U.S. President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that negotiations with Iran must continue, following a private meeting at the White House. Trump said no definitive agreement was reached on Iran but insisted that talks with Tehran over its nuclear programme should carry on to see if a deal can be achieved.


Trump Tells Netanyahu Iran Nuclear Talks Must Continue After White House Meeting | WION

New U.S. jobs data is sending mixed signals to markets. While last year’s employment gains have been sharply revised lower, January saw stronger-than-expected hiring and a drop in unemployment. The numbers are now forcing investors to rethink how soon the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates.


US Jobs Data Sends Mixed Signals to Markets | World Business Watch

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to block President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada. The resolution passed by a narrow 219 to 211 vote, with six Republicans breaking ranks to join Democrats in opposing the president’s trade policy.


US House Votes to Block Trump’s Canada Tariffs | World Business Watch

Deeper cracks are emerging in the U.S. Labour market. Nearly nine million Americans are now working multiple jobs as rising costs of housing, food, and healthcare squeeze household budgets. The headline numbers may signal stability, but for many workers, the economic reality is far more challenging.


Millions of Americans Working Multiple Jobs | World Business Watch

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif described Islamabad’s decision to join the US-led war in Afghanistan as a “miscalculation”, while sharply criticising Washington’s treatment of Pakistan.

Speaking on the country’s role in the conflict, Asif said Pakistan was “used and discarded”, accusing the United States of exploiting Islamabad during the Afghan war. His remarks, including unusually blunt language directed at the US, have drawn significant political attention.

The comments revive long-running debates within Pakistan over the costs and consequences of its involvement in the Afghanistan conflict.

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Calls Afghan War Decision a ‘Miscalculation’ | WION

U.S. President Donald Trump concluded talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, describing the meeting as “good”. The discussions took place amid continued focus on Middle East tensions and regional security issues.


Trump-Netanyahu Meeting: Trump Concludes White House Talks With Netanyahu, Calls Meeting ‘Good’

U.S. President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that negotiations with Iran must continue, following a private meeting at the White House. Trump said no definitive agreement was reached on Iran but insisted that talks with Tehran over its nuclear programme should carry on to see if a deal can be achieved.

The Israeli military is drawing up plans for a potential new offensive in the Gaza Strip aimed at disarming Hamas by force, four months into a US-brokered ceasefire. Israeli officials say efforts to demilitarise Gaza through diplomacy have stalled, and that Hamas continues to rebuild its military capabilities. Defence leaders warn that stripping the group of its weapons may be impossible without renewed military action. The proposed campaign could be more intense than earlier phases of the war, with operations planned in areas previously avoided due to hostage risks. Any escalation could test relations with Washington and threaten the fragile ceasefire, as international pressure grows to prevent a return to large-scale fighting.


Israel Prepares Possible New Gaza Offensive to Disarm Hamas

Iran holds massive demonstrations in Tehran, Isfahan, and other cities to commemorate the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution that ousted the Shah. Crowds waved flags, burned US/Israeli effigies, and paraded missiles at Azadi Square.


Iran Marks 47th Revolution Anniversary with Huge Rallies

President Trump has hinted at deploying additional US warships toward Iran amid fragile nuclear talks, while Tehran vows "unmatched strength" to repel any threats.



Trump Hints Warship Heading Towards Iran, Iran Vows Unmatched Strength to Counter Threats 

The Pentagon announced deployment of 2,500 US forces to Iraq and Syria amid heightened ISIS threats targeting Christian minorities, following President Trump's explicit call to prevent "Christian genocide" in the region. Troops will prioritize technical guidance, intelligence sharing, and training local forces rather than direct combat roles to minimize risks.


U.S. Deploys Troops to Counter ISIS Genocide Threats 

Taiwan has reportedly deployed U.S.-made missile systems just 10 kilometers from China’s coastline, significantly escalating tensions across the Taiwan Strait.


US Made Missiles Positioned 10 Kilometers from China's Coast

French President Emmanuel Macron warned European allies of renewed US friction under Trump, stressing EU-US tensions "far from over" despite recent Greenland de-escalation.



