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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial Guard of Honour in Putrajaya during his February 7-8, 2026 visit to Malaysia, hosted by PM Anwar Ibrahim to elevate the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.


 PM In Malaysia: PMs Modi, Ibrahim Boost Strategic Partnership with Key Deals 

Thailand's Democrat Party staged a strong comeback in the February 8, 2026 general election, regaining ground in Bangkok's 33 seats and their traditional Southern base after dismal 2023 results.


Thailand Elections 2026: Democrat Party Regains Strength in Bangkok

Fresh snowfall across Kashmir has triggered a tourism boom, drawing crowds back to Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonamarg with full hotel occupancy.


Snowfall Sparks Kashmir Tourism Boom

Global companies are being forced to rethink how they do business in China. Price wars are spreading across industries, domestic players are undercutting global brands, and consumer demand remains under pressure. Our next report delves into how brands are resetting their China strategy.

U.S. Firms Worry More About Demand Than Trade

Global markets have turned extremely volatile in 2026. The most favoured bets have turned into deep sell-offs. In this next news in numbers report,  we look at the markets, which have slid from their all-time highs. From major stocks and tech bets to cryptocurrencies and commodities, let’s see which assets have fallen the most.

How Far Assets Have Fallen From Record Highs

Apple is under the spotlight as a global memory chip shortage, driven by booming demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, begins to affect the smartphone industry. A global shortage of memory chips, especially dram, the type used in smartphones, is tightening supply and sending component prices higher.


AI Boom: Memory Prices Rise, Raising Costs for Phones and Devices

Anti-Olympic protesters in Milan clashed violently with police during a "Free the Mountains" demonstration against the 2026 Winter Olympics, hurling fireworks and bottles near Duomo Cathedral.


Milan Anti-Olympics Protest Turns Bloody: Clashes Erupt

A new Morgan Stanley report says Indian equity markets could be heading for a major re-rating by the end of 2026. The global brokerage says India’s macro environment is easing after years of tightness.

Sensex Could Slide to 76,000 in Bear Case: Morgan Stanley

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has admitted to a major operational error after accidentally distributing more than six hundred thousand bitcoins to customers during a promotional campaign. The coins, worth over 40 billion dollars at current prices, were issued instead of small cash rewards of about 2,000 Korean won per user.


South Korea Plans on-site Review of Crypto Exchanges 

India faces tough competition from South Africa, England, and Australia as primary rivals in the T20 World Cup 2026, based on recent form, historical clashes, and Super 8s/knockout potential.


India's T20 WC Rivals: SA, ENG, AUS Eye Title

ICC and PCB are in back-channel talks over Pakistan's decision to boycott their Group A T20 World Cup match against India on Feb 15 in Colombo, citing government orders and force majeure. PCB must justify skipping just one game amid solidarity with Bangladesh, or risk sanctions, while India insists they'll play per neutral venue agreement.



ICC-PCB Talks Heat Up Over India-Pak T20 WC Clash

Balochistan saw intense rebel violence in January 2026, with BLA militants launching coordinated assaults dubbed "Operation Herof 2.0" across nine districts including Quetta and Gwadar, killing 31 civilians and 17 security forces via suicide bombings and gun attacks on police stations and infrastructure.



Balochistan Bloodbath: Rebels' January Fury Hits U.S.-China Interests

West Indies launched their T20 World Cup campaign with a commanding 35-run victory over Scotland at Eden Gardens, highlighted by Romario Shepherd's sensational hat-trick.

ICC T20 World Cup: Shepherd's Hat-Trick Powers WI to 35-Run WC Rout

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb accidentally distributed around 620,000 BTC (worth ~$44 billion) to 249-695 users during a "Random Box" promo, intending to give just 2,000 KRW (~$1.50) each. A configuration error credited full Bitcoin units instead, sparking a sell-off that crashed BTC prices 16% on the platform to 81M KRW before rebounding.

