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 

President Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor unless Canada cedes at least half ownership to the US.



Trump Demands Half Control of U.S.-Canada Bridge 

US Vice President JD Vance laid flowers at Yerevan's Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex during his February 10, 2026, visit, honoring 1915 victims alongside Second Lady Usha Vance.


Vance Honors Armenian Genocide Victims in Yerevan

Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim warned against vigilantism after police blocked a rally protesting illegal temples in Kuala Lumpur.


Malaysia PM Urges Unity Amid Worship Row

Divers in colorful hanbok performed underwater routines at a Seoul aquarium on February 10, 2026, ahead of Seollal (Feb 16-18). The spectacle drew cheers, promoting holiday spirit amid palace visits and hanbok rentals offering free entry. Families enjoyed tteokguk feasts and games like yutnori in quieter city spots.


Hanbok Divers Plunge into Seoul's Lunar Cheers

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that airstrikes would not topple Iran's regime and could instead drive it toward more radical actions. His remarks, made amid US-Iran talks in Oman, emphasize diplomacy over military escalation to avoid regional war.



Turkey FM Warns Strikes May Radicalize Iran

A building collapse in Lebanon's Tripoli on February 8, 2026, killed 15 people, with eight rescued from the rubble amid ongoing searches.


Lebanon: 15 Killed, 8 Rescued in Tripoli Rubble

Nigerian protesters are demanding the reinstatement of real-time electronic transmission of election results after lawmakers omitted it from recent electoral reforms. Led by figures like Peter Obi, they view this as a rollback of transparency gains ahead of the 2027 elections.



Nigeria Protesters Demand Real-Time Election Results Upload

India maintains a strategically diversified mix of crude oil imports from multiple sources to ensure energy security, balancing affordability, logistics, and geopolitical risks.


MEA Says India Has Always Had a Strategic Mix of Crude Oil Import 

Russia and Ukraine have mutually targeted each other's energy infrastructure during freezing winter conditions, exacerbating civilian hardship amid stalled peace talks.


Ukraine and Russia Attack Energy Facilities Amid Freezing Cold

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 

SCALP cruise missiles deliver long-range precision strikes to the Indian Air Force, while Meteor BVRAAMs transform Rafales into dominant air superiority hunters.


India Arms Rafales With Scalp Meteor Missile to Boost Air Dominance

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

Delhi is all set to host its first match of the T20 World Cup. The national capital will host a total of six games, with India playing their only group-stage fixture here on February 12 against Namibia.


World Cup: Delhi Gears Up as Netherlands Face Namibia | WION

The interim India-U.S. trade pact promises lower tariffs, booming commerce, and a five-hundred-billion-dollar plan. But uncertainty looms over U.S. President Donald Trump. Mercurial and transactional, could he still pull the plug on the deal?


Can Mercurial Trump Upset the India-U.S. Deal?

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei skipped a key annual meeting with Air Force commanders for the first time in 37 years. This comes amid heightened tensions with U.S which has mobilised air and sea power around Iran. However, most U.S. West Asian bases are within striking distance of Iran's ballistic missiles. 

Iran 'Fears' for Khamenei's Life as U.S. Mobilises Air, Sea Power Around Iran

Israel’s security cabinet has approved a new set of measures that significantly expand Israeli control across the occupied West Bank-effectively redrawing the Palestinian map in ways that could permanently alter the future of a Palestinian state.


Israel Redraws West Bank Map via Settler Land Grab 

Indian government is reportedly set to approve a massive ₹3.25 lakh crore deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets. This comes as French President Macron is visiting India. After the precision strikes of Operation Sindoor, the IAF is also fast-tracking a major order for SCALP cruise missiles and Meteor air-to-air missiles. We break down the technical details of the deal, the 'Make in India' deal, and how this gives India total air dominance over its rivals.


Rafale Revolution: SCALP & Meteor Redefine IAF Power

Just three days ahead of the high-stakes poll in Bangladesh, women have taken to the streets. In Dhaka and across the country, women's and human rights groups have rallied against what they call misogynistic politics and hate speech, directly targeting the Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami and its leadership.


Bangladesh Polls: Women Rally Against Jamaat to Benefit BNP?

Russia says it has arrested and extradited a suspect from Dubai in connection with the shooting of senior military intelligence official Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev in Moscow. Authorities have accused Ukraine of orchestrating the attack, calling it an attempt to sabotage ongoing peace negotiations. The arrest comes amid a growing pattern of targeted killings and covert operations linked to the Russia-Ukraine war. Similar incidents have been reported in Israel and Iran, highlighting the expanding scope of global intelligence warfare. Meanwhile, Iranian authorities say they have neutralized a Mossad-linked terror cell in Tehran, underlining rising tensions between Tehran and Tel Aviv. From Moscow to the Middle East, this report examines how shadow conflicts and targeted strikes are reshaping modern warfare.


Inside the New Spy Battlefield: Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Iran

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a growing crisis with multiple resignations linked to the Epstein-Mandelson scandal, where files revealed Peter Mandelson's post-conviction Epstein contacts.



Epstein Files Fallout: Starmer's Two Aides Resign Within 24 Hours

The United States and Armenia signed a Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation Agreement (123 Agreement) on February 9, 2026, during US Vice President JD Vance's historic visit to Yerevan, enabling civil nuclear technology transfers and energy diversification.



U.S.-Armenia Nuclear Pact Signed: Energy Independence Boost 

The Indian Air Force has integrated SCALP (Storm Shadow) cruise missiles and Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles into its Rafale fleet, significantly enhancing long-range precision strike and air superiority capabilities.



Scalp Missiles Brings Long-range Precision to IAF, Meteor Missiles Turns Rafales Into Hunters

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasized India's strategic diversification of crude oil imports, balancing supplies from Russia, Middle East majors (Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE), and the US to ensure energy security amid global volatility.



Foreign Sec. Misri: India Has Always Had a Strategic Mix of Crude Oil Sources

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