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Saudi To Oman: 6 Gulf Nations India Could Soon Sign Free Trade Pacts With

India and the six-nation bloc of Middle Eastern nations, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), inked terms of reference on Thursday for formally launching negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA).

Published on: 06.02.2026 02:43
Pakistan's 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' Backfires With Protests Exposing Terror Links

Pakistan's annual attempt to project itself as a champion of Kashmir collapsed into an international embarrassment after Kashmiris and Pakistani dissidents across Europe denounced Islamabad's so-called "Kashmir Solidarity Day" as propaganda.

Published on: 06.02.2026 02:42
"India-US Deal In Final Stages, Will Open New Phase In Ties": S Jaishankar

The "historic" India-US trade agreement is in the final stages of detailing that will be completed "very soon", External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday after holding wide-ranging talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Published on: 06.02.2026 02:38
Trump Urges New Nuclear Treaty After Russia Agreement Ends

US President Donald Trump on Thursday called for a brand new nuclear treaty after the last agreement with Russia expired, prompting fears of a new global arms race.

Published on: 06.02.2026 02:36
US To Invest $1.3 Billion In Pak's Insurgency-Hit Balochistan To Mine Gold

Pakistan has secured nearly $1.3 billion worth of commitments from the United States for a copper and gold mining project in the South Asian nation's sensitive Balochistan province.

Published on: 06.02.2026 02:25
Saudi Arabia Deploys Cash And Clout In Yemen After Ousting UAE

After pushing the United Arab Emirates out of Yemen late last year, Saudi Arabia is deploying political capital and billions of dollars in a bid to bring its southern neighbor more firmly under its control.

Published on: 06.02.2026 02:23
$2 Trillion Wiped Out After Bitcoin Falls To Lowest Since October 2024

Bitcoin plunged on Thursday, its decline accelerating amid weakening risk sentiment driven in part by volatility in precious metals and a broad selloff in tech shares.

Published on: 06.02.2026 02:15
All About Bangladesh Nationalist Party And How It Was Founded

The BNP was founded by former Bangladesh President Ziaur Rahman on September 1, 1978. The party's ideology is rooted in 'Bangladeshi Nationalism,' recognising the right of people from all walks of life, irrespective of their ethnicity, gender or race

Published on: 06.02.2026 01:54
Epstein Wanted Enhancement Pills, Had Low Testosterone: Medical Records

Recently disclosed files from the US Department of Justice shed new light on Jeffrey Epstein's health history, revealing persistent hormonal deficiencies and past sexually transmitted infections, according to medical records.

Published on: 06.02.2026 00:52
Iran's Supreme Leader "Should Be Very Worried": Trump Ahead Of Oman Talks

US President Donald Trump delivered a forceful warning to Iran's top leadership this week, saying Iran's supreme leader "should be very worried" as the two countries prepare for resumed nuclear negotiations.

Published on: 05.02.2026 23:30
Trump Has No "Formal Plans" To Deploy ICE At Polling Sites: White House

President Donald Trump has not discussed "formal plans" to deploy US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to polling sites at November's midterm elections, the White House said on Thursday.

Published on: 05.02.2026 22:49
Iranian Foreign Minister Arrives In Oman For Nuclear Talks With US

Iran's foreign minister arrived in Oman late Thursday for nuclear talks with the United States, Iranian state news agency IRNA reported.

Published on: 05.02.2026 22:27
'No Such Meeting Took Place': India On Reports Of Doval, Rubio Meeting

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday slammed the media report, alluding a meeting between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling it baseless.

Published on: 05.02.2026 18:55
World Economic Forum Investigates Its CEO Over Links With Epstein

The World Economic Forum has launched an independent investigation into its CEO Borge Brende to clarify his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the organisation said on Thursday.

Published on: 05.02.2026 18:29
Anthropic Unveils Latest AI Model As OpenAI Rivalry Intensifies

Anthropic on Thursday released its latest high-performing artificial intelligence model, escalating its challenge to OpenAI and Google in the intensifying AI race.

Published on: 05.02.2026 18:18
Bangladesh Rushes For 'Secret' US Trade Deal After India's Tariff Gains

The United States and Bangladesh are set to sign a trade agreement on February 9, just 72 hours before the national election on February 12. The deal has faced significant criticism because of secrecy surrounding its terms.

Published on: 05.02.2026 18:15
Trump Announces May Prayer Rally In Washington

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he is organizing a prayer rally on the National Mall in Washington in a bid to "rededicate" Americans' devotion to God.

Published on: 05.02.2026 17:30
1,000 Buildings Face Heating Delays As Kyiv Scrambles To Fix Power Plant

A Ukrainian power plant that was damaged in Russian strikes and that supplied heating to more than 1,100 apartment buildings in Kyiv may need two months to repair, mayor Vitali Klitschko said Thursday.

Published on: 05.02.2026 17:16
US Ambassador Accuses Poland Parliament Speaker Of Insulting Trump

The United States embassy will have "no further dealings" with the speaker of the Polish parliament after claims he insulted President Donald Trump, its ambassador said on Thursday.

