As violence and instability spread in Syria, ISIS is reorganising and regaining strength: Rohilat Afrin
When the interim government took power in Syria after the collapse of the regime of President Bashar al-Assad fell in December 2024, many hoped it would bring an end to bloodshed and open a new path towards reconstruction and democratic reforms. But the mistakes made by the new rulers of Syria have considerably increased the […]
Russia is trying to de-escalate Iran tensions, Kremlin says
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Kremlin said on Monday (February 2, 2026) that Russia was still trying to de-escalate tensions around Iran, and that it had long ago offered its services to process or store Iran’s enriched uranium. Asked if Russia was discussing with Iran and the United States the […]
India’s Budget advances critical reforms across customs and strategic sectors that boost investment: USISPF
The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, saying its focus on technology-driven reforms, sectoral competitiveness and trade facilitation enhances the country’s attractiveness as a global investment destination. Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget on Sunday (February 1, 2026). Also Read: Union Budget 2026-27 | […]
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to 10 years in jail in two corruption cases
Solicitor Khan Md. Moinul Ahsan, speaks to the media after a Dhaka special judge’s court sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years in jail. | Photo Credit: AP A Bangladesh court on Monday (February 2, 2026) sentenced deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years in jail in two separate corruption cases related […]
Epstein Files on a new trajectory: Full list of personalities mentioned so far
Ghislaine Maxwell and Donald Trump are shown in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., U.S., on December 23, 2025 as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. Justice Department. | Photo Credit: Reuters The U.S. Justice […]
Interpol issues red notice for Indonesia ‘gasoline godfather’
Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Interpol issued a red notice for the arrest of one of Indonesia’s biggest oil tycoons over a $17 billion corruption scandal, authorities said. Mohammad Riza Chalid, nicknamed the “gasoline godfather”, is wanted in Indonesia for his alleged involvement in corruption at state-owned oil company Pertamina […]
U.K. ex-ambassador Peter Mandelson quits Labour over new reports of Epstein links
Peter Mandelson, former British ambassador to the U.S., attends an interview pre-recorded for the BBC’s ‘Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg’ TV programme, in London, Britain. | Photo Credit: Reuters Former British ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson quit the Labour Party on Sunday (February 1, 2026), seeking to avoid causing it “further embarrassment” after newly released U.S. […]
Gaza’s crucial Rafah crossing prepares for limited travel to resume on February 2
Palestinians in Gaza watched with hope and impatience Sunday as workers laid the groundwork to reopen the territory’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt, its lifeline to the world. Israel says the crossing is scheduled to resume Monday (February 2, 2026) as its ceasefire with Hamas moves ahead. “Opening the crossing is a good step, but […]
Russian drones kill at least 12 in Dnipro as Zelenskyy says more Russia-Ukraine talks next week
This handout photograph released by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine on February 1, 2026, shows rescuers in action at the site of an attack in Dnipropetrovsk region. A Russian drone attack on a bus carrying mine workers in Ukraine’s central-eastern Dnipropetrovsk region Sunday killed at least 12 people, officials said. | Photo Credit: AFP […]
Police officer killed, another critically wounded in shooting at Georgia hotel
An image taken from WSB video shows Gwinnett County Police Chief J.D. McClure speaks at a news conference Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Gwinnett County, Ga., following the shootings of two officers at a hotel. | Photo Credit: AP A police officer was killed and another was critically wounded on Sunday (February 1, 2026) in […]