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Historic Snowfall Engulfs Northern Japan, Over 30 Killed, 400 Injured | Planet Pulse | N18G

#FirstpostNews| Modi on Anwar Ibrahim: Singing Talent & Love for MGR Songs Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for his singing talent while addressing a community programme during his two-day visit to Malaysia. He said Indian movies and music are hugely popular in the country. Modi recalled how Anwar surprised many Indians during his last visit when videos of him singing a Hindi song went viral, and also appreciated his love for Tamil songs of the legendary MGR.

#FPVideo: India and the United States have unveiled a framework for an interim bilateral trade pact, marking a major step forward in economic cooperation between the two countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the move as a significant boost to the government’s Make in

#PlanetPulse: Historic Snowfall Engulfs Northern Japan, Over 30 Killed, 400 Injured Japan is facing a deadly winter after weeks of unusually heavy snowfall across its northern regions. At least 35 people have died, mostly in prefectures along the Sea of Japan coast such as Niigata, Aomori, Akita, Yamagata, and parts of Hokkaido. Many of the deaths happened during everyday activities like clearing snow from rooftops and entrances, especially among elderly residents. In Aomori, snow on the ground crossed 175 centimetres, more than double the seasonal average, breaking records set four decades ago. The heavy snowfall is linked to repeated waves of cold Arctic air picking up moisture over the Sea of Japan and dumping snow over the same areas. Authorities have issued avalanche warnings and deployed emergency teams to assist residents as risks remain high. @gursshheenreports tells you more.

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#PlanetPulse: US Winter Storm Crisis Deepens: 110 Dead, 4,000 Flights Cancelled Back-to-back winter storms have unleashed chaos across the United States, killing more than 110 people from the Northeast to the Deep South. Extreme cold, heavy snow, ice and prolonged power outages have turned deadly, with officials citing hypothermia, carbon monoxide poisoning and road accidents. As Arctic air pushed unusually far south, Florida witnessed a bizarre sight: iguanas falling from trees after being cold-stunned by rare low temperatures. Scientists warn these extremes reflect a destabilized jet stream in a warming climate. With more Arctic air forecast, millions remain at risk as communities struggle with outages, travel disruptions and dangerous cold conditions. @gursshheenreports tells you more.

#PlanetPulse: Historic Snowfall Engulfs Northern Japan, Over 30 Killed, 400 Injured

#PlanetPulse: US Winter Storm Crisis Deepens: 110 Dead, 4,000 Flights Cancelled

#FirstpostNews: The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, reached Malaysia for an official 2-day visit on Saturday, i.e., February 7. As PM Modi arrived, he shared a picture of sharing the same vehicle with the Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and wrote “Celebrating the India-Malaysia people-to-people connect!” on X. He also added that the two leaders were going to attend the community programme in the country’s capital city, Kuala Lumpur.

#TheAssassination: As Bangladesh heads into its first election since the 2024 overthrow of Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League, the nation looks back. Firstpost’s special series The Assassination revisits the life and legacy of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman—the man who led a nation to freedom. Why was he erased by his own soldiers? Episode One premieres tonight at 8 PM IST.

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PM Modi Highlights Successful Trade Deals While Addressing Indian Diaspora in Malaysia | Firstpost

#FPReels: India-U.S. Interim Trade Deal Framework Announced India and the United States have unveiled a framework for an interim bilateral trade pact, marking a major step forward in economic cooperation between the two countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the move as a significant boost to the government’s Make in India initiative, saying it will generate employment and strengthen supply chains. Both sides have agreed to tackle non-tariff barriers and streamline trade processes. Under the framework, the U.S. has lifted the 25% penalty tariff imposed on India over Russian oil imports and would reduce tariffs on Indian goods to 18%. U.S. duties on Indian generic pharmaceuticals, gems, and diamonds will be reduced to zero. India, in turn, plans to purchase $500 billion worth of U.S. goods over the next five years and will eliminate or reduce tariffs on American industrial goods, food, and agricultural products. Both nations have also agreed to boost trade in technology pro

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Discover how Sheikh Hasina survived while Mujib’s family was wiped out. Watch Firstpost’s special series #TheAssassination, uncovering the life, legacy, and killing of Bangladesh’s founding leader. Premieres tonight at 8 PM IST only on Firstpost YouTube channel.

