February 5, 2026

Italian Man Investigated for Financing Snipers in Sarajevo Siege During 1990s War

An 80-year-old Italian man is under probe for allegedly funding Bosnian Serb snipers who targeted civilians during Sarajevo’s siege in the 1990s. This is the first suspect identified since the investigation started in Milan in November.

February 5, 2026

Epstein Files Expose Many, but Donald Trump Remains Unscathed

The newly leaked Epstein files expose ties between Jeffrey Epstein and many well-known figures. Surprisingly, Donald Trump appears in the files only as a reference, with no direct incriminating evidence against him. Meanwhile, Bill Clinton faces serious scrutiny. The files strip many public figures bare, but Trump seems oddly unaffected.

February 5, 2026

Fujiyoshida Cancels Cherry Blossom Festival Over Surge of Badly Behaved Tourists

Fujiyoshida city near Mount Fuji has cancelled its annual cherry blossom festival. Rising tourist crowds caused traffic jams, litter, and rude behavior. Locals faced trespassing and other issues, forcing the city to stop the festival to protect residents.

February 5, 2026

Lebanon Accuses Israel of Spraying Dangerous Herbicide on Southern Villages

Lebanon says Israel sprayed toxic glyphosate herbicide in southern villages at 20-30 times safe levels. This harms agriculture, environment, and health. Lebanon plans to complain to the UN.

February 5, 2026

Karnataka HC Stays Free Toll Pass Order at Somanahalli Toll Plaza on NH-209

Karnataka High Court stays a single judge's order for free toll passes at Somanahalli toll plaza. The stay follows an NHAI appeal and lasts till April 23.

February 5, 2026

18 Killed in Suspected Illegal Coal Mine Explosion in Meghalaya

A deadly explosion in a suspected illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills killed 18 people. Several labourers are feared trapped. PM Modi expressed deep grief and condolences.

February 5, 2026

1.2 Lakh Apply to Convert B-Khata to A-Khata Under New Karnataka Rule

Karnataka govt's 100-day scheme to convert B-Khata plots to A-Khata drew 1.2 lakh applications. Over 86% processed. Officials to review 46,000 rejected cases. Meanwhile, 9.34 lakh e-Khata applications mostly cleared.

February 5, 2026

Ghaziabad Police Probe Family Setup After Three Sisters Die by Suicide

Police in Ghaziabad are investigating the strange family background of three sisters who died by suicide. The probe looks at their father’s three wives, sold cell phones, and a note about Korean culture restrictions.

February 5, 2026

Viral Claim: Texas Restaurant Hiring Only F-1 Students Paid in Cash Sparks Controversy

A viral audio claims a Frisco, Texas restaurant hires only F-1 visa students and pays only in cash or Zelle. This sparks debate amid Texas’s strict visa rules and political tensions over immigrant workers.

February 5, 2026

European Travel Chaos Looms as New Entry-Exit System Sparks Long Airport Queues

European airports warn of long delays and huge queues due to new biometric Entry-Exit System (EES). Travel leaders urge EU to relax rules to avoid summer chaos.