A study has raised alarm over ultra-processed foods, describing them as a “silent killer” and warning they are engineered in ways similar to cigarettes. Researchers say such foods are designed to drive overconsumption, intensifying concerns over their long-term health impact and the role of industrial food design in rising chronic diseases.


Ultra-Processed Foods Flagged as ‘Silent Killer’ in Study Comparing Them to Cigarettes

China has announced a ban on fully hidden car door handles from January 1, 2027. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued the mandate citing safety hazards and functional problems associated with these mechanisms.


China Bans Flush Door Handles in Cars, Citing Safety Concerns

The United States and Iran are preparing for diplomatic talks in Istanbul as officials from both sides explore ways to ease long-running tensions, particularly over Iran’s nuclear programme.


US, Iran Gear Up for Diplomatic Talks in Istanbul; Tehran Says US Armada Moving Away

The U.S. and India have signed a trade deal, the countries’ leaders announced, although details remain scant.
The deal comes days after the European Union and India signed a free trade agreement in which they agreed to slash tariffs on most goods to zero, but over a number of years.

India-US Trade Deal: PM Modi Confirms Revised 18% Tariffs, But Details Awaited 

A painting in a Rome church has prompted an investigation following complaints that a newly-restored cherub bears a remarkable likeness to the nation’s leader, Giorgia Meloni.


Italy Probes Restored Angel Painting That Now Resembles PM Giorgia Meloni

Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically vital waterway for global oil shipments, as both nations balance military posturing with diplomatic negotiations.


Iran-US Standoff in Strait of Hormuz, Amid Negotiations 

In the history of the silver market, prices had traded above US$40 an ounce for only a handful of brief periods before 2025. On Jan 30, exhausted traders watched in shock as the precious metal plunged by that much in less than 20 hours.


Chinese Speculators Set the Stage for Gold & Silver Crash

Pakistan is reportedly expanding its military footprint into North Africa with a $4 billion deal to supply JF‑17 fighter jets and trainer aircraft to Libya’s Eastern National Army. The move, coming despite a UN arms embargo and ongoing political turmoil at home, highlights Islamabad’s ambitions to become a major global arms supplier. Critics warn this development could destabilize Libya, fuel conflict, and threaten regional security.


Pakistan’s Africa Push: Gen Munir Meets Libya's Haftar Amid $4 Bn Arms Deal Reports 

Some Iranians are boycotting makeup and skincare giant Huda Beauty.

Huda Kattan, an Iraqi-American beauty mogul and founder of Huda Beauty, has come under fire after sharing a video about the protests in Iran.

Protesters have accused Kattan of supporting the Iranian regime, which she has denied in a series of clarifications. According to reports, Kattan’s sister Mona has now unfollowed her on social media.

Iranians Launch 'Boycott Huda Beauty' Campaign on Social Media 

Satellite images and official sources suggest Egypt has deployed advanced Turkish-made drones near its border with Sudan. The move signals a sharp escalation in Cairo’s involvement in Sudan’s civil war, which has already killed tens of thousands and displaced millions. As fighting intensifies between Sudan’s military and the RSF, Egypt’s growing military presence raises fears of regional spillover, deeper foreign intervention, and a widening power struggle across North and East Africa.


Sudan War: Egypt’s Drone Move Near Sudan Border Signals Deeper Role in Civil War 

For the first time in history, the younger generation has a lower IQ than the one before it. Neuroscientists are calling it a 'cognitive catastrophe.' From the death of the Flynn Effect to the rise of 'digital dementia,' we break down the reasons cited behind the great intelligence reversal. Is it the phones, social media or the AI?


First Time in History Young Generation Scores Lower | Screens May Be Dulling Intelligence 

Elon Musk’s rocket maker SpaceX has acquired his artificial intelligence startup xAI in a deal that will value the company at $1.25 trillion. 


