A Russian drone strike hit a bus carrying DTEK miners returning from their shifts in Ukraine’s Dnipro region, killing 15 people and injuring seven others. The attack has raised fresh questions after US President Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin had agreed to pause strikes during extreme cold weather.


Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky confirms trilateral talks on Feb 4-5 in the UAE 

US President Donald Trump has said he believes Washington is likely to make a deal with Cuba, signalling a possible shift in long-strained US–Cuba relations.

Trump: 'I Think We're Going to Make a Deal With Cuba'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that trilateral talks involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia are scheduled for Wednesday, raising cautious hopes for diplomatic engagement amid ongoing fighting and international mediation efforts.

Zelensky Confirms Trilateral Talks Between Ukraine, US and Russia for Wednesday

Tensions over U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to seize or exert control over Greenland continue to echo across the Arctic territory, even as senior ministers step up visits to key power and energy sites. With NATO allies and Denmark pushing back, diplomatic engagements and strategic discussions are underway.

Trump vs Greenland: US Threats Spark Action in Greenland Energy Sites 

Zelenskyy announced preparations for new US-mediated peace talks with Russia next week, signaling openness to reviewing Moscow's proposals amid energy truces and stalled direct meetings.



Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Preps for US-Russia Peace Talks Next Week

Elon Musk addresses recent claims about Jeffrey Epstein’s island, denying any visit and clarifying that limited correspondence is being misinterpreted. Get the latest updates on the billionaire’s statement and public reaction.

Elon Musk Denies Visiting Epstein Island Clarifies Misinterpreted Correspondence

Amid the threat of an imminent war, Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made a public appearance. He visited the the shrine of Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The visit is being seen as a strong message to the US. Reports say taking out Khamenei is one of the options on Washington's table. His public appearance comes amid reports that he was in hiding in a bunker.


US vs Iran: Khamenei Makes Public Appearance Amid Threats 

The Trump administration's push to make 3,000 immigration arrests per day - and its insistence that those adjudicating their cases do so from detention - has created an intense demand for jail space.


Trump $45 Billion Detention Expansion Underway

President Trump signaled tangible progress toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war on January 30, 2026, announcing Putin agreed to pause strikes on Kyiv until Sunday while crediting U.S.-led trilateral talks for narrowing disputes.



Russia-Ukraine War: Trump Signals Progress Toward Ukraine Peace 

Protesters flooded Washington, DC streets on January 30, 2026, as part of a nationwide strike against Trump administration ICE actions, including the fatal shooting of nurse Alex Pretti.


ICE: DC Streets Erupt: Protesters Slam ICE Killings 

Zelenskiy proposed no mutual strikes on energy infrastructure as a step toward de-escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war, amid ongoing Russian attacks and Ukraine's energy emergency. 


No Hits on Power Plants, Zelensky Pushes Mutual Moratorium

On Wednesday, treasury secretary Scott Bessent said a strong dollar policy is something the U.S. Always had. He added that good policies will always bring in money. Those comments came a day after president trump shrugged off the recent decline in the dollar, prompting a broad base sell-off in the greenback.


Why Trump Is Letting The Dollar Slide, And What It Means For U.S. & Global Economy 

U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and the Treasury Department, accusing them of failing to prevent the leak of his tax records nearly a decade ago. The suit alleges reputational and financial harm after a former IRS contractor unlawfully shared Trump’s tax returns with news outlets. The case also includes Trump’s sons and the Trump Organization as plaintiffs.

Trump Sues IRS And Treasury Department For $10 Billion Over Leaked Tax Records

U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled that military action against Iran is under consideration, while also expressing hope for a diplomatic deal. This comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East and ongoing debates over nuclear talks.

BREAKING: Trump Weighs Military Action Against Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that it is “very dangerous” for the UK to engage with China, highlighting growing geopolitical tensions and concerns over global security and trade

 US President Trump Says Very Dangerous for Uk to Deal With China

US President Donald Trump is weighing options that include targeted raids and special forces operations inside Iran, according to reports, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. The deliberations come amid heightened military deployments, diplomatic efforts to de-escalate, and warnings from Iran against any violation of its sovereignty.


Iran-US Tensions: Trump Considers Raids, Special Forces Operations Inside Iran | WION

US President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service and the US Treasury Department, alleging unlawful actions linked to his tax records. The legal move escalates Trump’s long-running confrontation with federal agencies and could have major political and legal ramifications.


USA: Trump Files $10 Billion Lawsuit Against IRS And US Treasury Department | WION

Iran has strongly condemned the European Union’s decision to designate its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation, calling the move hostile, illegal and likely to damage bilateral relations. 


Iran Condemns EU Decision To List Revolutionary Guards As Terrorist Organisation | WION

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened new tariffs on Cuba in a bid to escalate pressure over political and economic issues. This move highlights the continuing tensions between Washington and Havana, with potential impacts on trade, travel, and diplomatic relations. Experts warn that such measures could further strain U.S.-Cuba ties and affect Cuban citizens’ access to essential goods.

US-Cuba Relations Strain as Trump Threatens New Tariffs

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China has drawn attention as U.S. President Donald Trump warns Britain over its approach to Beijing. During the talks, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of long-term cooperation and strengthening economic and diplomatic ties. The meetings included agreements on visa-free travel and tariff reductions, highlighting efforts to boost UK-China trade relations.

UK-China Talks: Starmer Meets Xi in China Amid Trump Warning on Beijing Ties

President Donald Trump, his two eldest sons and his family business sued the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Treasury Department over alleged leaks of their confidential tax information.


Trump Sues IRS, Treasury Dept Over Alleged Tax Return Leaks

Trump Defends Pressure Campaign, Warns Cuba “Won’t Survive” 

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 28, 2026, launching the "Great American Recovery Initiative" to coordinate a unified federal response to drug addiction and substance abuse nationwide.



Trump Launches Federal Drug Recovery Initiative with New Order

President Donald Trump confirmed a "massive armada" of powerful U.S. warships is heading to Iran to pressure Tehran on nuclear talks, stating "hopefully we won’t have to use it" during remarks at a Melania Trump documentary premiere.



Trump: 'Very Big, Powerful Ships' Head to Iran, Hope We Won't Use Them 

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