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February 02, 2026 February 02, 2026 - Current affairs for all the Exams: Global News Roundup: US-Iran Diplomatic Signals, Rafah Reopening, and Major Humanitarian Disasters

Significant developments in global diplomacy mark the last 24 hours as the U.S. signals potential talks with Iran and the Rafah crossing sees a trial reopening. Simultaneously, the world grapples with high-casualty disasters, including a massive landslide in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a lethal winter storm across North America.

Global Diplomacy and Conflict

  • US-Iran Relations: U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran is "seriously talking" with the United States regarding its nuclear program and regional activities. However, the President also noted that "powerful ships" are moving toward the region as a deterrent, maintaining a policy of "maximum pressure" alongside the offer of a negotiated deal.

  • Gaza-Egypt Border: The Rafah border crossing was reopened on a limited, trial basis on Sunday. This move is intended to facilitate the movement of travelers and patients between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, offering a rare humanitarian window after prolonged closures.

  • Russo-Ukrainian War: A Russian drone strike targeted a minibus in Dnipro, Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 mineworkers. On the diplomatic front, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko officially rejected the deployment of any NATO or EU military forces on Ukrainian soil as part of future security guarantees.

  • Pakistan Counterterrorism: Pakistani security forces concluded a 40-hour operation in Balochistan, reporting the deaths of 145 Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) insurgents. The operation followed a series of coordinated attacks, with Islamabad accusing external actors of backing the militants.

Major Natural Disasters and Accidents

  • DR Congo Landslide: A catastrophic landslide in the Rubaya mines of North Kivu province has claimed at least 200 lives. Rescue efforts are ongoing, but the scale of the collapse has devastated the local mining community.

  • North American Winter Storm: A severe winter storm system has swept across North America, causing widespread infrastructure damage and a reported death toll exceeding 140 people due to extreme cold and accidents.

  • India Aviation Tragedy: In a major political shock, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was among five people killed when a Learjet 45 aircraft crashed and exploded at Baramati Airport in Pune.

Political and Institutional Shifts

  • US and WHO: The United States has officially completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), a significant shift in global health governance.

  • Bulgarian Presidency: Iliana Iotova has made history by becoming the first female president of Bulgaria following the resignation of Rumen Radev.

  • Vietnam Leadership: The Communist Party of Vietnam has re-elected Tô Lâm as General Secretary, consolidating his position as the nation's most powerful leader.

Sports Milestone

  • Tennis History: Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic to win his first Australian Open title. At just 22 years old, Alcaraz has become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam, signaling a definitive generational shift in men’s tennis.

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