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February 6, 2026 8:35 AM

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White House says no illegal immigrants  released into US over past 9 months

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that no illegal immigrants had been released into the United States over the past nine months, describing it as a notable accomplishment of the Trump administration.    Speaking to reporters during a press briefing yesterday, Ms Leavitt highlighted...

February 6, 2026 8:30 AM

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Venezuela legislature advances amnesty bill for political detainees

Venezuela's legislature has advanced an amnesty bill, proposed by acting President Delcy Rodríguez, that could lead to the release of hundreds of opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists detained for political reasons. The bill, introduced just weeks after the US military captured ...

February 6, 2026 7:49 AM

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US and Russia to resume high-level military talks

The United States and Russia will resume a high-level military-to-military dialogue that was suspended shortly before the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict in 2022.   This is the latest sign that the Trump administration is pursuing more normalised relations with Moscow, even as a key nuclear weapons...

February 6, 2026 7:29 AM

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US and Iran to hold direct nuclear talks in Oman today

The United States and Iran will hold direct nuclear negotiations in Oman's capital, Muscat, today, marking a critical diplomatic engagement amid heightened regional tensions.   The talks, scheduled to begin at 11:30 AM Indian Standard Time, come after days of uncertainty over the venue, format, and ...

February 6, 2026 6:37 AM

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Indian teacher wins Global Teacher Prize 2026 at World Government Summit

Indian teacher Rouble Nagi has won the Global Teacher Prize 2026, receiving the one million dollar award at the World Government Summit in Dubai.   The award, presented by GEMS Education in its tenth edition, was handed over by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.   N...

February 5, 2026 9:20 PM

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Russia, Ukraine & US conclude second round of peace talks in Abu Dhabi

Russia, Ukraine and the United States have concluded a second round of peace talks in Abu Dhabi, agreeing on a major prisoner exchange but leaving key political and security issues unresolved.   The two-day negotiations were described as constructive by all sides. US special envoy Steve Witkoff said...

February 5, 2026 6:18 PM

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India sends Bailey bridge materials to Sri Lanka for post-Cyclone reconstruction

India has stepped up its post-disaster assistance to Sri Lanka with the delivery of 10 additional Bailey bridges under its 450-million-dollar assistance package for reconstruction following Cyclone Ditwah. The bridge material reached Colombo aboard the Indian Navy ship INS Gharial yesterday on the o...