February 7, 2026

Japanese 12-Year-Old Babysits Five Siblings, Sparks Child Neglect Outcry

A 12-year-old boy in Japan cares for his five younger siblings every day while his parents work. His plea for a break raised alarms and calls for child welfare action.

February 7, 2026

Panama Ends Single-Operator Model at Canal Ports, Moves to Multi-Operator System

Panama cancels Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison port concession and pledges a multi-operator model for its canal ports. President Mulino vows to never again grant these to a single company, aiming to cut geopolitical risks and respond to US pressure.

February 7, 2026

Father Kills Daughter to Escape Two-Child Rule for Panchayat Polls, Police Reveal

In Telangana, a father drowned his young daughter to bypass Maharashtra's two-child rule for panchayat elections. Police caught him after CCTV and family ID. The case shocked locals and revealed political ambitions as the grim motive.

February 7, 2026

India Successfully Test-Fires Nuclear-Capable Agni-3 Missile Over 3,000 km Range

India test-fired its powerful Agni-3 ballistic missile from Odisha coast. The nuclear-capable missile hit targets in Bay of Bengal with great accuracy. Officials confirmed all mission goals were met in this strategic drill.

February 7, 2026

Ukrainian Soldier Presumed Dead Calls Family After Release From Russian Captivity

Nazar Daletskyi, a Ukrainian soldier believed killed and buried, surprised his family by calling after being freed from Russian captivity. His mother describes overwhelming joy.

February 7, 2026

Iranians Divided Over US Help Amid Deadly Protests and Crackdown

Iranians at home and abroad are torn over US intervention during deadly protests. Some see US help as salvation; others warn it risks more harm amid ongoing internet blackouts and arrests.

February 7, 2026

Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Kick Off with Spectacular Multi-City Opening Ceremony

The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics 2026 began with a vibrant opening ceremony across four cities. Two Olympic cauldrons were lit, Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey performed, and IOC president Kirsty Coventry opened the Games—the first woman to do so.

February 7, 2026

WHO Confirms Deadly Nipah Virus Case in Bangladesh, Global Risk Low

WHO announced a fatal Nipah virus case in Bangladesh. The patient, a woman, had no travel history but drank raw date palm sap. Officials say the virus spread risk is low worldwide. Testing and containment are active.

February 7, 2026

Woman Dies of Nipah Virus in Bangladesh After Raw Date Palm Sap Consumption

A woman in northern Bangladesh died from Nipah virus in January. The virus, linked to bats and raw date palm sap, has also surfaced in India, prompting airport screenings across Asia. Health officials monitor contacts closely to prevent spread.

February 7, 2026

Australia Faces ‘Real Emergency’ as Illegal Ebikes Cause Injuries and Deaths

After illegal ebikes swarmed Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Australian government calls this a ‘real emergency’. Injuries and deaths linked to ebikes are rising fast. Authorities vow crackdown and stricter rules to stop the menace on the roads.