A scandal at the Nordic World Championships has prompted FIS to impose new upper thigh measurement limits for ski jumpers, debuting strict rules to ensure fairness.


Nordic Worlds Rocked by Doping Claims, FIS Rolls Out Upper Thigh Restrictions 

 Global markets fell again Thursday as tech stocks struggled to recover from a massive selloff. Alphabet and and shares plunged amid fears over rising ai spending, wiping billions off market value, while silver and gold also slid, and investors brace for amazon earnings and central bank updates.


Tech Stocks Lost Billions Amid Rising Ai Investment Fears

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

From Wall Street to Dalal street, Tech stocks are feeling the heat. A mix of valuation worries, slowing demand and a rethink on ai-led growth has triggered a sharp selloff. What exactly spooked investors and why now?


Global Tech Stocks Reel Amid AI Concerns 

WADA chief expresses discomfort over Eteri Tutberidze, Kamila Valieva's former coach, attending the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.


Valieva Coach Sparks Outrage at Milano-Cortina: WADA Chief Uncomfortable

A bus-sized phantom jellyfish , lurking 250m deep off Argentina, emerges in stunning footage from Schmidt Ocean Institute explorers.


Bus-Sized Ghost Jellyfish Stuns Scientists in Ocean Abyss

Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, remains missing after vanishing from her Arizona home, with blood evidence found on-site and no suspect identified yet.



No Suspect in Nancy Guthrie Case: Family Begs Kidnapper for Contact

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

Japan launches PokéPark Kanto in Tokyo's Yomiuriland, betting big on Pokémon-themed tourism to draw global fans with immersive experiences.



Japan's Pokémon Paradise: PokéPark Kanto Unveiled in Tokyo

A NATO wargame simulating a Russian attack on Europe has alarmed European capitals by exposing critical defense gaps and readiness shortfalls.



NATO Wargame Horror: Russian Invasion Reveals Europe's Weak Spots

Dubai's Crown Prince rides a driverless taxi to the World Governments Summit, spotlighting the UAE's launch of autonomous taxi services.



Dubai: Crown Prince Tests Driverless Taxi at World Governments Summit Launch 

President Trump adopts a wait-and-watch stance as top US envoy Steve Witkoff meets Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi in Oman for pivotal nuclear talks.


Iran-U.S. Talks Kick Off in Oman, Trump Monitors Oman Talks Amid Armada Threats

The U.S. announces a massive $1.3 billion investment in Pakistan's rare earth sector, spotlighting the Reko Diq copper-gold mine amid a global scramble for critical minerals.



U.S. Drops $1.3B on Pakistan Rare Earths, Reko Diq in Spotlight 

The New START treaty, the last major US-Russia nuclear arms control agreement, expired on February 5, 2026, lifting limits on deployed warheads and fueling fears of a renewed arms race.


New Arms Race Looms as U.S.-Russia Nuke Pact Dies 

A massive dynamite blast at an illegal rat-hole coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills has killed at least 18 labourers, mostly from Assam, prompting grief from PM Narendra Modi.



Meghalaya Mine Horror: 18 Dead in Dynamite Blast Inferno

Athletes from various nations walked a fashion catwalk showcasing vibrant, high-performance designs blending national pride with cutting-edge sportswear. The showcase builds excitement ahead of the February 6-22 Games, turning sports stars into style icons.


Winter Olympics: Athletes Walk Milan Catwalk in Patriotic 2026 Olympic Gear 

While talks between U.S. and Iran are scheduled on Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued yet another warning to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei. However, Iran is not caving in and has unveiled a new underground missile base, showcasing its military might. Its array of ballistic missiles can pose a threat to U.S forces.


New Iran Missile System Raises Threat Level for U.S. Armada, Region Teeters on Edge of War

Record-high gold prices, surpassing €116 per gram for 24-carat in Paris as of early 2026, are driving Parisians to sell family heirlooms and old jewelry at buy-back shops. Global gold has soared nearly 80% in the past year to over $4,800 per ounce, fueled by economic uncertainty, inflation fears, and safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions.

Gold Rush: Record Price Push Parisians to Sell Old Jewellery

India's Rouble Nagi, an innovative art and social science teacher from Mumbai, has won the prestigious $1 million Global Teacher Prize 2026. Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed presented the award at the World Governments Summit, recognizing her transformative work in slums and rural areas through over 800 learning centers using murals for education.


India Bags Global Teacher Prize: Mumbai Educator Wins $1M in Dubai

A mysterious bat-borne virus, Pteropine orthoreovirus (PRV), has been identified in Bangladesh patients showing severe Nipah-like symptoms such as respiratory distress and encephalitis, but testing negative for Nipah itself. 