Bithumb Glitch Gifts $44B Bitcoin in Epic Error

Pakistan's government released Imran Khan's medical report from PIMS hospital, confirming his stable health amid rising speculation over his condition in Adiala Jail.


Imran Khan: Pak govt shares Imran's Medical report 

The Kinshasa Fashion Lab, a France-supported initiative at the Regional Fashion Institute in Africa (IRMA), hosted its first showcase where 12 designers from five Central African countries presented collections after six months of free training in sewing, design, and entrepreneurship.


Kinshasa Fashion Lab Unveils Central African Talent

South Africa's environment minister approved trophy hunting quotas for black rhinos, elephants, and leopards, resuming after a six-year halt due to legal disputes.


South Africa Revives Rhino, Elephant Trophy Hunts After 6-Year Ban

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

Newly released Epstein documents list US Navy Secretary John Phelan on a 2006 flight manifest for Jeffrey Epstein's private jet from London to New York, amid ongoing scrutiny of global elites. Phelan, a Trump appointee and ex-financier, flew once via Bear Stearns CEO Jimmy Cayne's invite, with associates insisting he was unaware of Epstein's crimes and had no further contact

Epstein Links Hit Navy Secretary: John Phelan on Jet Manifest 

Syrian authorities dismantled a cell behind recent rocket attacks on Damascus's Mezzeh military airport, seizing Hezbollah-sourced weapons, launchers, and drones during raids in Darayya and Kafr Sousa. The group executed multiple strikes over months with no casualties reported, but arrests followed surveillance of launch sites.

Hezbollah Implicated in Deadly Syria Rocket Strikes?

President Trump shared a 62-second Truth Social video late Thursday depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as primates in a jungle, part of an election conspiracy clip, sparking bipartisan backlash before deletion. Trump refused to apologize on Air Force One, claiming "I didn’t make a mistake" and blaming a staffer who overlooked the racist frames, while White House called it an "internet meme" error.

Trump Shares Racist Video Depicting Obamas as Primates, Blames Error On Staff Member 

French authorities opened a preliminary investigation into former Culture Minister Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline for alleged laundering of aggravated tax fraud proceeds, after Epstein files revealed over 670 mentions of Lang and financial links to the late sex offender. Lang, offered to resign as head of Paris's Arab World Institute (IMA), bowing to pressure from Macron's office and critics, despite denying wrongdoing and claiming Epstein ties via Woody Allen were innocent.


Epstein Files: French Ex-Minister Lang Faces Probe

The MCC's new cricket laws legalizing laminated bats could revive Kashmir willow makers by letting them produce competitive Type D bats without full English willow costs.


MCC Lamination Rule: Kashmir Willow's Big Break?

Israeli strikes resume in southern Gaza despite the fragile US-brokered ceasefire's second phase, with IDF confirming precise hits on Hamas targets after reopening Rafah for limited evacuations.


Ceasefire Tested: IDF Strikes Southern Gaza Post-Rafah Reopening

91-year-old RAF veteran Peter Quinney defied age to win double gold in trampolining at a Portsmouth competition.


91-Year-Old Bounces to Double Gold: Age Just a Number!

Fast laundry services like LaundryMate have surged in popularity among urban professionals, offering wash-to-wardrobe delivery in just four hours to fit hectic schedules.


LaundryMate: Clean Clothes in 4 Hours for Busy Lives

The European Union is stepping up pressure on Russia ahead of the fourth anniversary of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Eu commission president Ursula Von Der Leyen has proposed a new round of sanctions, targeting Russian oil exports, banks, cryptocurrency trading, and metals, as brussels argues, tougher action is needed to force Moscow toward peace talks. The package comes even as the U.S. Mediates negotiations between Russia and Ukraine to try to end the war.


 EU Plans to Blacklist 20 Banks & Crypto Traders Tied to Russia

As we track the race for ai dominance, Anthropic has quietly emerged as a leader in the AI boom. Experts say its advantage comes from focus, not flash.


How Anthropic Surged Ahead in the Race for AI Dominance