News from India and Arabic Countries

Indian News

"Farmers Protected, Will Buy Oil From Non-Sanctioned Nations": Sources On India-US Deal

The India-US trade deal agreed upon between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not compromise the interests of Indian farmers, top government sources told NDTV.

Published on: 03.02.2026 09:06
Data Centres In Space: SpaceX Buys Musk's AI Firm xAI In $1.25 Trillion Deal

Elon Musk's SpaceX has taken over AI startup xAI in a $1.25 trillion deal, as Musk pushes plans to build space-based data centres to power the future of artificial intelligence.

Published on: 03.02.2026 09:04
Russian Captain Found Guilty Of Manslaughter Over North Sea Ship Collision

The Russian captain of a cargo ship that hit an anchored oil tanker in the North Sea last year was on Monday found guilty by a UK court of killing a crew member.

Published on: 03.02.2026 08:33
Hong Kong Jails Student For Hiring Impersonator To Take TOEFL Test Abroad

A Hong Kong court jailed a mainland Chinese student for three months after she hired an impersonator to take an overseas English test and used the result to meet university graduation requirements.

Published on: 03.02.2026 08:26
Trump's Board Of Peace Could See US Firm Gain 300% Profits In Gaza: Report

A US-based disaster response firm has put forward a proposal to manage aid and supply deliveries into Gaza, according to a document submitted to the White House

Published on: 03.02.2026 08:24
Trump Says India Pledged 'Zero-Tariff Barriers' In US Trade Deal: What It Means

US President Donald Trump has announced the US-India trade deal, pledging to slash tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 25 per cent, bringing an end to months of uncertainty.

Published on: 03.02.2026 07:58
GPS In Teddy Bear? Ex-Boyfriend Accused Of Tracking, Killing Pregnant Woman In Japan

This tragic case has sparked widespread concerns about the misuse of such a location tracking device.

Published on: 03.02.2026 07:54
Trump Seeks $1 Billion In Damages From Harvard University

US President Donald Trump said Monday his administration would seek $1 billion in damages from Harvard University after a New York Times report said the college had won some concessions in ongoing settlement negotiations with the government.

Published on: 03.02.2026 07:49
After "Watch His Ass" Remark, Trump To Host Columbian President At White House

A month ago Donald Trump told Gustavo Petro to "watch his ass." On Tuesday, the US president will meet his Colombian counterpart for the first time at the White House.

Published on: 03.02.2026 07:48
Decoding India's EU, US Trade Deals And A Likely $150 Billion Boost

Back-to-back trade agreements with the EU and US - one hailed as the "mother of all deals" and the other to slash tariffs on Indian goods to 18% - are widely expected to boost the economy, adding a potential US$150 billion in exports over a decade.

Published on: 03.02.2026 07:33
From Kevin Warsh To Melania Trump: Epstein's Ties With Politicians, Business Titans

The US Justice Department's release of millions of internal documents related to Jeffrey Epstein has revealed the late financier and sex offender's ties to many prominent people in politics, finance, academia and business

Published on: 03.02.2026 07:31
"Felt Sick To My Stomach": Bryan Johnson On Call With Jeffrey Epstein 8 Years Ago

At the time of the call, Bryan Johnson said he had no knowledge of Epstein's criminal history or the allegations that would later emerge.

Published on: 03.02.2026 07:20
OpenAI Unsatisfied With Chips, Looks Beyond Nvidia For Alternatives: Sources

OpenAI is unsatisfied with some of Nvidia's latest artificial intelligence chips, and it has sought alternatives since last year, eight sources familiar with the matter said, potentially complicating the relationship

Published on: 03.02.2026 07:20
3 Indians Arrested In Canada For Shooting Outside Surrey Home

Three Indian men have been arrested in Canada in connection with a firing incident outside a residence in Surrey. The three men have been charged with a firearm offence and sent to police custody till February 5.

Published on: 03.02.2026 07:02
Epstein Denied Being 'Devil', Claimed To Be Lowest Level Sexual Predator

Jeffrey Epstein denied he was the "devil" and insisted he was only the lowest level of sexual predator in a video interview included in the latest release of files by US authorities.

Published on: 03.02.2026 06:38
A Mother's Search 30 Years After Son Was Kidnapped During 1-Child Policy

During the one-child era, the trafficking of young boys was fuelled by parents seeking a son to carry on the family line, experts say. Unwanted girls were often abandoned or sold into sex work, forced marriage or labour.

Published on: 03.02.2026 06:37
Immigration Agents In Minneapolis Ordered To Wear Body Cameras After Shootings

Every Homeland Security officer on the ground in Minneapolis, including those from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will be immediately issued body-worn cameras, Secretary Kristi Noem said

Published on: 03.02.2026 06:33
Epstein Documents Sparks Crisis For UK Royals, Politicians

Britain's former prince Andrew, his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson and a former UK ambassador to Washington were on Monday thrust back into the eye of the Jeffrey Epstein storm, as shocking emails with the late sex offender rocked political and royal circles

Published on: 03.02.2026 05:57
Norway's Princess Mette-Marit's Journey From Fairytale To Nightmare

Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit's life was once the stuff of fairytales, but rape charges against her son and her friendship with convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have seen it turn into a nightmare.