#FirstpostNews: India-U.S. Trade Agreement Brings Export Boost, Zero Tariffs on Key Goods: Piyush Goyal Calling it a “golden day” for India, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the India–U.S. trade agreement marks a major step towards India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047. He said negotiations for the bilateral trade deal began in February 2025 with the aim of achieving $500 billion in annual trade between the two countries. Under the agreement, several Indian exports including pharmaceuticals, gems and diamonds, smartphones, aircraft parts and machinery will receive zero-tariff access to the U.S. market. He added that many agricultural products such as spices, tea, coffee, coconut oil, cashew nuts, fruits and vegetables will also be exported at zero duty. He said the deal fully protects Indian farmers, with no tariff benefits given to U.S. farm products and no approval for genetically modified imports, while creating new opportunities for Indian exporters in the wo

#FirstpostNews: UAE Debuts at Winter Olympics as Milan-Cortina Games Begin The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially began with a grand opening ceremony in Italy. The United Arab Emirates made its Winter Olympics debut, represented by alpine skiers Alexander Astridge and Piera Hudson, who carried the national flag. The ceremony featured performances by Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey and celebrated Italian culture and sport. Events are being held across multiple locations in Italy, making it the most geographically spread Winter Games. Around 2,900 athletes from across the world will compete in the Games.

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#FPReels| Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian PM Imrahim Receives PM Modi Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun his two-day official visit to Malaysia. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim personally received PM Modi, highlighting the importance of the visit and the strong diplomatic ties between the two nations. On February 8, both leaders are scheduled to hold bilateral talks aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, regional security, and strategic partnerships. The visit is expected to further boost India–Malaysia relations and explore new opportunities for collaboration.

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#FirstpostNews: Contours of an interim trade deal between India and the United States may have been the headline on Saturday morning, but there was a single image that did a lot of talking, a map of India used by Donald Trump's trade representative’s office on X. The map apparently showed the entire Jammu and Kashmir region, including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), as part of India. It also depicted Aksai Chin, a region claimed by China, within India. This is in line with India's long-held stance on its territorial integrity.

In May 1974, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman met Indira Gandhi in New Delhi as India played a decisive role in Bangladesh’s birth. Firstpost’s special series #TheAssassinations revisits Mujib’s journey from 1971’s liberation hero to embattled ruler, and the military coup that ended his life. Don’t miss Episode One tonight at 8 pm IST.

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#FPReels| Colombia Coal Mine Blast: At Least Two Dead An explosion at an illegal coal mine in Guachetá, Colombia, has killed at least two people, according to local authorities. The blast trapped six miners underground, prompting an urgent rescue operation. Officials believe four additional workers may have died, though search and recovery efforts are still ongoing. Emergency crews continue to work at the site as investigators look into the cause of the explosion and the conditions inside the mine.

#FPReels: Trump Says He Won’t Apologise For Racist Post On Obamas The White House has deleted a social media post, made from President Donald Trump’s account, widely condemned as racist. The post depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. The post sparked immediate backlash from both Democrats and Republicans. Trump later condemned the post but said he would not apologise for it. The removal of the post followed mounting criticism from lawmakers and civil rights groups, who called the imagery offensive and unacceptable.

#FirstpostNews: ‘Will Boost Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’: PM Modi Begins Malaysia Visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun a two-day visit to Malaysia aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries. He said the visit will boost the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and expand cooperation across sectors. PM Modi will hold talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and focus on defence, security, trade, and innovation. He is also scheduled to interact with the Indian diaspora in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia is a key partner for India in ASEAN and the Indo-Pacific region.

