Palestinians attempt to cross between Gaza and Egypt at the Rafah border crossing
Palestinians on both sides of the Gaza-Egypt crossing are trying to cross the border, a key part of the U.S.-backed ceasefire.
Day: February 8, 2026
Palestinians attempt to use Gaza’s Rafah Border crossing amidst delays
Palestinians on both sides of the Gaza-Egypt crossing are trying to cross the border, a key part of the U.S.-backed ceasefire
France’s former culture minister resigns over Epstein-linked tax fraud probe
France’s former Culture Minister Jack Lang has resigned as head of a Paris cultural center over alleged past financial links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that prompted a tax investigation.
ISRO planning multiple satellite launches in 2026, says Chairman Narayanan
By R Anil Kumar ISRO Chairman V Narayanan announced that the space agency is planning multiple satellite launches for 2026 and is working on establishing an International Space Station He also mentioned plans to send humans to the Moon and bring them b…
Ukraine imposes sanctions on foreign suppliers of components for Russian missiles – Reuters
Ukraine imposes sanctions on foreign suppliers of components for Russian missiles ReutersNCD management surpasses RM64b a year, focus shifts to prevention NewswavZelenskyy imposes sanctions on A7 crypto network used to finance Rus…
Live: Japan’s Takaichi on track for big majority in snap election, Thailand vote counting under way – Reuters
Live: Japan’s Takaichi on track for big majority in snap election, Thailand vote counting under way ReutersJapan’s governing party projected to win snap election majority BBCJapan election: Sanae Takaichi’s ruling conservatives on…
Toddler in penguin onesie found dead head first in a bin as mum’s lies unravel
The mother’s story changed a number of times, sparking concern from the police.
Countdown to Gaganyaan: ISRO gearing up for first uncrewed flight
By R Anil Kumar Bengaluru. India’s space agency ISRO is preparing for the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission. This is a vital step towards sending astronauts into space by 2027. Three uncrewed flights are planned before the human spaceflight. ISRO …
Italian police arrest protesters after clash in Olympic host city Milan
At least six people have been detained a week after a different demonstration in Turin turned violent.
ISRO-GISAT-1 A Launch ISRO Readies Gisat-1A Launch as replacement for GISAT-1
By R Anil Kumar Bengaluru. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing to launch Gisat-1A, also designated EOS-05, as a replacement for the lost Gisat-1 satellite. The spacecraft is expected to reach India’s spaceport shortly, marking a …