Pakistan has taken a major U-Turn in international cricket as they agreed to play India on February 15 in the t20 world cup the game which was initially scheduled was in doubt Pakistan planned boycott, following Bangladesh's removal from the tournament.


Pakistan Betrays Bangladesh, Will Play Against India in T20 WC 

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

Storm Marta battered Spain and Portugal, prompting evacuations of over 11,000 amid flood warnings, road closures, and rail disruptions after prior storms like Leonardo. 

Portugal, Spain Flooded: Marta Claims Victim Amid Chaos

President Trump signals interest in negotiating a new nuclear arms control treaty with Russia following New START's recent expiration, aiming for a modernized deal amid arms race fears.


Russia-U.S. : Trump Eyes New Nuclear Treaty With Russia 

The three-day reserve bank of India's meeting ends on Friday, and policymakers are expected to keep rates on hold. This comes after a fairly deep easing cycle, and sustained liquidity infusion. In this next report,
We look at how the RBI is expected to remain vigilant even as the global backdrop improves.

Reserve Bank of India to Keep Rates on Hold

RBI plans to hold interest rates steady while staying vigilant on inflation risks, buoyed by a recent US trade deal easing economic survey concerns.



RBI Holds Rates: U.S. Deal Eases Growth Fears

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum vowed continued oil supplies and humanitarian aid to Cuba amid the island's energy crisis, following Venezuela's collapse as a reliable supplier.



 Mexico President Vows to Supply Oil & Aid to Cuba

India and the U.S. recently finalized a trade agreement reducing tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18%, announced around February 2, 2026, following talks between President Trump and PM Modi. According to a report, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval played a key role in urging resumed negotiations during a discreet Washington visit, amid prior tensions over Russian oil imports.


U.S-India: Doval Pushes Trade Revival: US Cuts India Tariffs to 18% in Fresh Deal

 Indian equity markets have navigated a volatile January 2026. The nifty 50 and Sensex slumped nearly 4 percent in the first half of the month but recovered some of those losses following the announcement of the India-EU free trade pact.

India Budget 2026: Can India's Budget 2026 Trigger a Bull Market?

Gaza ceasefire advances to phase two following the emotional repatriation of the final Israeli hostage remains.



Gaza Truce Deepens: Last Hostage Returns Home 

Soft January emerges as 2026's wellness revolution, embracing a gentle new year reset that prioritizes authenticity, recovery, and low-pressure renewal over perfectionist grind.


Soft January Takes Over: Wellness Without the Hustle

Gaza Peace Board: The U.S. has formally asked Italy to join as a founding member of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) for Gaza, seeking to build broader international support for President Trump's post-war security and reconstruction plan.


Gaza Peace Board: Trump Taps Italy for Gaza Peace Force Founding Role

Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza despite ceasefire claims, with reports of over 350 violations since the January agreement, killing dozens amid ongoing peace talks.


Gaza Ceasefire: Gaza Bombed Amid Ceasefire Claims, Dozens Dead

President Donald Trump signed the charter for his new Board of Peace at a Davos ceremony on January 22, 2026, showcasing the initiative originally tied to Gaza reconstruction but now expanded to global disputes.


Trump Signs Board of Peace Charter in Davos Spotlight

President Donald Trump claimed that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are open to ending the Ukraine war, expressing optimism for a breakthrough deal amid Davos diplomacy and envoy talks.


Russia-Ukraine War: Trump Hails Putin-Zelensky Willingness for Ceasefire 

President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly considering asylum grants for British Jews fleeing rising antisemitism in the UK, with the President's personal lawyer publicly stating that Jews face severe anti-Jewish persecution there.

U.S. Opens Asylum Door to British Jews Amid UK Hate Surge

Las Luminarias, a centuries-old festival in San Bartolomé de Pinares, Spain, lit up the village on January 16, 2026, with riders guiding horses through blazing bonfires to purify the animals and invoke protection from Saint Anthony.


Horses Leap Through Flames in Spain's Fire Festival

President Trump announced the formation of the Gaza "Board of Peace" on January 16, 2026, to oversee reconstruction and stabilization under a UN-backed plan, chairing it himself with key members including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and former UK PM Tony Blair. 

Trump Launches Gaza 'Board of Peace' with Rubio, Blair

China has cut its holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds to the lowest level since 2008, even as global foreign ownership of U.S. Debt hit a record high. That marks a nearly 10 percent decline since January last year, and confirms a long-term trend of China steadily reducing its exposure to American government debt.


 China Cuts U.S. Debt to Lowest Level Since 2008 

China's People's Liberation Army is actively developing over 10 experimental quantum technology-based weapons for cyber warfare and intelligence gathering, with some already tested in frontline operations.


China is Developing Quantum Tech-based Weapons of War

China leverages advanced quantum physics technologies as the ultimate weapon, developing tools for superior front-line mapping through real-time battlefield data processing and situational awareness.


China Working on Advanced Tech to Provide Better Front-line Mapping 

The U.S. announced the start of Phase 2 of President Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan on January 14, 2026, shifting from initial truce to governance overhaul and demilitarization.


U.S. Announces Advancement of Peace Plan, What Does It Mean for Gaza?

Donald trump is expected to announce the formation of a new international board of peace this week. The committee is aimed at overseeing his ambitious post-war plan for Gaza this comes even as ongoing violence and political deadlock cast doubt on its prospects.


Trump Plans Global Board for Post-war Gaza

Gaza Ceasefire: President Trump plans to announce the Gaza Board of Peace as part of advancing the ceasefire deal's second phase, with around 15 countries expected to participate in overseeing Gaza's reconstruction and governance.


Gaza Ceasefire: Trump Set to Launch Gaza Board of Peace with 15 Nations

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