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"You Can't Buy Respect": Pak Faces Domestic Backlash After India-US Trade Deal

India's newly concluded trade agreement with the United States has triggered a sharp backlash within Pakistan, where critics say months of high-profile outreach to Washington yielded little to show for it.

Published on: 04.02.2026 18:53
Man Who Tried To Shoot Trump At Florida Golf Course Gets Life In Prison

A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison after a federal prosecutor said his crime was unacceptable "in this country or anywhere."

Published on: 04.02.2026 18:33
'Worst Reporter, Never Smiles': Trump Snaps After Epstein Files Question

US President Donald Trump criticised CNN correspondent for not smiling after she pressed him about the Epstein files during a press conference at the Oval Office on Tuesday.

Published on: 04.02.2026 18:29
"Disabled CCTV, Executed Him": Who Killed Muammar Gaddafi's Son And Why?

Seif al-Islam, the son of Libya's late longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi and once seen by some as his likely heir, has been killed.

Published on: 04.02.2026 17:48
"Painful": Jeff Bezos-Owned Washington Post Announces "Substantial" Job Cuts

The Washington Post, owned by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced major job cuts Wednesday, saying that "painful" restructuring was needed at the storied newspaper.

Published on: 04.02.2026 17:12
After Call, Trump Touts "Good" Ties, Xi Says Can Resolve Issues With Respect

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that ties between the United States and China were "extremely good," following what he called an "excellent" phone...

Published on: 04.02.2026 17:12
As Nuclear Pact With US Ends, Russia Vows To "Act Responsibly"

Russia vowed Wednesday to act "responsibly" hours before its last nuclear treaty with the United States was set to expire, as fears mounted that the agreement's collapse...

Published on: 04.02.2026 17:12
Ajit Doval Had Told Rubio India Won't Be Bullied On US Deal: Report

In early September, shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a chummy meeting with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping in China, he dispatched his national security adviser to Washington to help smooth over fraying ties.

Published on: 04.02.2026 16:57
Iran Ready For Nuclear Talks, US Asks To Put Missiles On Table Too

The United States is ready to meet Iran this week, but discussions must cover its missile and nuclear programs, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday.

Published on: 04.02.2026 16:46
Data Centres To Replicate Internet-Era Job Boom In India: NVIDIA CEO Huang

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang said that AI infrastructures such as data centres can recreate the "incredible" scale of jobs that the internet did when it reached the Indian market.

Published on: 04.02.2026 15:57
After Protests, US Border Czar Says Removing 700 ICE Agents From Minnesota

US border czar Tom Homan on Wednesday announced the removal of 700 immigration enforcement personnel from Minnesota after weeks of operations and the fatal shooting of two protesters that sparked outrage.

Published on: 04.02.2026 15:10
Xi, Putin Discuss Global Security, Shower Praises On Each Other In Call

China's President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin both hailed their ties during a video call on Wednesday held in the run-up to the fourth anniversary of Moscow's war in Ukraine.

Published on: 04.02.2026 14:18
26-Year-Old Woman CEO And Forbes 30 Under 30 Recipient Charged With Fraud

Turkish entrepreneur Gokce Guven, founder and CEO of fintech startup Kalder, has been charged with multiple counts of fraud, including securities fraud and visa fraud, by the US Department of Justice.

Published on: 04.02.2026 13:43
"No Sexual Intent": Indian Restaurateur Admits To Spiking Woman's Drink

A 63-year-old Indian restaurateur, Vikas Nath, has admitted to spiking a woman's drink at London's Mayfair private members' club Annabel's. But he claims it was to "relax" her, not for sexual intent

Published on: 04.02.2026 11:29
Russia Demands Ukraine To Accept Its Conditions As US-Mediated Talks Open

Moscow on Wednesday demanded Kyiv accept its conditions to end the four-year war and vowed to press on with its invasion otherwise, as negotiations between the two sides opened in Abu Dhabi.

Published on: 04.02.2026 11:06
Why Anthropic's New AI Tool Dragged Down Indian IT Stocks

Global stock markets were rattled after a US AI firm, Anthropic, released a new set of AI tools for corporate legal teams. The announcement, made last week, led to sharp sell-offs across US technology firms and Indian IT stocks.

Published on: 04.02.2026 10:33
How Japan's First Female Leader Won Over Disillusioned Young Voters

Three months into her tenure as Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi is connecting with younger voters in a way her predecessors failed.

Published on: 04.02.2026 09:43
Iran Formally Allows Women To Ride Motorcycles

Women in Iran can now formally obtain a licence to ride a motorcycle, local media reported Wednesday, ending years of legal ambiguity surrounding two-wheelers.

Published on: 04.02.2026 09:40
More Than 250 People Killed After Separatist Attacks In Pakistan: Official

More than 250 people have been killed in coordinated attacks launched by separatists across Pakistan's Balochistan province since Saturday, a security official said on Wednesday.

Published on: 04.02.2026 09:38
Iranian Drone Shot Down By US Navy: A Look At Tehran's Aerial Arsenal

The US military shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone after it approached an aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Tuesday.

