U.S. diplomats reportedly expressed interest in engaging with Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami during a December off-the-record meeting with journalists, signaling potential mainstreaming efforts ahead of February elections.


U.S. Eyes Jamaat Friendship? Bangladesh Shift Sparks Debate

President Donald Trump confirmed a U.S. "massive armada," led by the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group and escort warships, is heading toward Iran, stressing close monitoring amid Tehran's protest crackdown.


Donald Trump: Armada Heads to Iran, 'Watching Very Closely'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a high-stakes South India tour in Kerala today, flagging off new Amrit Bharat trains and launching the PM SVANidhi Credit Card amid BJP's election push.


PM Modi Kerala Visit: Flags Off Trains, Launches Credit Card 

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will elect a woman mayor from the general category for the second consecutive term following a controversial lottery draw by Maharashtra's Urban Development Department.


BMC Elections: Mumbai Gets 2nd Woman Mayor in Row After BMC Draw

Illegal miners have evicted hundreds of residents from South Africa's Sporong informal settlement near Randfontein through violence and extortion, forcing 500 to flee to a community hall.


South Africa: Illegal Miners Terrorize Randfontein: Homes Seized

Heavy rains in New Zealand have left at least two people dead. Triggered landslides, and knocked out power to thousands across parts of the north island. The worst-hit areas are along the eastern seaboard, where homes have been evacuated and rescue operations are continuing.


New Zealand Landslide: Rains Claim 2 Lives, Landslides Bury Campsite

A powerful and dangerous winter storm is bearing down on the United States, with up to 150 million people expected to be affected from Friday through the weekend. Forecasters warn of heavy snow, crippling ice, and extreme cold. Driven by a stretched polar vortex pushing arctic air deep into the country.


U.S. Winter Nightmare: 150 Million Americans Brace for Severe Storm

Light to moderate rain lashed several parts of Delhi-NCR. A day after the capital witnessed its warmest day in January in seven years


Post-Rain Relief: Delhi AQI Dips to Satisfactory Levels 

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether President Donald Trump can fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, whose term extends to 2028, amid his push to replace her with a loyalist amid policy clashes.


SCOTUS Tackles Trump Fed Firing Bid: Cook Likely Stays

The death toll from the devastating January 17 fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza Shopping Centre has climbed to 67, with rescuers retrieving charred body parts from a locked mezzanine shop where victims sought refuge.



Karachi Mall Fire Probe: Death Toll Hits 67 Amid Charred Remains

Vice President JD Vance defended federal agents' detention of a five-year-old boy and three other children during Minnesota's ongoing immigration crackdown, stating "agents had no choice" amid Operation Metro Surge targeting undocumented criminals.


Vance Defends Child Detention: 'Agents Had No Choice' in Minnesota Raids

Nottingham Forest suffered a 1-0 defeat to Braga in UEFA Europa League league phase action on January 23, 2026, marred by Morgan Gibbs-White's missed penalty, Ryan Yates' own goal, and Elliot Anderson's late red card.



Gibbs-White Penalty Howler, Anderson Red Doom Forest 

The United Nations launched a $516 million appeal on January 22, 2026, to address critical humanitarian needs for 2.5 million people in Nigeria's Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states, warning of famine risks for 35 million amid violence, displacement, and global funding shortfalls.


UN's $516M Plea: Nigeria Famine Looms as Aid Dries Up

Colombia has suspended electricity exports to Ecuador and imposed 30% tariffs on 20 Ecuadorian products in retaliation for Ecuador's matching tariffs, escalating a trade dispute blamed on President Daniel Noboa's accusations of inadequate Colombian cooperation against drug trafficking.


Ecuador-Colombia: Bogota Suspends Sales, Targets Ecuador Goods 

U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney traded sharp barbs at Davos, with Trump excluding Canada from his new Board of Peace and claiming "Canada lives because of the United States," prompting Carney's firm rebuttal that Canada stands independently.


Trump vs Carney: Canada Barred from Peace Board

On the campaign trail, president Donald Trump promised cheaper energy for Americans and a surge in U.S. Energy production under the slogan ‘drill, baby, drill.’ one year into his term, gasoline prices are lower, and U.S. Energy exports are at record highs. Our next report delves into trump’s three goals that are proving difficult to achieve at the same time. 


