U.S. may exempt big tech from chip tariffs to support TSMC’s $165B U.S. factory and AI growth.

Pakistan's Supreme Court rejected a request for immediate meeting between jailed ex-PM Imran Khan and PTI's Latif Khosa, citing procedural requirements.

China reaffirms push for Taiwan reunification, opposes U.S. arms sale and Taiwan independence.

Akhilesh Yadav criticizes India's 2026-27 budget for favoring foreign firms, while government officials defend it as pro-growth and inclusive.

A Nigerian watchdog found 92 fake or abandoned federal projects worth $18 million under Tinubu, with major failures in infrastructure and healthcare, while U.S. military leaders met with Nigerian officials to boost security cooperation amid ongoing public skepticism.

A two-week ICE operation in West Virginia led to 650 arrests of undocumented immigrants with criminal records or deportation orders, with officials calling it a model of effective, non-confrontational enforcement.

Gujarat partners with Starlink to bring satellite internet to remote areas, starting Feb. 9, 2026.

EPFO to launch UPI-linked app in April 2026 for faster PF withdrawals, reducing manual claims.

Illinois denied federal disaster aid after 2025 storms caused major flooding, despite damage to homes and infrastructure.

Protests in Tirana over corruption allegations led to clashes, demanding Deputy PM Balluku's resignation amid EU accession concerns.