Bezalel Zini, brother of Israel’s security chief, arrested in bust of alleged Gaza smuggling ring
Middle East
February 7, 2026
Bezalel Zini, brother of Israel’s security chief, arrested in bust of alleged Gaza smuggling ring
Tel Aviv — The brother of Israel’s security chief was arrested along with 14 others in a major police bust…
Suicide bomber kills dozens in Pakistan mosque
World
February 7, 2026
Suicide bomber kills dozens in Pakistan mosque
A suicide bomber killed dozens of people and injured more than 160 during Friday prayers at a Shiite Muslim mosque…
Trump is beset by hard dilemmas and no easy wins with Iran
Middle East
February 7, 2026
Trump is beset by hard dilemmas and no easy wins with Iran
This is one shock Donald Trump may prefer not to inflict on Americans. If one day soon, they awake to…
US and Iran conclude high-stakes talks in Oman. Here’s what to know
Middle East
February 7, 2026
US and Iran conclude high-stakes talks in Oman. Here’s what to know
President Donald Trump said the United States had “very good talks” with Iran after delegations from both countries participated in…
US accuses China of secret nuclear test as Trump admin calls for broader nuclear weapons agreement
World
February 7, 2026
US accuses China of secret nuclear test as Trump admin calls for broader nuclear weapons agreement
The United States on Friday accused China of carrying out a secret nuclear test in 2020 as the Trump administration…
Gunmen kill nearly 200 in Nigeria’s Kwara and Katsina attacks
World
February 5, 2026
Gunmen kill nearly 200 in Nigeria’s Kwara and Katsina attacks
Bauchi, Nigeria Reuters — Nearly 200 people have been killed by armed men in separate attacks in remote villages in…
‘We will protect them from the digital Wild West.’ Another country will ban social media for under-16s
Technology
February 5, 2026
‘We will protect them from the digital Wild West.’ Another country will ban social media for under-16s
London — Spain will ban social media for under-16s and require platforms to employ strict age verification tools, joining Australia,…
The Epstein storm could topple a world leader — but it’s not Trump
World
February 5, 2026
The Epstein storm could topple a world leader — but it’s not Trump
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was never mixed up with Jeffrey Epstein but is in grave peril of losing his…
The US says Venezuela is changing. But one month since Maduro’s capture, its people aren’t so sure
World
February 5, 2026
The US says Venezuela is changing. But one month since Maduro’s capture, its people aren’t so sure
One month after the US carried out an attack in Venezuela to capture its president, civilians in the South American…
Exclusive: Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi on hunger strike in detention in Iran, foundation says
Middle East
February 5, 2026
Exclusive: Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi on hunger strike in detention in Iran, foundation says
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi is on hunger strike whilst being held in detention by Iranian authorities, according to…