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Trump suggests ‘softer touch’ needed on immigration

News February 5, 2026

United States President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday that a “softer touch” may be needed on immigration, as his administration said 700 federal officers would be pulled from Minnesota but t...

Russia says ball in Kyiv court to end war as UAE talks open

News February 5, 2026

ABU DHABI: Russia on Wednesday demanded Ukraine accept its conditions to end the four-year-war and vowed to press on with its invasion otherwise, as negotiations between the two sides opened in Abu Dh...

Xi calls for ‘mutual respect’ in Trump call, issues Taiwan warning

News February 4, 2026

Chinese leader Xi Jinping called on Wednesday for “mutual respect” in strengthening relations with the United States, warning President Donald Trump in a phone call to use “caution” when selli...

Spin-heavy Pakistan hit form, but India boycott risks early T20 exit

News February 4, 2026

Pakistan’s spin-heavy squad are in winning form ahead of the T20 World Cup, but a controversial decision to forfeit their marquee clash against India could still trigger another early exit. Pakistan...

Human Rights Watch warns US heading to ‘authoritarianism’

News February 4, 2026

Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned on Wednesday that President Donald Trump was turning the United States into an authoritarian state as democracy declines globally to its lowest ebb in four decades. Tru...

Gold, silver rebound

News February 4, 2026

LONDON: Stock markets struggled on Tuesday while gold and silver prices rebounded in fresh volatile trading. Oil prices rose and the dollar mostly dipped as investors weighed company earnings against ...

Russia says India has not said it will halt oil purchases following US trade deal announcement

News February 3, 2026

The Kremlin said on Tuesday it had not received any indication from India that it would stop buying Russian oil following the announcement of a trade deal with US President Donald Trump. Trump said he...

Cuba confirms ‘communications’ with US, but says no negotiations yet

Government February 3, 2026

Cuba’s government on Monday told AFP that it was in “communication” with US President Donald Trump’s administration but not yet in formal talks on a deal to end Washington’s pressure campaig...

Trump warns of ‘bad things’ if no deal reached with Iran

Government February 3, 2026

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, local media said, as his counterpart Donald Trump threatened “bad things” if no deal with the Isl...

Israel bombs civilian areas in Lebanon

Health February 3, 2026

AIN QANA: Smoke rises after an Israeli airstrike targeted a building in this southern Lebanese village, violating a truce.—AFP BEIRUT: One person was killed and eight othe...