February 7, 2026

Indian Coast Guard Busts International Oil Smuggling Ring Near Mumbai Coast

The Indian Coast Guard caught three vessels involved in oil smuggling 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai. The ships smuggled cheap oil via mid-sea transfers to evade taxes. The daring operation used digital tracking and boarding teams to stop the criminals.

February 7, 2026

Chinese Sports Brands Eye Europe Ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics

Chinese brands like Li Ning and Anta are pushing into Europe before the 2026 Winter Games. Anta buys a big share in Puma; Li Ning aims for global reach.

February 7, 2026

Pakistan Picks Two Candidates for Human Spaceflight Program with China Training

Pakistan has shortlisted two candidates for its Human Spaceflight Programme in partnership with China. Both will train at China’s Astronauts Centre, with one set to visit the Tiangong space station in late 2026. This marks a key step in Pakistan’s space ambitions under a new bilateral agreement.

February 7, 2026

Japan’s Election Sees Voters Struggle With Rising Prices and Low Wages

As Japan heads to polls, voters wrestle with high food prices and shrinking wages. Rising living costs top election concerns with promises to cut taxes on food.

February 7, 2026

AI Doubts Authenticity of Jan van Eyck's Paintings in US and Italy Museums

AI tests suggest two famous paintings of Saint Francis of Assisi, attributed to Jan van Eyck, may not be by him. Experts call them likely studio works, stirring debate in art circles.

February 7, 2026

31 Dead, 169 Injured in Islamabad Mosque Suicide Blast During Friday Prayers

A powerful suicide blast at a mosque on Islamabad’s outskirts killed 31 and wounded 169 during packed Friday prayers. Officials expect the death toll to rise.

February 7, 2026

Calm Returns to Manipur's Churachandpur After Protests Over BJP MLAs Joining Government

Normalcy slowly returned to parts of Churachandpur in Manipur on February 7, after two days of protests following three BJP MLAs joining the government. The protests, focused between Tuibong and Kangvai, saw shutdowns and rallies amid ongoing ethnic tensions in the state.

February 7, 2026

25 Dead in Meghalaya Illegal Coal Mine Blast; Rescue and Investigation Underway

A deadly blast killed 25 people in an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills. Rescue teams continue searching for missing miners. Police have filed an FIR and arrested two suspects.

February 7, 2026

Russia Launches Massive Attack on Ukraine Power Grid Amid Peace Talks

Russia attacked Ukraine’s power grid, cutting heat for hundreds in freezing cold. The assault involved drones and missiles as peace talks continue. Ukraine fights back with new air defense plans.

February 7, 2026

Islamabad Imambargah Attack Death Toll Hits 36, Suicide Bomber Linked to IS Identified

A suicide blast at an Islamabad imambargah killed 36 people. Attacker was stopped at the gate before detonating himself. Authorities identified him as an IS-linked resident of Peshawar.