Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has publicly urged President Trump to immediately halt Operation Metro Surge, calling the ICE deployment a "mass militarized force" that's eroding safety and inflaming tensions after a second fatal shooting.


Frey to Trump: Pull ICE Out of Minneapolis Now

US President Donald Trump’s envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday night.

The meeting reportedly focused on both the Gaza issue and Iran.

Gaza Peace Plan: Witkoff, Kushner Hold Talks with Netanyahu on Gaza Ceasefire

Stocks, bonds, and the dollar experienced sharp swings during a turbulent trading week, driven by geopolitical tensions, Fed rate expectations, and mixed earnings, leaving investors bracing for continued volatility.


Markets in Chaos: Stocks, Bonds, Dollar Wildly Volatile

Bangladesh ramps up for February 12 national elections, with BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami locked in a fierce face-off as campaigning kicked off January 22, marked by sharp clashes on day two.



BNP vs Jamaat Battle: Bangladesh Gears Up For National Elections

ICE agents from DHS have surged into Minneapolis as part of Operation Metro Surge, deploying up to 2,000 personnel for the largest immigration crackdown in U.S. history, targeting deportations and fraud amid local protests.


ICE Army Invades Minneapolis: 2,000 Agents Hit Streets

The first three-way peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US have ended in Abu Dhabi with no apparent breakthrough, as fighting rages.

US Says Decision to Hold Second Round of Talks a Good Step

Iran braces for potential U.S. military action, with reports indicating Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has relocated to a fortified underground bunker in Tehran following security warnings.


Khamenei Flees to Tehran Bunker Amid U.S. Strike Fears

Indian actor Anshuman Pushkar opens up in an exclusive WION interview, sharing insights about his career and describing one of the most challenging roles he’s ever played. Watch as he talks about his journey, the preparation behind his performances, and what makes this role stand out in his acting career.

Anshuman Pushkar: It was One of the Most Challenging Roles I've Played

President Trump has approved emergency declarations for multiple U.S. states battered by a severe winter storm, pledging federal aid via FEMA as snow, ice, and extreme cold disrupt millions.


Winter Storm Chaos: Trump Greenlights Emergency Aid as Monster Storm

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine and Russia wrapped up constructive trilateral peace talks with the US in Abu Dhabi, scheduling the next round for February 1 amid ongoing debates over Donbas territory.


Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Hails 'Constructive' Talks, Next Russia Meet Feb 1

Russia unleashed a massive drone barrage on Kyiv and Kharkiv overnight, with Ukrainian officials reporting 396 drones launched in a "night of terror," killing at least one and injuring several as the two largest cities reeled under relentless assault.



Russia-Ukraine War: 396 Drones Rain on Kyiv, Kharkiv, 1 Dead in Night of Horror

A U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis fatally shot a 37‑year‑old man identified as Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, marking another deadly encounter between federal agents and local residents in the city. Authorities say the man was armed during a federal operation when he was killed. 

Minneapolis Shotting: US Officials |  Armed Man Fatally Shot in Minneapolis During Standoff

President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to slap 100% tariffs on Canadian imports if America’s second-biggest trading partner makes a trade deal with China.

Trump Warns Canada: China Deal will Trigger 100% Tariffs

A US border patrol officer has shot and killed a man in Minneapolis. Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, is the second person to be shot dead by a federal agent in the city this month.

Minneapolis Shotting: US Officials Says Man Shot Dead was Armed, 'Violently Resisted'

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was transferred to a fortified underground site in Tehran, over concerns of a possible American attack. 


US-Iran Tensions: Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Moved to Underground Facility

Witkoff & Kushner Discuss Gaza Ceasefire with PM Netanyahu

At least seven people have been killed and 82 others reported missing after a deadly landslide struck parts of Indonesia, according to the country’s disaster management agency. Rescue teams have been deployed to search for survivors as heavy rain and unstable terrain hamper operations.


Indonesia: Seven Dead, 82 Missing After Deadly Landslide Hits Indonesia | WION

The US Southern Command said it carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people. US officials allege the boat was involved in narco-trafficking operations, though further details about the occupants have not been released. The incident forms part of ongoing US efforts to disrupt drug trafficking routes in the Pacific region, even as questions continue over the use of military force in counter-narcotics operations.


US Military Says It Struck Vessel In Eastern Pacific, Killing Two | WION

Pro-government protests have erupted in Caracas as demonstrators demand the release of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following his capture by US forces earlier in January. Thousands of supporters marched through the capital, carrying portraits of Maduro and calling for his freedom, in a show of loyalty to the embattled leader and opposition to foreign intervention.


US-Venezuela Tensions: Pro-Maduro Protests Erupt In Caracas Demanding His Release | WION

Kerala dazzles at the Republic Day Parade, showcasing its culture and innovation. From the aromatic nutmeg display to the futuristic Water Metro model, the state makes a memorable presentation highlighting heritage and modern infrastructure.

Kerala Makes Grand Comeback at Republic Day Parade with Nutmeg, Water Metro

A US diplomat held a meeting with Bangladeshi journalists, sparking speculation about Washington’s possible warming toward Jamaat in Bangladesh. The development has drawn attention from political analysts and media observers.


Washington’s Warming Toward Jamaat? US Holds Bangladesh Meeting | WION

In Pakistan, seven people were killed and several others were injured in a suicide blast during wedding celebrations at the residence of a peace committee member in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province last night.

Seven Killed in a Blast During Wedding Ceremony in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Telangana High Court has granted permission for the ‘Dharma Raksha’ meet to take place in Balapur on Saturday.


India: Telangana HC Gives Nod To ‘Dharma Raksha’ Meet In Balapur | WION

Hezbollah has Warned that  Disarmament Push Will lead to Civil Unrest and Chaos. 


Hezbollah Warns Disarmament Push Will Trigger Civil Unrest | WION

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