The United States has announced plans to expand a joint military base in Kenya, deepening defence cooperation with a key partner. A senior US official attended the ground-breaking ceremony, underlining Washington’s strategic focus on security, counterterrorism and stability in East Africa.


Kenya: US To Expand Joint Military Base In Kenya, Deputy Secretary Attends Ceremony | WION Dispatch

At least 11 people have been killed and several others injured after a mini-bus collided with a truck near Durban in South Africa, authorities said. Emergency services rushed to the scene as investigations began into the cause of the deadly crash on a busy roadway.


South Africa Bus-Truck Collision Near Durban Kills At Least 11 | WION Dispatch

Questions are growing over the future of petrodollar dominance as BRICS moves closer to building a new global payment system. The initiative aims to reduce reliance on the dollar and bypass SWIFT, potentially reshaping trade settlements amid rising geopolitical and sanctions pressures.


Petrodollar Deals Decline? BRICS Lays Groundwork For New Global Payment System | WION

A diplomatic push is underway to prevent a potential war between the United States and Iran, with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi travelling to Türkiye for urgent talks. The visit comes amid rising tensions and concerns over possible US military action, as regional and international players step up efforts to defuse the crisis.


Iran-US Tesnions: Diplomatic Scramble To Prevent US-Iran War As Aragchi Heads To Türkiye For Talks

The Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFF) opened at the iconic Vidhana Soudha, with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurating the event. The festival brings together filmmakers, artists and cinema lovers from India and abroad, celebrating diverse voices and global storytelling.


BIFF 2026: Bengaluru International Film Festival Opens At Vidhana Soudha | WION

Actor Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayagan has hit a censor hurdle, casting uncertainty over its release. The development comes amid legal scrutiny and ongoing debate over certification, with filmmakers awaiting clarity from authorities on the film’s fate.


Vijay’s Film Faces Censor Hurdle As Uncertainty Looms Over ‘Jana Nayagan’ Release | WION

The opposition party YSR Congress (YSRCP) has demanded a formal apology from the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister over the controversial Tirupati Laddu distribution issue. The row has sparked political debates and public attention, with parties questioning administrative decisions and traditions at the famous Tirupati temple.

Tirupati Laddu Row: YSRCP Demands Apology from Andhra Pradesh CM

Japan has recorded a troubling rise in child suicides in 2025, reaching the highest level on record, according to government data. Officials say school-related stress remains one of the leading contributing factors, prompting renewed calls for stronger mental health support, counselling systems and reforms within the education system.


Japan: Child Suicides Hit Record High In 2025, School Stress A Key Factor | WION

Kenya: US To Expand Joint Military Base In Kenya, Deputy Secretary Attends Ceremony | WION

Gunfire and explosions were reported near an airport in Niger, triggering security concerns in the capital. The country’s military ruler accused France, Benin and Ivory Coast of involvement, allegations that come amid strained regional ties and ongoing instability following Niger’s coup.


Gunfire, Explosions Near Niger Airport As Military Accuses France, Benin, Ivory Coast | WION

Iran has strongly condemned the European Union’s decision to designate its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation, calling the move hostile, illegal and likely to damage bilateral relations. 


Iran Condemns EU Decision To List Revolutionary Guards As Terrorist Organisation | WION

A brain chip developed by Neuralink has helped a paralysed patient control a computer cursor using brain signals. The breakthrough highlights advances in brain–computer interface technology, offering new possibilities for people with severe spinal injuries, though experts caution that wider clinical testing is still needed.


Neuralink Chip Helps Paralysed Patient Move Cursor Using Brain Signals | WION

Indian textile exporters welcomed a trade deal with the European Union that significantly reduces tariffs on garments, boosting competitiveness and export prospects.


India’s Textile Exporters Cheer As EU Deal Slashes Garment Tariffs | WION

China’s football authorities have handed lifetime bans to 73 people, including a former national team coach. The Chinese Football Association said the move is aimed at restoring integrity and credibility to Chinese football.


China Bans 73 From Football For Life, Ex-Coach Among Those Punished | WION

British boxer Anthony Joshua has broken his silence following a fatal car crash in Nigeria, paying tribute to friends who lost their lives in the accident. 


Anthony Joshua Breaks Silence After Fatal Nigeria Car Crash | WION

A sharp rally in gold prices has fuelled a surge in risky speculative bets, raising concerns about growing exposure in China’s largely unregulated metals trading market.


Gold Rally Sparks Risky Bets As Concerns Grow In China’s Unregulated Metals Market | WION

Russia claims a one-week pause on attacks against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities due to extreme cold, following President Trump's direct request to Putin-though Ukraine reports ongoing Russian missile and drone strikes contradicting the halt.


Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Thanks Trump as Putin Agrees Cold-Weather Truce

 A 24-year-old SWAT commando of Delhi Police's special cell succumbed to her injuries at a hospital in Ghaziabad on Tuesday, five days after being brutally assaulted, allegedly by her husband, with a heavy dumbbell in their house in southwest Delhi's Mohan Garden. 

India: 24-Year Old SWAT Commando Dies After Assault by Husband 

India gifted Nepal the second tranche of election aid for the 2026 polls, delivering over 250 vehicles to Kathmandu to support logistical preparations.


Nepal Visa: India Gifts Nepal 250+ Vehicles for 2026 Elections

At least 11 people, including a schoolchild, were killed in a minibus taxi-truck collision near Durban, South Africa, with several others critically injured.



South Africa Horror: 11 Killed in Second Minibus Crash Week

Asserting that the government has zero tolerance for air safety issues, Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday (January 29, 2026) said the investigation into the plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others would follow a time-bound approach.

 Authorities Investigate Baramati Plane Crash That Killed Pawar 

The U.S. launched a $70 million expansion of the joint Manda Bay military base in Kenya's Lamu County on January 29, 2026, to bolster counter-terrorism and maritime security operations along key Indian Ocean routes.



U.S. Pumps $70M into Kenya's Manda Bay Base for Terror Fight

President Donald Trump, his two eldest sons and his family business sued the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Treasury Department over alleged leaks of their confidential tax information.


Trump Sues IRS, Treasury Dept Over Alleged Tax Return Leaks

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