European publishing and legal software companies have suffered sharp declines in their share prices after the US artificial intelligence startup Anthropic revealed a tool for use by companies’ legal departments.


Anthropic Releases End-To-End Legal Workflow Tool

India knocked out Afghanistan in the second semi-final to book their place in the final of the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup.


India Outclass Afghanistan to Reach U19 World Cup Final

US President Donald Trump has said that two people shot dead by federal immigration officers last month were “not angels”, but said that their actions did not justify their deaths.


US Immigration Crackdown: Trump Calls for Softer Touch on Immigration

United States President Donald Trump says he had an “excellent” phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, which covered issues including trade, energy, Taiwan, Iran, and Russia’s war in Ukraine.


US President Praises Relations with China After Phone Call with Xi

Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed regret on Wednesday for appointing Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington, saying the Labour veteran had created a "litany of deceit" about his ties to U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.


UK PM: Regret Appointing Mandelson as Ambassador to the US

Plans for U.S.-Iran nuclear talks on Friday are back on, after several Middle Eastern leaders urgently lobbied the Trump administration on Wednesday afternoon not to follow through on threats to walk away.


Report: Talks Back on After West Asia Leaders Lobby White House 

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Labour peer Peter Mandelson repeatedly lied about his knowledge of the Jeffrey Epstein files, as the issue resurfaces in British political debate. The remarks have sparked fresh controversy, with opposition figures demanding greater transparency over links to the disgraced financier.


Epstein Files: Starmer Said Mandelson Lied Repeatedly About Epstein Files

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif said the country’s security forces are “physically handicapped” by the sheer size of Balochistan as they battle a fresh surge in militant violence, after authorities reported killing 177 insurgents in sweeping counter-terror operations across the province.


Pakistan Defence Minister Says Balochistan is "Too Big to Control"

Organisers of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics have cancelled a women’s downhill training session due to adverse weather and safety concerns, raising questions over scheduling adjustments ahead of the competition. Officials say athlete safety remains the top priority as preparations continue.


Winter Olympics: Milano-Cortina Organisers Cancel Women's Downhill Training

Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman has added another first to his long list of creative milestones, stepping into the world of immersive cinema with a dome presentation of his film Le Musk in Vancouver. The showcase marked Rahman as the first Indian artist to present an immersive film in the Dome format, underlining his growing interest in storytelling that moves beyond conventional screens and soundtracks.


All About Le Musk's Journey from Cannes to Global Cities

DR Congo, M23 Rebels Sign Ceasefire Monitoring Terms in Qatar

Turkey Delivers Advanced Drones to Egypt for Sudan Operations

Genocide: US Congress Panels Hold New Session on Nigeria

Turkish Airlines Plane Suffers Engine Fire After Takeoff

On Wednesday, shortly after the talks began in Abu Dhabi, Russian forces shelled a market in Druzhkivka, a city still under Ukrainian control in Donetsk that faces daily bombing attacks by Russia. At least six people were killed, officials said.


Russia-Ukraine War: Six Killed in Russian Strikes in East Ukraine

At least 20 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes and shelling as fighting continues in the Gaza Strip, according to local health officials.


Israel-Gaza War: At Least 20 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Strikes & Shelling 

A group of Buddhist monks has passed the halfway mark on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace, as they seek to raise awareness of “peace, loving kindness and compassion” in the US and the world.


Buddhist Monks Walk Across US to Promote Peace & Harmony

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry has called on the IOC to continue to develop like athletes competing at the Games: “To grow and to excel, [athletes] persistently push their limits. They step out of their comfort zone. They fail, they adapt, they get back up, and they try again — always driven by the belief that they can be better. That’s what progress looks like,” Coventry, a double Olympic Champion in swimming, said in her speech to the 145th IOC Session in Milan ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.


Kirsty Coventry Says IOC Must Remain Neutral on Geopolitics 

Russia carried out a major overnight attack on Ukraine in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday (February 3, 2026) was a broken commitment to halt striking energy infrastructure as the countries prepared for more talks on ending Moscow's four-year-old full-scale invasion.


Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Bombards Odesa, Zaporizhzhia Ahead of Abu Dhabi Talks 

Tensions between the United States and Iran are rising sharply as Washington expands its military presence in West Asia, even while preparing for fresh nuclear talks. A U.S. fighter jet has shot down an Iranian drone, and Iranian forces have attempted to detain a U.S.-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, the Pentagon is deploying more warships, fighter jets, and missile defence systems. With THAAD interceptor production set to increase and diplomatic talks approaching, the region stands at a critical crossroads. Will dialogue succeed or is conflict inevitable?


U.S. Lacks Interceptors as Shield Against Iran Missiles, Talks Begin Amid High Tension

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".


Ghaziabad: Three Minor Sisters Died After Reportedly Jumping to Death 

Finland, the world’s leading builder of icebreakers, is constructing a new fleet for the United States as competition intensifies in the Arctic. The $6 billion deal will see 11 vessels built to strengthen America’s aging polar fleet, helping Washington counter growing Russian and Chinese influence in the region. But President Donald Trump’s past interest in acquiring Greenland and strained ties with Europe have raised concerns over the long-term political implications of the partnership. With climate change opening new sea routes and resource opportunities, the Arctic is fast becoming a new geopolitical battleground.


Finland Builds Icebreakers for US Amid Arctic Power Competition 

Mamata Banerjee takes the Supreme Court stage to challenge West Bengal’s voter roll revisions, calling out mass deletions and micro-observer scrutiny that unfairly target the state.


Mamata Flags Mass Deletion of Voter Names in West Bengal |

Under the heat of a crisp summer morning on the shores of Betty’s Bay, South Africa, a colony of penguins stand with their white bellies toward the sun.


Africa's Only Penguin Survives on Stones Amid Food Crisis

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