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%

The U.S. military carried out a lethal strike on a narco-trafficking vessel in the Pacific, killing two suspected narco-terrorists. Authorities confirmed the operation targeted a boat moving along known drug-smuggling routes, with search and rescue activated for the lone survivor.

US Military Conducts Lethal Strike on Narco-Trafficking Vessel in Pacific

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

President Trump announced that the U.S. will start negotiations with Canada regarding the Ontario-Michigan bridge. This video explains the purpose of the talks, potential impacts on trade and transportation, and what the agreement could mean for both countries.

Trump Says US to Begin Canada Bridge Negotiations

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

President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, demanding a nuclear deal or facing severe military consequences, amid stalled indirect talks and US naval buildup in the Gulf.



 Trump Warns Iran: Do a Deal or Face Consequences

Bangladesh is set to sign a reciprocal tariff trade deal with the US today in a hybrid ceremony, aiming to lower the current 20% tariff on its exports while committing to buy 25 Boeing aircraft under a prior NDA.



Bangladesh-US Trade Deal Signed Tonight: Tariffs to Drop

Iran-US nuclear diplomacy hangs in the balance after recent Oman talks, with Trump warning of severe consequences absent a deal while Tehran insists on uranium enrichment rights.


Diplomacy on Knife-Edge: Iran Defies U.S. Ultimatum

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will not visit the United States in 2026, disappointing hopes for a historic homecoming tour. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni confirmed no U.S. trip is expected this year.


Pope Leo XIV Will Not Visit US in 2026, Vatican Confirms No Homecoming Tour 

The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has issued a stark warning on America's growing debt burden, saying the country faces financial collapse without a major boost to economic growth.

Musk Warns of US Bankruptcy Without AI

Cuba has halted airline refueling and is reeling from a US-ordered halt in Venezuelan oil shipments, deepening a crippling energy crisis. The government has imposed emergency measures, including reductions in bus and train services, and transport and power cutbacks as shortages spread across the island.


Cuba Halts Airline Refuelling as US Sanctions Trigger Fuel Crisis 

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has said national elections could be held within a year as the country undergoes a fragile transition. Signalling possible tensions with the Trump administration, White House officials prioritise rebuilding Venezuela over an immediate polls timeline even as Machado pushes for a faster democratic process.


US-Venezuela Tensions: Have Trump-Machado Ties Deteriorated? 'Rebuilding More Important Than Polls'

The United States has accused China of conducting a secret nuclear explosive test in 2020, calling for a new and broader arms control treaty that would also include Russia. Speaking at a disarmament conference in Geneva, US officials alleged Beijing attempted to conceal the test, a claim China rejected as an exaggeration of a so-called “China nuclear threat”. The accusations surfaced a day after the New START treaty expired, leaving Washington and Moscow without binding limits on strategic nuclear weapons for the first time in more than five decades and raising concerns over a growing global arms control vacuum.

US-China Tensions: US Accuses China of Secret Nuclear Test

Greenland and Denmark report “positive” diplomatic talks with the US over Greenland’s future, though uncertainty remains as President Donald Trump continues to express interest in acquiring the Arctic territory. Officials stress a long process lies ahead and that no immediate solution exists, while reaffirming normal diplomatic engagement and the importance of cooperation in the region.

Greenland, Denmark Report “Positive” US Talks, Future Still Uncertain

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