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

Peter Mandelson, former UK ambassador to the US and Labour heavyweight, faces intense scrutiny over newly released Epstein files revealing post-conviction emails, payments, and lobbying ties to the disgraced financier.


Mandelson Grilled Over Epstein Emails, Payments in DOJ Files

A new theory challenges the existence of Sagittarius A* as a traditional supermassive black hole at the Milky Way's core, proposing instead a dense fermionic dark matter clump that mimics its gravitational effects.


Milky Way Black Hole: Dark Matter Mirage?

Singapore Airshow 2026, Asia's premier aerospace event running February 3-8 at Changi Exhibition Centre, features flying displays by four aerobatic teams and static displays of 37 aircraft, spotlighting the future of aerial combat.



Singapore Airshow 2026: 4 Teams Fly, 37 Planes Park, Combat Future Unveiled

ISIS has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad's Tarlai Kalan area on February 6, 2026, killing 31 during Friday prayers.



ISIS Mosque Bloodbath: 31 Dead in Pakistan Capital Blast

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 The US views New START as outdated, pushing for a trilateral deal including China amid arsenal growth (Russia nearing 1,500 warheads), while Moscow blames Washington for escalation.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

China's ongoing anti-corruption campaign under Xi Jinping has ensnared former Bank of China Vice President Lin Jingzhen, expelled from the Communist Party on February 6, 2026, for "serious disciplinary violations"-code for corruption like bribery and power abuse.


China Purges Bank of China Ex-VP in Corruption Dragnet

Bangladesh hurtles toward its February 12, 2026, general elections amid escalating protests in Dhaka, where garment workers demanding pay hikes clashed violently with police, leaving several injured.



Dhaka Clashes Heat Up Pre-Election Countdown: Pay Protests Turn Violent

Lahore's skies burst with colorful kites as the Basant festival makes a vibrant comeback after an 18-year ban lifted by Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz, running February 6-8, 2026, under strict safety rules.



Kites Conquer Lahore Skies: Basant Roars Back After Ban

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%

President Trump's claim that immigrants must not be a financial burden overlooks data showing their net positive fiscal impact over time, particularly through labor force growth and tax contributions that exceed initial costs.



Trump Wrong? Immigrants Boost Economy Despite Claims

Spain and Portugal are bracing for more heavy rain from incoming Storm Marta after Storm Leonardo caused one death, one missing, and thousands evacuated due to floods and landslides.



Fresh Storm Marta Threatens Flood-Ravaged Spain, Portugal 

France and Canada opened consulates in Greenland's capital Nuuk on February 6, 2026, signaling Arctic cooperation and support for Denmark amid US pressure under President Trump to acquire the territory.



France, Canada Open Greenland Posts Amid US Arctic Push

India and the US have unveiled an interim trade framework centered on Russian oil curbs, slashing punitive tariffs, with a full bilateral deal eyed by March 2026.



India-U.S. Trade Pact: Russian Oil Out, Tariffs Slashed to 18%

Ukraine is poised to receive Meteor air-to-air missiles as part of Sweden's major upcoming aid package, following high-level talks that could significantly enhance Kyiv's air defenses against Russian glide-bomb carriers.



Sweden to Arm Ukraine with Meteor Missiles in Major Aid Boost

The US has accused China of conducting secret nuclear tests, including one on June 22, 2020, using evasion techniques like decoupling to hide seismic signals.



U.S. Exposes China's Secret 2020 Nuke Test, Demands Trilateral Arms Deal

PM Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Kuala Lumpur today, February 7, 2026, for a two-day official visit to Malaysia, boosting ASEAN ties upgraded to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership last year.



PM Modi in Malaysia: ASEAN Boost, Bilateral Talks with Malaysian PM

Thailand gears up for its high-stakes general election on Sunday, February 8, 2026, following the House dissolution on December 12, 2025, with former PM Abhisit Vejjajiva returning via the Democrat Party.



Thailand Braces for Feb 8 Poll Showdown: Abhisit Back in Fray

The Netherlands has officially returned a 3,500-year-old looted stone sculpture depicting a high-ranking official from Pharaoh Thutmose III's reign (1479–1425 BC) to Egypt. 

Netherlands Returns Thutmose III-Era Sculpture Looted in Arab Spring to Egypt 

A passenger bus plunged 200 meters off a mountain road in western Nepal's Baitadi district, killing 13 wedding guests.



Nepal Bus Tragedy: Death Toll Hits 13 in Baitadi Crash

A colossal phantom jellyfish, stretching as long as a school bus, has been captured on video lurking 250 meters deep off Argentina's coast.


Ocean Abyss Shocker: Bus-Sized Ghost Jellyfish Caught on Camera

Here’s a climate story with an unexpected twist. Scientists say cleaner air during COVID lockdowns may have actually helped one of the most dangerous greenhouse gases build up faster in the atmosphere.


COVID's Methane Paradox:  Lockdowns Triggered Methane Rise, Study Finds

A new study warns urban heat is a silent killer in Chandigarh, with heatwaves beyond 33.8°C driving a 4.1% spike in all-cause mortality.


Chandigarh Heat Crisis: Study Reveals Deadly Urban Toll

Snow and freezing rain brought travel chaos to Germany’s capital. Grounding flights at berlin’s main airport and disrupting road and rail traffic across the region. Departures were halted for hours as icy conditions made aircraft de-icing difficult before flights gradually resumed later.

Berlin: No Takeoffs as Freezing Rain Ices Runways

UN data reveals a sharp spike in West Bank displacement, with nearly 700 Palestinians forced from homes in January 2026 alone-highest monthly rate since October 2023.


West Bank Displacement Crisis: 700 Palestinians Uprooted in January

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel signals openness to direct talks with the US amid Trump's threats to sever oil supplies, while firmly denying Cuba harbors terrorists.



Cuba Rejects Terror Label, Welcomes US Talks Despite Oil Blockade Threats

Nigerian security forces rescued all 166 remaining kidnapped churchgoers from gunmen who abducted 177 worshippers across two churches in Kaduna state last month.



Nigeria's Mass Rescue: All 166 Worshippers Saved After Church Raids

Morocco faces catastrophic flooding from Storm Leonardo, forcing the evacuation of 143,000 people mainly in Larache Province's Ksar El Kebir as the Loukkos River overflows.



Morocco Flood Crisis: 143K Evacuated in Larache Deluge

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 

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu submitted his response to the state comptroller's probe into the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, deflecting blame primarily to IDF and Shin Bet leadership failures.


Netanyahu Blames IDF, Shin Bet in Oct 7 Probe Response

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