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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday to discuss talks with Iran. AP wrote, Netanyahu emphasized that any negotiations must address Iran’s ballistic missiles and support for militant groups.

The US and Iran held indirect nuclear talks in Oman on Friday. For the first time, the US included its top military commander in the Middle East. Iran signaled the talks concluded for now, while stressing nuclear issues must be discussed calmly, without threats.

AP reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that if the US attacks, Tehran would retaliate against American bases in the region. He said missile and defense matters are "in no way negotiable."

Voters in Thailand cast ballots Sunday in an early general election. The race is seen as a three-way contest among progressive, populist and traditional power-based politics, AP reported. More than 50 parties are competing, but only three are major contenders.

According to AP, analysts say it may struggle to form a government due to opposition from rival parties. Its reform-focused agenda appeals to young and urban voters. The Bhumjaithai Party, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, is backed by royalist and military-aligned groups. It campaigns on national security and economic support. The party has strong grassroots networks in rural areas.

The Pheu Thai Party, linked to former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, focuses on economic revival and populist promises. Voters also took part in a referendum on whether to begin drafting a new constitution. Results are expected to shape Thailand’s political future.

Romance on Valentine’s Day does not need expensive gifts or grand plans, relationship experts write to AP. Small, thoughtful actions often matter more than chocolates or fancy dinners. Simple kindness helps couples feel closer.

Therapists say romance looks different for everyone. For some, it is holding hands or helping with daily tasks. For others, it is a funny message or coffee in bed. What matters is showing care in ways a partner values.

Experts also added that romance changes over time. Busy schedules, work, and family responsibilities affect how couples connect. Regular effort, like date nights and honest communication, helps keep relationships strong. According to AP, taking pressure off Valentine’s Day is key. Love does not need to be perfect or spontaneous. Consistent, small gestures throughout the year often mean the most.

Before dawn in Kyiv’s Podil district, bakeries and cafés struggle to work as power cuts hit again and again. According to AP, Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid have forced businesses to rely on generators.

For small businesses, generators are costly and exhausting to run. Fuel expenses are high and schedules are unpredictable. Owners say it is now impossible to operate without backup power, especially during the harsh winter, AP reported.

According to the report, restaurants and cafés are among the hardest hit. Some have been forced to close temporarily due to lack of electricity, water, or heating. Many operate at a loss as customer numbers fall and costs rise. Despite the pressure, some businesses continue as community lifelines.

New mobile apps helping shoppers avoid American goods have seen a sharp rise in downloads in Denmark, reports AP. The surge followed renewed tensions over US President Donald Trump’s comments on Greenland. Interest has also spread to other European countries.

According to AP, The “Made O’Meter” app recorded about 30,000 downloads in just three days in late January. Its creator said users wanted a practical way to identify US-owned products. The app uses artificial intelligence to scan items and suggest European alternatives.

Another app, “NonUSA,” also crossed 100,000 downloads in early February. Users said the apps gave them a sense of control amid political tensions

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has extended best wishes  to the Nepali cricket team playing in the historic T20 World Cup match against England at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium today. 

The Prime Minister extended best wishes for victory and stated that the team led by captain Rohit Paudel will deliver exceptional performance. 

Nepal, playing in the ICC T-20 World Cup, has the support of fans from around the world. 

The miracles and successes shown by the team in the past have made today's match even more special, according to the PM. 

On behalf of the entire nation, the Prime Minister has extended good wishes to the Nepali players, saying 'May you be victorious'.

A group of around 100 protesters threw firecrackers, smoke bombs and bottles at police after breaking away from the main body of a demonstration in the Olympic host city of Milan on Saturday (Feb 7), Reuters reported. 

Police in riot gear and with shields responded with water cannon to try to disperse the group, some of whom wore hoods and scarves to cover their faces. Order was restored after a few minutes.

Six people were detained during the skirmishes, police sources said, according to Reuters. 

An estimated 10,000 people had taken to the streets of Milan in a protest over housing costs and environmental concerns on the first full day of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Brad Arnold, the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, has died, months after he announced that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer. He was 47, The Guardian reported. 

The band said in a statement on Saturday that Arnold “passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep after his courageous battle with cancer”.

3 Doors Down formed in Mississippi in 1995 and four years later received a Grammy nomination for the breakout hit Kryptonite. Arnold wrote the song in math class when he was 15 years old, according to the band statement, according to The Guardian.