Gold hitting historical highs, what’s next?

Amid sharpening geopolitical frictions, deepening policy uncertainty and a visibly softer dollar, spot gold crossed one after another psychological and historic threshold. For the first time, prices broke above $5,500 an ounce on Thursday, extending a rally that has begun to feel less like a speculative surge and more like a structural realignment of the global financial system.

Australia police charge man with abuse of 459 children

A man who ’’actively targeted’’ children on social media and gaming platforms has been charged with hundreds of child-abuse related offences against 459 victims in Australia and 15 other countries, Queensland police have said.

US proposes critical minerals trade bloc aimed at countering China

U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday unveiled plans to marshal allies into a preferential trade bloc for critical minerals, proposing coordinated price floors as Washington escalates efforts to loosen China’s grip on materials crucial to advanced manufacturing.

Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 attempt on Trump’s life

Ryan Routh has been sentenced to life in prison for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in September of 2024.

J-K: Woman in border village running Millets restaurant inspires self-employment

Pooja Devi, a woman residing in the border village of Pathwal in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, set an example of self-employment by running the first-of-its-kind Millets restaurant. As a member of a low-income household, she began her journey in pickle-making and the sale of local and domestic-use items.

Collision with Greek coast guard boat leaves 15 migrants dead

At least 15 migrants have died after a speedboat carrying them collided with a Greek coast guard vessel off the coast of the island of Chios late on Tuesday.

Human Rights Watch warns US heading to ’authoritarianism’

Human Rights Watch warned Wednesday, February 4 that President Donald Trump was turning the United States into an authoritarian state as democracy declines globally to its lowest ebb in four decades.

Railway infra push accelerates connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir

The Centre’s allocation of Rs 1,086 crore for railway infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir in the latest Union Budget, announced by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, underlines the government’s push to strengthen connectivity in the Union Territory in the years following the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019.

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC expresses concerns over Pakistan’s India match boycott

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday expressed concern after Pakistan declined to play against India in the group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, prompting the global governing body to explore diplomatic channels to resolve the issue.

Rights groups say China detained two journalists over corruption report

Rights groups and activists are sounding the alarm about the detention of two Chinese investigative journalists after they reportedly exposed corruption by a senior official in Sichuan province.

Spain announces plans to ban social media for under-16s

Spain has become the latest European country to make plans to ban social media for children under the age of 16.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot dead

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libya’s former leader Col Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been shot dead.

India’s Budget 2026: A growth blueprint poised to unlock Jammu and Kashmir’s economic potential

As Parliament convenes to shape India’s next fiscal chapter, the Union Budget for 2026–27 arrives with a clear signal of continuity and purpose for Jammu and Kashmir.

Former Chinese justice minister handed life sentence for corruption

A court in China said on Monday (Feb 2) it had sentenced a former justice minister to life in prison after finding him guilty of accepting bribes totalling almost US$20 million over more than a decade.

Modi ally proposes social media ban for India’s teens as global debate grows

An ally of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed a bill to ban social media for children, as the world’s biggest market for Meta and YouTube joins a global debate on the impact of social media on young people’s health and safety.

China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns

China has banned hidden door handles on electric vehicles (EVs), making it the first country to stop the use of the controversial designs that were made popular by multi-billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla.

US and India reach trade deal, Trump says after Modi call

US President Donald Trump announced that he agreed to a trade deal with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the US will lower tariffs on goods from India to 18% from 25%.

Contrasting political economies across the line of control: PoJK and Indian J&K in perspective

Political life in Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir encompassing both Pakistan-administered Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, has been marked by persistent instability.

Expat businessmen in UAE view India Budget 2026 with guarded optimism

Dubai: Indian expatriate business leaders based in the UAE broadly welcomed India’s Union Budget 2026, describing it as stable, continuity-driven, and strategically aligned with long-term growth.

Sheikh Hasina sentenced to 10 years in prison in Bangladesh corruption cases

A special court in Bangladesh on Sunday sentenced former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to a total of 10 years in prison in two separate corruption cases linked to alleged irregularities in the allocation of government land under the Purbachal New Town project.

Pakistani forces kill 145 fighters in Balochistan after deadly attacks

Pakistani security forces have killed at least 145 fighters in the restive Balochistan province in a manhunt launched after a series of coordinated gun and bomb attacks that left nearly 50 people dead.

Majority of Islamabad buildings do not have fire safety certificates: CDA

Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Tuesday revealed majority of buildings in Islamabad have not obtained fire safety certificates.

Over 1,200 US flights canceled as winter storm disrupts travel: Report

Severe winter conditions disrupted transportation and energy systems across the US, grounding more than 1,200 flights and leaving tens of thousands without electricity in multiple states, Bloomberg reported on Sunday.

Dalai Lama accepts first Grammy, after beating out host Trevor Noah

The Dalai Lama is now a Grammy winner, beating out Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah for the coveted award on Sunday, Feb. 1.

Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup 2026 match against India, but play in tournament

Pakistan announced on Sunday that they will participate in the T20 World Cup 2026 but will boycott the match against India. Pakistan were scheduled to face India in a group stage match in Colombo on February 15. The decision was announced by the Government of Pakistan on their social media handle.

Khamenei warns US of ‘regional war’ if Iran is attacked

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has warned the United States that any attack on his country would result in a “regional war” as US President Donald Trump amasses military assets in the Middle East.

China’s corruption watchdog probing emergency management minister

(Reuters) - China’s minister of emergency management, Wang Xiangxi, is being investigated for suspected ’’serious violations of discipline and law,’’ a common euphemism for corruption, the anti-graft ‌watchdog said on Saturday as a purge of senior officials continues.

Pakistan forces kill 145 militants after attacks in Balochistan

Pakistan’s security forces killed 145 militants over 40 hours after coordinated attacks across Balochistan, the chief minister of the southwestern province said on Sunday, as the authorities battle one of the deadliest flare-ups in years.

Modi meets Arab Foreign Ministers, calls for deeper India–Arab cooperation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a delegation of Arab foreign ministers, the Secretary General of the League of Arab States, and heads of Arab delegations who are visiting India for the second India–Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. During the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized the deep-rooted and historic

USA player suspended from bowling in international cricket

USA’s Isani Vaghela has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect.