February 5, 2026

Tamil Nadu Forms Committees to End Police 'Orderly System' for Officials' Personal Work

Tamil Nadu government sets up district committees led by Collectors to stop police officers from doing household work of senior officials. Committees will report every two months and have powers to act on complaints.

February 5, 2026

Kuwait Bans Mosque Donations, Sets Strict Rules for Ramadan 2026 Charity Collections

Kuwait’s Ministry of Social Affairs has announced tough rules for Ramadan 2026 donations. No collections in mosques or public places. Cash donations banned. All collections must be approved and recorded carefully. New aid support added for single Kuwaiti women 30+ with deceased fathers.

February 5, 2026

Kremlin Won't Confirm Macron's Top Diplomat Met Russian Officials in Moscow

The Kremlin declined to confirm reports that Emmanuel Macron's chief diplomat Emmanuel Bonne visited Moscow recently for secret talks on Ukraine. French reports said Bonne met Russian advisers amid delicate peace efforts. Moscow called media leaks frequent but gave no clear reply on the meeting.

February 5, 2026

Man Charged with Terrorism for Throwing Homemade Bomb at Australia Day Protest in Perth

A 31-year-old man faced terrorism charges after throwing a homemade bomb filled with ball bearings at a crowd protesting Australia Day in Perth. The device did not explode, but authorities warn it could have caused mass casualties. This is the first terrorism charge in Western Australia.

February 5, 2026

Australia’s Capital Gains Tax Discount to Cost $247bn Over Next Decade

Australia’s 50% capital gains tax discount will cost the budget $247bn in 10 years. Top earners gain most. Greens push Labor to reform tax and help first home buyers.