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Here are top ten news articles on February 6, 2026:
1– More than 30 killed in blast at Pakistan mosque, officials say
At least 31 people have been killed and 169 injured in an explosion at a mosque during Friday prayers in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, according to a city official. Police officials say a suicide bomber detonated a device after approaching the gates of the Shia mosque in the Tarlai area of the city, while eyewitnesses have told the BBC the blast was preceded by the sound of gunfire.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7y7gz2835o
2– United States Politics and Policy
Greater competition between the US and China has led to both countries pushing increasingly assertive policies towards one another. Sungmin Cho writes that this confrontation has become self-reinforcing with both sides responding to the heightened perceived threat with more aggressive policies. The return of Donald Trump to the international stage and his focus on US domestic issues over engagement in Asia, he argues, may break this cycle, but also could embolden China in its regional sphere of influence.
3– US delivers new warning to Iraq over Maliki, threatens punitive measures
Maliki’s return to the premiership could trigger severe consequences, including a complete suspension of US assistance and a broader reassessment of political and economic support.
4– Russian general shot several times in Moscow
A high-profile general in Russia’s military has been shot several times and wounded in Moscow. Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev, 64, was taken to hospital after the attack in a residential block of flats in the north-western outskirts of the capital, and is believed to be in a serious condition. The attacker fled the scene.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3686nzexp3o
5—EU targets Russian energy, financial services and trade in 20th sanctions package
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced the 20th sanctions package against Russia on Thursday, targeting energy, financial services, and trade. “The Commission is putting forward a new package of sanctions, the 20th since the start of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. The new package of sanctions covers energy, financial services and trade,” von der Leyen announced in a written statement.
https://www.trtworld.com/article/8600c6c8e3d8
6- US Accuses China of Secret Nuclear Testing
The United States accused Beijing on Friday of conducting a secret nuclear test in 2020 as it called for a new, broader arms control treaty that would bring in China as well as Russia.
https://english.aawsat.com/world/5237972-us-accuses-china-secret-nuclear-testing
7- Europe’s critical test: an emergency landing for Ukraine and the moment for common defence
The European Union is busy preparing for an uncertain future. It faces grave external threats, some from the unexpected quarter of its longstanding American ally. The EU struggles to be united in its response to the new world of tough geopolitical competition. Eurosceptic and nationalist forces at home continue to obstruct the EU’s internal reform. And the external challenges, principally Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, will not evaporate by the charm of wishful thinking or the lure of immobilism.
8– Greenland: Canada, France open consulates in Nuuk
Canada and France are opening new consulates in Greenland’s capital Nuuk on Friday, signaling support for Denmark and the semi-autonomous Danish territory of Greenland as they face repeated and aggressive threats from the US.
9– Ukraine secures $690.8M grant from Japan and Canada via frozen Russian assets
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine and the World Bank have signed an agreement to provide grant funding totaling USD 690.8 million. The funds were raised under the project “Public Expenditure Support for Sustainable Governance in Ukraine” (PEACE in Ukraine).
10– India men lose to Japan, women go down to Thailand in Badminton Asia Team Championships: Indian Sports, February 5
Indian sports can get quite action-packed and it’s quite easy to miss out on important news and results. That’s where we come in — ESPN’s daily Indian sports blog has all the updates from the world of Indian sports as well as the news, scores, schedule, results and commentary that comes with it.