Published on: 03.02.2026 05:56
"India Earned Tariff Relief By Recalibrating Russian oil Trade": US Senator

US Senator Lindsey Graham on Monday (local time) claimed that India has "earned" the reduction in tariffs under the newly announced India-US trade deal, linking the move to the decrease in Russian oil purchases by New Delhi.

Published on: 03.02.2026 05:46

News from Arabic Countries

Why is Benzema’s Al Hilal transfer linked to Ronaldo?

Former Real Madrid teammate and current SPL rival Karim Benzema's move has upset Cristiano Ronaldo, reports say.

Published on: 03.02.2026 09:45
Austerity hinders fight against wildfires in Argentina’s Patagonia

Criticism grows as Milei's austerity cuts have reduced Argentina's fire management budget despite wildfire crisis.

Published on: 03.02.2026 09:39
ICE agents confronted at Mexican diner in Minneapolis

“Go home!” Residents in Minneapolis confronted ICE agents who had stopped to eat at a local Mexican restaurant.

Published on: 03.02.2026 09:16
Gold and silver prices soared, then plummeted. What’s going on?

Analysts see various factors at play for price swings, from Trump's unpredictability to distrust in economic systems.

Published on: 03.02.2026 09:10
Video: Syrian government forces enter city of Hasakah

Syrian government forces have entered the city of Hasakah, which had been under the control of the Kurdish-led SDF.

Published on: 03.02.2026 09:06
Russia renews attacks on frozen Ukrainian cities

Hundreds of drones and missiles struck Kyiv and Kharkiv overnight, leaving thousands of homes without heat.

Published on: 03.02.2026 08:29
From Crimea to Cameroon: Ukraine’s minorities reflect on life during war

After almost four years of war, a sense of cohesion has grown.

Published on: 03.02.2026 08:27
Palestinians return to Gaza after limited Rafah crossing reopening

Palestinians have reunited with loved ones in Gaza after Israel allowed a partial reopening of the Rafah crossing.

Published on: 03.02.2026 08:07
Trump announces plan to sue Harvard for $1bn damages

The US president writes on Truth Social that he wants 'nothing further to do, into the future' with the university.

Published on: 03.02.2026 08:07
Uruguay President Orsi deepens ties with China’s Xi despite Trump threats

Yamandu Orsi is the first Latin American leader to visit China since the US abducted Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro.

Published on: 03.02.2026 07:50
Record-breaking snow blankets Japan, killing at least 30 people

Japan deploys troops to help residents and warns people to watch for avalanches and snow falling from roofs.

Published on: 03.02.2026 07:29
Trickle of Palestinians get to leave, enter Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens

Only 12 Palestinians entered Gaza through Rafah while five patients and their escorts were allowed to leave for Egypt.

Published on: 03.02.2026 06:41
The drones being used in Sudan: 1,000 attacks since April 2023

A visual analysis into the types of drones, sourcing methods, attack locations and the human toll of aerial warfare.

Published on: 03.02.2026 06:24
LIVE: 135 Palestinians try to exit Gaza for care amid Israel restrictions

Dozen Palestinians allowed to re-enter but critical patients continue to be prevented from receiving life-saving care.

Published on: 03.02.2026 06:20
Jobs, cash, loans: Can Bangladesh’s parties deliver on election promises?

From loans to scholarships for foreign studies, Bangladesh's main parties are wooing the youth. Will it work?

Published on: 03.02.2026 05:31
Musk merges SpaceX and xAI firms, plans for space-based AI data centres

Musk says solar powered and space-based data centres are the only way to meet AI's burgeoning energy demands.

Published on: 03.02.2026 04:47
Moscow confirms Russian forces helped repel ISIL attack on Niger airport

Moscow 'strongly condemns' attack on airport in the capital, Niamey, where 20 rebels were killed and 4 soldiers wounded.

Published on: 03.02.2026 04:18
UK police to review misconduct claims after Mandelson’s leaks to Epstein

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says ex-envoy Peter Mandelson should no longer hold seat in upper house of parliament.

Published on: 03.02.2026 03:17
Cuba in contact with US, diplomat says, as Trump issues threat to block oil

Cuban diplomat says Havana ready for dialogue with US, but certain things are off the table, including the constitution.

Published on: 03.02.2026 03:12
Ex-US President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton to testify in Epstein probe

The Clintons agree to testify in congressional probe of high-society sex offender Jeffrey Epstein amid contempt threat.

Published on: 03.02.2026 02:20
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,440

These are the key developments from day 1,440 of Russia’s war on Ukraine

Published on: 03.02.2026 01:14
What is the US critical minerals stockpile?

President Trump said the stockpile would 'ensure that American businesses and workers are never harmed by any shortage'.

Published on: 02.02.2026 23:51
Relief for patients leaving Gaza as Rafah opens, but thousands still wait

Israeli restrictions mean only five Palestinians allowed to leave Gaza for treatment via Rafah crossing on first day.

Published on: 02.02.2026 22:43
France adopts 2026 budget after two no-confidence votes fail

New budget includes a $7.6m military spending increase and aims to cut the deficit to 5 percent by end of 2026.

Published on: 02.02.2026 21:08
‘False narrative’: Families challenge Trump’s 75-country US visa suspension

Lawsuit argues US administration misuses claims of 'public charge', 'discriminating' against residents of 75 countries.

Published on: 02.02.2026 20:39