India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington DC on February 3, 2026, immediately following President Trump's announcement of the India-US trade deal reducing tariffs on Indian exports to 18% from 25%.



Jaishankar-Rubio: Trade to Minerals Post-Tariff Cut

 Iran's use of cryptocurrencies has surged in recent years and it is drawing increased scrutiny from U.S. authorities amid concerns that digital assets may be helping the country bypass international sanctions.

U.S. Tracks Iran's $8B Crypto Boom Amid Sanctions Fears

The world health organisation has issued a stark warning on the state of global health emergencies. The UN health agency is seeking one billion dollars in emergency funding this year to respond to 36 of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, Including Gaza, Sudan, Haiti and the democratic republic of Congo.


W.H.O Seeks $1 Bn to Fight Global Health Crises 

Central banks from Washington to Frankfurt are telling us they're in a good place. And they have a point, even if that seems wildly at odds with gestures at everything going on in the world. In this next report, we look at look what could drag policymakers out of their happy place this year, as we dive into another big week in markets.

For Central Banks, Can a Good Place Turn Bad? 

Russia unleashed its largest missile and drone barrage of 2026 on Ukraine overnight February 3, launching 71 missiles-including Kinzhal hypersonics and Kh-101 cruise missiles-and 450 Shahed drones targeting energy grids in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa.


Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow's Massive Strike Kills 2 in Zaporizhzhia

Norway's PM Jonas Gahr Støre sharply rebuked President Trump's claims that the US singlehandedly props up NATO, emphasizing mutual benefits and rejecting any "charity" narrative during a February 2, 2026, Oslo Security Conference speech.


Norway - U.S.: Norway Rejects Trump's Claim on NATO

US forces downed an Iranian drone nearing the USS Abraham Lincoln on February 3, 2026, as Iran demands shifting nuclear talks from Istanbul to Oman and limiting scope to bilateral nuclear issues only.



US Downs Iran Drone as Nuclear Talks Hit Venue Snag

Prince Andrew has reportedly left the royal lodge amid the ongoing Epstein fallout, while Polish authorities are investigating possible connections between Epstein and Russia. This video covers the latest developments in the Epstein case, Prince Andrew’s status, and the international probe into alleged links with Russia.

Epstein Fallout: Prince Andrew Leaves Royal Lodge; Poland Probes Russia Links

India's DRDO achieved a major milestone by successfully flight-testing Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology on February 3, 2026, at Chandipur, Odisha, paving the way for the Astra Mk-3 missile with over 350 km range.



DRDO's SFDR Leap: Astra Mk-3 Nears 350km Strike

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington DC on February 3, 2026, hours after President Trump's announcement of the India-US trade deal slashing tariffs on Indian exports to 18% from 25% (plus prior punitive levies).


India-U.S.: Jaishankar Meets Rubio, Bessent Post-Trade Deal

President Trump urged Republicans to "nationalize" voting processes in at least 15 states during a February 2, 2026, podcast, claiming irregularities in Democrat-led areas threaten fair elections.



Trump's Election Power Grab: Nationalize Voting Now

A US F-35C fighter jet from the USS Abraham Lincoln shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone on February 3, 2026, after it aggressively approached the carrier in the Arabian Sea, about 500 miles off Iran's coast, ignoring US de-escalation efforts.



 U.S. Navy Downs Iranian Drone Near Carrier in Arabian Sea Showdown 

Israel's government faces backlash over Defense Minister Israel Katz's push to shut down IDF-run Army Radio (Galei Tzahal) by March 1, 2026, prompting the Supreme Court to demand justification.


Israel's Army Radio Closure Sparks Free Speech Fury

US forces downed an Iranian Shahed-139 drone aggressively approaching the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea on February 3, 2026, as nuclear talks with Tehran continue apace.



U.S.-Iran: U.S. Downs Iranian drone, Talks On Track 

Russia resumed massive missile and drone strikes across Ukraine on February 3, 2026, launching 71 missiles-including Kinzhal and Kh-101 types-and nearly 450 Shahed drones, targeting energy infrastructure in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, and other regions amid freezing -20°C weather.


Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Resume Large-Scale Ukraine Strikes

President Trump sharply rebuked CNN's Kaitlan Collins during a February 3, 2026, White House briefing after she questioned him on newly released Jeffrey Epstein files mentioning his past association.



'Worst Reporter': Trump Blasts CNN Reporter Over Epstein Probe |

Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre declared the country the "front line" of NATO's defense against Russian nuclear-armed submarines on February 2, 2026, amid heightened Arctic tensions and joint UK patrols targeting Moscow's Northern Fleet.


Støre Slams Russia: We're Shielding NATO from Subs

White House officials stated President Trump is "unsurprised" by Russia's massive missile and drone strikes on Ukraine's energy grid on February 3, 2026, citing prior warnings from Putin during recent calls.


Massive Russian Strike: Trump Saw It Coming, No Surprises

Thousands rallied in Caracas on February 2, 2026-exactly one month after the US military's Operation Absolute Resolve captured Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores following strikes on January 3.


U.S.-Venezuela: Thousands Demand Maduro's Return Post-U.S. Raid

 Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party is likely to score a landslide victory in next week's lower house election, a survey by the Asahi newspaper showed, heightening the chance the country will continue to pursue big spending and tax cuts.


Japan: Snap Elections on February 8th, Polls Project Landslide Win for Takaichi 

A Russian overnight attack on February 3, 2026, damaged the iconic Motherland monument in Kyiv, a key Soviet-era World War II memorial, according to Ukraine's culture minister. 


Russian Attack Damages Iconic Soviet-Era WWII Monument, Heating to Over 1,100 Buildings in Kyiv Cut

President Trump said Monday that the federal government should “nationalize” elections, repeating — without evidence — his long-running claim that U.S. elections are beset by widespread fraud.


Trump Seeks to Nationalise Elections, Alleges Irregularities in Democrat States 

U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a triumphal arch, vowing it will be the biggest of its kind at 250 feet high. The proposal, described as a symbolic structure, has drawn attention for its scale as well as its political messaging.


Trump’s Triumphal Arch Plan: US President Vows Biggest Arch Ever at 250ft

France has fallen in global wealth rankings, with wealth per person now lower than the European Union average. The shift highlights relative stagnation in household wealth compared with other EU states, raising questions over economic performance and long-term prosperity trends.


France Slips in Global Wealth Rankings as Per Capita Wealth Falls Below EU Average

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