Month: February 2026

An internal Vietnamese military document obtained by human rights group The 88 Project reveals Hanoi has been preparing for a possible US “war of aggression” even after elevating diplomatic relations with Washington to the highest level.

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened Monday, allowing a small number of Palestinians to return home and patients to be evacuated, marking a symbolic step in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has opened the door to potential negotiations with the United States, instructing the country’s foreign minister to pursue “fair and equitable negotiations” if conditions are free from threats and unreasonable demands.

Russia launched a massive overnight aerial assault on Ukraine, firing about 450 long-range drones and 70 missiles, including a record 32 ballistic missiles, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
The attack, described as the heaviest strike on Ukraine’s electricity network this year, targeted at least five regions and focused on crippling the power grid during one of the coldest winters in years, with temperatures in Kyiv plunging to minus 20°C.

India’s performance in the recent series against New Zealand showed why the defending champions would be extremely tough to beat in the T20 World Cup beginning on February 7, said former Australian cricketer turned coach Michael Klinger.

The BCCI announced the commencement of the third stage of ticket sales for the upcoming T20 World Cup following the two successful ticketing windows, with Phase 1 launched on December 11, 2025, and Phase 2 on January 14, 2026.

Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh fielded queries on Pakistan’s boycott of its T20 World Cup match against India and Bangladesh’s removal from the tournament but refused to comment on both the controversies, insisting that his sole focus is on winning the showpiece.

Mumbai, Feb 4: Indian chess sensation and reigning undisputed World Champion D Gukesh has confirmed his participation in the prestigious Norway Chess 2026 tournament, scheduled from May 25 to June 5 in Oslo, Norway.

Delhi Capitals put up an all-round display to extend their remarkable consistency, storming into a fourth consecutive Women’s Premier League final with a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator here on Tuesday.