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Indonesia faces deadly flooding in Sumatra, with Jakarta cracking down on companies accused of worsening the disaster through deforestation. Permits revoked, lawsuits filed, and state takeovers threatened. Environmentalists warn the measures may fall short and could endanger fragile ecosystems further. Stay updated on Indonesia’s climate and disaster response.

Residents in Moscow battled deep snow as the Russian capital faced its heaviest January snowfall in more than two centuries. Streets were cleared and airport crews worked to keep runways open, but nearly twenty flights were cancelled as the powerful snowstorm disrupted travel.

The search for a ninth missing skier after one of the deadliest avalanches in modern US. History is set to continue into the weekend. Authorities say severe weather in California’s Sierra Nevada is preventing recovery crews from safely reaching the victims.

NASA has completed a successful wet dress rehearsal for Artemis II at Cape Canaveral, stopping the countdown at T-29 seconds as planned. After earlier hydrogen leak delays, the test clears a key hurdle toward the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years, with launch now targeted for March.

Hamas said any political plan for Gaza’s future must begin with a total halt to aggression, lifting of the blockade, and guarantees of Palestinians’ national rights, including freedom and self-determination.

India is stepping into the center of the global ai hardware race. New delhi will formally join the u.S. Led pax silica initiative. It is a coalition focused on securing supply chains for advanced semiconductors and silicon based technologies. It places india alongside japan, south korea, singapore, the netherlands, israel, the united kingdom, australia, qatar and the united arab emirates as core members of the grouping.

France has endured a record-breaking run of over 35 consecutive rainy days. According to Meteo-France, this is the longest streak of rainfall since records began in 1959, surpassing the previous record set in 2023.

Canada’s AI Minister praised the India AI Impact Summit 2026, calling it a “natural alliance” in advancing artificial intelligence globally. The minister highlighted India’s commitment to ethical, inclusive, and responsible AI as a model for international collaboration. Leaders from around the world, including Canada, discussed ways to drive innovation, strengthen AI partnerships, and support the Global South in leveraging AI for social and economic growth. The summit underscores India’s growing role in shaping the future of global AI governance.

South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol apologised for the “mishap” caused by his 2024 martial law decree, a day after being sentenced to life in prison for insurrection by the Seoul Central District Court.

Phoebe Dynevor, best known for her role in Bridgerton, will reportedly be starring in an upcoming project that will be an adaptation of Emily Henry's novel. Read to know more.

The game, played in lacrosse sixes format, is an Olympic sport in the same format and India winning its first major title win in the sport will surely help with the popularity and more athletes taking it up in the near future.

Meta Chief AI Officer Alexander Wang said India is central to Meta’s global AI strategy, citing over 500 million users in the country. He spoke about AI in healthcare, language translation and accessibility, and said India could become a major AI hub.

Russia is facing a sharp consumption slump, hitting the restaurant sector hard, with closures occurring at the fastest pace since 2022. Analysts warn that declining consumer spending and economic uncertainty are squeezing eateries across the country, reflecting broader economic pressures. The trend signals challenges for the hospitality industry and possible job losses in the sector.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with UNHCR Chief Barham Salih to discuss strategies to tackle Ukraine’s ongoing energy crisis. The meeting focused on securing international support, improving energy infrastructure, and addressing humanitarian challenges amid the country’s critical energy shortages. Zelensky emphasized the importance of global cooperation to ensure energy stability for civilians.

The remarks come as Germany and India recently sealed an "AI Pact" on the summit's margins, aimed at fostering responsible, implementation-focused cooperation in AI across government, industry, research, and skills development.

Amid the chaos, burning fuel reportedly splashed onto the accused. When both men tried to escape, they were stopped by pump employees, who alerted the police and filed a complaint. The incident occurred at a petrol pump in the Urla area of the Raipur district on Thursday evening.

India's Supreme Court slammed pre-election freebies, this time in a case on free electricity in Tamil Nadu. The top court has targeted such schemes in cash or kind, warning they harm fiscal discipline, economic development and work culture

Argentina faces nationwide disruption as a general strike erupts in response to President Javier Milei’s controversial labor reforms. Workers protest changes affecting wages, benefits, and employment protections, reflecting growing tensions between the government and unions.

Hundreds of tourists were seen thronging scenic spots such as Doodhpathri in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, enjoying the snow-clad mountains after the destination remained closed for nearly a year.