International

February 2, 2026 9:14 AM

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68th Annual Grammy Awards kick off at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles today

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards kicked off at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles today, celebrating music and resilience.      Hosted by Comedian Trevor Noah for his sixth and final time. Kendrick Lamar leads with nine nominations, while Lady Gaga follows closely with seven. The ceremony was defined ...

February 2, 2026 7:35 AM

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Israel partially reopens Rafah border crossing to Egypt after long closure

Israel has announced the partial reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, marking the first such move since the crossing was seized by Israeli forces in May last year. According to local media reports, citing Israeli authorities, the crossing has been opened on a trial basis fo...

February 1, 2026 10:43 AM

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Ukraine Faces Grid Emergency; Metro and Water Supply in Kyiv Halted

Ukraine and its neighbouring country Moldova experienced power outages yesterday. The grid emergency caused a halt to Kyiv's water supply and metro operations. The cause of the malfunction currently remains unclear. In a social media post, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a technica...

February 1, 2026 9:20 AM

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Latvia Records -32°C Amid Coldest Winter Spell in 12 Years

In the Baltic nation of Latvia, the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre has reported that the country recorded a temperature of -32 degrees Celsius yesterday. The Northern European country has hit with the severest cold spell in 12 years this weekend. In most parts of Latvia, tempera...

February 1, 2026 9:02 AM

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TIB Criticises Draft Media Ordinances, Calls Them ‘Mockery’ of Press Freedom

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has slammed the draft National Media Commission and Broadcasting Commission Ordinances, calling them a “parting mockery” of public expectations for free and independent media.   In a statement, TIB said the interim government ignored long-standing demands ...

February 1, 2026 9:19 AM

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India, Arab States Reaffirm Support for Peace in West Asia at Delhi Meet

  India and Arab States have reaffirmed their commitment to achieving a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in West Asia, according to international law, relevant UN resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar participated in the second India-Arab Foreign ...

January 31, 2026 10:17 PM

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BLA Launches Operation Herof Phase 2 Across Balochistan

Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has announced the start of the second phase of Operation Herof across Balochistan. Calling it a declaration of decisive resistance, BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch, in a brief statement, said the new phase is directed against the occupying state and all its military and ...