Musk’s xAI, SpaceX Combo is the Biggest Merger of All Time, Valued at $1.25 Trillion

An iconic boxer’s statue has been stolen in London, just a day after a major jewellery heist in the city. The theft has added to concerns over rising crime, with the incident drawing attention to security lapses around public monuments.


Boxing: Iconic Boxer's Statue Stolen Day After Jewellery Heist in Crime Capital London

Top US and Iranian officials are due to meet to hold talks on a possible nuclear deal, while Iran's military chief threatened that "no American would be safe" if the US conducted strikes on Iran. Iran's Fars news says that the US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln has retreated near Yemen, opening room for the pursuit of diplomacy in hopes of staving off military confrontation between Washington and Tehran. The report says that the arcraft carrier had "withdrawn" about 1,400 kilometers from the port city of Chabahar in Iran, and is now near the Gulf of Aden, east of Yemen’s Socotra Island. The Pentagon is yet to confirm or deny.


Iran's Shocking Claim, Armada Pulled Back | Is Trump Really Removing Aircraft Carrier near Iran?

Even as U.S. President Donald Trump promised good news regarding ending the war in Ukraine, his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had other plans. Russia unleashed a barrage of missiles and attack drones on Ukraine, marking the biggest attack on the country's energy infrastructure this year. This comes a day ahead of the trilateral talks scheduled between U.S., Russia and Ukraine. Does this attack imply that a ceasefire in Ukraine remains a distant dream?


Russia-Ukraine War: Massive Missile Attack on Ukraine Cities While Trump Promises Good News on War

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday announced a trade deal with India that slashes U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% in exchange for India halting Russian oil purchases and lowering trade barriers.


US Trade Tariffs on Indian Exports Cut to 18% from 50% 

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s reference to China in the unpublished memoirs of former Chief of Army Staff General M M Naravane (Retd) triggered a political firestorm on Monday, leading to repeated disruptions in the Lok Sabha.


Rahul Gandhi Cites Unpublished Naravane Memoir, Triggers Chaos

The United States has reduced import tariffs on Indian exports from 50% to 18%, a move hailed as a major win for India’s trade. Following the announcement, Indian stock markets surged to record highs, and the rupee strengthened, marking its biggest gain in over three years.


US Cuts India Export Tariffs to 18%; Indian Stocks Hit Record, Rupee Soars Over 3 Years

Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched attacks hitting the heart of Ukraine, with explosions reported across multiple cities. The strikes damaged residential areas and energy infrastructure, plunging homes into darkness as the assault intensified.


Russia-Ukraine War: Putin Hits Heart of Ukraine, Homes Plunged Into Darkness 

The UK’s privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office, is set to probe X and xAI after its chatbot Grok came under fire for generating sexualised images. Governments and regulators are widening scrutiny of X’s AI systems, intensifying pressure over data protection, content safeguards and regulatory compliance.


Uk's Privacy Watchdog to Probe X and xAI | WION Fineprint

U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the nationalization of the voting process in the United States, sparking intense debate over election security, federal authority, and state rights. 


Donald Trump Wants to Nationalize the Voting Process in the United States

China has moved to ban hidden and pop-out car door handles following a series of fiery crashes that raised safety concerns. The decision is expected to force major redesigns, with reports indicating that nearly 60 percent of China’s top electric vehicles could be affected by the rule change, triggering significant challenges for automakers.


Why China Is Banning Hidden Car Door Handles? | WION Fineprint

The United States, China and Russia are competing for control and influence in the Sahel region, as geopolitical rivalry intensifies. Washington is seeking to edge out both Russia and China in the strategic belt, where security cooperation, resources and political alignment have become key battlegrounds.


Africa: America and Russia Jostle for Influence in the Sahel | WION

Authorities in Nigeria have demolished stilt houses in Makoko, triggering a fresh debacle between residents and the Lagos State Government. The government has cited environmental risks and urban renewal plans to justify the action, while the move has reignited debate over displacement, housing rights and redevelopment in the waterfront community.


Nigeria’s Makoko Stilts Debacle as Lagos Cites Environmental Risks, Renewal Plans

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