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Indian Man, Illegally In US, Gropes Woman On Flight. Then Pretends To Sleep

An Indian man was convicted by a court in Virginia, United States, for allegedly sexually assaulting a fellow passenger during a domestic flight. The accused, identified as 38-year-old Varun Arora, faces up to two years in prison.

Published on: 04.02.2026 07:06
Opinion: Opinion | The India-US Trade Deal Comes With A Catch

India should be clear-eyed about risks. What proclamations give, proclamations can take away. If compliance is judged by mere political mood, sanctions and penalty tariffs can return with little warning.

Published on: 04.02.2026 06:58
Khawaja Asif Explains Why Pakistani Forces Are "Handicapped" In Balochistan

Khawaja Asif, the Defence Minister of Pakistan, has admitted that the Pakistani security forces were "handicapped" against Baloch rebels due to the sheer size of Balochistan province as they battle a fresh surge in militant violence.

Published on: 04.02.2026 06:51
SpaceX Grounds Falcon 9 Missions, Could Impact ISS Launch

NASA said its next crew rotation to the International Space Station could be delayed after SpaceX announced it was grounding flights of its Falcon 9 rocket to investigate an unspecified issue.

Published on: 04.02.2026 06:14
AI, Manipulated Images Falsely Link Some US Politicians With Epstein

Using AI-created or manipulated images, social media users have sought to falsely associate prominent US politicians such as New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, researchers said Tuesday.

Published on: 04.02.2026 05:51
From India To Canada's Far North: New Archbishop Serves Indigenous Catholics

As a teenager in southern India, Susai Jesu led 4:30 a.m. prayer services in his small Catholic village before the farmers went into the fields. He directed the choir, helped at Mass and soon began training for the priesthood.

Published on: 04.02.2026 05:48
Inside Pakistan's 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' Propaganda After Op Sindoor Setback

In the aftermath of what officials privately describe as an "embarrassing military and diplomatic setback" during India's Operation Sindoor in May last year, Pakistan has mounted one of its most extensive disinformation campaigns in recent years.

Published on: 04.02.2026 05:40
"Move On": Trump On Epstein Files As Probe Into British Politician Begins

US President Donald Trump made a fresh plea for Americans to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, even as it left a prominent British politician facing a criminal probe on the other side of the Atlantic.

Published on: 04.02.2026 05:06
Team Trump Frames India-US Deal For Economic Gains Even Without Fine Prints

Senior officials in the Donald Trump administration have moved swiftly to define the public narrative around the newly announced US-India trade deal, presenting it as a decisive economic win for American exporters.

Published on: 04.02.2026 05:04
Britain's Ex-Prince Andrew Leaves Windsor Home: Report

Britain's former prince Andrew has moved from his luxurious Windsor home to a royal estate in eastern England, the BBC reported Tuesday, as he faces renewed scrutiny.

Published on: 04.02.2026 05:01
Japan Ex-PM Shinzo Abe's Killer Appeals Sentence

The gunman convicted of shooting dead former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe in 2022 has appealed his life sentence, his lawyer told AFP.

Published on: 04.02.2026 04:58
Tropical Cuba Registers Freezing Point For First Time

Cuba registered a record low of zero degrees, the first time freezing point has been documented on the Caribbean island, according to its Institute of Meteorology.

Published on: 04.02.2026 04:55
How Saif Gaddafi, Son Of Libya's Ex-Dictator, Was Killed Inside His Home

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the most prominent son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in an attack carried out by four assailants, according to Saudi-owned publication Al Arabiya.

Published on: 04.02.2026 04:10
'Culture, Trade, Trust': China Envoy Signals New Momentum In India Ties

China's Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, "renewed momentum" in India-China relations by blending cultural reflections with concrete economic milestones and diplomatic signals of a reset between the two Asian neighbours.

Published on: 04.02.2026 04:07
Nukes To Minerals: What Jaishankar, Rubio Discussed After India-US Deal

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, who is in Washington, met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and discussed formalising bilateral cooperation on critical minerals exploration, mining, and processing.

Published on: 04.02.2026 04:04
US Jet Shoots Down Iran Drone "Aggressively Approaching" Aircraft Carrier

A US fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that approached an American aircraft carrier in the Middle East on Tuesday, Washington said, as renewed tensions on the high seas overshadowed plans for nuclear talks.

Published on: 04.02.2026 03:30
India To Stop Russian Oil Purchase, Will Buy From US Under Trade Deal: Karoline Leavitt

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed that India has committed to ending its purchases of Russian oil and will instead source crude oil from the United States, potentially from Venezuela.

Published on: 04.02.2026 03:23
New Trade Deal With US Is "Good Auguring" For India: Nirmala Sitharaman

US President Donald Trump's decision to slash tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent augurs well for the country as it will boost exports, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Tuesday.

Published on: 04.02.2026 02:41
NATO Has Started Military Planning For An Arctic Mission

NATO has started military planning for an Arctic Sentry mission, a spokesperson for the alliance's military headquarters SHAPE said on Tuesday, against a backdrop of tensions between the US and European allies over Greenland.

