International

February 4, 2026 8:50 AM

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Spanish govt plans to ban social media for children below 16

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced that his government plans to ban accessing social media platforms for children under the age of 16, citing concerns about online safety and harmful digital content. Speaking at the World Government Summit in Dubai, Sanchez said social media companies wo...

February 3, 2026 5:55 PM

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Iran open to dialogue but rejects negotiations under threats: FM Abbas Araghchi

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated that Tehran remains open to dialogue grounded in mutual respect but will not engage in negotiations under threats or coercion. Iranian state broadcaster Press TV reported that Araghchi made the remarks during a visit to the mausoleum of Imam Khom...

February 3, 2026 5:40 PM

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Dubai businesses welcome India’s Union Budget 2026–27

Indian businesses and professionals in Dubai have broadly welcomed India’s Union Budget 2026–27, describing it as a growth-oriented roadmap with significant implications for cross-border trade and investment between India and the UAE. The Indian Business and Professional Council Dubai(IBPC), togethe...

February 3, 2026 5:21 PM

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Iran weighs terms for resuming talks with U.S. amid rising tensions

Iran is weighing the terms for resuming talks with the United States, a foreign ministry official said on Monday, after both sides signalled readiness to revive diplomacy over a long-running nuclear dispute amid fears of wider regional conflict.   Tensions remain high following a U.S. naval buildup ...

February 3, 2026 5:16 PM

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World Government Summit : IMF’s Georgieva says global economy resilient

The World Government Summit 2026 has opened in Dubai under the theme Shaping Future Governments, bringing together global leaders, policymakers and business executives to examine how innovation, sustainability and technology are reshaping public policy. Discussions at the summit are focused on stren...

February 3, 2026 5:00 PM

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Russia launches massive overnight drone, missile attack on Ukraine

Russia launched massive overnight attacks on Ukraine, firing about 450 long-range drones and 70 missiles. The attack came just ahead of US-brokered talks scheduled in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending the nearly four-year war.   Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, strikes hit at least five regions...

February 3, 2026 4:08 PM

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Venezuela interim President Delcy Rodriguez meets US envoy Laura Dogu

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez today met with US envoy Laura Dogu as the two countries move to restore diplomatic relations. Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said, the meeting at the Miraflores presidential palace focused on a shared agenda including energy, trade and political a...

February 3, 2026 2:26 PM

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EAM S Jaishankar to participate in US Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting 

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar is on an official three-day visit to the United States, which began yesterday. He will participate in the Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting convened by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The Ministry of External Affairs, in a statement, said that the Minis...