U.S.-Iran tensions spike with urgent diplomatic efforts underway to avert war, as Trump hopes to avoid military action while Iran vows instant retaliation and plans live-fire drills in the Strait of Hormuz.



Iran Vows Instant Response as U.S. Armada Nears: War Fears Grip Region

Cuba faces a dire fuel shortage with oil reserves projected to last only 15-20 days, exacerbated by U.S. sanctions halting Venezuelan shipments and pressuring Mexico, plunging the island into blackouts and economic turmoil.


Cuba's Oil Crisis: Just 15 Days Left Amid U.S. Blockade

U.S. negotiators report progress on a Gaza peace deal as the second phase of the ceasefire plan advances, though Hamas denies disarmament claims while President Trump predicts they will comply.



Trump: Hamas Will Disarm as Gaza Ceasefire Phase 2 Advances

Breaking: India's Supreme Court has stayed the UGC's new 2026 equity regulations, deeming them vague and prone to misuse amid challenges over discrimination against general category students.


Breaking: Supreme Court Stays UGC Equity Regulations 

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) demands urgent family access for jailed ex-PM Imran Khan amid alarming reports of a serious eye condition threatening permanent vision loss.


Pakistan: PTI Urges Family Meeting for Imran Amid Eye Scare

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer sharply criticized President Trump's abrupt reversal on the Chagos Islands deal, insisting the US leader had previously endorsed it after rigorous agency reviews.


UK-U.S: Starmer Hits Back at Trump Over Chagos U-Turn 

Gold and silver prices have shattered records, with gold surging past $5,500 per ounce and silver nearing $120 amid supply tightness and safe-haven demand.


Gold Blasts Past $5,500 as Silver Nears $120 Record

India confirms just two Nipah virus cases in West Bengal—both healthcare workers now contained-sparking airport screenings across South Asia despite the NCDC debunking inflated reports.


Nipah: West Bengal Nipah Cases Trigger Regional Travel Checks 

India Energy Week 2026 kicked off in Goa, uniting global energy leaders to tackle sector challenges like security, affordability, and decarbonization.



India Energy Week: Biofuel Alliance Shines

Afghanistan battles a deepening weather crisis as heavy snowfall and rain have killed 61 people and injured 110 across 15 provinces over three days.



Afghan Snow Crisis Claims 61 Lives Amid Freezing Chaos

A massive landslide triggered by relentless monsoon rains has killed at least 60 people in West Bandung Regency, West Java, burying over 50 homes under mud, rocks, and debris from Mount Burangrang's slopes.


Bandung Landslide Toll Hits 60, 50+ Homes Buried

ICE agents clashed with Ecuador consulate staff in Minneapolis during heated immigration raids, as video captures tense exchange where staff blocked entry amid Operation Metro Surge protests.


ICE vs Consulate: Tense Doorway Standoff Caught on Video

Ajit Pawar Funeral: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari have reached Baramati's Vidya Pratishthan grounds to pay their respects during Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's funeral with full state honors. 


Breaking: Ajit Pawar Funeral: Amit Shah, Nitin Gadhkari in Baramati 

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis join thousands at Vidya Pratishthan grounds in Baramati for Ajit Pawar's cremation with full state honors following his fatal plane crash.


Breaking: Ajit Pawar Funeral: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, DY CM Shinde At Cremation Ground 

Iran-U.S: Iran's military warns its forces have "fingers on the trigger," defying President Trump's threats of "major destruction" over Tehran's protest crackdowns and nuclear intransigence.


Iran-U.S.: Iran's 'Fingers on Trigger' Defy Trump's Destruction Threat

Maharashtra declared a state holiday and three-day mourning period (Jan 28-30) following Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's death in a Baramati plane crash, closing schools, colleges, and government offices statewide.



Ajit Pawar Funeral: Maharashtra Declares State Holiday, Three-Day Mourning

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, killed in a plane crash near Baramati airport alongside four others, receives full state honors during last rites at Vidya Pratishthan grounds as Baramati mourns.


Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: Last Rites Being Performed with Full State Honours

India and the European union have sealed a landmark free trade agreement, reshaping tariffs and market access on both sides. In this next, we clearly breakdown what changes sector-by-sector.


India-EU Mega Deal: Sector Tariff Shifts Decoded

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.


Dollar's Decline Boosting Crypto 'Playbook'

The federal reserve hit a pause on rates on Wednesday after cutting rates for three straight meetings late last year. Fed chair Jerome Powell says inflation is still too high to declare victory, even as the U.S. Economy continues to show surprising strength heading into 2026.


FED Hits Pause on Rates as Inflation Lingers

Two-year-old Jude has stunned the billiards world by nailing a precision bank shot, earning a Guinness World Record as the youngest to do so at 2 years and 302 days.



Toddler Genius Claims Guinness Pool Record at 2

The Taliban's new criminal code in Afghanistan bans non-Islamic teachings and imposes harsh penalties like two years in jail for mocking religious rulings, with punishments scaled by social status, igniting global outrage.



Afghan Criminal Code Sparks Fury Over Sharia Crackdown

Fed Chair Jerome Powell held interest rates steady at 3.50%-3.75%, defying President Trump's pressure for cuts amid persistent inflation fueled by new tariffs. The decision signals caution as price pressures linger, delaying anticipated rate relief.



Powell Snubs Trump: Fed Pauses Rates Amid Tariff Surge

Google launched free AI-powered mock tests via Gemini for competitive exams like JEE Main, sourcing questions from PhysicsWallah and Careers360 to deliver full-length practice with instant feedback.


Google's Gemini Drops Free JEE Mock Tests Nationwide

New Zealand clinched a commanding 40-run victory over India in the 4th T20I, with Tim Seifert and Rachin Ravindra starring in a clinical performance to level the series.


T20I: NZ's Seifert-Santner Duo Demolishes India by 40 Runs 

ICE immigration raids continue unabated in Minneapolis despite President Trump's de-escalation vow, fueling protests after agents shot US citizen Alex Pretti, now placed on leave along with his partner. 

Minneapolis: ICE Raids Defy Trump Vow Amid Minneapolis Protests

Trump's renewed Greenland push has EU leaders doubting US reliability, with Macron slamming any sale as off-limits amid tariff threats and NATO talks.



EU Alarms Rise Over Trump's Unpredictable Gambit

President Trump has escalated warnings about midterm elections, doubling down on fears that a Democratic victory would unleash "very bad things" like policy reversals and national security risks. 


Trump's Dire Midterm Warning: 'Very Bad Things' Ahead

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the Senate defending the Trump administration's Venezuela operation, calling Nicolás Maduro's abduction a "strategic necessity" to dismantle his regime.  Rubio dismissed critics by stating "there's no NATO with the U.S.," emphasizing unilateral action over alliance dependencies amid Caracas' collapse. 


Rubio Hails Maduro Abduction as Regime-Killer Move

Trump's aggressive push for Greenland has deepened transatlantic rifts, with EU leaders questioning US reliability and Macron firmly rejecting any sale. Tariff threats and NATO framework talks underscore tensions over Arctic resources amid Russian and Chinese ambitions.


Trump's Greenland Play Rattles EU Reliability Trust

Ajit Pawar's Learjet crashed catastrophically while attempting to land at Baramati airport, killing all five aboard instantly.


Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's Plane Meets with Acciden

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