Published on: 04.02.2026 01:25
Thousands Of Venezuelans March To Demand Maduro's Release

Thousands of backers of Venezuela's former leader Nicolas Maduro, who was ousted in a deadly US military operation, marched in Caracas on Tuesday to demand his freedom.

Published on: 04.02.2026 01:07

News from Arabic Countries

James Harden traded from Clippers to Cavaliers for Darius Garland: Reports

Harden, an 11-time All-Star, was traded for the fifth time in his career after more than two seasons at the LA Clippers.

Published on: 04.02.2026 07:48
Man City’s Guardiola says he will continue to stand up for Palestine

The wars and conflicts taking place around the world are 'our problems as human beings', Guardiola said.

Published on: 04.02.2026 07:39
‘Heavily armed’: Greece, Israel boost military ties amid Gaza genocide

Critics say Athens appears to be embracing Israel's 'defence model' after announcing largest purchase of its weapons.

Published on: 04.02.2026 07:33
‘No expectations’: Bangladesh election means little to 1m Rohingya refugees

The two main parties say they will push for repatriation to Myanmar. But that's unrealistic, say experts.

Published on: 04.02.2026 07:31
Trump says talks with Iran continuing amid tensions

US President Donald Trump has said that talks with Iran are continuing to try to de-escalate tensions in the Gulf.

Published on: 04.02.2026 07:11
Russia-Ukraine war: Second round of peace talks set to begin in Abu Dhabi

The main sticking point in the negotiations continues to be the long-term fate of territory in eastern Ukraine.

Published on: 04.02.2026 07:10
LIVE: Israel ‘suspends’ evacuation of patients through Rafah crossing

At least 10 people, including a four-year-old girl, killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza overnight.

Published on: 04.02.2026 05:56
China warns Panama as Hong Kong firm contests ruling on canal ports

China calls court ruling against Hong Kong firm CK Hutchison on Panama Canal ports 'absurd' and 'shameful'.

Published on: 04.02.2026 05:34
Thousands march in Venezuela to demand US free President Maduro, wife

Pro-Maduro protesters hold banners calling on US to release 'kidnapped' President and First Lady Cilia Flores.

Published on: 04.02.2026 04:21
‘A great honor’: Key takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Colombia’s Petro

Despite months of clashing over US military attacks and drug trafficking, the two leaders shared a 'terrific' meeting.

Published on: 04.02.2026 02:49
Bus crashes in Brazil’s Alagoas state, killing at least 16 people

Survivors, including a seriously injured child, taken to hospital as state governor declares three days of mourning.

Published on: 04.02.2026 02:37
Palestinian women recount ‘journey of horror’ at Gaza’s Rafah crossing

Palestinian women tell of harrowing experience at hands of the Israeli military at reopened Rafah crossing in Gaza.

Published on: 04.02.2026 02:28
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,441

These are the key developments from day 1,441 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 04.02.2026 01:45
These exiled Venezuelans dream of returning home. What’s stopping them?

In January, the US removed Nicolas Maduro from power. But Venezuelans in exile say it is still too dangerous to return.

Published on: 04.02.2026 01:03
Collision between Greek coastguard vessel, migrant boat kills at least 14

Greece's coastguard says 26 other people have been rescued from Aegean Sea as search-and-rescue operations continue.

Published on: 03.02.2026 22:40
US House passes $1.2 trillion spending package to end government shutdown

The spending package only funds the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks, through February 13.

Published on: 03.02.2026 22:38
Who was Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the man once seen as Libya’s next leader?

Saif al-Islam, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in the west of the North African country.

Published on: 03.02.2026 22:23
Sudan’s military breaks through years-long RSF blockade in Kadugli

Sudanese military officials say they’ve broken through a siege by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Kadugli.

Published on: 03.02.2026 20:58
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libyan former leader, killed

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in Libya, Al Jazeera Arabic reports.

Published on: 03.02.2026 20:51
‘Game is over’: Iran’s ex-leaders, hardliners clash after protest killings

A former reformist leader wants the Islamic Republic gone while lawmakers wish to see an ex-president executed.

Published on: 03.02.2026 20:24
Son of Norway’s crown princess pleads not guilty in rape case

Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son has pleaded not guilty to four rape charges as his trial opens in Oslo.

Published on: 03.02.2026 19:57
UN chief urges Gaza aid as Israel blocks most medical evacuees at Rafah

Al-Shifa Hospital director says blocking medical evacuations through Rafah crossing could be 'death sentence' for many.

Published on: 03.02.2026 19:52
Walmart hits trillion dollar market cap for the first time

Walmart stock surged as a new CEO takes the helm and on news of a trade deal with India, a key supplier.

Published on: 03.02.2026 19:35
Red Cross worker urges more aid access, recounts time in Gaza

The Red Cross’s Patrick Griffiths is hopeful about the Rafah crossing’s “opening," but says more must be done.

Published on: 03.02.2026 19:32
Are we in a literacy crisis?

Are we raising a generation that can’t comprehend simple sentences?

Published on: 03.02.2026 19:30