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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
Textiles, Gems, Pharma: Sectors To Be Impacted By India-US Trade Deal

Sectors such as gems and jewelry, textiles, fisheries, and chemicals are likely to react positively in the market following the India-US trade deal.

Published on: 03.02.2026 05:46
Pakistan Faces Crunch As Demand For China-Developed JF-17 Jets Surges

Pakistan says it has fielded requests for its JF-17 fighter from five countries in recent months - a surge of interest that could overwhelm its capacity to jointly produce the jet with China.

Published on: 03.02.2026 05:23
Trump Says India To Stop Russia Oil Imports After US Trade Deal: What We Know

US President Donald Trump has announced that Washington would reduce tariffs on Indian goods from 50 per cent to 18 per cent, in exchange for a promise from New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil, among other things.

Published on: 03.02.2026 05:00
US Lowers Tariffs On Indian Exports To 18%: Where Other Countries Stand

The new tariff structure makes Indian exports cheaper and more competitive in the US market.

Published on: 03.02.2026 04:56
Live Updates: Stock Markets Open In Green, Rupee Gains House After India-US Trade Deal

The Indian stock markets opened higher this morning with Nifty jumping 750 points and Sensex opening 2,400 points higher hours after the much-awaited India-US trade agreement.

Published on: 03.02.2026 04:42
How New US Trade Deal Gives India Advantage Over China, Pakistan, Bangladesh

India and the United States have agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will slash its tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from the current 50 per cent in exchange for New Delhi halting Russian oil purchases and lowering trade barriers.

Published on: 03.02.2026 03:31
"Turning Point In Ties": How Trade Leaders Reacted To India-US Trade Deal

Leading American and Indian business advocacy groups hailed President Donald Trump's announcement of a breakthrough in US-India trade relations, calling the reduction of tariffs on Indian goods from 50 per cent to 18 per cent a "historic first step".

Published on: 03.02.2026 03:26
Total Tariff On India To Be 18%: US Ambassador Sergio Gor to NDTV

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor today congratulated both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump after both leaders confirmed reciprocal tariffs have been reduced to 18 per cent.

Published on: 03.02.2026 03:13
Inside India-US Trade Relationship Over The Past Year

US President Donald Trump said on Monday he had agreed on a trade deal with India, and that New Delhi also agreed to stop buying Russian oil and buy more from the US and potentially Venezuela.

Published on: 03.02.2026 02:58
NASA Detects Hydrogen Leak During Fueling Test Of Astronaut-Bound Moon Rocket

NASA ran into a leak while fueling its new moon rocket Monday in one final make-or-break test that will determine when astronauts can launch on a lunar fly-around.

Published on: 03.02.2026 02:39
Man Denies Leaving 5-Year-Old Son Detained By Federal Agents In Minnesota

The father of a 5-year-old boy who was detained by immigration officers and held at a federal facility in Texas denied government accounts Monday that he abandoned his son last month while being pursued by authorities.

Published on: 03.02.2026 02:38
India, US Trade Deal Unlocks Huge Opportunities For Farmers: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said the India-US trade agreement will open up huge opportunities for domestic farmers, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, and skilled workers and promote Make in India initiative.

Published on: 03.02.2026 01:43
India-US Trade Deal "Will Strengthen Make In India Endeavours": S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday welcomed the India-US trade agreement, saying it will spur growth in both economies and strengthen the country's 'Make in India' endeavours.

Published on: 03.02.2026 01:39
Explainer: What's Next For Trump's Gaza Plan After Rafah Reopening?

US President Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza war was given a boost on Monday with the reopening of the enclave's Rafah crossing with Egypt. But difficult questions remain unaddressed, including whether Hamas will disarm.

Published on: 03.02.2026 01:08
Bill, Hillary Clinton To Testify Before US House In Epstein Probe

Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify in a US House investigation surrounding deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a spokesman for the ex-president said Monday, heading off a potential vote to hold the couple in contempt.

Published on: 03.02.2026 01:03
Russia Says It Is Not Mediating Pakistan's Ties With India, Afghanistan

Russia on Monday said that it is not a mediator in resolving Pakistan's tensions with India and Afghanistan, adding that it is ready to provide any assistance if requested.

Published on: 03.02.2026 00:31
US-Iran Meeting To Take Place In Turkey On February 6: Report

A meeting between the United States and Iran is likely to take place in Turkey on February 6, an Arab official told AFP on Tuesday, after Tehran called for the restart of nuclear talks and Washington warned of consequences if a deal was not reached.

Published on: 02.02.2026 23:58

News from Arabic Countries

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: Israel kills Palestinian as 5 allowed to exit Gaza for medical care

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
UN welcomes reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt

Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric says the United Nations welcomes the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt.

Published on: 02.02.2026 20:30
Pakistan fans endorse boycott of T20 World Cup match against India

Pakistan says it will boycott its T20 World Cup match against India on Feb 15 in Sri Lanka, risking a points forfeit.

Published on: 02.02.2026 20:10
Trump cuts India tariffs to 18% as Modi agrees to stop buying Russian oil

US president had slapped India with a punitive 25% tariff for buying Russian oil on top of a 25% 'reciprocal' tariff.

Published on: 02.02.2026 19:58
As EU tightens borders, Spain legalizes 500,000 migrants

Spain will provide a legal pathway for residency for migrants already living in the country.

Published on: 02.02.2026 19:48
Democrats win special elections in Texas. How significant is it for Trump?

US president dismisses Taylor Rehmet’s Texas State Senate victory as a ‘local’ race.

Published on: 02.02.2026 19:32
How important is the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing?

The Rafah border crossing is once again operational as part of the US-brokered 'ceasefire'.

Published on: 02.02.2026 19:18
The next stage of the Gaza genocide has begun

Recent remarks by former US State Secretary Mike Pompeo herald the next phase of Israel’s genocidal project: erasure.

Published on: 02.02.2026 18:28
Italy adds a 2-euro ticket to get closer to Trevi Fountain

It will now cost visitors two euros ($2.36) to get close enough to the Trevi Fountain to toss more coins into it.

Published on: 02.02.2026 18:14
Syrian forces deploy in Hasakah under ceasefire agreement with SDF

Syrian forces move into the northeastern city, which was previously under the control of the Kurdish-led SDF.

Published on: 02.02.2026 17:02
Trump and Petro clash over how best to uproot Colombia’s cocaine crops

As Gustavo Petro prepares to face Donald Trump in Washington, Colombia’s anti-drug strategy is under intense scrutiny.

Published on: 02.02.2026 16:39
5-year-old Liam Ramos and father released from immigration detention

Five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father have been released from a US immigration detention facility.

Published on: 02.02.2026 16:33
Modi to Kevin Rudd: How Epstein files set off a storm far beyond the US

Latest files include emails and messages between Epstein and powerful men in India, UK, Australia and Slovakia.

Published on: 02.02.2026 16:23