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Today: February 02, 2026
Today: February 02, 2026

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Pakistan says it has killed 145 'Indian-backed terrorists' in Balochistan after deadly attacks

Pakistani police and military forces have killed over 100 "Indian-backed terrorists" in Balochistan, according to government officials

Pakistan says it has killed 145 'Indian-backed terrorists' in Balochistan after deadly attacks
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Militants kill 33 people in multiple attacks in southwest Pakistan; 92 assailants also killed

Pakistan’s military says multiple suicide and gun attacks across the restive southwestern province of Balochistan have killed 33 people, including civilians, while security forces responding to the violence killed 92 assailants

Militants kill 33 people in multiple attacks in southwest Pakistan; 92 assailants also killed
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Panama Canal ports will keep operating after court finds concession unconstitutional, president says

Panama’s president has vowed that critical ports at both ends of the Panama Canal will continue to operate without interruption

Panama Canal ports will keep operating after court finds concession unconstitutional, president says
Asia|Political|World

ASEAN to stick to Myanmar peace plan despite its failure to stop deadly civil war

Thailand’s top diplomat says that a 5-year-old plan by Southeast Asian leaders to end Myanmar’s civil war has failed but could still help restore peace

ASEAN to stick to Myanmar peace plan despite its failure to stop deadly civil war
Asia|Crime|Political|World

How a love of luxury brought down South Korea’s former first lady

How a love of luxury brought down South Korea’s former first lady

How a love of luxury brought down South Korea’s former first lady
Asia|Crime|World

Chinese national who exposed human rights abuses in his homeland is granted asylum to remain in US

A U.S. immigration judge has granted asylum to Guan Heng, who exposed human rights abuses in China and fears persecution if sent back

Chinese national who exposed human rights abuses in his homeland is granted asylum to remain in US
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations

The leaders of Britain and China have called for a “comprehensive strategic partnership” to deepen ties at a time of global uncertainty

Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

After a day of sharp swings, Wall Street ends nearly where it began

A day of dramatic swings on Wall Street, including Microsoft's worst drop in nearly six years, finished with only relatively modest moves

After a day of sharp swings, Wall Street ends nearly where it began
Asia|Election|Political|World

Bangladesh's ousted leader Hasina denounces the upcoming election from her exile in India

Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina has slammed the country’s upcoming election after her party was barred from the polls, remarks that could deepen tensions ahead of the pivotal vote next month

Bangladesh's ousted leader Hasina denounces the upcoming election from her exile in India
Asia|Political|World

ASEAN does not recognize Myanmar's elections, which military-backed party claims to have won

The Philippine foreign secretary says the Association of Southeast Asian Nations does not recognize the recently held elections in Myanmar, the first since the army seized power in 2021

ASEAN does not recognize Myanmar's elections, which military-backed party claims to have won
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Vietnam and the EU upgrade ties as US tariffs reshape global trade

Vietnam and the European Union have upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Vietnam’s highest diplomatic level

Vietnam and the EU upgrade ties as US tariffs reshape global trade
Asia|Crime|World

China executes 11 members of Myanmar-based group in crackdown on scam operations

China has executed 11 people it found guilty of killing 14 Chinese citizens and running scam and gambling operations worth more than $1 billion

China executes 11 members of Myanmar-based group in crackdown on scam operations
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Sports

Patrick Reed opens with 71 to trail by 6 in Bahrain. He adds Qatar to his European tour schedule

Patrick Reed is going to spend a full month in the Middle East on the European tour

Patrick Reed opens with 71 to trail by 6 in Bahrain. He adds Qatar to his European tour schedule
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

UK's Starmer heads to China seeking a thaw in relations but risking a rift with Trump

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to China, aiming to improve relations with Beijing amid tensions with the United States

UK's Starmer heads to China seeking a thaw in relations but risking a rift with Trump
Asia|Environment|Health|Travel|World

Snow leopard mauls skier in China’s Xinjiang region

Snow leopard mauls skier in China’s Xinjiang region

Snow leopard mauls skier in China’s Xinjiang region
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US stocks rise as gold hits another record and the dollar's value sinks again

U.S. stock indexes ticked higher, while other markets made louder moves, including another record-breaking rush for the price of gold

US stocks rise as gold hits another record and the dollar's value sinks again
Asia|Environment|World

Indonesian marines among 42 missing in deadly West Java landslide

Nineteen Indonesian marines are among 42 people missing after a landslide in West Java province

Indonesian marines among 42 missing in deadly West Java landslide
Asia|Crime|Political|World

ICC judges find former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial

Judges at the International Criminal Court have ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial

ICC judges find former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Japanese court orders North Korea to pay damages to survivors of deceptive repatriation program

A Japanese court has held North Korea responsible for human rights violations against four plaintiffs lured to the country by false promises of a "paradise on Earth."

Japanese court orders North Korea to pay damages to survivors of deceptive repatriation program
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

Rescuers recover more bodies from landslide in Indonesia, with 72 still missing

Improved weather has helped rescuers in Java, Indonesia, recover more bodies after a landslide killed over two dozen villagers

Rescuers recover more bodies from landslide in Indonesia, with 72 still missing
Asia|Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|World

Crowds bid farewell to Japan’s last pandas before return to China amid souring ties

Crowds bid farewell to Japan’s last pandas before return to China amid souring ties

Crowds bid farewell to Japan’s last pandas before return to China amid souring ties
Asia|Entertainment|Sports|World

Free solo climber Alex Honnold conquers one of the world’s tallest buildings

Free solo climber Alex Honnold conquers one of the world’s tallest buildings

Free solo climber Alex Honnold conquers one of the world’s tallest buildings
Asia|Crime|Political|World

A suicide bomber strikes a wedding in northwestern Pakistan and kills 7 people

Police say a suicide bomber detonated an explosive vest among guests at a wedding ceremony in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least seven people and wounding 25

A suicide bomber strikes a wedding in northwestern Pakistan and kills 7 people
Asia|Crime|Political|World

China's top general under investigation in latest military purge

China's Defense Ministry says the military's top general is under investigation for serious violations of discipline and law

China's top general under investigation in latest military purge