February 3, 2026

The US attacked Venezuela and captured its long-serving president Nicolás Maduro on Saturday, with Donald Trump promising to put the country under American control for now, even as Venezuelan officials vowed defiance. As part of a dramatic overnight operation that knocked out electricity in parts of Caracas, US special forces captured Maduro in or near one of his safe houses, the US president said. With Maduro in US custody, “we will run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition”, Trump said. Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela Donald Trump has vowed the … Read more

February 3, 2026

US seizes Russian-flagged tanker in Atlantic as UK confirms it gave support to operation

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Why is the US still referring to the Marinera tanker as the Bella 1?published at 18:12 GMT 7 January 18:12 GMT 7 January by Kayleen Devlin When US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the US Coast Guard had boarded two vessels, she referred to the oil tankers as the Sophia and the Bella 1. Bella 1, now renamed Marinera, was falsely flying the flag of Guyana last month, which made it stateless. The Russian transport ministry said earlier today that it granted the Marinera “temporary permission” to sail under the Russian flag on 24 December. The vessel is currently … Read more

February 3, 2026

China urges Canada to break from U.S. influence as Carney visits Beijing

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BEIJING (AP) — As Canadian leader Mark Carney arrives in China on Wednesday, his hosts see an opportunity to peel the longtime U.S. ally away from their rival, at least a bit. China’s state media is calling on the Canadian government to set a foreign policy path independent of the United States — what it calls “strategic autonomy.” Canada has long been one of America’s closest allies, geographically and otherwise. But Beijing is hoping that President Donald Trump’s economic aggression — and, now, military action — against other countries will erode that longstanding relationship. The government bristled at former U.S. … Read more

February 2, 2026

Trump administration to dismantle key climate research center in Colorado | Trump administration

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The Trump administration is breaking up a research center praised as a “crown jewel” of climate research after accusing it of spreading “alarmism” about climate change. Russell Vought, the director of the White House’s office and management budget, said the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, would be dismantled under the supervision of the National Science Foundation. “This facility is one of the largest sources of climate alarmism in the country,” he wrote in a social media post. “A comprehensive review is underway & any vital activities such as weather research will be moved to another entity … Read more

February 2, 2026

USA Joins China, India, UK, and Australia in Leading Record-Breaking Tourism Surge to Nepal for 2026, Air India & Qatar Airways Soar with New Routes!

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Home » TOURISM NEWS » USA Joins China, India, UK, and Australia in Leading Record-Breaking Tourism Surge to Nepal for 2026, Air India & Qatar Airways Soar with New Routes! Published on February 2, 2026 As Nepal kicks off 2026, it’s witnessing a tourism boom like never before, with India, China, and the USA leading the charge in international arrivals. January alone saw a remarkable 15% increase in tourist numbers compared to last year, with 92,573 international visitors landing in the country. This surge signals not only a post-pandemic recovery but a dynamic shift in global travel patterns, as more … Read more

February 2, 2026

Trump administration to break up major climate research center

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The Trump administration plans to break up Colorado’s National Center for Atmospheric Research, the largest federal climate research lab. Russell Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, announced the plan Tuesday in a statement on X. “The National Science Foundation will be breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado,” Vought wrote, linking to a story from USA Today, which was first to report on the administration’s effort. “This facility is one of the largest sources of climate alarmism in the country. A comprehensive review is underway & any vital activities such … Read more