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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: 05.02.2026 20:04
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: PM Modi To Address Students At 10 AM Today

PM Modi will engage with students across India in the annual 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' (PPC) event on Friday at 10 AM. The 2026 edition will focus on helping students remain stress-free during examinations and encouraging a stronger emphasis on learning.

Published on: 05.02.2026 19:20
'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
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: 05.02.2026 18:47
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
All About Bangladesh's Student-Led Party That Toppled Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh is heading into its first election after a student-led uprising forced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country a year-and-a-half ago.

Published on: 05.02.2026 16:16
'Would Like To Joke About It': Kremlin Rejects Epstein Russian Spy Claims

The Kremlin said on Thursday it did not want to waste time answering questions about unproven suggestions in Western media and by Poland's premier that late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein may have been some sort of Russian intelligence asset.

Published on: 05.02.2026 16:00
Russia, US Agree To Resume Military Contacts At Ukraine Talks

Russia and the United States have agreed to resume high-level military contacts at two-day Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, in a major step of rapprochement between the world's top nuclear powers.

Published on: 05.02.2026 15:56
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: 05.02.2026 15:45
Greek Midwives Protest Ban On Delivering Babies Alone

Hundreds of midwives protested in Athens Thursday over new restrictions on how they work in hospitals that mean they will not be able to deliver babies without a doctor's supervision.

Published on: 05.02.2026 15:41
Working Hard To Prevent US-Iran Escalation, Says Turkey's Erdogan

President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey is working hard to prevent US-Iran tensions from tipping the Middle East into a new conflict, as the two adversaries signal that disagreement over Tehran's missile arsenal threatens to torpedo a deal.

Published on: 05.02.2026 15:40
Machado Says Venezuela Elections Could Happen Later This Year: Report

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said she believed elections could be held in her country later this year, speaking to Politico in an interview released on Thursday.

Published on: 05.02.2026 15:27
US, Russia Close In On Deal To Extend Key Nuclear Pact: Report

The United States and Russia are closing in on a deal to observe the New START nuclear arms control treaty beyond its expiration on Thursday, Axios reported, citing three sources familiar with the talks.

Published on: 05.02.2026 15:21
The Black Market For Russian And Iranian Oil Is In Trouble

Oil smuggling has been so enormously profitable that no matter how many obstacles Washington and Brussels put up, the barrels kept flowing.

Published on: 05.02.2026 15:11

News from Arabic Countries

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
Chinese startup tests its flying car that can carry 10 people

Chinese company AutoFlight conducted a public flight demonstration for its 5-tonne-class flying car V5000 Matrix.

Published on: 05.02.2026 16:00
Pakistan Super League signs Bangladesh’s Mustafizur after IPL controversy

Pakistan's Super League moves to sign Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman after both countries' T20 dispute with India.

Published on: 05.02.2026 15:23
How Epstein-Mandelson files rocked the UK government

PM knew of Peter Mandelson's friendship with Epstein when he appointed him ambassador to the US.

Published on: 05.02.2026 14:51
Trump’s building a new world order, and there’s a method to his ‘madness’

His goal is to replace international law with the rule of the bully. And he's getting there.

Published on: 05.02.2026 14:39
‘US’s critical minerals summit will burden Global South with most costs’

‘US’s critical minerals summit will burden Global South with most costs’

Published on: 05.02.2026 14:17
Gaza returnee recalls her journey through the Rafah crossing

An elderly sick Palestinian woman recalls her experience crossing the Rafah crossing.

Published on: 05.02.2026 14:09
US-Iran talks face ‘serious obstacles in the way of diplomacy’

US-Iran talks face ‘serious obstacles in the way of diplomacy’

Published on: 05.02.2026 14:07
It’s time for the world to boycott the US

A global boycott may be the only nonviolent way to curb US aggression and repression.

Published on: 05.02.2026 14:02
T20 World Cup 2026 quiz: How well do you know cricket’s shortest format?

Test your knowledge in our quiz about the ICC T20 World Cup, as the 2026 edition is staged in India and Sri Lanka.

Published on: 05.02.2026 14:00