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

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed openness to further nuclear negotiations with the US after Oman-mediated talks, while warning that any attack on Iran would trigger strikes on American bases in the region.


Araghchi: Nuclear Talks Open, U.S. Bases in Crosshairs

India kicked off their T20 World Cup title defense with a commanding 29-run victory over the USA at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.



T 20: India Kick Off Title Defence With 29-Run USA Rout

Thousands protested across Mexico City, Monterrey, and other cities against the US military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on narco-terrorism charges.


Mexicans Rally Against U.S. Meddling in Latin America

Iran recently warned it would strike U.S. military bases in the region if attacked, amid stalled nuclear negotiations and rising tensions with the U.S. under President Trump.


Iran vs U.S.: Iran Vows Strikes on US Bases if Attacked 

India started their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on a high, defeating the USA by 29 runs. The defending champions showcased strong batting and bowling to secure a winning start to their title defence.


India Begins T20 World Cup 2026 Title Defence with 29-Run Win Over USA 

U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran desperately wants to make a deal with Washington, however Iran says it won't negotiate on its missile program, and warns that U.S. bases are still on its target.


Iran-US Tensions: Trump Says Good Iran Talks, Iranian Lawmaker Calls Trump a Liar

Iran faces mounting protests as its currency collapses, with leaders accusing the United States of engineering a dollar shortage. Scott Bessent and Tehran officials claim Washington’s policies have directly contributed to the economic turmoil and civil unrest.


US-Iran Tensions: Washington Engineered ‘Dollar Shortage’ in Iran Leading to Protests 

India and the United States have reached an interim trade deal that reshapes bilateral ties, introducing zero duties for key Indian export sectors. The US has also scrapped its 25% punitive tariff on all Indian imports, with a full trade agreement expected by March.


India-US Trade Deal: Piyush Goyal Assures Trade Deal With US Won't Hurt Farmers

China is reportedly pressuring the United States to cancel President Trump’s China trip over a planned new arms package for Taiwan, expected to be announced in February. The move comes amid rising tensions across the Taiwan Strait.


China-Taiwan Tensions: China Pressuring US to Cancel New Arms Package for Taiwan

Turkey has sent U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets to Somalia, signaling a major expansion of Ankara’s military influence beyond West Asia. The move highlights Turkey’s growing strategic footprint in the Horn of Africa and raises questions about regional security dynamics. Analysts say the deployment could reshape military cooperation and power balance in East Africa.


Turkey Uses Fighter Jets for Deterrence & Influence Beyond West Asia 

Israel is urging the United States to take military action against Iran, pressing President Donald Trump for tougher deal terms. Trump, however, has held back on launching a new war, even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns Washington that Iran cannot be trusted.


Israel Urges US Strikes on Iran as Trump Resists New War, Netanyahu Warns Washington

US authorities have arrested Zubayr al-Bakoush, described as a key participant in the 2012 Benghazi attack that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans. The suspect has been charged with terrorism, marking a major development in the long-running case.


Benghazi Attack: Key Suspect in 2012 Attack Arrested & Charged With Terrorism

U.S. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan has been named in newly released Epstein files after a flight manifest showed he traveled on Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet in 2006. The revelations have intensified scrutiny, with former French minister Jack Lang also facing renewed calls to step down.


Epstein Files: US Navy Secretary Listed on Epstein Private Jet Manifest

U.S. President Donald Trump has so far stopped short of launching direct military strikes on Iran, despite rising tensions over Tehran’s nuclear programme and regional proxies. Analysts say past confrontations, including sustained clashes with the Houthis, showed limits to American naval and air campaigns, with the United States failing to achieve clear air superiority during extended operations in Yemen. Meanwhile, defence sources and analysts have raised concerns about the strain on U.S. missile defence stocks after previous conflicts, complicating options for a sustained campaign. With a major U.S. naval presence now deployed but diplomatic talks ongoing, Washington appears to be weighing the risks of escalation against the high political and military cost of an all-out conflict.


US vs Iran: Houthis Showed the Limits of American Naval Might, American Interceptors Running Low 

The United States is reportedly planning the first meeting of a Gaza peace board on February 19, aimed at advancing a ceasefire deal and coordinating reconstruction efforts in the war-hit territory.


Gaza Peace Board: Reports Say US Planning First Gathering of Board on Feb 19 

India-US Trade Deal: Zero Duties For Key Indian Export Sectors 

Iranian lawmakers have called US President Donald Trump a “liar” after Tehran dismissed his claims about talks in Oman. Iran said it will not back down from its red lines, even as officials confirmed a fire had broken out at a military base.


BREAKING: Iran Slams Trump as ‘Liar’, Rejects Oman Talks Claim

Smoke was seen billowing over eastern Tehran after a large fire broke out at a carpentry workshop inside a military base, according to footage released on Saturday. Reuters verified the location by matching buildings, fields and vegetation with satellite imagery, though it could not independently confirm the date of the footage. Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency reported the fire late Friday and said the site was part of a military complex linked to Iran’s joint military staff. Firefighters extinguished the blaze and no injuries were reported. State-affiliated Nour News said images circulating online were initially shared under claims of an “explosion”, amid heightened regional tensions following recent Israel–US strikes on Iran.


Iran-US Tensions: Fire Breaks Out at Military Base in Tehran, Smoke Seen Rising Over City

Even as the trump administration’s immigration crackdown continues with tighter rules, a new analysis by U.S-based Cato institute paints a starkly different fiscal picture. This report finds immigrants have added trillions to U.S. Government finances for 30 years and may have helped avert a debt crisis.

Immigrants Saved $14.5 Tn in U.S. Debt Over 30 Yrs

Russia suspended inspections in 2023 over Ukraine tensions but stayed within numerical caps, proposing a one-year extension in September 2025—welcomed initially by Trump but unmet by a new pact. The US views New START as outdated, pushing for a trilateral deal including China amid arsenal growth (Russia nearing 1,500 warheads), while Moscow blames Washington for escalation. 

New Start Dies: Russia Seeks Deal, U.S. Calls It Flawed

US and Iran concluded indirect nuclear talks in Oman on February 6, 2026, as the US imposed fresh sanctions on Tehran's "shadow fleet" shipping network to choke oil revenues amid Trump's push for a second round next week.



U.S. Slaps Iran Ship Sanctions Mid-Oman Nuke Talk, Round 2 Looms

India and the US have struck an interim trade pact where New Delhi halts Russian oil imports in exchange for Washington slashing punitive tariffs from 50% to 18% overall, with the extra 25% levy lifted immediately via executive order.



India-U.S. India Dumps Russian Oil: US Tariffs Plunge to 18%

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