Iran-US nuclear talks are back on track after intense lobbying by West Asia leaders and a venue shift to Oman. Iran’s demands on location and scope had earlier threatened to derail negotiations, raising stakes for regional and global security.


Iran-US nuclear talks: Last chance for diplomacy? Ballistic missiles, other issues off the table

India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that New Delhi would not be bullied by President Donald Trump or his aides, sources said. Doval signaled India’s willingness to wait out Trump’s term while urging Washington to tone down public criticism and revive trade talks.

Report: Doval Told Rubio India Won’t Be Bullied, Signals Patience on Trump-Era Tensions

Report: Doval Told Rubio India Won’t Be Bullied, Signaled Patience on Trump-Era Tensions

European publishing and legal software companies have suffered sharp declines in their share prices after the US artificial intelligence startup Anthropic revealed a tool for use by companies’ legal departments.


Anthropic Releases End-To-End Legal Workflow Tool

The Kremlin said India is free to buy oil from any supplier, amid uncertainty over New Delhi’s stance on Russian crude following an India-US trade deal. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian oil is not easy to replace, underlining Moscow’s confidence in continued energy ties.


India-US Trade Deal: Russia Says India Free To Buy Oil From Anyone

The last nuclear treaty between Russia and the United States is due to expire within hours, raising the risk of a new arms race in which China will also play a key role.


US vs Russia: Putin Proposes Stick To Existing Warhead Limits For Another Year 

US President Donald Trump says he held an “excellent” phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, discussing trade, energy, Taiwan, Iran and the Ukraine war. Trump stressed his strong personal rapport with Xi as key to maintaining stable US-China relations amid tensions.


Trump-Xi Phone Call: US-China Discuss Trade, Taiwan and Global Issues 

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.


Buddhist Monks Walk Across US to Promote Peace & Harmony

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.


BREAKING: Marco Rubio Lays Down The Demands For Iran Talks

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.


Finland Builds Icebreakers for US Amid Arctic Power Competition 

US President Donald Trump showed frustration at a reporter who asked about the Jeffrey Epstein case, insisting that the country should move past the issue.


Donald Trump Says Move on to a Reporter Asking a Question on Epstein Files

US President Donald Trump expressed frustration with a reporter who questioned him about the Jeffrey Epstein case, insisting that America should move on from the topic. 


Trump Wants America to Move on, Berates Reporter Who Asked Question on Epstein

US investigators are examining whether specific crypto platforms have facilitated sanctions evasion by Iranian officials, as cryptocurrency activity booms in the Islamic Republic. 


US vs Iran: Digital Assets Surge as Iranian Rial Depreciates

Former Pakistan deputy speaker Qasim Suri said he is driving an Uber in the US after leaving Pakistan, alleging he was targeted for supporting jailed ex-PM Imran Khan, as calls grow over Khan’s detention and health concerns.


Former Pakistan Lawmaker Qasim Suri Now Driving Uber in the US

Ex-Pakistan Lawmaker Qasim Suri Driving Uber in US

Former first lady Jill Biden's ex-husband was arrested and charged with murder in the death of his current wife, officials said Tuesday.


William Stevenson Charged with Wife's Murder; Currently in Police Custody

The U.S. has confirmed deploying a small team of military personnel to Nigeria to bolster local counter-terrorism efforts against ISIS-affiliated groups, following recent airstrikes in Sokoto State.



U.S.- Nigeria: U.S. Confirms troops on ground in Nigeria 

US forces shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone on February 3, 2026, after it aggressively approached the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier in the Arabian Sea, even as President Trump confirmed nuclear talks with Tehran remain on track.



Iran-U.S. Talks: F-35 Downs Iran Drone: Talks Hold Amid Tensions 

China's oceanographic research vessel Da Yang Yi Hao, equipped with signals intelligence gear, has been tracked operating near the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group in the Arabian Sea since early February 2026 amid US-Iran tensions.



China's Spy Ship Shadows US Carrier in Tense Arabian Sea

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.



Trump Signals U.S. Naval Pullback as Iran Nuclear Talks Kick Off

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.


Norway - U.S.: Norway Rejects Trump's Claim on NATO

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.



US Downs Iran Drone as Nuclear Talks Hit Venue Snag

President Trump urged Republicans to "nationalize" voting processes in at least 15 states during a February 2, 2026, podcast, claiming irregularities in Democrat-led areas threaten fair elections.



Trump's Election Power Grab: Nationalize Voting Now

A US F-35C fighter jet from the USS Abraham Lincoln shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone on February 3, 2026, after it aggressively approached the carrier in the Arabian Sea, about 500 miles off Iran's coast, ignoring US de-escalation efforts.



 U.S. Navy Downs Iranian Drone Near Carrier in Arabian Sea Showdown 

US forces downed an Iranian Shahed-139 drone aggressively approaching the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea on February 3, 2026, as nuclear talks with Tehran continue apace.



U.S.-Iran: U.S. Downs Iranian drone, Talks On Track 

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.


US, Iran Gear Up for Diplomatic Talks in Istanbul; Tehran Says US Armada Moving Away

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.


Iran-US Standoff in Strait of Hormuz, Amid Negotiations 

Top US and Iranian officials are due to meet to hold talks on a possible nuclear deal, while Iran's military chief threatened that "no American would be safe" if the US conducted strikes on Iran. Iran's Fars news says that the US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln has retreated near Yemen, opening room for the pursuit of diplomacy in hopes of staving off military confrontation between Washington and Tehran. The report says that the arcraft carrier had "withdrawn" about 1,400 kilometers from the port city of Chabahar in Iran, and is now near the Gulf of Aden, east of Yemen’s Socotra Island. The Pentagon is yet to confirm or deny.


Iran's Shocking Claim, Armada Pulled Back | Is Trump Really Removing Aircraft Carrier near Iran?

U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the nationalization of the voting process in the United States, sparking intense debate over election security, federal authority, and state rights. 


Donald Trump Wants to Nationalize the Voting Process in the United States

The United States and Iran are set to hold nuclear talks on Friday in Istanbul, with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi expected to meet to discuss a possible deal on Tehran’s nuclear programme. The meeting follows signals from both Washington and Tehran that diplomatic engagement could resume amid broader regional tensions and efforts to avert conflict.


US-Iran Tensions: US, Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks in Istanbul on Friday

The United States has hosted a meeting focused on countering China’s dominance in critical minerals. The discussions are aimed at strengthening supply chains and reducing reliance on China as competition intensifies over access to key resources.


US vs China: US Hosts Mineral Meet to Challenge China’s Dominance in Critical Minerals 

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