India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirms ongoing contact with the United States regarding a waiver extension for Chabahar Port operations amid escalating unrest in Iran.


Breaking: Iran Unrest: MEA Says in Touch With U.S. Over Chabahar Waiver

Russia offers mediation to ease Middle East tensions through President Putin's direct talks with Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, as the U.S. deploys a carrier strike group to West Asia and Iranian police fire live rounds in Dezful protests.


Russia Mediates Iran-Israel as U.S. Carrier Heads West 

U.S. and Taiwan sign a landmark semiconductor trade agreement, capping tariffs on Taiwanese goods, auto parts, timber, and lumber at 15% to strengthen supply chains amid global chip tensions

U.S.-Taiwan Chip Pact Caps Tariffs at 15% 

President Donald Trump unveils his "Great Healthcare Plan" to replace Obamacare, promising a dramatic 90% reduction in drug prices through market competition and negotiation reforms.


Trump's Great Plan Axes Obamacare, Slashes Drug Costs 90%

Canadian PM Mark Carney signals a "New World Order" in global trade, announcing a landmark agreement with China to slash tariffs and cut trade barriers between the two nations.


Canada-China Landmark: Barriers Fall in Trade Reset

Sabrimala Temple authorities face scrutiny over a ghee sale fraud exceeding ₹36 lakh, prompting an SIT investigation into irregularities during the recent pilgrimage season.


Sabrimala Ghee Scam: S.I.T Targets Temple Officials

Kathleen Kennedy is retiring as Lucasfilm president after 13 years, with Dave Filoni named as her successor to lead a new creative era for Star Wars.


Katheleen Kennedy Exits Lucasfilm, Filoni Takes Star Wars Helm

Tamil Nadu faces outrage over alleged systematic stray dog killings by village committees, prompting animal welfare activists to file complaints and police to register an FIR against seven village heads.


Tamil Nadu Dog Killings: Police Book Village Chiefs

Tamil Nadu's DMK minister accuses BJP of ignorance on Tamil culture amid tensions with the Centre, while PM Narendra Modi recommends reading the ancient 'Tirukkural' and plans a visit on January 23 for Pongal celebrations. y

Tamil Nadu: DMK Slams BJP Culture Ignorance as PM Modi Cites Tirukkural

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, presented her medal to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office as a gesture of gratitude for U.S. support in ousting Nicolás Maduro.


Nobel Laureate Machado Honors Trump with Peace Medal

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez boldly challenges U.S. President Donald Trump, declaring no fear of diplomatic clashes while signaling a new course post-Maduro's U.S.-led ouster. 


Venezuela vs Trump: Delcy Rodríguez: Ready for Diplomatic Fight with U.S.

The White House affirms President Trump's determination to acquire Greenland as a national security priority, undeterred by NATO's recent military exercises in the Arctic region.


Trump's Greenland Quest: NATO Won't Deter White House

India's Union Budget 2026 approaches with anticipation, featuring new investments in railways and defence alongside focus on key sectors like infrastructure and manufacturing.


India's FY26 Budget: Key Sectors in Spotlight 

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had been told that the killing of protesters in Iran’s ongoing unrest has stopped and that there are no current plans for executions, remarks aimed at easing fears of further escalation. Trump spoke from the White House, citing “good authority” for the report, but left open the possibility of continued monitoring and response. Iranian officials have also publicly denied plans to carry out hangings amid the crackdown, even as human rights groups report thousands of deaths during protests that began in late December 2025.


Breaking: Iran Protests: People Chant Death To Khamenei

Russian President Vladimir Putin is offering mediation between Iran and Israel amid deadly nationwide protests in Iran, following phone calls with leaders from both nations.


Breaking: Russian President Vladimir Putin Offers Mediation Amid Escalating Protests in Iran 

U.S. Envoy to the UN states all options remain on the table amid escalating tensions with Iran, as protests see a death toll exceeding 2,600 according to rights groups.


Iran UNSC Meet: U.S. UN Envoy: All Options on Table for Iran Crisis 

China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) is developing over 10 experimental quantum cyber-warfare tools, with some already tested in frontline missions to gather intelligence from public cyberspace.


China Tests Quantum Cyber Tools in Frontline Ops 

U.S. forces are deploying and testing a mysterious pulsed radiofrequency device acquired undercover, potentially linked to Havana Syndrome symptoms reported since 2016.


