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

President Trump launched TrumpRx, a new website enabling Americans to access deep discounts on prescription drugs through Canadian pharmacies and bulk negotiations.


TrumpRx Revolution: Americans Score 80% Off Prescriptions Instantly

President Trump is aggressively pushing the SAVE America Act to mandate proof of U.S. citizenship-like passports or REAL ID-for federal voter registration, aiming to tighten rules ahead of 2026 midterms.


Trump Pushes SAVE America Act for Strict Voter ID Rules

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 

Gunmen launched a deadly assault on Woro village in Nigeria's Kwara State, killing over dozens of people in one of the deadliest attacks this year.


Horror in Kwara: Gunmen Execute Many in Nigeria's Woro Horror 

President Donald Trump is pursuing diplomatic talks with Iran scheduled for Friday, February 6, 2026, in Oman to explore a potential deal amid heightened tensions. These discussions aim to address Iran's nuclear program, though the US seeks broader topics like missiles and regional influence.


Trump Pushes Iran Deal in Oman as Strikes Beckon

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'

China has firmly rejected U.S. calls to join nuclear arms control talks with Russia, particularly following the recent expiration of the New START treaty. This development leaves the U.S. and Russia without binding limits on their nuclear arsenals for the first time in decades.


China Slams Door on US Nuclear Talks Post-New START Collapse

A rare giant phantom jellyfish , bus-sized and ghostly, was filmed emerging from deep Pacific waters off Argentina's coast at 820 feet by Schmidt Ocean Institute researchers.


 Phantom Jellyfish Emerges From the Abyss of the Pacific

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