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Trump says India will buy oil from Venezuela, not Iran

News February 1, 2026

United States President Donald Trump on Saturday said India will buy Venezuelan oil, as opposed to purchasing oil from Iran. “We’ve already made that deal, the concept of the deal,” Trump told r...

Water becomes latest luxury symbol for India’s elite

Business January 31, 2026

At an Indian gourmet food store, Avanti Mehta is organising a blind tasting of drinks sourced from France, Italy and India. No, this isn’t wine, it’s water. Participants use tiny shot glasses to c...

Injured Cummins out of T20 World Cup, Dwarshuis in Australia squad

News January 31, 2026

Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins was ruled out on Saturday for next month’s Twenty20 World Cup after failing to recover from a nagging back injury, and Ben Dwarshuis will replace him for the global...

More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in east Congo, official says

Health January 31, 2026

More than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, spokesperson for the rebel-appointed governor of...

Iran prepared for ‘fair’ talks with US but not on defence capabilities, FM Araghchi says

News January 30, 2026

Iran is prepared for the resumption of talks with the United States, but they should be fair and not include Iran’s defence capabilities, Iran’s chief diplomat said on Friday, as regional powers w...

Syrian government, Kurdish forces announce integration deal

News January 30, 2026

The Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) group declared a ceasefire deal on Friday that foresees a phased integration of Kurdish forces with the state, staving off a po...

Gold slumps 4pc as bets of a more hawkish Fed chair rise

Business January 30, 2026

Gold slid more than 4 per cent on Friday on rumours the Federal Reserve could get a more hawkish chair, but was still on track for its strongest monthly gain since 1980 as investors flocked to the saf...

Trump warns Britain on China ties as Starmer hails progress in Beijing

Business January 30, 2026

US President Donald Trump said it was dangerous for Britain to be getting into business with Beijing, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer lauded the economic benefits of resetting relations with China duri...

WHO sees low risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India

Health January 30, 2026

There is a low risk of the deadly Nipah virus spreading from India, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday, adding that it did not recommend travel or trade curbs after two infections were...

Gold nears $5,600/oz as investors seek safety, silver eyes $120

Crypto January 30, 2026

Spot gold extended its record-breaking rally on Thursday, edging closer to the $5,600-per-ounce level as investors sought safety amid geopolitical and economic strains, while silver came within a whi�...