February 7, 2026

UN Secretary-General António Guterres says we now face a world without any binding limits on the nuclear arsenals of Russia and US UNITED NATIONS (TIP): The United Nations has warned that the world faces a “grave moment to international peace and security” as the US-Russia ‘New START’ treaty (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty), on restricting nuclear weapons, expired. “For the first time in more than half a century, we face a world without any binding limits on the nuclear arsenals of Russia and US,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres in a statement on Thursday. “I urge both, the US and Russia, … Read more

February 7, 2026

Iran FM Araghchi says agreed with U.S. to ‘proceed with negotiations’ — The Indian Panorama

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, left, shakes hands with his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr Albusaidi during their meeting prior to Iran and the U.S. negotiations, in Muscat, Oman, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. (Photo released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry) MUSCAT, OMAN (TIP): Iran‘s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday (February 6, 2026) described the atmosphere of talks with the United States as positive, with the two sides agreeing to proceed with negotiations. The talks took place following threats from Washington and after it recently deployed an aircraft carrier group to the Middle East following Iran’s deadly response to anti-government protests. … Read more

February 7, 2026

What we know about Alex Pretti, the ICU nurse killed in Minneapolis by federal officials

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MINNEAPOLIS — Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis man fatally shot by a federal agent Saturday, was a 37-year-old intensive care nurse whose family remembered him as a “kind-hearted soul” who cared deeply for the patients he served at a Veterans Affairs facility. “Alex wanted to make a difference in this world,” his parents said in a statement released through the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party “Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact.” Pretti was shot just before 9 a.m. after a heated confrontation between agents and protesters who opposed the government’s immigration enforcement tactics, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara … Read more

February 6, 2026

Republicans Break Ranks With Trump Over Greenland Threats

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In what could prove to be a pivotal election year for the Republicans, with the midterms holding much influence, President Donald Trump arguably needs the support of his own party now more than ever. Especially as he is facing loud calls for impeachment from the Democratic Party on account of his Venezuela operation that resulted in the capture of fallen President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Yet there is currently a split forming, as some prominent Republican lawmakers are publicly disagreeing with Trump regarding his renewed annexation threats against Greenland in the wake of the Venezuela intervention. In … Read more

February 6, 2026

Ilia Malinin still breaking in new skates at 2026 Winter Olympics

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Feb. 4, 2026Updated Feb. 6, 2026, 3:27 a.m. ET Editor’s note: Follow Olympic figure skating live updates, results and scores from 2026 Winter Olympics. MILAN — It’s the one thing that can make or break a figure skater: The skates. As the U.S. figure skating team chases multiple gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, none of it can be possible if the skates aren’t perfect. Issues with skates can easily derail or throw off the best athletes in the sport. It’s common for figure skaters to get new skates once a season, and those new skates … Read more

February 6, 2026

Despite opposition, US House passes record $901bn defence spending bill | Military News

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The United States House of Representatives has passed a far-reaching defence policy bill authorising a record $901bn in annual military spending. The tally in Wednesday’s vote saw 312 lawmakers vote in favour of passing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with 112 opposing the bill. It has now been sent to the Senate for consideration and is expected to pass next week. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list The $901bn in defence spending for the 2026 fiscal year is $8bn more than US President Donald Trump requested in May this year. The sweeping 3,086-page bill, which was unveiled … Read more