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New Delhi | January 29, 2026, 07:17 p.m. (IST) Iran rejects US talks amid rising military tensions as Trump deploys a carrier group, protests shake Tehran, and regional powers push diplomacy to avert war. Key Highlights Tensions between Iran and the United States have escalated sharply after Tehran rejected any talks under what it described … Read more
New Delhi | January 28, 2026, 10:13 p.m. (IST) USS Abraham Lincoln deployment raises Iran war fears as the US warns Tehran over deadly protest crackdown and rising regional tensions in the Middle East. Key Highlights The United States has sharply expanded its military footprint in the Middle East with the deployment of the USS … Read more
New Delhi, January 20, 2026, 05:43 p.m. IST Israeli forces demolished the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) headquarters in occupied East Jerusalem on Tuesday, sparking outrage from the United Nations and warnings of potential legal action at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Demolition Details and Israeli Justification Bulldozers razed buildings at the … Read more
New Delhi, January 17, 2026, 01:08 a.m. (IST) Trump threatens steep tariffs on NATO allies over Greenland as U.S. lawmakers rush to Denmark to calm tensions and prevent a wider trade and security crisis. A bipartisan United States congressional delegation arrived in Copenhagen on January 17, 2026, in a high-stakes diplomatic effort to defuse rising … Read more
New Delhi, January 14, 2026, 11:03 p.m. IST Cuba is facing its most severe energy crisis in decades after a sudden disruption in Venezuelan oil supplies pushed the country’s already fragile power system toward collapse. The crisis intensified following the United States’ capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3, 2026, which abruptly halted … Read more
Thailand, January 14, 2026, 02:34 p.m. IST At least 22 killed and dozens injured after a crane collapsed onto a passenger train in Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima province, raising urgent questions about construction safety and infrastructure oversight. A tragic accident struck Thailand’s railway system on Tuesday morning when a construction crane collapsed onto a passenger train … Read more
New Delhi, January 12, 2026, 08:53 p.m. IST Ofcom has opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s platform X (formerly Twitter) over its AI chatbot Grok, accused of generating harmful deepfake images, including child sexual abuse material. The probe could lead to fines or even a UK ban. The UK’s media regulator, Ofcom, has started … Read more
New Delhi, January 9, 2026, 8:20 p.m. IST US Urges Prolonged Truce in Aleppo as Kurds Defy Syrian Evacuation Order Amid Clashing Regional Agendas A tenuous ceasefire gripped Aleppo’s Kurdish enclaves on Friday after four days of intense fighting between Syrian government troops and Kurdish fighters, displacing over 140,000 residents and killing at least 21 … Read more
New Delhi, January 9, 2026, 7:44 p.m. IST Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni advocated for Europe to initiate direct talks with Russia on January 9, 2026, during her annual New Year’s press conference in Rome, stressing the need for a unified approach to bolster the continent’s role in Ukraine negotiations. Agreement with Macron on Engagement … Read more
New Delhi, January 8, 2026, 9:35 p.m. IST French President Macron accuses US of drifting from allies amid Trump threats to Greenland and Venezuela fallout; Europe rallies behind Denmark in escalating transatlantic tensions. French President Emmanuel Macron sharply criticized the United States for abandoning traditional allies and undermining global rules during his annual address to … Read more
New Delhi, January 07, 2026, 02:30 p.m. IST: Western leaders took bold steps toward bolstering Ukraine’s defences during a Paris summit on January 6, 2026, amid accelerating peace talks with Russia. The UK and France signed a declaration committing troops to Ukraine if a ceasefire holds, while the US endorsed monitoring mechanisms and binding guarantees. … Read more
New Delhi, January 7, 2026, 2:05 p.m. IST The European Union refuses to recognize Delcy Rodríguez as Venezuela’s interim president following the U.S. raid that seized Nicolas Maduro. European capitals are divided over democracy, international law, and Washington’s role in Caracas. The European Union has refused to recognize Delcy Rodriguez as Venezuela’s interim president, deepening … Read more
New Delhi, January 6, 2026, 9:45 a.m. IST Japan-China tensions intensify over Taiwan as PM Sanae Takaichi signals openness to dialogue despite Beijing’s economic retaliation, highlighting fragile regional dynamics and strained trade ties. Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed readiness for renewed talks with China on January 5, 2026, following her shrine visit, stating that … Read more
New Delhi/Tehran, Iran | January 5, 2026, 9:24 p.m. IST Protests sweeping across Iran have continued into their ninth day, with reports of widespread strikes, clashes with security forces, and a rising death toll as demonstrators voice fury over the country’s deepening economic woes and broader political grievances. What began late last December as merchant … Read more
New Delhi/Beijing/Seoul, Jan 4, 2026, 1:50 p.m. IST North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles into the East Sea as South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping. The launch escalates regional tensions, drawing condemnation from Japan and Seoul, and casts a shadow over summit efforts to stabilize the Korean Peninsula. … Read more
New Delhi | January 3, 2026, 6:52 PM IST US Attorney General Pam Bondi indicts captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores on narco-terrorism and drug charges in New York, as Russia, Iran, and Cuba slam strikes as illegal aggression. US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced indictments against captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro … Read more
New Delhi | January 3, 2026, 15:35 PM IST President Donald Trump has ordered the first known major US military strikes inside Venezuela, targeting key military installations in Caracas and surrounding areas early Saturday morning. Multiple explosions rocked the capital, with fires reported at Fuerte Tiuna, the country’s largest military complex and La Carlota Air … Read more
New Delhi/Tehran, Iran | January 2, 2026, 6:37 PM IST Iran faces its largest protests since 2022, driven by economic collapse, inflation above 40%, and widespread unrest across major cities. Government response and international warnings intensify the crisis. Iran is experiencing its most significant wave of protests since the 2022-2023 unrest following the death of … Read more
New Delhi, January 2, 2026, 5PM IST Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch warns China may soon deploy troops in Pakistan’s Balochistan under CPEC’s final phase, urging India to counter the growing China-Pakistan strategic alliance. A prominent Baloch nationalist leader has cautioned that China could soon deploy its military personnel in Pakistan’s Balochistan province as part … Read more
