Simple English News Daily Monday 2nd February 2026. Pakistan attacks. Australia laser. Syria merging. Argentina fires. DRC mine. Epstein files. Italy Meloni angel...
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Feb 2, 2026 Reports of coordinated attacks in Balochistan and a deadly mine collapse in the DRC make the headlines. An Australian company unveils a laser anti-drone weapon while Keir Starmer discusses security and tech ties in Japan. A ceasefire brings Syrian forces closer to the state and Rafah crossing opens a little. Wildfires rage in Patagonia and controversy surrounds a restored angel statue in Rome.
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Laser Defences Promise Low Per‑Shot Cost
- Electro-Optic Systems plans to move its HQ and listing to Europe as it markets a drone‑shooting laser.
- The company says each laser shot costs under €10 versus much higher costs for conventional interceptors.
UK‑Japan Security And Tech Partnership
- Keir Starmer met Japan's Prime Minister to deepen security and tech ties across Euro‑Atlantic and Indo‑Pacific regions.
- Starmer thanked Japan's leadership for supporting Ukraine and signalled industrial collaboration.
SDF Agrees To Merge With Syrian State
- The Syrian Democratic Forces agreed to merge with the Syrian state after a new ceasefire deal.
- Previous agreements had failed and government troops recently captured most SDF-held areas.