President Donald Trump’s offer to grant asylum to white South Africans has been rejected by Afriforum and other groups. Meanwhile, Trump has frozen US aid to South Africa over the country's controversial land law.

Afrikaner groups decline Donald Trump's refuge offer

White South African groups reject Trump's asylum offer in US

President Donald Trump’s offer to grant asylum to white South Africans has been rejected by Afriforum and other groups. Meanwhile, Trump has frozen U.S. aid to South Africa over the country's controversial land law.

Trump's South Africa plan falls flat, South Africans rejects offer

World | This upcoming threat arises after millions of people in Northeast and New England recover from a winter storm over the weekend that dumped several inches of snow.

Three winter storms to blast snow across large parts of US this week, affecting millions

White South African groups reject Trump’s US Asylum offer

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Morning news brief: Eagles become Super Bowl champions; Trump to impose tariffs on steel, aluminium, and more

World | Chinese tariffs, which range from 10 per cent to 15 per cent, target US exports, including liquefied natural gas, coal, crude oil and farm equipment as well as some automotive goods.

China’s retaliatory import taxes on US goods go into effect

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set for a high-profile diplomatic visit to France and the US from February 10 to 13. His tour aims to strengthen strategic ties, boost defense cooperation, and enhance trade partnerships.

Pm Modi’s high-stakes diplomatic tour to France, US begins

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a strategic mineral partnership with U.S. President Donald Trump, offering access to Ukraine’s rare earths and critical minerals. In return, Zelensky seeks continued financial and military support from Washington.

Zelensky offers Ukraine’s rare earth minerals to Trump for support

World | Kim said US deployments of nuclear strategic assets, war exercises and military cooperation with Japan and South Korea were inviting military imbalance in the region and raising a grave challenge to the security environment.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un criticises US-Japan-South Korea cooperation, vows countermeasures

World: Explore the intriguing cover of TIME magazine featuring Elon Musk at the Resolute Desk, sparking public debate amid Donald Trump's ongoing second presidential term.

The great American guessing game: who runs the country,  Trump or Musk?

World: 29-year-old Jaspal Singh is charged with “assault with sexual motivation”, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Seattle said in a release last week.

Indian man arrested by US immigration authorities over sexual assault charges

World: Trump signed an executive order, using a narrow definition of the sexes instead of a broader conception of gender. As per the order, a person is either a male or a female. 

Transgender Americans face complicated passport process amid Trump's new policy

World: District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer issued the preliminary injunction after 19 Democratic attorneys general sued US President Donald Trump. 

Judge blocks Musk's DOGE from accessing US Treasury Department's sensitive personal data

US President Donald Trump meets Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, discussing energy exports, security, and trade. Trump announces record US natural gas exports to Japan, while both leaders agree to counter China’s regional influence.

Trump, Japan PM Ishiba strengthen ties with energy, security & trade deals

World: Over a dozen people were detained while trying to cross into Canada, underscoring the perilous conditions at the US-Canada border, especially in winter's harsh grip.

Canada intercepts people attempting to cross the border in 'incredibly cold' weather

World: Former US President Joe Biden announced a target to eliminate single-use plastic utensils like drinking straws by 2035 in government departments. 

'BACK TO PLASTIC': Trump to sign executive order to end Biden's push for paper straws

The U.S. is witnessing a rise in aviation disasters, with at least six air tragedies reported in the past 10 days, including two in the last 24 hours. While air travel is still considered safe, these back-to-back incidents have reignited concerns about aviation risks and have induced anxiety among many air travelers. Watch in for more details!

US witnesses 6 air tragedies in 10 days

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to the US next week. What golden gift will he take for US President Donald Trump?

What golden gift should Modi take for Trump?

World: The US aid agency could see its staff reduced from about 10,000 workers to around 300 workers amid US President Donald Trump's move. 

'Close it down': Trump says 'nothing can be done now' as he orders USAID to cut staff from 10,000 to 300

World: The post had nearly 2.9 million views and more than 2,32,000 votes. Notably, more than 80 per cent of users who answered the poll, replied "yes". 

Musk in a poll on X asks if he should rehire DOGE staffer who resigned over racist tweets

On January 9, US Border Patrol agents acting on intelligence from Homeland Security Investigations discovered a man-made tunnel originating in Mexico. Watch this report for more details!

US Discovered Secret Tunnel on January 9

US Federal Election Commission (FEC) Commissioner and Chair Ellen Weintraub received a letter from President Donald Trump that purports to fire her but added that the action was illegal. Watch this report for more details!

Donald Trump sends letter to Election Chair Ellen Weintraub

World: The sanctions could impact the court's technical and IT operations, including evidence gathering. There are fears victims of alleged atrocities may hesitate to come forward.

ICC condemns Trump's sanctions, says it seeks to 'harm its independent, impartial judicial work'

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