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US markets brace for double whammy week as jobs, inflation data loom

The employment report will be even more substantive than usual. In addition to the monthly payrolls and unemployment numbers, each January release includes an annual revision to the jobs count

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 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 to hold first Board of Peace meeting in Washington DC this month

The meeting, proposed for February 19, would include both world leaders who accepted Trump's invitation in January to join the board as well as members of an executive committee for Gaza

Families protest detention of Venezuelan activists, demand their release

The demonstration outside Helicoide prison in Caracas comes during mounting pressure on the government of acting President Delcy Rodriguez to release all people

Rising prices dominate Japan election as voters seek cost-of-living relief

The election pits the PM Takaichi-led Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) coalition against the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, with inflation and affordability shaping voter sentiment nationwide

Gaza's Rafah crossing reopened, but few Palestinians managed to cross

Restrictions negotiated by Israeli, Egyptian, Palestinian and international officials meant that only 50 people would be allowed to return to Gaza each day

AAI signs MoU with Bharat taxi to enhance connectivity at select airports

This partnership aims to provide transparent, fair, and reliable transportation options on the airport premises

Japanese Takaichi hopes for big win as polls open in national elections

Takaichi wants to make progress on a right-wing agenda that aims to boost Japan's economy and military capabilities as tensions grow with China

Appeals court affirms Trump policy of jailing immigrants without bond

A panel of judges ruled that the DHS' decision to deny bond hearings to immigrants arrested across the country is consistent with the constitution and federal immigration law

Hilly states brace for fresh snowfall, rain; fog likely in North India

A fresh western disturbance will bring rain and snowfall over J&K, Himachal and Uttarakhand from February 9-11, while northern plains face strong winds and dense fog

PM Modi in Malaysia for talks on trade, defence upgrades, chip sector

Prime Minister Modi is on a two-day visit to Malaysia, his first since the two countries elevated ties to a ​comprehensive strategic partnership in August 2024

Two dead as three-storey building collapses in Rajasthan's Kota

A three-storey building in Kota's Talwandi area collapsed; rescue teams rush in as several people are feared trapped under the debris

ISM 2.0 to focus on chip design, equipment ecosystem: Vaishnaw

Next phase of India Semiconductor Mission to prioritise chip design firms, manufacturing equipment supply chain and advanced semiconductor talent

US Ambassador Sergio Gor meets ICC chief Jay Shah, discusses cricket growth

Sergio Gor discussed the rapid growth of cricket in the United States with the ICC Chairman

4 Indian students among several injured in stabbing attack in Russia

At least six people, including four Indian students, were injured in a stabbing at a university in Russia's Bashkortostan Republic

USTR's India map draws attention as Delhi, Washington announce trade pact

On previous occasions, maps of India have been shown with a demarcated line to portray the PoK and Aksai Chin region

Delhi govt renames Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 Metro station after Shri Ram Mandir

A government officer said that the decision was taken by the State Names Authority of Delhi, headed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta

Mysterious gas leak sparks panic near Jammu airport; probe launched

However, officials did not rule out the possibility that the gas could be a hazardous chemical, including sulfur mustard

T20 WC: Washington Sundar to join India squad in Delhi - Suryakumar Yadav

India's 2nd match comes at the right time for Washington Sundar who is ready to return to action after an injury kept him out of action.