Crackdown on dissent after nationwide protests in Iran widens to ensnare reformist figures : NPR

FILE – In this photo released by the Narges Foundation Archive, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammad is seen after being released on a medical furlough in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. On her hand written in Farsi is “End gender apartheid.” Narges Foundation Archive/AP hide caption toggle caption Narges Foundation Archive/AP DUBAI, United … Read more

India and Malaysia pledge to bolster trade, defence collaborations | International Trade News

India’s Modi and Malaysia’s Anwar plan partnerships spanning semiconductors, defence, healthcare and food security. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Published On 8 Feb 20268 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Leaders from India and Malaysia have affirmed their commitment to strengthening trade ties and exploring new cooperation in semiconductors, … Read more

Winter Olympics opening ceremony highlights from Milan : NPR

The women escorting each country’s athletes during the Parade of Nations wore floor-length puffy coats and oversized sunglasses, in the dark of night. Sarah Stier/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Sarah Stier/Getty Images MILAN — Fireworks. Mariah Carey. A dancing stovetop espresso maker. The Winter Olympics kicked off in Italy on Friday with all that … Read more

Thousands gather in Libya for funeral of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi | Muammar Gaddafi News

Authorities investigating killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, once seen as de-facto PM under father’s iron-fisted rule. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Published On 6 Feb 20266 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Thousands of people have attended the funeral of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s … Read more

Is a new Iran nuclear deal possible? : NPR

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NPR’s Geoff Brumfiel and Greg Myre about the upcoming meeting between Iran and the United States. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: We begin this hour talking about Iran. That is because President Trump says he will act with, quote, “speed and violence” against the country if he doesn’t get a … Read more

UN warns of humanitarian collapse in Cuba as US seeks to block oil supplies | Donald Trump News

Warning comes as US threatens tariffs on any country that supplies oil to the Caribbean island. Published On 5 Feb 20265 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of a humanitarian “collapse” in Cuba if its energy needs go unmet after the United States … Read more