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King Charles backs police probe into former Prince Andrew's Epstein links

Thames Valley Police opened the probe after reports of emails suggesting Prince Andrew shared trade reports with Jeffrey Epstein following his 2010 Southeast Asia tour as Britain's trade envoy

King Charles backs police probe into former Prince Andrew's Epstein links
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 7:49 AM IST

Israeli strikes kill 3 people near Gaza City amid renewed peace efforts

The Israeli army said Monday it is striking targets in response to Israeli troops coming under fire in the southern city of Rafah, which it says was a violation of the ceasefire

Israeli strikes kill 3 people near Gaza City amid renewed peace efforts
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 7:21 AM IST

Air Canada suspends flights to Cuba amid aviation fuel shortage crisis

Canada's largest airline took the decision after the Cuban government announced aviation fuel would not be available at Cuban airports as of Tuesday

Air Canada suspends flights to Cuba amid aviation fuel shortage crisis
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 7:19 AM IST

Haaland seals late winner as Man City beat Liverpool to boost title bid

The Norwegian struck in second-half stoppage time in an explosive game at Anfield on Sunday to seal a 2-1 win and cut the gap on first-place Arsenal back to six points

Haaland seals late winner as Man City beat Liverpool to boost title bid
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 4:31 PM IST

World stocks climb, Nikkei soars on Japan PM Takaichi's big poll win

The combination of a rebound in tech shares, Wall Street's rally and other upbeat news lifted shares early Monday

World stocks climb, Nikkei soars on Japan PM Takaichi's big poll win
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 3:49 PM IST

Crackdown on dissent after Iran protests widens to target reformist figures

Media reports quoted officials within the reformist movement, which seeks to change Iran's theocracy from inside, as saying at least four of their members had been arrested

Crackdown on dissent after Iran protests widens to target reformist figures
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 2:03 PM IST

Migrants languish in US detention centres amid dire conditions, long waits

Prolonged migrant detention has surged in Donald Trump's second term as new rules limit judges' ability to release detainees while deportation cases crawl through overburdened immigration courts

Migrants languish in US detention centres amid dire conditions, long waits
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 12:22 PM IST

Ronaldo return in focus as Al-Nassr chase Asian Champions League progress

Al-Nassr takes on Arkadag of Turkmenistan with a place in the quarterfinals of the Asian Champions League Two on the line

Ronaldo return in focus as Al-Nassr chase Asian Champions League progress
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 12:16 PM IST

Japan PM Takaichi eyes defence, immigration reforms after landslide win

Takaichi, following her victory, said her efforts will make Japan strong and prosperous

Japan PM Takaichi eyes defence, immigration reforms after landslide win
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 11:56 AM IST

Venezuela's Machado says close ally kidnapped after prison release

Machado said on social media that Juan Pablo Guanipa was taken around midnight in a residential neighbourhood of the capital, Caracas

Venezuela's Machado says close ally kidnapped after prison release
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 11:05 AM IST

UK leader's aide quits over Mandelson ambassador role, Epstein ties

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff resigned Sunday over the furore surrounding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK ambassador to the US despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

UK leader's aide quits over Mandelson ambassador role, Epstein ties
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 10:21 PM IST

Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to 7 more years in prison

Iran has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to over seven more years in prison, days after she began a hunger strike, her supporters said

Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to 7 more years in prison
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 10:17 PM IST

Thailand votes in early election with three main parties vying for power

The battle for support from 53 million registered voters comes against a backdrop of slow economic growth and heightened nationalist sentiment

Thailand votes in early election with three main parties vying for power
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 8:11 PM IST

Iran asserts power, refuses US demands in ongoing nuclear negotiations

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi signalled that Iran would stick to its position that it must be able to enrich uranium - a major point of contention with US President Donald Trump

Iran asserts power, refuses US demands in ongoing nuclear negotiations
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 2:42 PM IST

Denmark sees surge in apps to help boycott US goods amid Greenland row

Downloads of boycott apps jumped in Denmark after US President Donald Trump revived calls for Washington to take control of Greenland, fuelling diplomatic tensions

Denmark sees surge in apps to help boycott US goods amid Greenland row
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 12:26 PM IST

Portugal voters choose between moderate, populist in presidential runoff

Recent opinion polls say Centre-left Socialist candidate Seguro will collect twice as many votes as hard-right populist Ventura in the head-to-head between the two top candidates

Portugal voters choose between moderate, populist in presidential runoff
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 11:40 AM IST

Power cuts, uncertainty hit Ukraine businesses amid Russian attacks

Power cuts from Russian strikes are forcing Ukrainian businesses to rely on costly generators, squeeze output and profits, and focus on survival amid labour shortages, rising costs and a harsh winter

Power cuts, uncertainty hit Ukraine businesses amid Russian attacks
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 11:07 AM IST

Kim likely to issue major policy goals at North Korea party congress in Feb

The ruling Workers' Party congress comes after years of accelerated nuclear and missile development and deepening ties with Moscow over the war in Ukraine

Kim likely to issue major policy goals at North Korea party congress in Feb
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 8:58 AM IST

Trump praises Nexstar-Tegna broadcast television deal he once opposed

The acquisition, which Nexstar announced in August and requires regulatory approval, would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media

Trump praises Nexstar-Tegna broadcast television deal he once opposed
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 7:27 AM IST

Trump draws rare Republican backlash over racist video targeting Obamas

Multiple GOP members of the Senate and House joined their Democratic colleagues in voicing disgust and criticism at the post and urged the president to remove it

Trump draws rare Republican backlash over racist video targeting Obamas
Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 7:12 AM IST