Trump Accepts UK Deal On Indian Ocean Islands With Key Military Base
President Donald Trump on Thursday dropped his opposition to an agreement in which Britain returned to Mauritius an Indian Ocean archipelago that hosts a key US-UK military base.
Day: February 6, 2026
Betterment Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of 1.4 Million Customers
Automated investment platform Betterment has confirmed a data breach affecting approximately 1.4 million customers. The incident, which occurred in January 2026, was the result of a targeted social engineering attack rather than a direct exploit of the…
Trump’s ‘maximalist demands’ for Iran put talks in Oman on uncertain ground
Analysts say Trump’s unclear strategy risks derailing US-Iran talks amid military posturing and protests across Iran.
RFK Jr makes unfounded claim the keto diet can ‘cure’ schizophrenia
RFK Jr’s endorsement of the keto diet for treating mental illnesses comes after he declared an end to the ‘war on protein’ and ‘war on saturated fats’ in January
Filing: Zuckerberg considered changing how Meta studies social issues after a WSJ story about Instagram and teen mental health, noting Apple faces less scrutiny (Lauren Feiner/The Verge)
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Filing: Zuckerberg considered changing how Meta studies social issues after a WSJ story about Instagram and teen mental health, noting Apple faces less scrutiny — The Meta CEO said Apple seems to get away …
Bus carrying wedding party tumbles off mountainous road in Nepal, killing 13 and injuring 34
Police say a bus carrying a wedding party veered off a mountain road in west Nepal and tumbled down a slope in a crash that killed at least 13 people while 34 more were injured.
Leaders of Indonesia and Australia sign a new security treaty to affirm deeper ties
Indonesian and Australian leaders signed a new bilateral security treaty that both governments say will deepen security ties between the two often-testy neighbors.
Saudi Arabia: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to begin issuing Hajj 2026 visas from Sunday
Saudi Arabia has launched visa processing for the 2026 Hajj season, nearly four months ahead of schedule. This proactive measure, part of Vision 2030, aims to enhance service readiness, improve pilgrim comfort, and streamline logistics. Contracts for h…
Terrifying war game reveals Putin could defeat ‘desperately unprepared’ Nato in days
In a chilling simulation, experts reveal how swiftly Russia might overpower Nato, leaving the West grappling with its own vulnerabilities.
US and Russia agree to re-establish military dialogue after Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi
The US and Russia have agreed to resume military communications hotlines following talks in Abu Dhabi. The move comes as Washington continues to intensify diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine, nearing its fourth anniversary.