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'Explosive situation': Lavrov warns of US-Iran standoff and regional 'time bombs'
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov calls the US-Iran standoff “explosive,” warning of regional “time bombs” as Oman talks approach, with Washington pressing broader demands and Tehran focusing on its nuclear programme.
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China sacks three defence-linked lawmakers as probe into top General Zhang Youxia widens
China has removed three senior defence-linked lawmakers as General Zhang Youxia faces investigation for alleged corruption, leaking nuclear secrets, and forming cliques, part of Xi Jinping’s broader anti-corruption military crackdown.
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What does the US’s ‘project vault’ investment in Balochistan's Reko Diq mean for Pakistan?
The US launched ‘Project Vault’, a $12 billion critical minerals reserve, including a $1.3 billion investment in Pakistan’s Reko Diq mines, challenging China’s dominance amid global supply concerns.
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‘If the deal falls apart…’: Trump backs UK transfer of Diego Garcia to Mauritius, issues warning
US President Donald Trump backed Britain’s decision to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius but warned Washington would act militarily if the Diego Garcia base or US forces are threatened.
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‘Seeing mafia decapitated brings relief’: Venezuelan exile Antonio Ledezma on life after Maduro
Exiled Venezuelan leader Antonio Ledezma said Nicolás Maduro’s arrest marks a step toward justice, not revenge, bringing relief to citizens and opening a path to democracy after years of repression.
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Trump says he had to win election 'for my own ego,' again rejects 2020 loss
US President Donald Trump said he needed to win the 2020 election “for my own ego,” again alleging it was rigged, despite courts upholding Joe Biden’s victory.
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Trump pushes new nuclear treaty with Russia, rejects extension of ‘badly negotiated’ New START
US President Donald Trump renewed his push for a new nuclear arms treaty with Russia, rejecting an extension of New START while highlighting US military strength and claiming he prevented major global conflicts.
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'Colourful': Is Jamaat chief Shafiqur Rahman hinting at a new tone in Bangladesh–India ties?
Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman sparked curiosity by calling future Bangladesh–India relations “colourful” if his party comes to power, as Dhaka acknowledges current ties with New Delhi remain strained.
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‘India has no option…’: Why Asim Munir, Shehbaz Sharif are sharpening PoK rhetoric
Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have stepped up sharp rhetoric in PoK, with intelligence sources warning the messaging is heightening tensions and harming civilians near the Line of Control.
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Late-night roof fire forces mass evacuation of 70 patients at Pennsylvania hospital
A late-night roof fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City prompted the evacuation of more than 70 patients, with no injuries reported as emergency crews mounted a large regional response.
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Pakistan, Uzbekistan sign 28 agreements on defence, trade; aim $2 billion in five years
Pakistan and Uzbekistan signed 28 agreements, including defence cooperation, during President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s visit, setting a target to raise bilateral trade to $2 billion over the next five years.
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Ukraine–Russia–US trilateral talks to continue in 'coming weeks', says Kyiv
Ukraine said trilateral talks with Russia, mediated by the United States, will continue in the coming weeks, thanking President Donald Trump and the United Arab Emirates after the latest round in Abu Dhabi.
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Alex Saab, close to Maduro, allegedly detained in Venezuela after FBI‑backed raid
Alex Saab, a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, was reportedly detained in Caracas during a joint US-Venezuelan operation, though his lawyer dismissed the reports as “fake news.” Raúl Gorrín was also implicated.
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WEF launches independent probe into CEO Borge Brende over ties with Jeffrey Epstein
WEF confirms an investigation after disclosures showed Brende had business dinners and communications with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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'I don’t sleep on planes': Trump says he stays alert for threats during flights
US President Donald Trump told the National Prayer Breakfast that he never sleeps on long flights, preferring to stay alert for potential threats, and recounted meeting General Daniel “Raisin” Caine in Iraq.
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'I think I should make it': Trump jokes about heaven, criticises media for misunderstanding
US President Donald Trump joked about his chances of reaching heaven at the National Prayer Breakfast, claiming “I think I should make it” and criticised media outlets for misreading his humour.
