Global Update Preview: Weeks of Heavy Snowfall in Japan Kills at Least 30
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February 3, 2026, 2:10 p.m. Eastern time

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Weeks of Heavy Snowfall in Japan Kills at Least 30

Snowfall in parts of Japan has also left about 200 people injured. One city recorded 72 inches of snow, the highest in almost 40 years.

Places mentioned: Japan

‘Biblical Diseases’ Could Resurge in Africa, Health Officials Fear

Parasites and infections that cause blindness and other disabilities were nearly eliminated in some countries, but drug distribution to prevent and treat them was derailed in many places in 2025 after the U.S. cut aid.

Places mentioned: Central Africa

Donald Trump, in a blue suit, and Narendra Modi, in a gray jacket, extend their hands. A red and white flag and an audience are visible.

Trump and India Call Off Their Trade War, but the Terms of Peace Are Murky

Officials and business leaders welcomed lower tariffs, but India has not yet confirmed that it would stop buying Russian oil, which President Trump said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to.

Places mentioned: India

A person holds a light blue insulated wire that connects to a small, curved metal device.

The Campaign Behind Trump’s Nigeria Strikes

A yearslong effort to convince the Trump administration that Christians are persecuted in the West African nation has shifted U.S. policy.

Places mentioned: West Africa

Narendra Modi shakes hands with President Trump at the White House. A group of people is in the foreground.

Trump Announces Trade Deal With India to Reduce Tariffs

The agreement was short on details, but President Trump said India had promised to stop buying Russian oil and would buy more U.S. farm goods and other products.

Places mentioned: India

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