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How Trump’s permitting freeze is slowing wind and solar projects across the US

Developers say new federal reviews are delaying or derailing renewable projects just as electricity demand begins to surge again.

How damaging was Alex Pretti’s killing for the Trump administration?

Fresh polling suggests the backlash over the Minneapolis shooting reached beyond Democrats and into the Republican base.

Users trust AI too easily, Anthropic study warns

Analysis of 1.5 million Claude chats finds small but worrying signs of “reality distortion” and uncritical reliance on chatbot advice.

New tool Jmail turns Epstein court records into a searchable Gmail-style archive

The new web tool reorganises publicly released Epstein emails into an easy-to-browse interface without adding new material.

The 10 Senate races that will decide who controls Washington in 2026

A handful of battleground states could determine whether Republicans hold their edge or Democrats pull off a difficult comeback.

Bangladesh votes without Awami League: Why Jamaat is talking up India as Yunus govt faces legitimacy questions

This will be the first national election in decades in which the Awami League, Bangladesh’s dominant political force for more than 30 years, is not contesting.

US DEA busts India-linked online drug ring, seizes 200 domains, arrests four

US DEA dismantles India-based online drug network, seizing 200 domains and arresting four in a probe linked to multiple overdose deaths in the US.

‘I feel the same as 50 years ago’: Trump dismisses age and health concerns ahead of 80th birthday

Asked how he feels now compared with when he first ran for office a decade ago, Trump said he feels “great” and sees little difference from earlier years.

Bangladesh inks shadow US trade deal ahead of elections: Why Yunus is rushing a pact before exit and who benefits

The Yunus administration is expected to step aside shortly after the election, yet it is moving ahead with a trade agreement that could shape Bangladesh’s economy for years.

'I regret every minute I spent with Jeffrey Epstein', Bill Gates says after STD claims in Epstein Files

He rejected the allegations in the draft email, saying, “That email was never sent. The email is false.” Gates added, “I don't know what his thinking was there. Was he trying to attack me in some way?”

Last US-Russia nuclear treaty expires today: What New START is and why Medvedev warns 'Doomsday Clock' is ticking faster

The New START, which Medvedev signed in 2010 when he was Russia’s president, expires today (February 5) unless Washington and Moscow reach a last-minute understanding.

After latest release of Epstein Files, Jeffrey Epstein's jacket goes viral; lookalikes up for sale

Far-right commentator Nick Fuentes was also seen wearing the jacket on his show, triggering significant online chatter.

‘Celina will have 5 friends over’: Epstein’s ex-girlfriend invited him over when daughter was 15

The records have drawn renewed scrutiny over Epstein’s social circle and interactions following his 2008 conviction in Florida for soliciting a minor for prostitution.

A first for Syria: Offshore drilling deal with Chevron and Qatar targets gas in four years

The deal marks Syria's first formal step toward offshore energy exploration as the government seeks to expand hydrocarbon production and attract foreign partners.

As Epstein shadow returns, former Prince Andrew’s Royal Lodge chapter ends earlier than planned

The documents do not show wrongdoing by many of those named. The appearance of famous people in the files often reflect Epstein's extremely wide reach.

Jeff Bezos's Washington Post guts staff, shrinks news coverage

The cuts will impact a third of all employees, according to the newspaper's spokesperson

'Deliberate and evil': Man gets life sentence for Trump golf course assassination attempt

According to court proceedings, Judge Cannon described Routh's actions as "deliberate and evil", saying he had clearly demonstrated intent to kill and came close to carrying out his plan.

India got 18%, Pakistan 19%: Why 'salesman-in-chief 'Asim Munir’s lobbying couldn’t match New Delhi's one-call diplomacy

Hashtags criticising the Shehbaz-Munir leadership trended across Pakistani social media, with users accusing the establishment of trading national interest for personal power.

Is Pakistan losing control of Balochistan? How BLA is stretching Asim Munir’s military in its own territory

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has said Pakistan should address the “long-standing demands of its people in the region” instead of externalising its failures.

‘Always sunny in space’: Musk wants orbital data centres to power AI, scientists aren’t convinced

To finance that effort, Musk combined SpaceX with his AI business on Monday and plans a big initial public offering of the combined company.

Asian stocks to fall as tech-led drop gains pace

The Nasdaq 100 saw its worst two-day rout since October, breaching its 100-day moving average, a level seen by some technical analysts as a harbinger for more losses.

Trump says he’ll stay out of the corporate fight over Warner Bros.

The president’s comments Wednesday mark a shift from past remarks in which he has said that he would be personally involved in reviewing any merger involving Warner Bros.

Emails suggest Ghislaine Maxwell confirmed photo of Prince Andrew with Virginia Giuffre

Emails released from Jeffrey Epstein court files show Ghislaine Maxwell confirmed the infamous 2001 photo of Prince Andrew with Virginia Giuffre, while denying knowledge of any sexual activity, Daily Mail reported.

Kate Middleton speaks of ‘fear and exhaustion’ during cancer journey on World Cancer Day

Kate Middleton shared a personal message on World Cancer Day, reflecting on fear and exhaustion during her cancer journey, while King Charles praised compassion and care supporting patients and families.

New Epstein files allege Prince Andrew sought sex acts with dancer at Florida party

Legal letters released in new Epstein files allege Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein pressured an exotic dancer into sexual acts, raising further questions about their long-running relationship and continued contact.

‘He should be very worried’: Trump issues blunt warning as US-Iran nuclear talks are revived

Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Iran’s supreme leader even as nuclear talks were revived at the last minute in Oman after heavy lobbying by West Asian allies.

