February 2, 2026

Gaza's Rafah Crossing with Egypt Reopens Amid Trump’s Ceasefire Plan

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened after being closed since May 2024. Only a limited number of Palestinians can cross daily under the US ceasefire plan, mainly sick patients and a few travelers. Humanitarian aid and goods remain barred for now.

February 2, 2026

India’s Deadly Snakebite Crisis Claims 50,000 Lives Annually Amid Antivenom Shortage

India loses around 50,000 people each year to snakebites, half of the global toll. Poor rural healthcare and lack of antivenom worsen the crisis, experts warn. A new government plan aims to cut deaths by half by 2030.

February 2, 2026

Delhi starts February colder with 24.6°C max; Kashmir gets fresh snow, air quality turns poor

Delhi’s February began cooler than last year, with max temperature at 24.6°C. Kashmir and Himachal saw fresh snow and rain. Delhi’s air quality fell to poor, with a forecast of very poor AQI for coming days.

February 2, 2026

Convicted Child Sexual Offender Referees Junior Touch Football in NSW Due to Legal Loophole

A man convicted of child sexual abuse has worked as a Touch Football NSW referee for over 10 years, including junior games, due to a legal loophole. New laws and safety reviews aim to close gaps allowing offenders near children in sports.

February 1, 2026

Mexico Fines Zinc Nacional $4.8M, Launches Latin America's First Industrial Air Monitoring Network

Mexico is fighting heavy industrial pollution in Monterrey with $4.8 million fines on Zinc Nacional and a new air-monitoring network, marking a historic step for environmental justice.