February 2, 2026

Brave 13-Year-Old Swims 4km to Rescue Family Off Australia Coast

A 13-year-old boy heroically swam 4km through rough waters to save his mother and siblings stranded at sea in Australia. Facing danger, he ditched his life jacket to last longer. His courage triggered a rescue that saved the family near Geographe Bay.

February 2, 2026

Arctic Indigenous Peoples Protest US Interest in Greenland, Warn of New Imperialism

About 70 people braved icy winds in Nunavut to protest US plans for Greenland. Inuit leaders fear a new age of disrespect for Indigenous rights amid global power moves.

February 2, 2026

Balochistan Sees Sharpened Violence as BLA Launches 'Operation Herof 2.0'

The Baloch Liberation Army launched 'Operation Herof 2.0' with coordinated attacks across Balochistan. Pakistan responds with a fierce counterstrike, killing over 130 militants amid rising tensions in the region.

February 2, 2026

Australian Woman Dies After Getting Trapped in Ski Lift at Japan Resort

A 22-year-old Australian woman died after her backpack got caught on a ski lift at Tsugaike Mountain Resort, Japan. She suffered a heart attack and was declared dead at the hospital. Officials have apologized and launched an investigation.

February 2, 2026

Democrat Taylor Rehmet Wins Texas Senate Seat in Deep-Red Tarrant County

Taylor Rehmet, a Democrat, won a special Texas Senate election in Republican-dominated Tarrant County. The victory shakes up GOP leaders and raises concerns ahead of midterms.

February 2, 2026

Israel Reopens Gaza's Rafah Crossing for Limited Medical Evacuations

Israel has opened Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt for a small number of Palestinians daily. This move is key amid ongoing peace talks and dire medical needs in Gaza.

February 2, 2026

Cyclone Fytia Hits Madagascar; Three Dead, Thousands Flooded as Harsh Cold Strikes Eastern Europe

Madagascar's Tropical Cyclone Fytia caused flooding and 3 deaths, affecting nearly 30,000 people. Meanwhile, Eastern Europe braces for biting temperatures below -30C this week.

February 2, 2026

Thousands Flock to Saundatti Yallamma Temple for Bharat Hunnime Festival

Huge crowds from Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra throng Saundatti Yallamma Temple on February 1 for the Bharat Hunnime festival. Pilgrims arrived by bus, bullock cart, and on foot, offering prayers and joining lively celebrations.

February 2, 2026

Supreme Court to Hear Plea on Temple Priest Appointments in Kerala

The Supreme Court will review a petition challenging Kerala High Court’s decision that temple priests must be appointed following religious texts. Notice was issued to Kerala State, TDB, and KDRB. The case questions the validity of certificates from Thanthra Vidyalayas for priest recruitment.

February 2, 2026

UDF Walks Out of Kerala Assembly Over Parole Controversy of CPI(M) Councillor

The UDF boycotted Kerala Assembly proceedings after the Speaker rejected their adjournment motion on parole granted to a jailed CPI(M) councillor linked to a bomb attack. Opposition staged protests and slogans before walking out, accusing the government of ignoring serious law and order issues.