Published on: 04.02.2026 09:33

News from Arabic Countries

Russia criticises US as final nuclear warhead treaty set to expire

Experts have warned that the expiry of the US-Russia New START treaty could spark a fresh nuclear arms race.

Published on: 04.02.2026 21:07
What is Tarique Rahman’s vision for Bangladesh?

Sreenivasan Jain challenges BNP secretary Mirza Fakhrul on whether the party and its leader really represents change.

Published on: 04.02.2026 20:59
‘Treacherous assassination’: Who was Saif al-Islam Gaddafi?

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, former Libyan leader Muammar Gadaffi’s son, and his number 2, was killed by “four masked men”.

Published on: 04.02.2026 20:58
Six British activists acquitted over raid on Israeli defence firm’s factory

Six British ‍activists ‍have been acquitted of aggravated burglary tied to a raid on an Israeli defence firm’s factory.

Published on: 04.02.2026 20:48
Some in Israel question its influence over US as Iran war decision nears

Israelis wonder whether US will favour its own geopolitical priorities over Israel in its decision over Iran attack.

Published on: 04.02.2026 20:05
Rubio: US ready to talk with Iran, ‘not sure’ a deal can be reached

US Secretary of State said the US would prefer to make a deal with Iran, but he’s “not sure” a deal can be reached.

Published on: 04.02.2026 19:49
Washington Post announces massive layoffs in blow to storied paper

Spokesperson says that cuts apply to about one-third of newsroom, with sport and international coverage largely gutted.

Published on: 04.02.2026 19:47
Hungary jails German activist for eight years over far-right rally attacks

Maja T was part of a group that attacked participants at Budapest's 'Day of Honour', a major neo-Nazi event.

Published on: 04.02.2026 19:29
Russia jails stand-up comic Artemy Ostani over war joke

Artemy Ostanin sentenced to more than five years in a penal colony after joking about a 'legless' war veteran.

Published on: 04.02.2026 19:03
Russia’s Putin holds video call with China’s Xi

The two leaders discussed maintaining their growing ties amid international instability.

Published on: 04.02.2026 18:54
Israeli strikes kill more than 20 in Gaza, shatter ‘ceasefire’ myth

Israeli strikes killed at least 23 Palestinians, many of them children, in widespread attacks on Gaza on Wednesday.

Published on: 04.02.2026 18:51
US announces proposed critical mineral trading bloc

The aim of the group is to challenge China’s stronghold on the globe’s rare earth mining.

Published on: 04.02.2026 18:37
Killing of Saif Gaddafi removes alternative to Libya’s rival governments

Death of former dictator's son removes symbolic alternative to Libya's entrenched political deadlock, analysts say.

Published on: 04.02.2026 18:15
Mixed emotions among Palestinians as Rafah crossing partially reopens

Emotional homecomings seen as some Palestinians reunite with loved ones amid mixed sentiments at the Rafah border.

Published on: 04.02.2026 18:02
Trump hails ‘excellent’ phone call with China’s Xi amid trade tensions

Trump stresses his 'extremely good' personal relationship with Xi Jinping, key to maintaining stable US-China ties.

Published on: 04.02.2026 17:56
Gaza on the agenda as Turkiye’s Erdogan meets Egypt’s el-Sisi in Cairo

The Turkish president said humanitarian tragedy continues in the enclave amid a fresh wave of deadly Israeli attacks.

Published on: 04.02.2026 17:44
Russian shelling kills seven in Ukrainian market, clouding Abu Dhabi talks

Donetsk Governor Vadym Filashkin accused Moscow of carrying out 'another targeted war crime'.

Published on: 04.02.2026 16:31
US border security chief withdrawing 700 immigration agents from Minnesota

Tom Homan cites increased cooperation with local authorities but promises enforcement operations will continue.

Published on: 04.02.2026 15:49
Can India switch from Russian to Venezuelan oil, as Trump wants?

US President Donald Trump's plan to sell Venezuelan oil to India is neat, but may be operationally messy, analysts say.

Published on: 04.02.2026 15:34
Epstein files reveal web of relationships among rich and powerful

Names of the rich and powerful are littered throughout the latest batch of the “Epstein files.”

Published on: 04.02.2026 15:19
Epstein, Israel’s Barak discussed ‘gigantic’ consultancy sums paid to Blair

In a released recording, convicted sex offender and former Israeli leader discuss 'gigantic' sums paid to former UK PM.

Published on: 04.02.2026 15:16
Libya’s top prosecutor launches probe into Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s killing

Statement from attorney general's office says forensics teams examines body and site of shooting.

Published on: 04.02.2026 14:55
Mediators propose framework for crucial Iran-US talks this week

Proposals include requirement for Iran to halt uranium enrichment for three years and transfer stock to a third country.

Published on: 04.02.2026 14:50
Audio of Epstein discussing Tony Blair’s income

An Epstein files leaked audio suggests former UK PM Tony Blair had earned large sums of money for advisory work.

Published on: 04.02.2026 13:34
Global system of human rights in ‘peril’, warns HRW in its annual report

The NGO warns that the rules-based order is being crushed under relentless pressure from the US, China and Russia.

Published on: 04.02.2026 13:23