Denmark's PM Mette Frederiksen warns of a "decisive moment" amid US threats to seize Greenland, as NATO's Europe commander highlights the Arctic's new front-line status and Germany eyes an "Arctic Sentry" deployment.


Denmark at 'Decisive Moment' Over Trump Greenland Threats 

ISRO's PSLV-C62 lifted off from Sriharikota on January 12, 2026, but suffered a critical third-stage malfunction eight minutes in, causing trajectory deviation and preventing 16 satellites-including DRDO's hyperspectral Anvesha-from reaching orbit.


ISRO PSLV-C62 Fails: Third-Stage Anomaly Dooms Mission 

President Donald Trump has warned Cuba to strike a deal with the US "before it's too late," threatening to cut off all Venezuelan oil and money supplies following Nicolas Maduro's capture by US forces.


Trump Warns Cuba: Deal Now or Face Cutoff After Maduro

India's MeitY firmly denies Reuters claims of forcing Apple, Samsung, and others to share proprietary smartphone source code, calling it inaccurate amid routine security consultations.


India Denies Forcing Smartphone Source Code Sharing 

U.S.-Europe relations strain over Greenland as President Trump pushes acquisition for national security, prompting firm EU and NATO ally pushback defending Danish sovereignty.


U.S. vs Europe: Will Trump's Greenland Ambitions Break NATO? 

President Trump proposes boosting the U.S. defense budget significantly while issuing an executive order banning financial institutions from purchasing single-family homes, sparking volatility in defense stocks.


Trump Eyes 50% Defense Boost, Bans Banks from Homes

North India shivers under a severe cold wave, with dense fog blanketing Delhi and cities like Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, causing travel chaos.


Freezing North India: Dense Fog Grips Delhi, IMD Warns of Peak Chill   

Grok Row Escalates: India's IT Ministry rejected X's initial response to complaints about Grok generating obscene, AI-altered images of women and minors, demanding detailed explanations and fixes within days.


Grok Row Escalates: Govt Rejects X Explanation, Seeks More

Hungarian researchers uncovered the first clear evidence of horned dinosaurs (ceratopsians) in Late Cretaceous Europe through a well-preserved Ajkaceratops skull fossil from the Iharkut site.


Horned Dinosaurs Roamed Europe, Study Confirms

French collector Bruno Ricard, a longtime friend of Brigitte Bardot, preserves her legacy through his vast collection of over 200,000 memorabilia items, from dresses and film reels to unique casts.


Bruno Ricard Honors Bardot with Epic Memorabilia Trove

Gaza Ceasefire: President Trump plans to announce the Gaza Board of Peace as part of advancing the ceasefire deal's second phase, with around 15 countries expected to participate in overseeing Gaza's reconstruction and governance.


Gaza Ceasefire: Trump Set to Launch Gaza Board of Peace with 15 Nations

Growler Jets: U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler jets disrupted Venezuela's radar and communications during Operation Absolute Resolve, neutralizing outdated Russian and Chinese air defenses to enable special forces to capture Nicolás Maduro.


Growler Jets: U.S. Gamechanger in Maduro Capture 

U.S.-Venezuela: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt declared "maximum leverage" over Venezuela's interim authorities post-Maduro capture, dictating decisions via oil control and sanctions.


U.S.-Venezuela: U.S. To Use 'Maximum Leverage' on Venezuela

Be'er Sheva District Court President Judge Benny Sagi, 54, died in a tragic road accident on January 4, 2026, when an off-road vehicle struck his motorcycle on Route 6 near Kfar Menachem, Israel.


Israeli Judge Sagi Dies in Highway Collision

Pakistan announced a Special Protection Unit (SPU) in Islamabad to safeguard Chinese nationals working on CPEC projects following repeated terror attacks.


Pakistan Launches Elite Unit for Chinese Worker Safety

President Trump is set to announce the Gaza Board of Peace next week as part of the ceasefire's second phase, chairing a panel with about 15 world leaders to oversee reconstruction and a technocratic Palestinian government.


Gaza Ceasefire: Trump Likely to Announce Gaza Board of Peace, 15 Countries Likely To Join 

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi kicked off his annual Africa tour to Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, and Lesotho, aiming to deepen strategic partnerships focused on infrastructure, trade routes, and supply chain resilience amid global competition.