Jaishankar urges 'de-risking of supply chains' at US critical minerals meet

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told a global ministerial in Washington that excessive concentration of critical minerals poses risks, urging international cooperation as India and the US work to diversify supply chains.

US–Iran nuclear talks near collapse after Washington rejects Tehran’s last-minute demands

Planned US–Iran nuclear talks face collapse after Washington rejected Tehran’s last-minute demand to change the venue and format, warning that failure could push the standoff towards harsher options.

Pakistan: Army captain among three killed in TTP drone attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A Pakistan Army captain and two other security personnel were killed when TTP militants attacked a check post in Khyber district using an explosive-laden quadcopter and gunfire.

Jaishankar meets Canada’s Anita Anand in Washington as Ottawa looks to deepen India ties

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Canada’s foreign minister in Washington as Ottawa seeks deeper ties with India ahead of a possible March visit by Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Georgia county sues FBI to recover 2020 ballots seized in Trump-backed probe

Fulton County officials have sued the FBI to recover 2020 election ballots seized in a Trump-backed probe, warning the investigation could undermine election integrity ahead of the November midterms.

Nobel Institute seeks explanation from former chair Thorbjorn Jagland over reported links to Jeffrey Epstein

The Norwegian Nobel Institute is seeking an explanation from former Peace Prize committee chair Thorbjorn Jagland after documents revealed extensive contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, raising potential ethical concerns.

'India is free to buy oil anywhere': Kremlin rejects Trump’s claim on Russian oil

The Kremlin rejected Donald Trump’s claim that India would stop buying Russian oil, saying New Delhi has always diversified suppliers and that replacing Russian crude entirely would be difficult.

Allies, different agendas: Why the US and Israel clash over Iran

Despite their close alliance, the United States and Israel are pursuing different strategies toward Iran, with Washington leaning toward diplomacy while Israel favours tougher military action, experts say.

From Europe to Asia, why Elon Musk’s X is under pressure from governments worldwide

Elon Musk’s X faces mounting global scrutiny as governments from France to India investigate its algorithms and AI chatbot Grok over concerns ranging from child safety to obscene and unlawful content.

ICC T20 World Cup: Shehbaz Sharif confirms Pakistan will boycott match against India in solidarity with Bangladesh

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed the national team will not play India in the 2026 T20 World Cup, citing solidarity with Bangladesh and arguing politics should not interfere with sport.

Last US–Russia nuclear treaty is about to expire: Why this matters

The imminent expiry of the New START treaty removes the last limits on US and Russian nuclear arsenals, heightening fears of an unconstrained arms race involving China and rising global instability.

US ready to meet Iran this week, Rubio says talks must cover missiles, nuclear program

Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the US is prepared for talks with Iran this week, emphasizing that discussions must address its missile program, nuclear activities, regional influence, and human rights record.

Trump’s border chief pulls 700 ICE officers from Minnesota after deadly enforcement incidents

The US announced the immediate withdrawal of 700 federal immigration enforcement officers from Minnesota after protests intensified over fatal shootings by agents, leaving around 2,000 to remain as operations continue.

Trump holds phone call with Xi, says 'looking forward to China trip in April': What they discussed?

Trump and Xi discuss trade, Taiwan, Ukraine, and energy in a phone call, with Trump looking forward to his China visit in April.

'No reason to believe India reconsidering Russian oil buys,’ says Russia’s foreign minister despite US claims

In a statement, the ministry said India’s continued purchases of Russian crude are “beneficial to both countries and contribute to maintaining stability in the international energy market,” adding that Moscow does not see any shift in New Delhi’s sourcing policy.

India won’t be bullied on trade, was ready to wait out Trump’s term: Doval told Rubio, says report

A report reveals that India told the US it would rather wait out Donald Trump’s presidential term than accept unfavourable trade terms, signalling a firm stance despite public claims of a Washington victory.

EU unfreezes US trade deal after Trump’s Greenland u-turn

If the deal gets committee sign off, it would then face a full Parliament vote.

AI data centres can recreate internet-era job boom in India, says Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

Jensen Huang says AI-driven data centres could generate massive direct and indirect employment in India, echoing the job-creating impact of the internet.

A breath of fresh air on two wheels: Why Iran’s new law letting women ride motorcycles matters

Iran has formally ended years of legal uncertainty by allowing women to obtain motorcycle licences, a move seen as a symbolic step toward greater mobility and legal protection amid long-standing social restrictions.

Xi Jinping holds phone call with Donald Trump hours after talks with Putin

Xi Jinping spoke with Donald Trump by phone in a rare direct outreach that followed talks with Vladimir Putin, as Beijing navigates a delicate phase in global diplomacy and US-China ties.

How China’s state-owned planemaker COMAC is emerging as a challenger to Boeing and Airbus

China’s state-owned planemaker COMAC is accelerating its global push, betting on Asia-Pacific demand and airline delivery delays to emerge as a long-term challenger to Boeing and Airbus.

Three private firms shortlisted for AMCA fighter jet, HAL reportedly excluded

State-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has reportedly been knocked out of the race to develop India’s fifth-generation AMCA fighter jet, with a final developer set to be chosen in the next few months.

Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin hail China–Russia ties in video call ahead of Ukraine war anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin praised their strategic partnership during a video call, calling it a stabilising force amid global turbulence ahead of the fourth anniversary of the Ukraine war.

‘Felt nostalgic, not anti-Pakistan’: Pakistani viewers share mixed reactions to Dhurandhar

Despite being banned theatrically in Pakistan, Dhurandhar has topped Netflix Pakistan, triggering mixed reactions from viewers over its portrayal of the country, Lyari and cross-border politics.