen the pedestrian border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt over the weekend, marking an important step forward for U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan.

At least 16 people have died after being exposed to extreme cold on New York City streets, Mayor Mamdani said, as authorities race to move vulnerable residents indoors during the ongoing cold spell.

Clarkson has decided to step away from the show months after the death of her husband and musician Brandon Blackstock. In Aug. 2025, he passed away due to cancer.

The United States and Iran are expected to hold a new round of nuclear talks on Friday in Istanbul, as both sides seek to revive stalled diplomacy over Iran’s nuclear programme. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are set to meet in efforts to avert further escalation and address long‑standing disagreements over uranium enrichment, ballistic missiles, and regional influence.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the next round of US-Ukraine-Russia talks will be held on February 4–5 in Abu Dhabi, even as a Russian drone strike killed 15 Ukrainian miners, underscoring the fragile security situation.

France has approved its 2026 budget after two no-confidence motions failed in parliament, giving Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s fragile minority government a crucial survival boost and signalling a phase of relative political stability.

The ‍Trump administration is dropping a ⁠25% additional tariffs imposed on Indian imports over its ‌purchases ‌of Russian oil, in addition ‌to lowering a country-specific tariff to 18% from 25%.

The King of Pop is all set to reclaim his throne, this time on the big screen. On Monday, Lionsgate unveiled the trailer of Michael, the biopic on Michael Jackson. Jaafer Jackson plays his uncle Michael Jackson in the film that will chronicle the legend's journey to stardom.

Donald Trump again denied links to Jeffrey Epstein, saying he never visited Epstein’s island. He claimed newly released DOJ documents show Epstein and author Michael Wolff conspired to politically damage him, as millions of Epstein-related records continue to be released.

The pacer, recovering from a back injury, last appeared in third of the five Ashes Tests at home against England. With the urn retained, Cummins decided to rest and try to be fit for the upcoming T20 World Cup, but alas, it wasn't meant to be for him.

The PCB, meanwhile, has also indicated no interest in responding officially to the ICC's statement, citing the decision to not play India match is not taken by them but the national government.

Infantino rejected suggestions there might be a boycott of this year's World Cup -- to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19 -- due to policies adopted at home and abroad by the Trump administration.

The Artemis program isn't just a "re-run" of the 1960s; it is the blueprint for how humanity will become a multi-planetary species. While Apollo was a sprint to prove we could reach the Moon, Artemis is a marathon designed to prove we can stay there.