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US Special Envoy Sergio Gor is visiting Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan for the B5+1 Business Forum to boost economic ties. His trip follows a visit to Turkmenistan. The envoy also praised a new US-India trade deal hailed by PM Modi and President Trump.

The IDF has issued a formal order creating three distinct service tracks for Haredi Jews. The move aims to integrate the Orthodox community into the military and address manpower shortages while offering religious accommodations.

India and Tanzania held their 4th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting in Zanzibar, reviewing existing ties. They agreed to expand collaboration into new areas like AI, cyber, military medicine, and initiate cooperation between their Air Forces.

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Myanmar on Tuesday, followed by a 5.3 magnitude tremor. The quakes occurred at depths of 27 km and 20 km respectively. The nation is highly vulnerable to seismic events due to its tectonic plate activity.

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Tuesday, sending tremors across Kolkata and parts of Bangladesh. Residents reported brief shaking and panic, but no immediate damage or casualties were reported. Authorities are monitoring the situation.

NSA Ajit Doval is in Riyadh for an official visit, highlighting the growing strategic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia. The visit follows a joint security meeting where both sides condemned terrorism and reviewed cooperation.

Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong hailed strengthening ties, revealing bilateral trade hit a historic $155.6B in 2025. He said the relationship is at a 'new level' post the Modi-Xi meeting and expressed support for India's BRICS chairmanship.

Baloch activist Hakeem Baloch disputes Pakistan's claims of operational success in Balochistan, stating the state targets civilians and activists as collective punishment while failing to address the political roots of the conflict.

Penpa Tsering, leader of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile, met with US lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advocate for Tibet, presenting a book challenging China's historical claims and discussing the Dalai Lama's succession and religious freedom.

Crude oil prices were steady on February 3 as easing US-Iran tensions and trade uncertainty kept markets cautious. WTI traded near $62.5/barrel, while Brent stayed around $66. Possible nuclear talks and a steady OPEC+ output plan weighed on prices.