Pentagon Unleashes Havana Tech: US Tests Mystery Syndrome Device

Protests have erupted in Bulgaria as demonstrators demand fair elections and the restoration of machine voting to prevent manipulation. Citizens, opposition parties, and civil groups argue that paper-only ballots increase the risk of fraud and vote-buying, insisting that electronic machines are vital to safeguard transparent, credible polls.


Bulgaria Erupts: Protesters Demand Fair Polls, Machine Voting Now

Denmark bolsters Arctic security in Greenland with EU-NATO allies through exercises, patrols, and infrastructure defense against Russian-Chinese threats post-US talks.

EU Troops Land in Greenland: Denmark Ramps Up Arctic Defenses

On January 27, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will auction special registration numbers 'Imran Khan-804' and 'Imran Khan-1.' The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government says public demand pushed this number into the auction list.  Number 804 is the same number that has been assigned to Khan in jail. 


Imran Khan-804’ Number Plate to Go Under the Hammer in Auction 

Breaking: Indian Army troops fired on multiple suspected drones sighted over Jammu sectors including Naushera, Rajouri, Samba, Poonch, and Reasi along LoC/IB. Security forces activated anti-drone systems, machine guns, and area domination patrols after five drones hovered briefly. 


Breaking: Multiple Drone Incursions Reported in Jammu Sector, Indian Army Takes Counter Measures

Princess Leonor de Borbón y Ortiz, born October 31, 2005, to King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, serves as heir presumptive to Spain's throne, positioned to become the first queen regnant since Isabella II in 1868. Now 20, she swore allegiance to the Constitution on her 18th birthday in 2023, solidifying her role as Princess of Asturias.


Princess Leonor Poised for History: Spain's First Queen in 150 Years

Tensions boiled over again in Minneapolis, where a federal law enforcement officer shot a man in the leg during an immigration enforcement operation. The latest violence comes just one week after an ICE agent fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis. 


Unrest in Minneapolis After Another Immigration‑related Shooting 

Jaipur witnessed a historic first today as the Indian army held its grand army day parade on public streets, this was the first time that it was held outside the cantonment area. For the first time, the citizens of Jaipur experienced up close the skills, courage and discipline of the Indian army.


Army Day Celebrations: Modern Military Gear and Weapons Highlight Army’s Strength

President Trump stated in a Reuters interview on January 14, 2026, that Ukrainian President Zelensky-not Russia's Putin-is obstructing peace negotiations, claiming Putin stands ready to end the nearly four-year conflict. Russia echoed this, asserting Ukraine lacks viable military or diplomatic options amid frontline stalemates and aid fatigue.


Trump Blames Zelensky for Holding Up Talks, Russia Says Ukraine Running Out of Options

India's Supreme Court prompted the formation of a high-level panel on January 15, 2026, to combat "digital arrest" scams defrauding victims of over ₹3,000 crore, mainly targeting the elderly.


High-level Panel Formed in India After SC Intervention in Big Ticket Digital Arrest Scams

President Trump announced on January 15, 2026, that Iran has ceased killing protesters and canceled planned executions, prompting him to hold off on further military action for now. Trump cited intelligence from "very important sources" confirming the halt in violence after his warnings, while keeping future responses under review amid over 2,500 reported protest deaths. 


Donald Trump Tones Down on Iran, Claims Tehran Has Stopped Killing Protesters

Denmark ramps up military deployments in Greenland following stalled Washington talks on U.S. acquisition ambitions. France, Germany, Norway, and Sweden contribute troops-Germany's 13-person recon team already landed in Nuuk-for joint patrols, fighter ops, and naval maneuvers through 2026.


Denmark is Increasing Military Presence in Greenland After Washington Meet

The U.S. announced the start of Phase 2 of President Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan on January 14, 2026, shifting from initial truce to governance overhaul and demilitarization.


U.S. Announces Advancement of Peace Plan, What Does It Mean for Gaza?

France, Germany, and Norway are deploying troops to support Denmark's Arctic mission in Greenland amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Denmark leads "Operation Arctic Endurance," expanding military presence in Greenland with NATO allies to counter Russian and Chinese Arctic threats. 


 France, Germany, Norway to Send Troops to Denmark-Led Mission 

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