"Biggest one of all": Donald Trump backs world's largest triumphal arch for DC

Feb 03, 2026

Washington, DC [US], February 3: United States President Donald Trump expressed his desire for Washington, DC, to have the world's largest triumphal arch, saying he...

Rafah border crossing in Gaza reopens for two-way traffic

Feb 03, 2026

Gaza [Palestine], February 3: Patients, wounded, and citizens begin crossing into Egypt, while stranded Palestinians return to Gaza Strip, amidst ongoing Israeli security controls.

Japan snap election sparks debate over PM Takaichi's dissolution powers

Feb 03, 2026

Tokyo [Japan], February 3: A political debate has intensified in Japan over the prime minister's "exclusive prerogative" to dissolve the House of Representatives after Prime...

Bangladesh court hands 10-year sentence to ex-PM Sheikh Hasina over Purbachal plot allocation

Feb 03, 2026

Dhaka [Bangladesh], February 3: In two separate cases over allegations of allocating a 20-katha plot under the Purbachal New Town government project in the country's...

Italian unemployment reaches new record low of 5.6%

Feb 03, 2026

Rome [Italy], February 3: Italy's unemployment rate fell to 5.6 percent in December, marking the lowest level recorded since the statistical series began in 2004,...

Canadian, Danish PMs vow to bolster Arctic security, sovereignty

Feb 03, 2026

Ottawa [Canada], February 3: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a telephone conversation with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Monday to reaffirm their commitment...

U.S. lowers tariffs on India under trade deal

Feb 03, 2026

New York [US], February 3: The United States and India have reached a trade deal, under which the U.S. will lower its so-called reciprocal tariffs...

Trump "hopeful" Iran will "make a deal", says failure will show if Khamenei's "regional war" warning was right

Feb 02, 2026

Florida [US], February 2: US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was "hopeful" that Iran would "make a deal" with Washington, hours after Iranian...

Premier League: Liverpool thrash Newcastle as Chelsea storm back into top-four after close win

Feb 02, 2026

London [UK], February 2: Matchday 24 of the Premier League delivered high drama and momentum-shifting results, with Liverpool and Chelsea both registering crucial victories. Liverpool...