It has now emerged that Iran dictated terms to U.S. during their talks in Oman last week. As per reports, Iranians refused to allow the presence of CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper in the talks and engaged with the Americans through the Omani mediators. Even as Iran maintains a tough stance, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has rushed to meet U.S. President Donald Trump.

Iran-U.S.: Tough Iran Snubs Americans During Talks as Netanyahu Rushes to Meet Trump

Russia is continuing to advance on the battlefield, tightening pressure on Ukraine along an overstretched and heavily battered front. At the same time, equally consequential developments are unfolding on the diplomatic front. European powers are beginning to edge back toward direct engagement with Russian President Vladimir Putin.  


Russia Advances Into Ukraine, Europe Kneels Before Putin

Drinking 2-3 cups of caffeinated coffee or 1-2 cups of tea daily may lower dementia risk and slow cognitive decline, per a major new study.



2-3 Coffee Cups Cut Dementia Risk 18%: Study 

India's government has amended IT Rules to mandate Meta, YouTube, and X take down illegal content like child sexual abuse material within 3 hours of notification.


AI: 3-Hour Deadline for Big Tech on Illegal Content 

Iran states recent nuclear talks in Oman tested US seriousness, yielding enough consensus for diplomatic continuation despite deep mutual distrust.


Tehran Gauges Washington Seriousness in Oman

Families of Kenyans recruited to fight for Russia in its war with Ukraine demand answers about the fate of their relatives, some of whom have been killed or are missing.


Families seek answers after Kenyans recruited by Russia to fight in Ukraine

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to stay in office and deliver on his mandate amid Labour Party turmoil, while Reform UK leader Nigel Farage declared Starmer's leadership is collapsing.



 Starmer Vows to Continue as UK PM, Reform Leader Farage Says Curtains Are Falling on Starmer 

More than 150,000 people in northern Morocco have been evacuated. The country has been rocked by a series of violent storms, which come after the country struggled with 7 consecutive years of drought.


Morocco Evacuates 150,000 People From Floor-Risk Areas

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi says no bilateral economic deal with Israel had yet been reached, but Somaliland expected to sign "a partnership agreement".


Somaliland Expects Israel Trade Deal, Has Minerals To Offer

BNP emerges as frontrunner ahead of Bangladesh's February 12, 2026 national election, the first since Sheikh Hasina's 2024 ouster.



Bangladesh Polls: BNP Leads Race in Bangladesh Polls

Iran intensifies arrests of activists and filmmakers who co-signed a critical protest statement, even as Tehran signals readiness to dilute its highly enriched uranium stockpile during US talks.


Iran-U.S.: Iran Arrests Activists Amid US Nuclear Talks

China labels US accusations of secret nuclear tests as "fabricated excuses" for Washington to resume its own explosive testing program.



China Calls U.S. Claims 'Fabricated Excuses For Starting Own Tests'

NATO is advancing plans for an "Arctic Sentry" mission to counter growing Russian and Chinese military activities in the Arctic region.



NATO Eyes Arctic Mission Amid Rising Russian, Chinese Activity 

US Vice President JD Vance met Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan on February 9, 2026, inspecting drones under a major US-Armenia defense and nuclear cooperation deal.


JD Vance-Pashinyan Inspect Drones in Yerevan Deal

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington for his seventh meeting with President Trump since the start of Trump's second term, amid Iran's army chief issuing fresh warnings on regional tensions.


Netanyahu's 7th Trump Summit Targets Iran Talks

BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami clash violently ahead of Bangladesh's February 12, 2026 election, turning ex-allies into rivals in a high-stakes power race.


Bangladesh Elections: Campaigning Ends, 48-hour Cooling-off Period Ahead of Polls 

US and India launched an interim reciprocal trade framework on February 6, 2026, with India slashing tariffs on key US farm goods like distillers' grains, sorghum, nuts, fruits, soybean oil, wine, and spirits.


U.S.-India Trade Pact Cuts Farm Tariffs, Eases Duties on U.S. Ag Exports

Thai authorities arrested a Vietnamese man at Bangkok airport on February 9, 2026, for smuggling six pieces of rhino horn hidden inside 12kg of unidentified meat.



Man Nabbed Smuggling Rhino Horn in Meat

Cucumber and tomato prices in Russia have surged dramatically in early 2026, turning everyday vegetables into perceived luxuries amid rampant inflation and sinking consumer confidence.


Cucumbers Now Luxury in Inflation-Hit Russia

Buenos Aires pizzerias marked International Pizza Day on February 9, 2026, by serving 5,000 slices near the Obelisk to raise funds for Salesian youth groups.


Argentina: Pizza Day Funds Youth via Buenos Aires Slices 

President Trump demanded at least half US ownership of the Canadian-built Gordie Howe International Bridge, threatening to block its opening without immediate negotiations.



Trump Seeks 50% Stake in Canada-US Bridge

Madras High Court allows Jana Nayagan producers to withdraw their writ plea against CBFC delays, opting for revising committee review.



Madras HC OKs 'Jana Nayagan' Plea Withdrawal

ASEAN and China advanced South China Sea dialogue at the Cebu Senior Officials' Meeting, adopting a COC consultation roadmap.


Cebu-China: Cebu Meet Yields SCS Roadmap Progress 

The 76th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) runs from February 12-22, 2026, featuring 22 films vying for the Golden Bear top prize.


Berlinale 2026: 22 Films Battle for Golden Bear

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