A decarbonised fashion week in Kenya is highlighting the environmental cost of wasteful fast fashion. Designers at the event are championing slow fashion and more conscious production methods, aiming to promote sustainability across the fashion industry.


Kenya: Decarbonised Fashion Week Takes On Wasteful Fast Fashion in Kenya

Ethiopia continues to face relentless violence as government forces battle multiple rebel groups across the country. Meanwhile, the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) has been accused of carrying out massacres of civilians, deepening the humanitarian crisis and raising fresh concerns over security and stability in the Horn of Africa.


Ethiopia's Unending Battles with Rebels | Ola Accused of Civilians Massacres

Russia launches massive missile and drone attack across Ukraine as multiple explosions rocked Kyiv. 


Explosions Rock Ukrainian Cities, Homes Plunge Into Darkness 

NASA has delayed its Moon mission once again after a fuel leak and communication issues emerged during a launch rehearsal. The problems were detected during pre-launch checks, forcing teams to halt proceedings and assess technical concerns before moving ahead.


NASA: NASA Moon Mission Delayed Again After Fuel Leak, Communication Issues During Rehearsa

The United States and Iran are set to hold nuclear talks on Friday in Istanbul, with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi expected to meet to discuss a possible deal on Tehran’s nuclear programme. The meeting follows signals from both Washington and Tehran that diplomatic engagement could resume amid broader regional tensions and efforts to avert conflict.


US-Iran Tensions: US, Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks in Istanbul on Friday

The U.S. and India have signed a trade deal, the countries’ leaders announced, although details remain scant.
The deal comes days after the European Union and India signed a free trade agreement in which they agreed to slash tariffs on most goods to zero, but over a number of years.

PM Modi Confirms Revised 18% Tariffs, But Details Awaited 

India: Supreme Court Slams Meta, WhatsApp Over Data Privacy

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, as his counterpart Donald Trump threatened “bad things” if no deal with the Islamic republic was struck.


Iran President Orders Start of Talks, Trump Warns Iran of 'Bad Things' Unless Deal Struck 

The United States has hosted a meeting focused on countering China’s dominance in critical minerals. The discussions are aimed at strengthening supply chains and reducing reliance on China as competition intensifies over access to key resources.


US vs China: US Hosts Mineral Meet to Challenge China’s Dominance in Critical Minerals 

Details of a US–India trade deal show tariffs on Indian exports being reduced from 50% to 18%. The move is expected to benefit India’s labour-intensive sectors, easing market access and boosting export competitiveness under the revised tariff framework.


US–India Trade Deal Details: Tariffs on Indian Exports Cut From 50% to 18% 

The rupee strengthened to 1.2% to 90.40 per dollar in early trading today as India's financial markets surged following a new trade agreement that reduced US tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%. 


The Indian Rupee Gains Over 1%  Against the US Dollar 

Gold and silver prices fell sharply after a Friday rout halted the recent precious metals rally. The sell-off was driven by metal traders fleeing China, resulting in losses of about $144 million. The move marked a sudden reversal after sustained gains in the metals market.


Gold and Silver Crash as Friday’s Rout Halts Precious Metals Rally |

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday announced a trade deal with India that slashes U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% in exchange for India halting Russian oil purchases and lowering trade barriers.


Trump Says US Will Cut India Import Tariffs Import from 50% to 18%

China has executed four leaders of the notorious Bai family gang, notorious for running cross-border telecom scams and drug operations. Authorities launched a sweeping crackdown targeting organized crime networks, drug trafficking, and illegal telecom activities, signaling the government’s zero-tolerance policy. This move comes amid growing concern over cross-border criminal operations affecting China and neighboring countries.


China Executes 4 Bai Family Gang Leaders in Major Crackdown on Scams and Drugs

More than 1,100 buildings were left without power in Kyiv on Tuesday after Russia resumed its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure after a brief period where Moscow stopped targeting energy facilities


Russia-Ukraine War: Massive Fires Erupt As Residential Buildings in Kyiv Hit 

Doctors in Kerala have launched an indefinite strike, with demands including the payment of pending pay revision arrears. The protest highlights long-standing grievances over delayed dues, even as the disruption raises concerns over healthcare services in the state.


Kerala Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike Over Pending Pay Revision Arrears

Dramatic scenes unfolded in the Kerala Legislative Assembly as tensions erupted over the Sabarimala case, forcing an abrupt adjournment of the House session. The disruption followed heated exchanges, bringing legislative proceedings to a sudden halt.


Sabarimala Case Triggers Chaos in Kerala Assembly, Session Abruptly Adjourned 

A Gaza panel has unveiled a new and controversial logo, drawing criticism from Israel, which says the design is nearly identical to the Palestinian Authority’s symbol. The resemblance has triggered debate over political messaging and symbolism amid heightened regional tensions.


Isreal-Gaza" Gaza Panel Unveils New Logo, Israel Flags Similarity With Palestinian Authority Symbol

South Indian film directors continue to dominate the box office, with SS Rajamouli emerging at the top of the ₹1,000 crore club after delivering two blockbuster films. The milestone underlines the growing national and global reach of South Indian cinema and its commercial pull across markets.


South Indian Directors Rule Box Office as SS Rajamouli Tops ₹1,000 Crore Club 

Pornhub has blocked access for new users in the UK, allowing only age-verified accounts to view content. The move follows tighter regulations, with no access permitted after the cutoff date without age verification.


Pornhub Blocks New UK Users, Restricts Access to Age-Verified Accounts

A security breach has been reported involving Notepad++, with users warned that a malicious redirection was used during the software update process. The incident has raised concerns over supply chain security and the risks associated with compromised update mechanisms.


Notepad++ Security Breach Reported After Malicious Redirection During Updates 

Reports say the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has pulled back about 1,400 km from waters near Iran’s Chabahar Port, repositioning toward the Gulf of Aden amid rising regional tensions — but the U.S. has not officially confirmed the withdrawal.


Reports: USS Aircraft Carrier Has Withdrawn 1,400 Km From Chabahar Port in Iran, US Yet to Confirm

Italy’s Passler has been provisionally suspended from the Winter Games after testing positive for letrozole. The substance is listed as prohibited, triggering an automatic suspension under anti-doping rules while the case is reviewed.


Winter Games 2026: Italy’s Passler Provisionally Suspended for Winter Games After Positive Test

IndiGo has announced schedule adjustments and cancellations for several international flights on Tuesday amid the evolving situation around Iran, with services on affected routes suspended until February 28.


Indigo Cancels Flight to and From Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku & Tashkent Till Feb 28 Amid US-Iran Tensions

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