Published on: 05.02.2026 17:10
"Colourful": Jamaat Chief's Response To Question On India-Bangladesh Ties

In its manifesto for the upcoming elections, the Bangladesh Jamaat-E-Islami called for peaceful and cooperative relations with neighbouring countries, including India, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Thailand.

Published on: 05.02.2026 16:38

News from Arabic Countries

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,443

These are the key developments from day 1,443 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 06.02.2026 03:46
US military kills two people in latest attack on vessel in the Pacific

US says two people were killed in strike on a vessel in the Pacific Ocean, continuing a campaign denounced as illegal.

Published on: 06.02.2026 03:30
Bitcoin plummets in value again after week of heavy losses

The world's most popular cryptocurrency has lost about one-third of its value since the start of the year.

Published on: 06.02.2026 02:45
‘TrumpRx’ website launches in US with promise to lower price of medicine

US president has pitched initiative as populist attack on pharmaceutical companies, but analysts question efficacy.

Published on: 06.02.2026 02:15
Democrats demand reforms to Homeland Security over immigration operations

An impasse in Congress over immigration reforms could stymie a funding bill for the US Department of Homeland Security.

Published on: 06.02.2026 01:44
Trump rejects call from Russia’s Putin to extend cap on nuclear deployments

US president says that he wants to negotiate replacement for strategic nuclear deployment treaty that recently expired.

Published on: 06.02.2026 01:07
Venezuela passes amnesty bill for political prisoners in first of two votes

The bill would provide clemency for opposition members and protesters who have been charged with crimes under Maduro.

Published on: 05.02.2026 23:15
Trump tempers criticism of UK’s Chagos Islands deal after talk with Starmer

Despite calling it earlier an ‘act of great stupidity’, Trump signals support of Starmer’s Chagos deal.

Published on: 05.02.2026 21:40
India coal mine blast leaves 18 dead, others feared trapped

Explosion took place at an unregulated mine in the northeastern East Jainta Hills area.

Published on: 05.02.2026 21:22
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka urge Pakistan to reconsider India boycott

T20 World Cup co-host Sri Lanka asks Pakistan to reconsider boycott of India match on February 15 in Colombo.

Published on: 05.02.2026 20:59
Cuba to introduce plan to address fuel shortage amid US blockade

The shortage has led to blackouts across the Caribbean nation.

Published on: 05.02.2026 20:56
‘Sorry for being away’: Ukraine, Russia swap prisoners of war

More than 300 prisoners of war are finally heading home on Thursday after Ukraine and Russia reached a deal for a swap.

Published on: 05.02.2026 20:38
Trump endorses Prime Minister Viktor Orban for Hungary’s April election

The US president has praised the Hungarian leader for his hardline approach to immigration and nationalist policies.

Published on: 05.02.2026 20:31
Activists announce new, bigger aid flotilla to set sail for Gaza in March

Global Sumud Flotilla to carry up to 1,000 activists in largest-ever 'coordinated humanitarian intervention' for Gaza.

Published on: 05.02.2026 20:24
ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 explained in maps and charts

India and Sri Lanka will host the 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup from Saturday to March 8.

Published on: 05.02.2026 20:23
What the US and Iran are about to negotiate over isn’t clear

After weeks of military threats and arguments over a venue, the US and Iran are about to hold talks in Oman.

Published on: 05.02.2026 19:48
Gaza flotilla organisers in South Africa warn against Israeli interception

Activists announced at a briefing in South Africa plans to launch the largest civilian-led flotilla to Gaza in March.

Published on: 05.02.2026 19:27
US Treasury secretary declines to rule out future Federal Reserve lawsuits

Scott Bessent used a Senate appearance to defend President Donald Trump's campaign to slash interest and raise tariffs.

Published on: 05.02.2026 19:10
Germany’s Merz warns of potential escalation as US, Iran prepare for talks

Friedrich Merz said concerns about a further escalation with Iran have dominated his trip to the Gulf region.

Published on: 05.02.2026 18:51
How the US left Ukraine exposed to Russia’s winter war

As Ukrainians face the coldest winter in a decade, trilateral talks take place in Abu Dhabi.

Published on: 05.02.2026 17:57
US envoy shuns Polish parliament speaker over Trump remarks

US Ambassador Tom Rose says: 'We will not permit anyone to harm US-Polish relations, nor disrespect' President Trump.

Published on: 05.02.2026 17:15
UN rights chief warns his office is in ‘survival mode’ over funding crisis

Volker Turk appeals for $400m after cuts to operations in 17 countries.

Published on: 05.02.2026 16:44
Starvation by design: How Israel turned food into a weapon of war in Gaza

Data reveals Gaza's hunger was likely a calculated strategy to 're-engineer' society, peaking in 2025.

Published on: 05.02.2026 16:35
UK ex-envoy’s ties to Epstein spark political storm

UK PM Keir Starmer says he regrets appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador related to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Published on: 05.02.2026 16:19
New Trump administration rule makes it easier to fire career civil servants

The OPM rule says that high ranking officials could be fired for 'intentionally subverting Presidential directives'.

Published on: 05.02.2026 16:13