Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado says her country could hold national elections later in 2026, a credible process with manual voting might be possible in about nine to ten months depending on when preparations begin. Machado’s party claims strong popular and military support for democratic change, but logistical and political hurdles remain as Venezuela navigates a complex transition.

Machado Says Venezuelan Elections Could Happen This Year

US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei should be “very worried” as Washington and Tehran prepare for their first formal negotiations since the United States bombed Iran’s nuclear programme last year. Tensions have escalated following a deadly crackdown by Iranian security forces on nationwide anti-government protests, prompting Trump to deploy a US military armada to the region and threaten strikes. Iran’s military has warned that any attack would be met with an immediate and decisive response, including strikes on US forces and assets across the region.

Netanyahu Warns Iran: 'You Can't Trust Iran' | Trump Alerts Khamenei

Around 2.15 am early Wednesday, three sisters jumped from their ninth-floor apartment in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, after leaving a handwritten note that said, "Sorry, Papa". Police Now record similar death patterns. Watch video to find out more.


Ghaziabad Sisters' Suicide: Father Linked To Earlier Cases

Actor Manoj Bajpayee has responded after FIRs were filed against director Neeraj Pandey and the team of Netflix’s Ghooskhor Pandat over its title and content. Sharing Neeraj Pandey’s statement, Manoj clarified that the film does not target any community and is about portraying a flawed individual’s journey. The makers have temporarily taken down promotional material amid public backlash.

FWICE President Slams 'Ghooskhor Pandat': Controversy Explained 

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: Hotels Report Full Occupancy 

The United States has accused China of conducting a secret nuclear explosive test in 2020, calling for a new and broader arms control treaty that would also include Russia. Speaking at a disarmament conference in Geneva, US officials alleged Beijing attempted to conceal the test, a claim China rejected as an exaggeration of a so-called “China nuclear threat”. The accusations surfaced a day after the New START treaty expired, leaving Washington and Moscow without binding limits on strategic nuclear weapons for the first time in more than five decades and raising concerns over a growing global arms control vacuum.

US-China Tensions: US Accuses China of Secret Nuclear Test

Greenland and Denmark report “positive” diplomatic talks with the US over Greenland’s future, though uncertainty remains as President Donald Trump continues to express interest in acquiring the Arctic territory. Officials stress a long process lies ahead and that no immediate solution exists, while reaffirming normal diplomatic engagement and the importance of cooperation in the region.

Greenland, Denmark Report “Positive” US Talks, Future Still Uncertain

An anti-Olympic protest in Milan turned violent as demonstrators launched fireworks and clashed with police ahead of the Winter Games. Authorities responded with heightened security measures as unrest spread through parts of the city. The protests reflect growing opposition to Olympic spending, urban redevelopment, and security measures tied to the Games.

Anti-Olympic Protest In Milan Turns Violent: Protesters Launch Fireworks

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Sunday that the man suspected of shooting senior Russian military intelligence officer Vladimir Alexeyev in Moscow has been detained in Dubai and handed over to Russian authorities. Russian state television channel Ru-24 aired footage released by the FSB showing agents escorting the suspect, identified as Russian citizen Lyubomir Korba, off a plane at an undisclosed location in Russia. Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, the deputy head of Russia’s military intelligence agency, the GRU, was shot several times inside an apartment building in Moscow on Friday, according to investigators. Russian media reported that he underwent surgery following the attack. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Ukraine of being behind what he described as an assassination attempt aimed at disrupting peace talks. Ukraine denied any involvement. Alexeyev’s superior, Admiral Igor Kostyukov, who heads the GRU, has been leading Russia’s delegation in security-related negotiations with Ukraine in Abu Dhabi.


Russia Says Suspect in Shooting of Top General Detained in Dubai | WION 

Eight women were injured in an overnight Russian attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, according to regional officials, who shared details on Sunday via Telegram. Ukraine’s State Emergency Service released video showing a firefighter attempting to extinguish a burning house following the attack. Reuters said it was not able to independently verify the location or the date of the footage. Separately, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the United States wants Moscow and Kyiv to find a way to end the war before summer. Speaking to reporters in remarks released by his office on Saturday, Zelenskiy said Washington had proposed holding talks in Miami within a week, following two days of U.S.-brokered discussions between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi earlier this week. Kyiv, he said, had agreed to the proposal.


Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Overnight Attack Injures Eight Women in Ukraine’s Kherson, Officials Say

Millions of voters are casting ballots in Thailand in a snap general election held after years of political instability that have seen three prime ministers in three years. The poll was called by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the country’s third leader since 2023. No party is expected to secure an outright majority, making the formation of a coalition government likely. Opinion polls place the reformist People’s Party in the lead, with its performance closely watched after it won 151 seats in the 2023 election. Economic concerns have dominated the campaign, with voters facing sluggish growth, high household debt and rising living costs. The vote also includes a referendum on rewriting Thailand’s military-backed constitution. Unofficial results are expected late Sunday, with vote counting projected to conclude by night.


Thailand Elections: Thailand Votes in Three-Way Race as Risk of Political Instability Looms | WION 

Mike Tyson recently praised President Donald Trump as a "genuine, real person" on Fox News, citing their long history and Trump's loyalty.


Mike Tyson Calls President Trump a "Genuine, Real Person"

Witkoff and Kushner toured the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier right after indirect Iran talks in Oman, signaling US military strength amid nuclear tensions.


Witkoff-Kushner USS Tour Post-Iran Talks

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

Storm Marta battered Spain and Portugal, prompting evacuations of over 11,000 amid flood warnings, road closures, and rail disruptions after prior storms like Leonardo. 

Portugal, Spain Flooded: Marta Claims Victim Amid Chaos

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 

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