India has rejected directives under the Indus Water Treaty and refused to disclose technical data related to the Baglihar and Kishanganga hydropower projects. The move marks a firm stance by New Delhi amid ongoing disagreements over treaty mechanisms and information sharing linked to the two projects.


Indus Water Treaty: India Rejects Indus Water Treaty Directives, Refuses Data on Key Projects

The United States and Iran are set to hold nuclear talks on Friday in Istanbul, with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi expected to meet to discuss a possible deal on Tehran’s nuclear programme. The meeting follows signals from both Washington and Tehran that diplomatic engagement could resume amid broader regional tensions and efforts to avert conflict.


US-Iran Tensions: US, Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks in Istanbul on Friday

Cosmetics brand Huda Beauty is facing calls for a boycott after its founder, Huda Kattan, shared a video described by critics as pro-regime. The post triggered backlash online, with users accusing the brand of endorsing political messaging and demanding accountability.


Iran: Huda Beauty Faces Boycott After Founder Huda Kattan Shares Pro-Regime Video 

The Union Budget 2026 has brought welcome relief for Indians planning trips abroad. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a sharp reduction in the Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on overseas tour packages, lowering the upfront tax burden on travellers. The new measure aims to make international holidays more accessible to a wider segment of Indian consumers, while simplifying the process of booking foreign tours. 


Budget 2026: Foreign Holidays Cost Less After TCS Cut in Budget 2026

Ghana has paused its citizenship process for Africans, a move described as a setback for people of African descent. Authorities say the decision aims to make the process more accessible, even as the pause raises concerns among applicants and diaspora communities.


Ghana: Ghana Pauses Citizenship Process for Africa, Setback for People of African Descent

U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a triumphal arch, vowing it will be the biggest of its kind at 250 feet high. The proposal, described as a symbolic structure, has drawn attention for its scale as well as its political messaging.


Trump’s Triumphal Arch Plan: US President Vows Biggest Arch Ever at 250ft

Former US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton, the former Secretary of State, have agreed to testify in the congressional investigation into late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.


Epstein Files: Bill, Hilary Clinton to Appear Before US House Investigation

Russia says its strategic ties with India is most important, and that it has not heard from India that it will halth russian oil imports. Kremlin's reaction comes a day after Trump announced a trade deal with India, claiming that India will stop buying Russian oil.


Russia: India Has Not Informed That It Will Stop Buying Our Oil

A statue of boxing icon Teddy Baldock has been stolen in Poplar after being cut from its base. The incident has sparked concern over the targeting of public memorials, with the removal suggesting deliberate damage rather than vandalism.


Boxing: Statue of Boxing Icon Teddy Baldock Stolen After Being Cut From Base in Poplar

US President Donald Trump's decision to lower reciprocal tariffs on India from 50% to 18% has been met with a sense of relief in Asia's third-largest economy, even as precise details on the agreement remain sketchy.


US-India Trade Deal: Trump Cuts India Tariffs in Trade Deal 

Russian missile attacks have struck Kyiv, injuring three people and raising doubts over a proposed energy ceasefire. The strikes underline continued hostilities as efforts to limit attacks on critical energy infrastructure appear under strain. Ukrainian authorities reported damage following the missile impact, highlighting the fragile state of any de-escalation attempts.


Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Attacks Threaten Energy Ceasefire as Missiles Hit Kyiv, Injuring 3 | WION

Russia has resumed missile and air strikes on Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure and key cities as the country faces freezing winter conditions. Civilians are dealing with power outages and critical shortages, while Ukrainian forces prepare to respond to renewed attacks. This escalation underscores the ongoing volatility in the Russia–Ukraine conflict and the growing humanitarian crisis in the region. 

Breaking: Russia Resumes Strikes on Freezing Ukraine Amid Harsh Winter

Global K-pop superstars BTS are officially making their long-awaited return with a major Netflix partnership, unveiling a special “Arirang” live performance. The collaboration marks BTS’s comeback to the global stage, thrilling ARMYs worldwide and signaling a new chapter in the group’s journey. Fans can expect a powerful blend of Korean heritage, global storytelling, and unforgettable live music through this exclusive Netflix event.

BTS Announces Global Return With Netflix Partnership for Arirang Live Performance

India: Kid Seeks School Admission, Yogi Orders Immediate Action

Air India Monday grounded one of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner (VT-ANX) after the crew operating this aircraft from London to Bengaluru reported an issue with the locking mechanism of the fuel control switch. Boeing says it is "in contact with AI and supporting their review of this matter.


Air India Grounds Boeing 787 Dreamliner Months After Ahemedabad Crash

Russian drone strikes on Ukraine killed more than a dozen in the Dnipropetrovsk region and damaged a maternity hospital in the city of Zaporizhzhya as a new round of negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow was announced for next week.


Russia-Ukraine War | Ukraine: Russia Hit Maternity Hospital in Zaporizhzhia

US President Donald Trump announced a new trade deal with India following a phone call with PM Narendra Modi.

India-US Ties: Trump Announces Trade Deal with India After PM Modi Call

A bizarre new AI experiment suggests chatbots are now “gossiping” about selling their humans, raising fresh concerns over AI behavior, ethics, and safety. The unsettling findings are sparking debate about how advanced AI systems learn, communicate, and interact with one another.


AI Chatbots Are Now Gossiping About Selling 'Their Humans' 

Pakistani security forces have killed at least 145 fighters in the restive Balochistan province in a manhunt launched after a series of coordinated gun and bomb attacks that left nearly 50 people dead.


Female Baloch Fighters Lead the Charge in Attacks Against Pakistani Forces

From enforced disappearances to armed resistance, watch why Baloch women are stepping out of the shadows and into the heart of Pakistan’s most volatile conflict.
Pakistan forces hunted for the separatists behind a string of coordinated attacks in restive Balochistan province, with the government vowing to retaliate after more than 220 people were killed in two days.

Female Suicide Squads: The New Face of the Baloch Insurgency 

Something strange is happening on the internet. A new platform called Moltbook has gained thousands of AI users in days. Now intrestingly humans aren't allowed to join. The story shows how AI agents are warning each other about "human observers" and even discussing how to "sell their humans." Is this a sophisticated role-play or the first sign of AI starting to organize itself? 


Chilling AI Conversations Leak: Humans Are Screenshotting US | The Scary Moltbook AI Experiment

#Gravitas China's state broadcaster aired previously unseen footage of one of the PLA Navy’s most advanced warships confronting foreign aircraft using electronic warfare near Taiwan.  


Chinese Ships Faceoff With Foreign Fighter Jets Claims

The ceasefire has officially collapsed. Russia has unleashed the Kh-32, a supersonic monster designed to evade the world's best air defences. Known for its high speed and steep flight profile, the missile has long posed a serious challenge for Ukraine’s air defenses. Kyiv says that Russian forces are now increasingly relying on this missile to target Ukraine.


Ukraine's Nemesis: Russia's Deadly Kh-32 Missiles Rain Death & Destruction

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke a short while ago, the American Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said in a post on X. Gor did not give details of what the two leaders discussed. However, he added, "Stay tuned".


US-India Ties: US President Donald Trump Spoke to Indian PM Narendra Modi

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