Trump Defends Pressure Campaign, Warns Cuba “Won’t Survive” 

The United States is leading a major global surge in new gas-fired power projects.

And this expansion is expected to push up planet-heating emissions.

This record expansion is being fueled largely by the rapid growth of energy-hungry

Data centers, built to support artificial intelligence systems.

US Leads Global Gas Power Surge

Heavy flooding has inundated parts of Zambia's capital Lusaka after intense rains on January 28, 2026, submerging roads and severely disrupting daily life with no reported deaths or injuries.


Lusaka Floods: Roads Underwater, Life Grinds to Halt

Argentina is battling a growing wildfire crisis in its southern patagonia region,

Where extreme heat, strong winds and heavy smoke are hampering firefighting efforts...

The national government has now stepped in, declaring an emergency...

Argentina Wildfires: Forest Fires Threaten Patagonia Towns

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 28, 2026, launching the "Great American Recovery Initiative" to coordinate a unified federal response to drug addiction and substance abuse nationwide.



Trump Launches Federal Drug Recovery Initiative with New Order

Homes and cars have been submerged in floodwaters in England’s somerset county after Storm Chandra brought heavy rain to the UK. Aerial images show widespread inundation, with local authorities confirming around 50 properties have been affected across several towns.


Storm Chandra: Floodwaters Submerge Homes in UK

Severe storms across Southern Europe are triggering floods, landslides, and evacuations, ---

As emergency crews race to rescue residents and animals caught in rising waters. Spain and italy are among the worst hit...

Spain Floods: Guardia Civil Rescues Residents Hit by Flood

An unusual visitor has drawn attention to Mexico’s Pacific coast, ---

Where authorities moved quickly to protect,---

A massive northern elephant seal that came ashore far from its typical habitat...

Elephant Seal Appears on Mexico Beach 

Another surge of arctic air is bearing down on the united states, even as millions are still digging out from a deadly winter storm. Forecasters warn the cold blast could shatter temperature records, hit power supplies, and threaten agriculture, especially in the southern states. 


New Arctic Blast Looms: U.S. Faces Record Cold, Power Risks

The Government of India says, there is no conclusive data to establish a direct correlation between deaths or diseases due to air pollution.


India: Pollution-Death Link Lacks Hard Evidence 

The Indian Air Force deployed Mi-17V5 helicopters to battle a massive forest fire in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district, dropping 12,000 litres of water to prevent the flames from reaching nearby villages.

IAF Battles Arunachal Forest Fire, Drops 12,000 Litres to Save Villages

Renowned spiritual leader Sadhvi Prem Baisa, a 25-year-old religious storyteller from Rajasthan, was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her Jodhpur ashram on January 28, 2026, amid questions over a pre-death injection and a cryptic social media post.


Sadhvi Prem Baisa Dead: Injection, Cryptic Post Spark Suspicious Death  Probe 

The Indian Air Force deployed Mi-17V5 helicopters to combat raging forest fires in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lohit Valley, dropping 12,000 litres of water in a high-altitude aerial firefighting operation.

 IAF Drops 12,000 Litres to Fight Lohit Valley Fires 

Overall imports rose by 5% in November, while the value of exports fell by 3.6%. Weekly initial jobless claims were little changed.

US Imports Rose 5% in November Driven by Demand 

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walked the red carpet with several famous friends ahead of the world premiere of the new documentary "Melania" at the Trump Kennedy Center on Thursday.

Inside the Star-Studded Event in Washington, D.C 

The United States has announced that the second phase of its Gaza ceasefire plan is underway, aiming to reduce hostilities and restore calm in the region.

US Signals Implementation of Second Phase of Gaza Ceasefire

Iran has publicly vowed to resist any military attack by the United States, warning that its forces are prepared to respond immediately and powerfully if aggression occurs — even as it insists it is open to a fair nuclear deal on equal terms. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Tehran welcomes a mutually beneficial agreement that ensures it can pursue peaceful nuclear technology without threats or intimidation.

Iran Vows to Defy US Attack, Signals Readiness for Nuclear Agreement |

China has executed 11 people linked to a notorious Myanmar-based telecom fraud syndicate, including several Myanmar nationals. The group was convicted of crimes ranging from large-scale fraud and drug trafficking to murder, underscoring Beijing’s intensified crackdown on cross-border cybercrime networks in Southeast Asia.

China Executes 11 in Major Crackdown on Myanmar-Based Scam Network

Passenger flights between Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, and cities in the northern Tigray region have been cancelled amid fears of a return to conflict, with reports of clashes in one area.

Ethiopia: Flights to Northern Regions Cancelled as Conflict Fears Rise 

Global problems will not be solved by one power "calling the shots" or by splitting the world into rival spheres, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday in comments directed at the United States and China.

Guterres Flags Global Risks Amid Donald Trump's Peace of Board

The sudden collapse of Shenzhen's gold trading platform j-w-r has left tens of thousands of retail investors reeling,
With losses estimated at over 10 billion yuan, or around 1.4 billion US Dollars.

Global Stocks Boom Gaining Momemtum

CAF hands Senegal manager Pape Thiaw a five-game ban and $100,000 fine for unsporting conduct after he ordered players off the pitch during the chaotic AFCON final against Morocco.


Senegal Coach Thiaw Banned 5 Games, Fined $100K Post-AFCON Chaos

A new report warns that youth mental health has worsened globally since the Covid-19 pandemic, with rising cases of anxiety, depression, and stress among young people.

Report: Youth Mental Health Worsened Globally Since Covid 19

The U.S. eased select oil sanctions on Venezuela following the ouster of Nicolás Maduro, enabling private investment as acting president Delcy Rodríguez signed sweeping reforms overhauling the oil industry.



U.S. Unlocks Venezuela Oil: Sanctions Eased, Private Boom Ahead

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