Trump’s Energy Goals Pull Policy in Different Directions 

President Donald Trump says he’s finished interviewing candidates to lead the U.S. Federal reserve and has someone in mind for the job, though he’s not naming them yet.


Trump Has 'someone' in Mind to Lead the Federal Reserve

Global demand for smartphones, personal computers, and gaming consoles is expected to shrink in 2026, as rising memory chip prices hit consumer electronics.


Why Your Next Gadget May Cost More

Elon Musk made his first appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, mixing humour with serious insights on energy and technology. The billionaire entrepreneur took part in a wide-ranging discussion that touched on technology, space and geopolitics.

Tesla CEO at Davos: Heard About a Peace Summit or Is That Piece?

President Donald Trump's ambitious energy promises-emphasizing fossil fuel dominance, nuclear revival, and regulatory rollbacks-face economic realities like market-driven renewable growth, congressional budget pushback, and global demand shifts.


Trump's Energy Vow Clashes with Market Forces

President Donald Trump confirmed a US "massive fleet," including the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group and destroyers, is heading toward Iran as a precautionary measure amid Tehran's violent crackdown on nationwide protests.



Trump: "Massive Fleet" En Route to Iran Amid Protest Crackdown

Apple has petitioned the Delhi High Court to block India's Competition Commission (CCI) from demanding its global financial records amid an antitrust probe into App Store practices, fearing penalties up to $38 billion based on worldwide turnover.


Apple Seeks Court Block on CCI's Global Financial Probe

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans a Beijing visit next week, with China expressing willingness to collaborate as both nations aim to revive the "Golden Era" business dialogue amid improved ties following London's approval of China's mega-embassy.


UK-China: Starmer's Beijing Trip to Rekindle UK-China Golden Era

President Donald Trump’s envoys advanced Ukraine peace talks as US, Russian, and Ukrainian officials prepare for trilateral meetings in Abu Dhabi on January 23-24, 2026, following Kremlin-described "useful" late-night discussions between Putin and Steve Witkoff.



Trilateral UAE Summit: U.S.-Russia-Ukraine Face Off on Peace

President Donald Trump signed the charter for his new Board of Peace at a Davos ceremony on January 22, 2026, showcasing the initiative originally tied to Gaza reconstruction but now expanded to global disputes.


Trump Signs Board of Peace Charter in Davos Spotlight

President Donald Trump signed the charter for his new Board of Peace at a Davos ceremony on January 22, 2026, showcasing the initiative originally tied to Gaza reconstruction but now expanded to global disputes, with permanent membership requiring a $1 billion contribution.


Gaza Peace Board Unveiled: Trump Touts Global Action Force

Japan's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, the world's largest nuclear power plant, halted its No. 6 reactor just one day after restarting on January 21, 2026, due to an alarm during control rod extraction, marking another snag in the post-Fukushima restart efforts.



Japan Halts World's Largest Nuclear Plant After 1-Day Run

European leaders expressed relief at de-escalation after Trump's prior demands strained NATO ties, with Rutte assuring non-Arctic allies' involvement without diverting Ukraine aid. The shift follows weeks of tension over US ownership claims, now framed as cooperative bases akin to UK sites in Cyprus.



U.S.-Greenland: Trump Softens on Greenland Grab

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke at Davos 2026 on January 22, expressing support for negotiations between Denmark, Greenland, and the US following President Trump's announcement of a Greenland framework deal that suspended tariff threats on European NATO allies. 


Merz at Davos: Germany Backs Denmark-U.S.-Greenland Talks

Trump announced a "framework of a future deal" on Greenland during Davos 2026 on January 21, following his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, easing prior threats of tariffs on European nations and military action. 


Trump Hails NATO Framework on Greenland, Drops Tariff Threats 

Maharashtra became the first Indian state to pursue small modular reactors (SMRs), with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announcing MoUs signed at Davos 2026 with an Indian government firm and a Russian company to meet surging electricity demands from data centers and industry. 


Davos 2026: Maharashtra First Indian State for Small Modular Reactors 

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