EU-U.S.: Macron Cautions Europe on US Intimidation

It has now emerged that Iran dictated terms to U.S. during their talks in Oman last week. As per reports, Iranians refused to allow the presence of CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper in the talks and engaged with the Americans through the Omani mediators. Even as Iran maintains a tough stance, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has rushed to meet U.S. President Donald Trump.

Iran-U.S.: Tough Iran Snubs Americans During Talks as Netanyahu Rushes to Meet Trump

China labels US accusations of secret nuclear tests as "fabricated excuses" for Washington to resume its own explosive testing program.



China Calls U.S. Claims 'Fabricated Excuses For Starting Own Tests'

US and India launched an interim reciprocal trade framework on February 6, 2026, with India slashing tariffs on key US farm goods like distillers' grains, sorghum, nuts, fruits, soybean oil, wine, and spirits.


U.S.-India Trade Pact Cuts Farm Tariffs, Eases Duties on U.S. Ag Exports

Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado has vowed to return to Venezuela despite the recent detention of a close ally. The opposition leader has criticised new arrests and says she will go back to confront the regime and push for democratic reforms.


Nobel Laureate Machado Vows To Return To Venezuela Despite Ally's Detention

China firmly rejects US accusations of secret nuclear tests, labeling them "completely groundless" and "outright lies" aimed at justifying Washington's own testing plans.


China Slams U.S. Nuclear Test Claims as Lies 

Iran has intensified arrests of reformist figures, activists, and filmmakers even as negotiations with the United States continue. Labeling protests as “riots,” Tehran blames Israel and Washington, while the Iranian president urges the U.S. to avoid excessive demands.


Iran's Government Brands Protests 'Riots', Blames Israel, US

NATO is planning a potential Arctic operation amid rising Russian and Chinese activity in the region. The United States is set to relinquish several senior NATO command posts, with Italy assuming leadership of the strategic Naples command.


NATO Eyes Arctic Mission Amid Rising Russian, Chinese Activity

US-Iran Tensions: Tehran Ready To Dilute Highly Enriched Uranium 

U.S. military forces boarded and intercepted a Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after pursuing it from the Caribbean, accusing the vessel of defying Washington’s sanctions and oil blockade. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that ships trying to evade U.S. forces won’t succeed, saying they would “run out of fuel” before escaping.


US Intercepts Venezuela-Linked Vessel in Indian Ocean

NATO Eyes Arctic Operation as US Plans to Relinquish Senior Command Posts

Concern is growing after the mother of NBC news anchor Savannah Guthrie was reported missing for nine days, with no major breakthrough in the case so far. Guthrie has issued a fresh public plea as authorities continue investigations into a possible abduction.


USA: NBC Anchor Savannah Guthrie Issues Fresh Plea as Mother Missing for Nine Days 

Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado has vowed to return to Venezuela despite the recent detention of a close ally. The opposition leader has criticised new arrests and says she will go back to confront the regime and push for democratic reforms.

US-Venezuela Tensions: Nobel Laureate Machado Vows Return to Venezuela Amid Ally’s Arrest 

China has strongly rejected U.S. allegations that it conducted secret nuclear tests in 2020, calling the claims completely groundless. Beijing accused Washington of fabricating excuses to justify its own nuclear testing activities.


China Rejects US Claims of Secret Nuclear Tests, Calls Allegations ‘Fabricated Lies’

Bangladesh and the United States have finalised a reciprocal tariff deal in Washington following nine months of negotiations. This video explains the agreement’s key points, potential economic impacts, and what it means for trade between the two nations.


US-Bangladesh Trade Deal: US Lowers Bangladesh Tariffs By 1%

US-Iran Tensions: Iranian President Tells US To 'Avoid Excessive Demands'

U.S. forces seized the sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker Aquila II in the Indian Ocean on February 9, 2026, after a dramatic monthlong pursuit spanning 10,000 miles from the Caribbean.



U.S. Navy Hunts Down Venezuelan Tanker Across Two Oceans 

Iran released an AI-generated propaganda video simulating a devastating drone and missile swarm sinking the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier amid escalating US tensions, while expressing deep distrust of Washington despite Oman nuclear talks.


Iran AI Video Sinks US Armada: "Deal or Despair" Warning

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