Trump hailed his "excellent" phone call with Xi Jinping on February 4, 2026, praising their strong personal rapport amid discussions on trade, Taiwan, Ukraine, Iran, and energy. The leaders agreed to keep communicating frequently ahead of Trump's planned April visit to Beijing.



U.S.-China: Trump-Xi "Excellent" Call: Trade, Taiwan Top Agenda

India and the U.S. recently finalized a trade agreement reducing tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18%, announced around February 2, 2026, following talks between President Trump and PM Modi. According to a report, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval played a key role in urging resumed negotiations during a discreet Washington visit, amid prior tensions over Russian oil imports.


U.S-India: Doval Pushes Trade Revival: US Cuts India Tariffs to 18% in Fresh Deal

Australia's RBA raised interest rates by 0.25% to 3.85% on February 3, 2026, marking the first developed economy to hike amid resurgent inflation hitting 3.8%.


Australia: RBA Hikes Rates: Inflation Returns, Australia Leads Global Tightening

US Vice President J.D. Vance has warned that if Iran were to obtain nuclear weapons, it could spark a wider nuclear arms race across the Middle East, prompting countries like Saudi Arabia to pursue their own capabilities.


Vance Says Iran Getting Nukes will Lead to Global Nuclear Proliferation

US-Iran Tensions: Trump Warns Iran Leader Amid Rising Military Pressure

Petro Questions Multilateral Institutions, Calls for Global Democratic Reform 

John Steenhuisen, leader of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance, has announced he will not seek re-election.


John Steenhuisen Announces His Decision to Not-Seek Re-Election

Gunmen have killed nearly 20 people in western and northern Nigeria, officials and residents said, as survivors buried the dead and security forces hunted the attackers.


Nigeria: Villages in Central & Northern Nigeria Hit in Deadliest Attack 

Storm Leonardo wreaks havoc across Portugal, bringing heavy rains, strong winds, and flooding to multiple regions. Authorities have issued high-level alerts, urging residents to take precautions and stay indoors.


Storm Leonardo Creates Havoc Across Portugal

The Bahamas’ vibrant underwater world is facing increasing threats from climate change, pollution, and human activity. Coral reefs, marine life, and delicate ecosystems are at risk, raising concerns among environmentalists and scientists.


Bahamas Underwater World Faces Growing Threat

African penguins are facing starvation and possible extinction as severe food shortages devastate colonies in South Africa. Conservationists warn that some penguins are surviving on stones as fish stocks decline, highlighting an urgent ecological crisis.


Penguins Starving Toward Extinction as Food Scarcity Devastates South Africa Colonies 

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo on Wednesday, sealing a raft of new partnership deals and signaling a united front on regional crises in Iran, Sudan and Gaza.


Egypt, Turkey Sign 18 Agreements Spanning Defence, Tourism

The Washington Post, one of the most influential and historical news organisations in the United States, has carried out sweeping layoffs.

On Wednesday, the newspaper dismissed roughly one-third of its workforce in a drastic restructuring move that has eliminated entire departments, shuttered multiple foreign bureaus, and triggered backlash from everyone from journalists, media veterans and unions to political leaders and press freedom advocates.

Washington Post Layoff: Ishaan Tharoor, Shashi Tharoor's Son, Among 300 Fired 

Learn how AI can help you navigate change, stay agile, and embrace job roles of the future in the final episode of the special series Beyond AI, CVs & JDs with LinkedIn here- https://youtu.be/8Zna0p_x1u8. Catch the final episode of the special series Beyond AI, CVs & JDs with LinkedIn by Zee Media, on our YouTube channel. 

AI revolution: how AI is shaping the jobs market with newer jobs, not fewer jobs

The British Prime Minister faces political pressure over the Peter Mandelson scandal, linked to the ongoing Epstein Files controversy. The scandal has sparked intense debate in the UK, raising questions about political accountability, governance, and the PM’s leadership.


British PM Fights for His Future Over Peter Mandelson Scandal 

Bangladesh is moving toward landmark national elections as concerns grow over credibility and the risk of violence. The International Crisis Group has flagged uncertainty, with the Awami League and BNP holding a narrow lead over Jamaat in a tense political race.


Bangladesh Heads Toward Landmark Polls Amid Credibility Concerns and Violence Fears

Portugal is on high alert as Storm Leonardo hits the country, prompting authorities to issue the maximum warning level. Heavy rains, strong winds, and flooding threaten several regions, with emergency services on standby.


Portugal Storm: Portugal Raises Alert to Maximum Storm Leonardo Strikes

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that the federal agency filed an action in federal court to compel NIKE, Inc. to produce information related to allegations that the company discriminated against white workers, including as a result of NIKE’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion-related 2025 Targets and other DEI-related objectives.


Nike Defends Diversity Goals Amid EEOC Probe Claims 

The race to host the 2036 Olympics is set to become more transparent, with new reforms aimed at ensuring a fairer and more open selection process.


2036 Olympics: Race to Host Games to Become More Transparent 

Russia’s oil and gas revenues have collapsed to levels not seen in over five years,
Squeezed by western sanctions, weaker global prices and a stronger Russians Rouble.
This shortfall is straining Moscow’s budget and could have ripple effects on the global energy landscape and geopolitical tensions.
Russia’s state income from oil and gas, a cornerstone of its economy, has dropped sharply.

Russian Oil Revenues Hit Five-Year Low

Germany’s economy is showing signs of deep structural strain as poverty levels rise sharply.
New data from official sources reveals that 13.3 million people in Germany are now living in poverty. That is 16.1 percent of the population.

Germany: 16% of German Population Lives in Poverty

Australia has become the first major economy to raise interest rates this year it has broken from the easing trend seen across much of the developed world.
The move is significant because it marks a policy reversal from six months back when the country had last cut rates.

Australia: Rate Hike in Australia Raises Global Questions 

Bill Gates has voiced regret over "every minute" he spent with Jeffrey Epstein, even as the Microsoft co-founder's former wife Melinda said he still had questions to answer over his relationship with the convicted sexual offender.


Epstein Files | Bill Gates: Every Minute I Spent with Him, I Regret & I Apologise

As Japan heads into a snap election, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is rumoured to be weighing a trip to North Korea aimed at securing the return of her country’s citizens who were abducted decades ago.


Reports: Pyongyang Has Shown Openness to Talks with Tokyo

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