New Deadly Virus Found in Bangladesh, Virus Mimics Deadly Nipah Symptoms

Storm Leonardo has unleashed torrential rains across Spain and Portugal, transforming streets into raging rivers and prompting mass evacuations. At least one man died in Portugal when floodwaters swept away his vehicle, while a girl remains missing in Spain after being carried off by a swollen river.

Storm 'Leonardo' Unleashes Torrential Rain in Spain, Streets Turn Into Rivers in Portugal 

China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal at the fastest pace among nuclear-armed states, adding about 100 warheads annually since 2023 to reach roughly 600 by early 2026, with projections of 1,000 by 2030. This buildup includes over 350 new ICBM silos, advanced missiles like the DF-31 capable of hitting the U.S., and a maturing nuclear triad of land, sea, and air delivery systems.

China is Currently Undertaking the Fastest Expansion of Its Nuclear Arsenal 

Iran and the United States have agreed to hold direct talks in Oman on Friday, February 6, 2026, amid soaring tensions, but both sides have laid out rigid red lines. The U.S. demands Iran halt uranium enrichment, curb its ballistic missile program, and end support for regional proxies, while Tehran insists discussions focus solely on its nuclear activities without any "dictation" or concessions on defense capabilities. 

Iran and the U.S. Agree for Talks, but Lay Out Uncompromising Conditions for Discussions

A Russian technology company with links to President Vladimir Putin’s daughter claims it has developed “bio-drones” by implanting neural chips into pigeons’ brains. The firm, Neiry, says the birds can be remotely guided using electrodes, cameras, and small controllers, allowing them to fly long distances without recharging. While the company says the technology is meant for search-and-rescue and infrastructure monitoring, experts warn it could be adapted for military surveillance.


Russia's 'Spy Pigeons': Putin-Linked Firm Claims It Can Control Pigeons With Brain Implants

A recent NATO wargame simulation exposed critical vulnerabilities in Europe's defenses, showing Russia dominating the Baltic states within days of a simulated attack. Organized by German experts and reported widely, the exercise highlighted NATO's slow response, political indecision, and logistical gaps against a modest Russian force. This has sparked urgent calls for bolstering armor and readiness across allied nations.



European NATO Members Simulate War With Russia Without U.S. Invoking Article 5 

U.S. employers announced 108,435 job cuts in January 2026, the highest January total since the 2009 recession, spanning giants like Amazon, UPS, and media outlets such as The Washington Post. This surge, up 118% from January 2025, signals corporate caution amid economic uncertainty, rising costs, and policy shifts under President Trump. Hiring plans plummeted to just 5,306 roles, exacerbating a competitive job market.

U.S. Layoff Tsunami: 108K Jobs Axed in January, Worst Since '09 Crash

PM Narendra Modi delivered a fiery Rajya Sabha speech amid Opposition chaos, defending India's economic rise while announcing a landmark trade pact with 27 EU nations dubbed the "mother of all deals." The session saw chants, jibes at Congress, and an eventual Opposition walkout, highlighting deep political divides.


PM Modi Slams Congress, Unveils EU 'Mother Pact' in Chaotic Rajya Sabha Address

Scientists spot a rare giant phantom jellyfish off Argentina a potent reminder of how unexplored, vital and vulnerable our oceans still are. The images of the creature with ribbon-like arms, which ROV pilots filmed at 250 meters, stunned scientists from the Argentinian-led science expedition aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V Falkor.


Watch a 30-foot Predator Lurking Under the Waves | Rare Sight of the World’s Largest Jellyfish 

A mystery illness in Bangladesh has revealed a previously undetected bat virus infecting humans. Pteropine orthoreovirus (PRV), was detected in Bangladeshi patients initially suspected of having Nipah virus. The patients displayed severe symptoms similar to Nipah but tested negative for it. Later researchers found it was a new virus. Scientists are trying to decode what it is. 


Scientists Discover a New Bat-borne Virus Infecting Humans in Bangladesh

As per a new survey, 42% of Ukrainians have shown willingness to concede Donbas to Russia. This is being perceived as a sign that Ukrainian citizens increasingly want an end to the war, which will now complete 4 years. Both countries have agreed to exchange prisoners after the trilateral talks involving U.S. concluded.


Ukrainians Ready to Surrender  Donbas for Peace With Russia, New Poll Finds 

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure from revived Jeffrey Epstein files linking his appointee Peter Mandelson to the disgraced financier. Starmer publicly apologized to Epstein's victims for trusting Mandelson's "lies" about his ties, admitting fault in appointing him US ambassador in 2024. 


Epstein Files Rock Starmer: PM Apologises for Mandelson 'Lies'

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