February 9, 2026

SP Urges Tribals in Yelagiri, Jawadhu Hills to Surrender Illegal Guns Before 2026 Elections

SP P. Shymala Devi appeals to tribals in Yelagiri and Jawadhu Hills to hand over illegal country-made guns voluntarily. The police, with forest and revenue officials, run awareness campaigns to reduce illegal weapons, arrack use, and poaching before the 2026 Assembly polls.

February 9, 2026

Limited Palestinians Cross Rafah Border as Gaza-Egypt Crossing Reopens Amid Ceasefire

After two days closed, Gaza's Rafah crossing reopened Sunday, letting a small number of Palestinians cross to Egypt. Delays and mistreatment claims surface. Hamas suggests talks on arms and Gaza's future.

February 9, 2026

Out-of-State Drug Peddler Arrests Drop in Karnataka Despite Rise in Narcotic Cases

In Karnataka, arrests of out-of-State drug peddlers fell slightly from 235 in 2024 to 226 in 2025. Meanwhile, narcotic cases surged from 4,158 to 5,834. Bengaluru saw narcotic cases double, but out-of-State peddler arrests dropped, with locals dominating the drug trade, officials say.

February 9, 2026

Ethiopia Demands Eritrea Withdraw Troops and End Rebel Support Immediately

Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of military aggression and backing rebel fighters. The Ethiopian foreign minister demanded Eritrea pull back troops from its land and stop aiding rebels. Addis Ababa remains ready for talks if Eritrea respects Ethiopian borders.

February 9, 2026

Christchurch Shooter Brenton Tarrant Seeks to Withdraw Guilty Plea in Court

Brenton Tarrant, who killed 51 in the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks, will try to withdraw his guilty plea and appeal his life sentence in New Zealand's Court of Appeal this week.