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Kremlin dismisses claims linking Jeffrey Epstein to Russian intelligence as 'unproven'
The Kremlin said it would not waste time responding to Western media and Poland’s PM suggestions that Epstein may have been a Russian intelligence asset.
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Taiwan plans to source one-third of its natural gas from the US in 2026
Taiwan plans to increase natural gas purchases from the U.S. to 30–33% this year, reducing reliance on other suppliers like Qatar and Australia.
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Russian spy spacecraft intercept communications of over a dozen European satellites, risk collision
European defence experts warn that Russian spy satellites Luch-1 and Luch-2 are intercepting communications and could alter or crash critical satellites amid rising tensions.
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Watching Squid Game and listening to K-pop in North Korea could cost your life, Amnesty report reveals shocking details
Amnesty International reports that North Koreans risk public execution, imprisonment, or forced labour for consuming South Korean media, with punishments harsher for the poor and powerless.
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Baloch activist Mir Yar Baloch accuses Pakistan army of defaming India, urges UN intervention
Mir Yar Baloch says Pakistan targets Balochistan to cover its failures and claims the region could be liberated in a week with proper weapons.
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US and Russia agree to restore high-level military dialogue after four years
Washington and Moscow have agreed to reestablish military-to-military talks following meetings in Abu Dhabi, over four years after the channel was suspended.
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Three Chinese lawmakers removed amid investigation into top general Zhang Youxia
China removed three lawmakers linked to the defence and nuclear sectors amid an anti-corruption investigation into senior military leader Zhang Youxia, as President Xi tightens control over the armed forces.
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Starmer says sorry to Epstein victims over Mandelson scandal
“I am sorry. Sorry for what was done to you. Sorry that so many people with power failed you. Sorry for having believed Mandelson’s lies and appointed him,” Starmer said
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Indian businessman faces racial attack at Riyadh exhibition over religion: ‘Not even one Muslim in organisation’
A viral video from a Riyadh business exhibition has triggered backlash after an Indian exhibitor was allegedly mocked over religion, prompting accusations of racism and calls for action.
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China bans hidden door handles in electric vehicles after fatal crashes
New safety rules require mechanical door releases inside and outside cars.
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Wellness guru Deepak Chopra responds to Epstein files: ‘I was never involved’
Deepak Chopra has denied any criminal wrongdoing after his name appeared in the latest Epstein Files, saying he regrets the tone of past emails but condemns all forms of abuse and exploitation.
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‘They wanted a threesome’: New Epstein files allege Prince Andrew pressured exotic dancer at Florida mansion
The newly released records include a legal letter that links Andrew to an alleged incident involving an exotic dancer at the Florida mansion of Jeffrey Epstein in 2006.
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Family of 17-year-old Saida Maleki still searching for her weeks after she was shot and taken away in Iran
Teen reportedly wounded during protests in Iran has not been seen since January 8, leaving her family in anguish.
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'No such meeting took place': MEA dismisses report claiming NSA Doval met US Secretary Rubio
The report had alleged that during the purported meeting, Doval told Rubio that India would not be pressured by US President Donald Trump and was prepared to wait out his tenure if required.
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Sun blasts out four powerful solar flares in two days
Scientists say strong eruptions could briefly affect satellites and radio signals as solar activity rises.
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California Governor opens up about his mother’s assisted suicide and how it shaped his politics
In a new memoir, the California governor revisits a painful family chapter that now informs his stance on end-of-life care and a possible White House bid.
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Elon Musk becomes first person to cross $850 billion net worth, says Forbes
A surge in Tesla shares and rising valuations at SpaceX and xAI push Musk’s fortune to a new global record.
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Indian-origin climate scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan wins Crafoord Prize in Geosciences
The veteran climate researcher is honoured for decades of work on aerosols and short-lived pollutants that quietly shape global warming.
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The rise of ‘neoroyalism’ and what critics say it reveals about Trump’s global strategy
A growing group of scholars argue that President Trump’s approach to power looks less like modern statecraft and more like dynastic rule built on loyalty and personal ties.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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'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?”
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