#TheAssassination: Bangladesh is heading for elections after the fall of Sheikh Hasina in 2024. But before the future comes the past. Firstpost’s The Assassination traces the rise and violent fall of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman - liberator of Bangladesh, later overthrown and assassinated by his own army. Don’t miss Episode One tonight at 8 pm IST.

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#FirstpostNews: The medals at this year’s Winter Olympics in Italy’s Milano Cortina will be the most expensive in the history of the Games. The gold is valued between $2,170 and $2,3000, whereas the silver is worth between $1,200 and $1,400. This is all thanks to the surge in the price of yellow and gold metals.

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#FPReels: Donald Trump Says US Had “Very Good” Talks With Iran U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States held “very good talks” with Iran, claiming Tehran “wants to make a deal very badly.” His remarks come after indirect talks between U.S. and Iranian officials held in Oman. Trump warned there would be “steep consequences” if negotiations fail, signalling continued pressure despite the diplomatic engagement.

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#TheAssassination: As Bangladesh prepares for its first election since the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League in 2024, the nation is once again forced to look back. Firstpost’s special series The Assassination revisits the life and legacy of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman , the founding father of Bangladesh and the face of the 1971 liberation. From revolutionary hero to embattled ruler, famine, one-party rule and a deadly military coup - this is the story of how a nation’s saviour was killed by his own army. Episode One premieres tonight at 8 pm IST.

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#FromTheFrontline| New START treaty expires: Start of another nuclear arms race? The last-remaining nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the US, the New START treaty, expired on February 5th. The treaty had set limits on the deployed nuclear warheads in two of the largest nuclear powers in the world. With its expiry, will there be another nuclear arms race? Why did Russia and the US not extend it? Find out on this episode of From The Frontline.

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#FirstpostNews: India and the United States have agreed on an interim trade framework aimed at lowering tariffs and deepening economic cooperation. Under the pact, India will reduce duties on selected U.S. industrial and agricultural goods, while Washington will impose reciprocal tariffs on some Indian exports with a pathway toward eventual removal. Both sides have also committed to strengthening supply chains and expanding digital trade. According to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, the framework marks a milestone in bilateral ties. A key provision includes a reduction in U.S. tariffs on Indian goods, which had reached as high as 50%, including a 25% penalty linked to India’s purchase of Russian oil. The agreement also outlines India’s plan to import $500 billion worth of U.S. energy, aviation equipment, metals, coal and technology products over the next five years.

South Africa is navigating a high-stakes geopolitical balancing act as trade tensions with the US push Pretoria closer to Beijing. While China remains South Africa’s largest trading partner, the return of Donald Trump to the White House has severely strained the African nation’s relations with Washington. Facing a 30% US tariff and uncertainty surrounding the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Ramaphosa government is aggressively boosting ties with the East. Trade Minister Parks Tau recently secured a Framework Economic Partnership Agreement with China, paving the way for South African exports to get duty-free access to the Chinese market. Meanwhile, Trump has granted a one-year extension to the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), but concerns remain over how it would affect South Africa.

#FirstpostNews: Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the India–US interim trade agreement framework, describing it as a significant step toward deepening economic cooperation, strengthening domestic manufacturing and creating jobs. In a post on X, Modi said the two countries had agreed on the framework and thanked US President Donald Trump for his commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. He said the arrangement reflects the growing trust and dynamism in the partnership and would support the “Make in India” initiative by opening opportunities for farmers, entrepreneurs, MSMEs, start-ups and the fisheries sector, while generating employment for women and young people. Modi added that the framework would enhance collaboration in innovation, investment and technology, reinforce resilient supply chains, and contribute to global growth as India advances toward its development goals.

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#FirstpostNews: Mujibur Rahman’s Narrow Escapes From Death And The Story That Followed From facing sedition charges in 1968 to a secret military trial during the 1971 Liberation War, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman narrowly avoided execution twice before becoming Bangladesh’s founding leader. Discover the story behind the assassination that changed a nation. Watch Firstpost's special series exploring the life, legacy, and killing of Bangladesh’s founding leader, premiering Saturday at 8 PM IST.

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