Rahul Gandhi's 'traitor' remark against MP Ravneet Singh Bittu ignited a political firestorm, demanding an apology. Lok Sabha witnessed heated exchanges over remarks on the Gandhi family. Meanwhile, Ghaziabad mourned three sisters' deaths, with online gaming addiction a focus. The Supreme Court heard Mamata Banerjee's plea against Bengal's voter roll revision, as Putin and Xi hailed strong Russia-China ties.

Tourist-heavy states face a different kind of pressure. A floating population generates waste, but does not stay long enough to be captured by household-style systems. The waste is scattered, time-bound, and highly visible.

According to modeling calculations, just under 21 million cubic meters of magma have now accumulated beneath Svartsengi since the most recent eruption on the Sundhnúkur crater row in July.

Jill Biden’s former husband has been taken into custody in Delaware following the alleged murder of his spouse Read Full Article at RT.com

Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to testify in the Jeffrey Epstein probe after facing the threat of a contempt vote in Congress Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the “exemplary” relations with China in a video conference with Xi Jinping Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow and New Delhi now see their resilient bilateral ties and Eurasian groupings as the best hedge against Western turbulence Read Full Article at RT.com

NBC’s Savannah Guthrie’s mother has been taken from her home against her will as authorities are investigating alleged ransom notes Read Full Article at RT.com

Amidst increasing political pressure to adopt a stricter approach to migration, certain EU Member States have begun calling for reform of the protections available to migrants under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The calls have centred around Article 3 and Article 8 of the ECHR. Article 3 prohibits torture and inhuman and degrading treatment. It blocks states from deporting individuals to places where they would be at risk of such treatment. It is absolute and cannot be restricted in any circumstances. Article 8 protects the right to respect for private and family life. It is a qualified right, meaning that it can be subject to limitations: it must be in accordance with the law, in pursuit of a legitimate aim and proportionate to the aim pursued. Since June 2025 in particular, calls for reform have intensified, culminating in an agreement between Council of Europe states to adopt a political declaration on issues related to migration and the ECHR. The declaration is expected in May 2026. As yet, there is no consensus on the changes which should be made, or whether changes should be made at all. Nonetheless, support for reform seems to be growing amongst EU Member States. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

As part of its sectoral proposals within the EU's long-term budget for the 2028-2034 period, the European Commission presented a proposal for a Council Regulation establishing the nuclear decommissioning assistance programme of the Ignalina nuclear power plant in Lithuania for 2028-2034. The Ignalina programme aims to assist Lithuania in managing the radiological safety challenges of decommissioning the nuclear power plant. It also aims to create knowledge for EU Member States and third countries undertaking their own decommissioning activities, in particular those involving graphite-moderated nuclear reactors. The programme has been conducted through several financial programming periods since the early 2000s. The proposed budget allocation for 2028-2034 is set at €678 million in current prices, while the proposed EU co-financing rate is up to 86 %. The legislative act is a Council regulation and the European Parliament's role is limited to consultation and issuing an opinion. The file has been allocated to the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE). Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Gordon Brown brought the peer back into government as Business Secretary in 2008, and then effectively made him deputy PM the following year as he struggled to shore up his position.

The ex-England star, who now plays for Dagenham and Redbridge, was arrested on April 27 last year following an alleged incident the previous month.

Police said a number of roads remain closed in the city following an incident on Oxford Street on Tuesday night.

Fiji is all set to welcome ministers and Attorneys General (AGs), including those from Vanuatu, to the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting, which will be held in Nadi from 9 to 12 February 2026.

The Government has acknowledged growing public concern regarding matters that may contravene Vanuatu’s laws, as well as the need for greater transparency and accountability in public office.

Reports from Melsisi, on Central Pentecost, say that 30 Chinese nationals working on the tar-seal road and Melsisi wharf were admitted to Melsisi Health Centre last night for fish poisoning.

South Santo chiefs and local authorities are calling on visitors to respect newly developed infrastructure and keep rivers clean, following increasing cases of vandalism and rubbish dumping.

Commissioner of Police (COMPOL) Kalshem Bongran has reassured the Leader of the Opposition, Ishmael Kalsakau, and Deputy Leader Jay Ngwele that the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) treats all registered complaints fairly and equally, regardless of who the complainants are.

