The U.S. has confirmed deploying a small team of military personnel to Nigeria to bolster local counter-terrorism efforts against ISIS-affiliated groups, following recent airstrikes in Sokoto State.



U.S.- Nigeria: U.S. Confirms troops on ground in Nigeria 

As AI evolves at pace, recruiters are increasingly prioritising candidates who can continuously learn, adapt, and grow. LinkedIn Hiring Assistant helps recruiters identify this potential by surfacing signals of learning agility and growth mindset. Discover why learning agility is becoming the most critical skill for every professional 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: learnability is your superpower in the AI era 

Tennessee's rare snowstorm has delighted southern white rhinos at Zoo Knoxville, with visitors amazed as the warmer-climate animals playfully romp through the powder despite their African origins.



Rhino Snow Joy: Tennessee Heat-Lovers Play in Freeze

Recent snowfall in the Italian Alps has boosted preparations for Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, with alpine villages fully geared up as competitions kick off this week starting February 4.



Winter Olympics: Snow Surge Sets Milano Cortina Stage Ablaze 

Florida's rare cold snap has stunned invasive iguanas, causing thousands to fall motionless from trees as temperatures dipped below 40°F, with over 2,000 cold-stunned reptiles collected by authorities for humane handling.



Iguanas Plummet: Florida Freeze Stuns 2,000+ Lizards

Gen Z trails its parents on IQ for the first time in modern history, with studies showing drops in cognitive skills among older teens linked to screen time and education shifts.



Gen Z Trails Parents in IQ for First Time, Study Shows

Three minor sisters, aged 12 , 14 , and 16 , died by suicide in Ghaziabad's Bharat City Society on February 4, 2026, after jumping hand-in-hand from their 9th-floor balcony around 2 AM following a dispute with parents over online gaming addiction.


Gaming Fight Fatal: 3 Ghaziabad Sisters Leap from 9th Floor

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli's next magnum opus Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu as Rudhra, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran as villain Kumbha, blends Hindu mythology like Ramayana episodes with time travel across Antarctica, Africa, and Varanasi for a global April 7, 2027 theatrical release in IMAX format.


SS Rajamouli's Varanasi: Mythology Meets Time Travel Epic 

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) accused Rawalpindi police of violent suppression during a tense sit-in outside Adiala Jail on February 4, 2026, where authorities detained dozens of workers demanding access to jailed leader Imran Khan.


Rawalpindi Rage: PTI Workers Brutalized Outside Jail

Cuba is experiencing historic cold as temperatures hit the freezing point for the first time in three decades. This unusual weather has raised concerns about agriculture, energy supply, and daily life across the island.

Cuba Hits Historic Freeze | First Freezing Temperatures in 30 Years

France unveiled 32 monumental Savonnerie carpets commissioned by Louis XIV in 1668 for the Louvre's Grand Galerie during a historic exhibition at Paris' Grand Palais from February 1-8, 2026-the first time these masterpieces are displayed together in over 350 years.


Louis XIV's Savonnerie Carpets Unveiled at Grand Palais

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington DC on February 3, 2026, advancing critical minerals, nuclear energy, defense, and trade ties after President Trump's tariff reduction to 18% on Indian exports.



Jaishankar's DC Minerals Mission: Rubio, Bessent Talks

New revelations from the Epstein files are sparking international attention, with probes now underway in the UK and Poland. President Donald Trump has called for America to “move on” amid the controversy.

Epstein Files: Trump Urges America to Move On | Probes in UK & Poland

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington on February 3, 2026, transitioning from the fresh India-US trade deal to deeper strategic ties.



Minerals to Missiles: Jaishankar's Post-Trade Talks with Rubio, Bessent 

Russia hammered Ukraine with over 500 missiles and drones on February 3, 2026, killing two civilians in Zaporizhzhia-where a monument was also damaged and blacking out cities amid freezing -20°C weather.


Russia-Ukraine War: Russia's Massive Ukraine Strikes Kill 2 in Zaporizhzhia

The partial US government shutdown has officially ended after President Donald Trump signed a new funding bill. This move restores federal operations and ensures government services resume normally. This video covers the bill signing, reactions from lawmakers, and implications for federal employees and citizens.

US Government Shutdown Ends After Trump Signs Funding Bill 

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was killed on February 3, 2026, when armed men stormed his residence in Zintan, western Libya, shooting the 53-year-old dead.


Gaddafi Son Gunned Down: Saif al-Islam Assassinated 

US forces shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone on February 3, 2026, after it aggressively approached the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier in the Arabian Sea, even as President Trump confirmed nuclear talks with Tehran remain on track.



Iran-U.S. Talks: F-35 Downs Iran Drone: Talks Hold Amid Tensions 

A study has raised alarm over ultra-processed foods, describing them as a “silent killer” and warning they are engineered in ways similar to cigarettes. Researchers say such foods are designed to drive overconsumption, intensifying concerns over their long-term health impact and the role of industrial food design in rising chronic diseases.

Ultra-Processed Foods Flagged as ‘Silent Killer’ in Study Comparing Them to Cigarettes 

India sends sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha to Sri Lanka for a historic first international exposition from February 4-10, 2026, at Colombo's Gangaramaya Temple.


Buddha's Gujarat Relics Reach Lanka in Historic First

China's oceanographic research vessel Da Yang Yi Hao, equipped with signals intelligence gear, has been tracked operating near the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group in the Arabian Sea since early February 2026 amid US-Iran tensions.



China's Spy Ship Shadows US Carrier in Tense Arabian Sea

A young elephant calf was tragically killed after being hit by a train on a railway track in Kerala's Palakkad district.


Kerala Train Kills Baby Elephant in Corridor Clash

Russian attacks have hit the heart of Ukraine, cutting heating to more than 1,100 residential buildings in Kyiv amid freezing conditions. Authorities say the strikes have severely impacted civilian infrastructure, raising humanitarian concerns as winter intensifies.

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin Strikes Kyiv, Attacks Cut Heating to Over 1,100 Buildings

Reports indicate President Trump ordered a partial withdrawal of the US carrier strike group led by USS Abraham Lincoln from the Arabian Sea on February 4, 2026, hours after Iran cited the move as proof of de-escalation enabling nuclear talks in Istanbul.



Trump Signals U.S. Naval Pullback as Iran Nuclear Talks Kick Off

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