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South Africa Launches First Local FMD Vaccine in 20 Years

South Africa has rolled out its first locally produced vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in nearly two decades, marking a major milestone in the country’s animal health management....

February 7, 2026

PM Modi Begins Two-Day Official Visit to Malaysia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a two-day official visit to Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, marking a key diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening India–Malaysia relations. The visit comes...

February 7, 2026

US Removes Additional 25% Tariffs on Indian Goods

The United States has announced the removal of the additional 25 per cent tariffs imposed on Indian goods, effective February 7, 2026. The decision follows India’s commitment to...

February 7, 2026

Global Push Intensifies To End Female Genital Mutilation

The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, observed annually on February 6, has renewed global focus on eliminating one of the most severe violations of...

February 7, 2026

Iran Reaffirms Support For Chabahar Port, Ties With India

Iran has reiterated its strong backing for the Chabahar port project and expressed readiness to deepen cooperation with India, even as uncertainty surrounds the initiative due to renewed...

February 7, 2026

China Clears Limited Rare Earth Exports to Japan

China has approved a limited number of rare earth export licences to Japan under its newly tightened “dual-use” export control regime. The move eases immediate supply pressures on...

February 7, 2026

Iran’s First Female Member Elected To IOC

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has elected its first female member from Iran, marking a historic milestone for both the country and the global Olympic movement. Soraya Aghaei...

February 6, 2026

Trump Unveils Project Vault to Secure US Mineral Supplies

US President Donald Trump has announced a $12 billion initiative aimed at building a strategic stockpile of critical minerals, seeking to shield American industries from supply disruptions and...

February 6, 2026

Visa Expiry Leaves Hakki Pikki Tribe Members Stranded in Africa

Eight members of Karnataka’s Hakki Pikki tribal community are facing a grave crisis in Central Africa after their visas expired, leaving them at risk of arrest and unable...

February 6, 2026

Chichón Volcano Shows Fresh Signs of Hydrothermal Activity

Unusual physical and chemical changes inside the crater of Mexico’s Chichón volcano have drawn renewed scientific attention, raising concerns about a dynamic hydrothermal system beneath its crater lake....

February 6, 2026

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