Wang Yi's Africa Trip Targets Shipping Lanes, Chains

Maharashtra gears up for municipal elections across 29 corporations, including BMC, on January 15, 2026, with BJP and Congress leaders reportedly aligning for local polls amid internal party tensions. 

BJP-Congress Pact Rocks Maharashtra Municipal Polls

Barcelona crushed Athletic Club 5-0 in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia, securing their spot in the final with goals from Ferran Torres, Fermín López, Roony Bardghji, and a Raphinha brace.

Barcelona Blitz Athletic 5-0, Into Super Cup Final 

CES 2026: Smartphones at CES 2026 showcase evolving designs with standout features like hardware privacy switches for instant data isolation and tri-fold screens that expand phones into mini-tablets.


CES 2026: Privacy Switch, Tri-Fold Phones Steal Show 

White House asserts maximum leverage over Venezuela's interim government via oil control and sanctions, as Secretary Rubio outlines a structured plan for stability, economic recovery, and political transition.


Rubio: Stability, Recovery, Transition Plan for Venezuela

Secretary of State Marco Rubio detailed a phased approach for Venezuela-first stabilizing security, then enabling oil recovery with Western firms and amnesty for opposition, culminating in governmental transition-backed by White House claims of "maximum leverage" through seized oil and sanctions

Rubio: America Not Winging Venezuela Strategy 

Fans in Elvis-themed attire board the "Elvis Express" train for the annual pilgrimage to Parkes Elvis Festival in Australia, now underway. The 2026 event, themed "Love Me Tender," draws over 25,000 global visitors celebrating Elvis Presley's birthday with parades, contests, and concerts.


Elvis Express Packed: Clad in Jumpsuits, Fans Ride Elvis Express to Parkes Festival

Minnesota Shooting :DHS defends ICE agent in Minnesota fatal shooting as President Trump calls it self-defense against a disorderly driver. The incident near George Floyd Square sparked protests, with officials and locals clashing over video evidence.


Minnesota Shooting : DHS Defends Officer, Trump Says Shooting 'Act Of Defence'

Nepal Elections: Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki ordered three cabinet ministers-Energy's Kulman Ghising, Youth & Sports' Bablu Gupta, and Communication's Jagdish Kharel-to resign on January 6, 2026, citing their political affiliations and election ambitions ahead of the March 5 House elections, emphasizing the interim government's neutrality.


Nepal Elections: Ministers Face Exit as Nepal Gears for March Polls 

The Trump administration announced on January 7, 2026, that mandatory childhood vaccinations for influenza, HPV, and several others will become optional nationwide, shifting authority back to states and parents while maintaining core requirements for measles, polio, and diphtheria amid debates over personal freedom versus public health.


Optional Vaccines: Trump Admin Makes Key Vaccines Optional for Children | WION

Nigeria's Air Force will utilize intelligence from ongoing U.S. reconnaissance flights-conducted from Ghana bases-to guide domestic airstrikes against Islamic State affiliates like ISWAP and Lakurawa in the northwest.


Nigeria To Use U.S. Recon Data For Anti-IS Strikes

An intense cold wave grips northern India through mid-January 2026, with temperatures plunging to single digits in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, accompanied by widespread dense to very dense fog reducing visibility to zero meters during morning hours and disrupting flights, trains, and highways.

North India Shivers: Cold Wave Hits 13 States, Dense Fog Alert

A mysterious bettor turned $30,000 into $409,000 on Polymarket after wagering on the likelihood of Nicolás Maduro's capture during the January 3, 2026 U.S. Operation Absolute Resolve, which successfully seized the Venezuelan president amid global shockwaves and platform frenzy.


Maduro's Capture: Mystery Bettor Wins $400K on Maduro Capture Bet

President Trump reiterated Greenland as a "security priority" on January 7, 2026, directing Pentagon and State Department reviews of acquisition options including purchase offers, leases, or diplomatic pressure on Denmark, citing Russian and Chinese Arctic encroachments threatening U.S. missile defense and rare earth supplies.

U.S.-Greenland: US Weighs Greenland Buy as Defense Must-Have 

Trump's Speech in D.C.: Trump's January 7, 2026, Washington D.C. rally featured personal swipes at Biden's family, calling Maduro a "violent guy" behind bars, and ridiculing "free Maduro" protests as futile, blending humor with Venezuela operation boasts.

Trump's Speech in D.C.: Trump Mocks Free-Maduro Protesters in Speech

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