EU-Russia relations have been deeply strained since 2014 following Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea, its invasion and occupation of parts of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region, destabilisation policies in the wider region, disinformation and interference operations and human rights violations. Russia’s full-scale and illegal invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022 led to the suspension of all remaining political, cultural and scientific cooperation and the adoption of unprecedented EU sanctions in coordination with international partners. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Humans must urgently prepare for having babies in space as we enter a 'new era of exploration', scientists have warned.

The government has bowed to Tory demands to publish a huge range of material about Lord Mandelson, amid fears of defeat in a Commons vote.

The ex-England star, who now plays for Dagenham and Redbridge, was arrested on April 27 last year following an alleged incident the previous month.

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Police said a number of roads remain closed in the city following an incident on Oxford Street on Tuesday night.

Glencore has announced a deal to sell a minority stake in its mining projects in the DR Congo to the Orion Critical Mineral Consortium Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukrainian drone and artillery strikes severely damaged energy infrastructure in Russia’s Belgorod Region, causing widespread power outages Read Full Article at RT.com

The Workers' Party (WP) disciplinary panel tasked with looking into whether secretary-general Pritam Singh breached its constitution in light of his court conviction for lying to Parliament's Committee of Privileges has invited party members to provide their views on the matter. In a text message seen by AsiaOne on Tuesday (Feb 3), the panel invited WP members who wish to meet them to drop an email to arrange a meeting. The sessions are reportedly expected to take place over the coming weeks. The disciplinary process for the former Leader of the Opposition contrasts with the party's 2021 handling of the disciplinary matter for former MP Raeesah Khan — who lied in Parliament — when only cadres were asked for inputs. The WP's current disciplinary panel comprise of two-term Sengkang GRC MPs He Ting Ru and Jamus Lim, as well as former MP Png Eng Huat. Only Png is not currently a member of the WP's central executive committee (CEC).

The authorities are currently reviewing massage establishment regulations and are expected to tighten enforcement against such shops involved in vice activities soon.In response to queries from AsiaOne, the Housing Development Board (HDB) and the Singapore Police Force on Wednesday (Feb 4) said that changes to the Massage Establishments Act will be announced in the coming months. Under the Act, operators of massage establishments must obtain a licence from the police. Open-concept massage shops and beauty salons that do not provide massage services are exempt.In their joint reply, the agencies said that they are aware of disamenities caused by errant operators of such establishments and have taken firm action against them.HDB has in particular tightened the quota of massage shops in neighbourhood centres as of Sep 2024, having established trade mix controls and quotas on trades which may cause disamenities. Tenants are required to seek HDB's approval if they wish to change trade, and each request is assessed individually to ensure that the quota is preserved. 

The Ministry of Education should consider setting aside a fixed quota for students entering secondary schools without affiliation or under the Direct School Admission (DSA) exercise, Gho Sze Kee suggested in Parliament on Wednesday (Feb 4).This will ensure a «meaningful and predictable» number of available places for students applying through the Secondary 1 posting exercise with their PSLE results, the MP for Mountbatten SMC said.Gho also asked if there is a «compression» of available places for non-affiliated students, given that some students who enter through the DSA route «eat» into the slots reserved for non-affiliated students if they also fall into this category.In response, Minister for Education Desmond Ng said that school’s balloting rate ultimately depends on school choices, students’ decisions and DSA numbers.«The ministry will certainly study all of these suggestions,» he added.According to the ministry's guidelines, secondary schools are allowed to admit up to 20 per cent of their students through DSA, which allows Primary 6 students to gain early admission based on talent in areas such as sports and the arts.

Zita Oligui Nguema, Première Dame du Gabon est engagée et soutient les initiatives de l'Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) pour l'autonomisation économique des femmes et des jeunes dans le Bassin du Congo. Un engagement salué et apprécié à sa juste valeur. En acceptant de marrainer l'atelier régional «Femmes et champs d'avenir dans le Bassin du Congo» qui aura lieu du 9-13 mars 2026 à Libreville, Zita Oligui Nguema, Première Dame du Gabon, exprime son engagement et (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

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The drones that the company is presenting are aimed at providing aerial monitoring