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

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

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

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

António José Seguro of the Socialist Party won 66.7% in the February 8, 2026, presidential runoff, defeating far-right Chega leader André Ventura's 33.3% and becoming Portugal's first leftist president since 2006.

Socialist Seguro Sweeps Portugal Presidency in Far-Right Rout

In Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, a Lamborghini Revuelto driven by Shivam Mishra, son of tobacco trader KK Mishra, allegedly crashed at high speed into pedestrians, an auto-rickshaw, and vehicles near Rev-3 Mall on VIP Road, injuring six people.



Kanpur Lamborghini Horror: Tycoon's Son Injures Six in Rampage

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar was hospitalized in Pune on February 9, 2026, due to a throat infection, fever, cough, and breathing difficulties that worsened at his Baramati residence.



NCP Chief Pawar Admitted After Health Deteriorates

NSA Ajit Doval met Canada's Nathalie Drouin and Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree in Ottawa on February 6-7, agreeing on a shared work plan for national security and law enforcement collaboration. 


India-Canada Reset: Doval's Visit Seals Security Cooperation Pact

Iran-US nuclear talks remain stalled despite recent indirect sessions in Oman, with Iran insisting on its right to uranium enrichment and Trump warning of severe consequences absent a deal, heightening war risks.



Nuclear Diplomacy in Limbo: Iran Rejects US Demands Amid Escalation Fears

Salman Khan attended the RSS's 100-year centenary celebration at the Mumbai Vyakhyanmala event, drawing significant attention amid tight security and crowds of fans.

RSS 100-Year Celebration: Salman Khan Graces RSS Centenary at Mumbai Vyakhyanmala

RSS 100-Year Celebration: Salman Khan Graces RSS Centenary in Mumbai

Ananya Birla, Director of the Aditya Birla Group, praised the RSS during its 100-year celebration at the Vyakhyanmala Day 2 event in Mumbai, calling its efforts focused on nation-building and advancing India.



RSS 100-Year Celebration: Ananya Birla Hails RSS as Nation Builders at 100-Year Milestone 

Israel Tightens West Bank Grip as Hamas Urges Escalation, Tie Cuts

PM Modi urges aspiring entrepreneurs to focus on learning rather than teaching as they start their ventures. Sharing his startup mantra, he emphasized that it’s never too late to begin and innovate. Watch to know his key tips for young entrepreneurs.

PM Modi Inspires Entrepreneurs: Start Now, Focus on Learning Before Teaching

Kenya’s ongoing drought is intensifying disease risks, with a surge in visceral leishmaniasis cases reported in affected regions. Communities face water scarcity and health challenges. Stay informed about the latest updates on Kenya’s drought and disease outbreak.

 Kenya Drought Exacerbates Disease Risk |  Visceral Leishmaniasis Outbreak in Kenya

Jammu & Kashmir's Nathatop is turning into a winter paradise! Fresh snowfall is attracting tourists, making it a must-visit destination this season. Discover the beauty of Nathatop and plan your trip for a snowy getaway.

 J&K's Nathatop Turns Winter Hotspot |  Snowfall Boosts J&K Tourism 

Kenya faces a severe surge in Kala-azar (visceral leishmaniasis), with cases jumping from 1,575 in 2024 to over 3,577 in early 2025. The deadly parasite-borne disease, spread by sandflies and worsened by climate change, affects arid regions including Wajir, Mandera, and Turkana. With a 95% fatality rate if untreated, local authorities are racing to contain the outbreak and prevent further deaths.

Kala-Azar Cases Surge in Kenya | Deadly Visceral Leishmaniasis Crisis

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