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 

India faces tough competition from South Africa, England, and Australia as primary rivals in the T20 World Cup 2026, based on recent form, historical clashes, and Super 8s/knockout potential.


India's T20 WC Rivals: SA, ENG, AUS Eye Title

ICC and PCB are in back-channel talks over Pakistan's decision to boycott their Group A T20 World Cup match against India on Feb 15 in Colombo, citing government orders and force majeure. PCB must justify skipping just one game amid solidarity with Bangladesh, or risk sanctions, while India insists they'll play per neutral venue agreement.



ICC-PCB Talks Heat Up Over India-Pak T20 WC Clash

Balochistan saw intense rebel violence in January 2026, with BLA militants launching coordinated assaults dubbed "Operation Herof 2.0" across nine districts including Quetta and Gwadar, killing 31 civilians and 17 security forces via suicide bombings and gun attacks on police stations and infrastructure.



Balochistan Bloodbath: Rebels' January Fury Hits U.S.-China Interests

West Indies launched their T20 World Cup campaign with a commanding 35-run victory over Scotland at Eden Gardens, highlighted by Romario Shepherd's sensational hat-trick.

ICC T20 World Cup: Shepherd's Hat-Trick Powers WI to 35-Run WC Rout

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb accidentally distributed around 620,000 BTC (worth ~$44 billion) to 249-695 users during a "Random Box" promo, intending to give just 2,000 KRW (~$1.50) each. A configuration error credited full Bitcoin units instead, sparking a sell-off that crashed BTC prices 16% on the platform to 81M KRW before rebounding.

Bithumb Glitch Gifts $44B Bitcoin in Epic Error

Pakistan's government released Imran Khan's medical report from PIMS hospital, confirming his stable health amid rising speculation over his condition in Adiala Jail.


Imran Khan: Pak govt shares Imran's Medical report 

The Kinshasa Fashion Lab, a France-supported initiative at the Regional Fashion Institute in Africa (IRMA), hosted its first showcase where 12 designers from five Central African countries presented collections after six months of free training in sewing, design, and entrepreneurship.


Kinshasa Fashion Lab Unveils Central African Talent

South Africa's environment minister approved trophy hunting quotas for black rhinos, elephants, and leopards, resuming after a six-year halt due to legal disputes.


South Africa Revives Rhino, Elephant Trophy Hunts After 6-Year Ban

India kicked off their T20 World Cup title defense with a commanding 29-run victory over the USA at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.



T 20: India Kick Off Title Defence With 29-Run USA Rout

Four Indian medical students were injured, alongside two police officers, in a brutal knife attack by a 15-year-old suspect at Bashkortostan State Medical University's hostel in Ufa, Russia. 

Indian Students Hurt in Ufa Rampage Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions

Newly released Epstein documents list US Navy Secretary John Phelan on a 2006 flight manifest for Jeffrey Epstein's private jet from London to New York, amid ongoing scrutiny of global elites. Phelan, a Trump appointee and ex-financier, flew once via Bear Stearns CEO Jimmy Cayne's invite, with associates insisting he was unaware of Epstein's crimes and had no further contact

Epstein Links Hit Navy Secretary: John Phelan on Jet Manifest 

Russia unleashed over 400 drones and missiles in a massive overnight assault on Kyiv and Ukraine's power network, described as the war's largest winter attack, causing blackouts and injuries amid freezing temperatures. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted many, but strikes hit thermal plants, high-rises in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro, leaving tens of thousands without heat.




Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Pounds Kyiv in Air Onslaught 

Four Indian medical students were among six injured in a knife attack by a 15-year-old at Bashkortostan State Medical University's hostel sports hall in Ufa, Russia. Two police officers were stabbed while subduing the suspect, who also self-harmed and was hospitalized in serious condition; reports link him to a neo-Nazi group.

Russia-Ukraine: Four Indians Injured in Knife Attack in Russia

Syrian authorities dismantled a cell behind recent rocket attacks on Damascus's Mezzeh military airport, seizing Hezbollah-sourced weapons, launchers, and drones during raids in Darayya and Kafr Sousa. The group executed multiple strikes over months with no casualties reported, but arrests followed surveillance of launch sites.

Hezbollah Implicated in Deadly Syria Rocket Strikes?

President Trump shared a 62-second Truth Social video late Thursday depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as primates in a jungle, part of an election conspiracy clip, sparking bipartisan backlash before deletion. Trump refused to apologize on Air Force One, claiming "I didn’t make a mistake" and blaming a staffer who overlooked the racist frames, while White House called it an "internet meme" error.

Trump Shares Racist Video Depicting Obamas as Primates, Blames Error On Staff Member 

French authorities opened a preliminary investigation into former Culture Minister Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline for alleged laundering of aggravated tax fraud proceeds, after Epstein files revealed over 670 mentions of Lang and financial links to the late sex offender. Lang, offered to resign as head of Paris's Arab World Institute (IMA), bowing to pressure from Macron's office and critics, despite denying wrongdoing and claiming Epstein ties via Woody Allen were innocent.


Epstein Files: French Ex-Minister Lang Faces Probe

Thousands protested across Mexico City, Monterrey, and other cities against the US military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on narco-terrorism charges.


Mexicans Rally Against U.S. Meddling in Latin America

Minneapolis communities are holding memorials for victims of recent ICE enforcement actions under Operation Metro Surge, including U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti killed in shootings.



Minneapolis Remembers ICE Victims in Tense Vigil

Iran recently warned it would strike U.S. military bases in the region if attacked, amid stalled nuclear negotiations and rising tensions with the U.S. under President Trump.


Iran vs U.S.: Iran Vows Strikes on US Bases if Attacked 

Japan is holding a snap election today, February 8, 2026, for all 465 seats in the House of Representatives, called by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to strengthen her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)-led coalition.


Japan Voters Brave Winter for Snap Polls Showdown

New York City has intensified emergency outreach as dangerously cold temperatures returned, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani warning that the extreme weather has already proven deadly for some of the city’s most vulnerable residents. Speaking at City Hall, Mamdani said nearly 500 homeless New Yorkers have been placed into shelters, safe havens and stabilised beds since January 19, including 170 people moved indoors in the past day alone. At least 10 people have died after being found outdoors during the cold snap, while authorities said the causes of death are still being determined. The city remains under an Enhanced Code Blue emergency as forecasts warn of the coldest conditions in eight years, with wind chills expected to drop as low as minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit.


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