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Deadly Mosque Bombing Hits Pakistan’s Capital: 31 Killed
A bomb attack during Friday prayers killed at least 31 people and injured around 169 at a mosque in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. The blast struck the Khadijatul Kubra Mosque, prompting police and rescue teams to rush to the scene and…
US–Iran Nuclear Talks Begin in Oman
Indirect talks between the United States and Iran on Iran’s nuclear program have begun in Muscat, the capital of Oman, amid rising regional tensions. The US delegation is led by President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve…
Japan Snowfall Death Toll Reaches 42
The death toll from severe snowfall and cold weather across Japan since January 20 has risen to at least 42, with 444 people injured, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA). Niigata prefecture recorded the highest…
Students Protest ‘ICE’ at Columbia University
Hundreds of students protested the Trump administration’s immigration policies outside Columbia University in New York City, United States, accusing the school of cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).…
Russia and Ukraine Swap 157 Prisoners Each
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 157 soldiers each during peace talks held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, according to statements from both sides. Russia’s Defense Ministry said the released Russian soldiers are…
Greek Prime Minister to Visit Türkiye on Feb. 11
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will pay an official visit to Türkiye on February 11, 2026, at the invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran announced. The visit…
Limited Crossings Continue at Rafah Border
Only 25 pedestrians crossed the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt on Tuesday, according to an EU official, well below the daily limits set under the Israel–Hamas ceasefire. The official said those exiting Gaza included…
Russia Reacts as “New START” Nuclear Treaty Expires
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia will maintain a “responsible and cautious” approach to nuclear stability after the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) expired, ending limits on nuclear arsenals between Russia and…
Iran Signals Shift to Offensive Military Doctrine
Iran’s Chief of General Staff, Abdolrahim Mousavi, visited a newly unveiled underground “missile city” operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), amid ongoing tensions with the United States. The facility belongs to…
Storm Leonardo Causes Fatal Flooding in Portugal and Spain
One person was killed in Portugal after a vehicle was swept away by floodwaters triggered by Storm Leonardo. Flooding was reported in Alcácer do Sal, south of Lisbon, after the Sado River overflowed, prompting authorities to raise the…