U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to pause attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for a week due to extreme cold weather.


Trump Claims Putin Won't Bomb Ukraine Cities During Deep Freeze

Frontline footage shows Russian forces advancing aggressively across Donetsk and eastern Ukraine. Heavy thermobaric rockets from the TOS-1A rain destruction on defensive positions. Ukraine struggles to hold lines amid fierce combat and infrastructure strikes.  The bodies of 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been returned by Russia, Kyiv has said, in the latest exchange between the warring countries. Russia received 38 bodies in return

Russia-Ukraine War: Over 1,000 Ukrainian Troops Killed in 24 Hours | Russia Hands Over Bodies 

Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami chief has sparked major controversy after claiming that women are not fit to lead, triggering strong backlash from human rights groups. The remarks have raised serious questions about the Yunus government’s stance on gender equality, democratic values, and minority rights.

Bangladesh's Jamaat Chief Says Women Not Fit to Lead, Rights Group Questions Yunus Government

Israel has buried the last Gaza hostage, as mourners lined the streets to pay their respects. The solemn ceremony marks the end of a tragic chapter, highlighting the human cost of ongoing tensions and conflict in the region.

Final Gaza Hostage Buried in Israel as Streets Fill with Mourners

The United States is facing a surge in cyberattacks as hackers target multiple sectors across the national network. Authorities say critical infrastructure, businesses and government-linked systems have been affected, raising concerns over cybersecurity preparedness and digital resilience.

US Cyberattacks: Hackers Targeted Multiple Sectors Across the US Network

Bangladesh's response came after New Delhi advised the families of Indian officials posted in Dhaka to return home as a precautionary step, citing security concerns ahead of the country's general elections scheduled for February 12.

Bangladesh: Dhaka Downplays Security Threat to Foreign Officials

Breaking: India's Supreme Court has stayed the UGC's new 2026 equity regulations, deeming them vague and prone to misuse amid challenges over discrimination against general category students.


Breaking: Supreme Court Stays UGC Equity Regulations 

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) demands urgent family access for jailed ex-PM Imran Khan amid alarming reports of a serious eye condition threatening permanent vision loss.


Pakistan: PTI Urges Family Meeting for Imran Amid Eye Scare

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer sharply criticized President Trump's abrupt reversal on the Chagos Islands deal, insisting the US leader had previously endorsed it after rigorous agency reviews.


UK-U.S: Starmer Hits Back at Trump Over Chagos U-Turn 

India’s political landscape is heating up as the Congress party urges its ally DMK to fast-track alliance talks ahead of upcoming elections.

India Politics: Congress Urges DMK to Speed Up Alliance Talks 

Gold and silver prices have shattered records, with gold surging past $5,500 per ounce and silver nearing $120 amid supply tightness and safe-haven demand.


Gold Blasts Past $5,500 as Silver Nears $120 Record

Nepal is gearing up for its upcoming elections as political parties accelerate preparations and finalise their election manifestos.

Nepal Elections: Preparations Underway As Parties Finalise Manifestos

Homes in the Sicilian town of Niscemi have been left teetering on the edge of a cliff after a landslide that was triggered by a storm, Italy's civil protection chief said on Tuesday.

Sicily Landslide: Homes Teeter on Edge After Niscemi Plateau Collapse

A powerful winter storm is expected to form off the US East Coast this weekend and rapidly intensify into a bomb cyclone, potentially bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding from the Carolinas to New England. 

Heavy Snow and High Winds Threaten Carolinas to New England

Storm Kristin unleashed devastating winds, rain, and snow across Portugal and Spain, killing at least four in Portugal and one in Spain-while toppling trees, damaging homes near Lisbon, and causing power outages for 800,000 residents.

Storm Kristin: Hurricane Winds of Kristin Devastate Lisbon Outskirts

India confirms just two Nipah virus cases in West Bengal—both healthcare workers now contained-sparking airport screenings across South Asia despite the NCDC debunking inflated reports.


Nipah: West Bengal Nipah Cases Trigger Regional Travel Checks 

India Energy Week 2026 kicked off in Goa, uniting global energy leaders to tackle sector challenges like security, affordability, and decarbonization.



India Energy Week: Biofuel Alliance Shines

Afghanistan battles a deepening weather crisis as heavy snowfall and rain have killed 61 people and injured 110 across 15 provinces over three days.



Afghan Snow Crisis Claims 61 Lives Amid Freezing Chaos

A massive landslide triggered by relentless monsoon rains has killed at least 60 people in West Bandung Regency, West Java, burying over 50 homes under mud, rocks, and debris from Mount Burangrang's slopes.


Bandung Landslide Toll Hits 60, 50+ Homes Buried

ICE agents clashed with Ecuador consulate staff in Minneapolis during heated immigration raids, as video captures tense exchange where staff blocked entry amid Operation Metro Surge protests.


ICE vs Consulate: Tense Doorway Standoff Caught on Video

Communities across several counties face lengthy clean-up operations following Storm Chandra, with forecasters warning of further issues in the days ahead.

Storm Chandra: UK & Ireland Begin Post Storm Chandra Clean Up

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced technical talks with Denmark and Greenland officials have begun to forge an Arctic security framework, downplaying Trump's prior takeover threats.


Rubio Launches Technical Talks on U.S.-Greenland Security 

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes higher taxes on the city's wealthiest residents and corporations to tackle a $12 billion budget deficit inherited from prior administrations.



Mamdani's Wealth Tax Push Targets NYC's Richest

For more than two years, the words "bring them home" have echoed painfully across Israel, with signs demanding the return of Israeli hostages on almost every street corner.

Now that the last hostage taken by Hamas, 24-year-old Ran Gvili, has been laid to rest, that call has finally been answered.


Mourners Line Street As Israel Buries Last Gaza Hostage

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