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Islamabad — A suicide bomber attacked a crowded Shiite mosque in Pakistan’s capital during Friday prayers, killing at least 31 people and wounding 169 others is one of the deadliest attacks in Islamabad in nearly two…
As the world marked the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation today, the United Nations warned that millions of girls remain at risk despite decades of progress . The observance on 6…
American forces destroyed another alleged drug-trafficking vessel in the Pacific Ocean on February 5, marking only the second such attack since US troops captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro a month ago. The…
Washington, D.C. — A key piece of President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda is sparking sharp divisions within his own party, even as Democrats vow to block it at all costs. The proposed legislation, known as the…
On 5 February 2026, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer publicly apologised to the victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, admitting he had believed Peter Mandelson’s lies and wrongly appointed him as…
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 2026 — The Trump administration announced on Feb. 5, 2026, that it has appointed 33 new immigration judges, a majority of whom bring military experience to the nation’s beleaguered immigration court…
A CORUÑA, Spain, Feb. 5, 2026 The United States and China have declined to sign a joint declaration on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in military operations, casting a shadow over global efforts to set…
Sanjeev Gupta, a British-Indian billionaire industrialist whose business empire has been plagued by financial troubles and broken promises, is being pressured to accept a $350 million offer for Australia's Tahmoor coal…
The fast-growing Kings League, a seven-a-side football competition founded by former Spain international Gerard Piqué, has raised $63 million in fresh investment to accelerate its global expansion plans. The funding…
Donald Trump, who served as the 45th president of the United States from January 2017 to January 2021 and returned as the 47th president on January 20, 2025, made history as the first former US president to be…
ZINTAN-Libya, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the second son of former Libyan president Muammar Gaddafi has reportedly been killed in his residence in the western Libyan city of Zintan, the announcement was made late Tuesday by…
US President Donald Trump hosted Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House on a 4 days visit in a closely watched meeting aimed at easing months of diplomatic strain between the two long-standing allies,…
Kigali, Rwanda — The FERWAFA Peace Cup 2025-2026 preliminary round began on February 3, 2026, with Kiyovu Sports defeating AS Muhanga 1-0 at Muhanga Stadium, setting the stage for an exciting tournament that will…
Wilmington, Delaware — William Stevenson, 77, the ex-husband of former First Lady Jill Biden, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of his current wife, Linda Stevenson, authorities…
WASHINGTON — On February 3, 2026, U.S. forces shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln* in the Arabian Sea, a senior U.S. official said, marking a sharp escalation in…
Today on February 3, 2026 – Rayon Sports FC has returned to training after a brief three-day halt caused by unpaid salaries, bringing relief to fans of the historic club. Known affectionately as "Gikundiro," the squad…
Kyiv, Ukraine — Russia launched its largest aerial attack of 2026 on Ukraine overnight on February 3, firing 71 missiles and 450 drones at Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure just one day before U.S.-brokered…
In a world of mass produced fashion, one Italian artisan stands apart, Adriano Stefanelli, the humble shoemaker from Novara, northern Italy, whose handcrafted footwear has graced the feet of multiple popes from Saint…
Singapore, February 3, 2026 — The Singapore Airshow opened on Tuesday under clear skies but complex global conditions, as aerospace leaders gathered to showcase innovation while grappling with strained supply chains…
Bugesera, 2 February 2026 In a lecture delivered by Lt Col Simon Kabera, the Deputy Defence Spokesperson, emphasized the importance of national heroes during the 32nd National Heroes Day celebrations at Ntare…
Goma, DRC — AFC/M23 deputy coordinator Bertrand Bisiimwa condemned what he called a "humanitarian blockade" imposed by Congolese government forces on Minembwe, South Kivu, just one day after renewed peace talks between…
February 2, 2026 — U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Israel starting Tuesday to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior officials, Israeli sources said, marking a critical moment in…
On January 31, 2026, a new opinion poll showed Hungary’s opposition Tisza party maintaining a strong lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ruling Fidesz, raising fresh questions about the political balance ahead of…
Goal Accreditation Panel rules on disputed effort, ending post-match uncertainty. The Goal Accreditation Panel has officially credited Arsenal’s 38th-minute goal to Noni Madueke, bringing clarity to a moment that had…