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Shane Bigam with you on this Friday, February the 6th, 2026.
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On today's program, nuclear talks between the US and Iran are now underway in Oman.
passenger numbers across China continue to surge on day five of the annual Spring Festival travel rush.
Ukraine and Russia have concluded around two of their peace talks in Abu Dhabi without reaching a major breakthrough.
In business, China's services sector is exploring new business models and upgrading tech in sports,
updating the early Olympic action ahead of the game's opening ceremony.
In culture and entertainment,
China's National Museum in Beijing is showcasing two landmark exhibits from Italy.
Now checking the day's top stories.
Nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S.
are underway in the capital of Oman.
U.S.
envoy Steve Wittkopf and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Hirachi are leading their delegations.
Prior to the talks,
Iran deployed one of its largest advanced long-range missiles to an underground facility,