 Italy made their ICC T20 World Cup debut on Monday as they faced Scotland at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. However, the result of the match wasn't what they had hoped for. George Munsey's half-century and Michael Leask's four-wicket haul saw the Scots thrash Italy by 73 runs.


T20 World Cup 2026: Scotland Spoil Italy's Debut With 73-Run Win

 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

Within the first few days of the ICC T20 World Cup, it has become evident that the gap between the Full ICC Members and the Associate Nations has narrowed. While there haven't been any upsets so far, teams like the USA, the Netherlands, and Nepal have shown that they mean business on the grandest stage of the shortest format of the game.


Minnows No More, Associate Nations Thriving at T20 World Cup 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure from multiple resignations tied to the Epstein-Mandelson scandal, where newly released files revealed Peter Mandelson's post-conviction ties to Jeffrey Epstein, including alleged sharing of confidential documents.



UK PM Keir Starmer Facing Series of Resignations After Epstein-Mandelson Scandal

Sanae Takaichi serves as Japan's Prime Minister, having led the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to a historic supermajority victory in the February 8, 2026, snap election with 316 lower house seats.


Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi Returns to Power  With a Massive Mandate

The ICC has rejected Pakistan Cricket Board's demands related to the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match, stating PCB lacks grounds to impose conditions amid boycott threats.



ICC Slams Door on PCB Demands Over IND-PAK Clash

President Zelensky announced plans to export Ukrainian drones abroad, establishing 10 weapons export centers across Europe by 2026 while launching production lines in Germany and the UK using Ukrainian technology.



Europe's Security on Ukrainian Wings: Zelensky

PM Modi announced a $175 million special economic package for Seychelles during a February 9, 2026, joint press meet with President Patrick Herminie in New Delhi, marking 50 years of diplomatic ties.


PM Modi Unveils $175M Aid for Seychelles Development 

Ghislaine Maxwell did not revoke her Fifth Amendment rights during today's House Oversight Committee deposition on Epstein and Trump connections; her legal team confirmed she invoked them repeatedly to avoid self-incrimination.



 Maxwell Revokes Fifth Amendment to Dodge Questions on Epstein & Trump

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

US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Yerevan, Armenia, on February 9, 2026, for a historic two-day visit-the first by a sitting US VP-aiming to advance the Trump-brokered peace deal with Azerbaijan and promote the TRIPP corridor for regional trade and energy.


JD Vance Lands in Armenia: Pushes Trump Peace Plan

A heckler interrupted a public event, shouting a question linking Prince Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein, reigniting scrutiny over the disgraced royal's past associations amid ongoing congressional probes into Epstein's network.


Heckler Blasts Andrew-Epstein Link at Event

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered a televised address on February 9, 2026, urging national unity and participation in upcoming rallies marking the 1979 Islamic Revolution's anniversary amid US tensions.


Khamenei Urges Unity in Televised Revolution Rally Call

A suicide bombing claimed by ISIS at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad's Tarlai Kalan suburb killed 31 worshippers and injured 169 during Friday prayers on February 6, 2026, sparking outrage and protests including from Kashmir's Shia community chanting against Pakistan's administration.


Islamabad: Blast Triggers Protest, Kashmir's Shia Community Chant Slogans Against Pak 

Women activists in Dhaka held torch-lit midnight protests on February 9, 2026, demanding greater political representation ahead of the February 12 elections, amid concerns over gender exclusion in candidate lists.


Women Stage Protests in Dhaka, Demand Role in Politics

PM Modi met Seychelles President Patrick Herminie in New Delhi on February 9, 2026, focusing discussions on maritime security while announcing measures to strengthen their Indian Ocean partnership during the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties.



PM Modi Meets Seychelles President, Talks Focus on Maritime Security

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

The World Bank reaffirmed its $20 billion, 10-year development commitment to Pakistan at the ALULA Conference in Saudi Arabia, focusing on the Country Partnership Framework for reforms in energy, education, health, and climate resilience.



World Bank Locks $20B for Pakistan at ALULA Summit

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

Japan's real wages declined for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, falling 1.3% overall as persistent inflation outpaced modest nominal pay gains, eroding household purchasing power.



Japan Real Wages Tumble 4th Year Amid Inflation Surge

Forrester's report challenges claims that AI drives most layoffs, arguing firms often cite it as cover for cost-cutting and restructuring while engaging in "AI-washing."



AI Layoffs Exposed as Cost-Cutting Sham: Forrester

Lindsey Vonn's Olympic gold hopes ended abruptly after crashing just 13 seconds into the women's downhill race at Milano Cortina 2026, suffering a fractured left leg that required airlift to hospital and surgery.


Lindsey Vonn Airlifted After Brutal Olympic Downhill Fall

Israel's security cabinet has approved measures to expand control over the West Bank, easing land purchases for Jewish settlers and strengthening Israeli authority, prompting Hamas to call for escalation and urge Muslim states to cut ties with Israel.


Israel Bolsters West Bank Control; Hamas Pushes Escalation 

Ghislaine Maxwell is scheduled for deposition by the US House Oversight Committee today, February 9, 2026, probing Epstein case handling, though she plans to invoke her Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination.


Epstein: Maxwell to Plead the Fifth in Congress Epstein Probe

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