World Updated 02 Feb, 2026 11:44pm US, India strike trade deal as tariffs cut to 18% New Delhi agrees to end Russian oil purchases; Modi says India grateful for new 18% tariff rate
World Published 02 Feb, 2026 10:31pm US and Iran set to hold nuclear talks in Istanbul Top officials from both sides, along with Gulf and regional partners, meet as Washington demands concessions and Tehran seeks sanctions relief
World Published 02 Feb, 2026 04:02pm Russia is trying to de-escalate Iran tensions, the Kremlin says Kremlin says Russia ready to store Iran’s enriched uranium in bid to ease tensions
World Published 02 Feb, 2026 01:58pm What’s next for Trump’s Gaza plan after Rafah reopening? Second phase of truce launched, but key issues like Hamas disarmament remain unresolved
World Published 02 Feb, 2026 01:26pm China’s Lunar New Year travel rush kicks off ahead of an extra-long holiday World’s largest annual human migration begins as China’s Spring Festival travel rush starts
World Published 02 Feb, 2026 01:15pm Iran examines diplomacy with US, hopes for results in coming days, official says Iran weighs diplomatic options with US as tensions rise, hopes for near-term progress
World Published 02 Feb, 2026 01:08pm Five-year-old boy detained by ICE has returned to Minnesota, lawmaker says Liam Conejo Ramos and father were escorted back to Minnesota by lawmaker
World Published 02 Feb, 2026 12:51pm Israel reopens Gaza’s Rafah border crossing to Egypt, with limits Israel seized the Rafah Crossing in May 2024
World Published 02 Feb, 2026 12:34pm Russia does not want a global conflict, Medvedev says Medvedev speaks on risks amid west tensions and war with Ukraine
World Published 02 Feb, 2026 11:51am Philippine VP Sara Duterte faces new impeachment complaints Duterte accused of betrayal, corruption, and misuse of public funds
World Published 02 Feb, 2026 11:28am Former UK minister Mandelson quits Labour over Epstein links Minister steps down amid scrutiny over ties to sex offender
World Published 02 Feb, 2026 11:12am Washington scolds Cuba after crowds heckle US diplomat State Department demands Havana stop intimidation tactics
World Published 02 Feb, 2026 10:30am UK foreign minister says Ethiopia visit to focus on migration Visit to focus on jobs, law enforcement cooperation and migrant returns
World Published 02 Feb, 2026 10:28am Olivia Dean named best new artist at Grammys Immigration themes and historic firsts mark opening of 68th awards night
World Published 02 Feb, 2026 10:26am Japan PM Takaichi’s party poised for landslide victory: Survey Ruling coalition expected to secure 300 seats ion lower house, poll shows
World Published 02 Feb, 2026 10:21am Bad Bunny says ‘ICE out’ during Grammy awards acceptance speech Rapper leads on-stage protests as artists denounce ICE policies
World Published 02 Feb, 2026 09:59am Top US, Israeli generals meet at Pentagon amid soaring Iran tensions Closed-door meeting comes as Washington boosts military posture in region
World Published 02 Feb, 2026 09:32am Trump plans two-year closure of Kennedy Centre for reconstruction Decision comes after renaming row and mass withdrawals by artists