North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has showcased a rare softer public tone after praising a resort project he had previously criticised.


Kim Jong Un's Soft Side on Diplay, Praises Resort He Once Criticised | WION

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sharply criticised the government led by Muhammad Yunus, accusing it of misgovernance and risking political instability in Bangladesh.


Sheikh Hasina Slams Yunus Government, Warns Of Political Instability | WION

Prominent world leaders, cultural figures and fashion icons came together to bid farewell to legendary designer Valentino Garavani, marking the end of an era in global fashion.


Farewell To Valentino Garavani As Leaders Gather To Pay Tribute | WION

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Washington, D.C., on January 23 for the 53rd annual March for Life, demonstrating against abortion. The event brought together people from diverse backgrounds united for a single cause: defending life. According to the March for Life website, it is the “largest annual human rights demonstration in the world,” celebrating the value of every human life.

Thousands Join 53rd Annual March for Life, Marching Against Abortion on Streets of Washington

A fresh Maariv poll forecasts a potential Knesset power shift for 2026 elections, with the Israeli opposition bloc reaching 61 seats against Netanyahu's coalition at 49-50.


Knesset Tipping: Opposition Surges to 61 Seats in Knesset Poll Shock 

The Chinese military has claimed rapid advances in drone warfare, showcasing test results that one soldier could handle 200 drones using AI technology.


China Drone Warfare: PLA Releases New Footage of Drone Swarm Tests 

Israeli troops are reporting rising psychological trauma, including fear of death and moral injury tied to the killing of civilians in the ongoing Gaza war. A spike in PTSD and mental health struggles highlights the human cost of prolonged combat operations.


Israeli Soldiers Grappling With Fear of Death & Moral Injury Over Killing of Innocents

The United States has once again turned its attention to Greenland, this time not through official statements but through a viral meme.

US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly expressed his desire to acquire Greenland from Denmark, has now joined an online trend featuring the widely shared "Nihilist Penguin" meme.

US President Donald Trump Joins 'Penguin Meme' Trend With Cryptic Post On Greenland 

The U.S. military has begun transferring thousands of ISIS detainees (initial batches of 150 fighters) from Syrian prisons to secure Iraqi facilities, aiming for up to 7,000 total amid regional security shifts.



U.S. Ships 1,000s ISIS Fighters to Iraq from Syria

Dense fog and a harsh cold wave have enveloped Delhi-NCR, severely disrupting flights, roads, and daily life, while Mumbai experiences persistent dry, mild winter conditions.



Delhi Shrouded: Fog, Cold Wave Disrupt NCR Life

Bangladesh's Awami League has rejected the February 12, 2026, election schedule, slamming interim leader Muhammad Yunus' government as biased. Exiled former PM Sheikh Hasina issued a stark audio warning against the polls in a leaked message.


Awami League Rejects Feb 12 Polls, Hasina Slams Yunus

At least 5 people were killed and several others injured when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive vest among guests at a wedding ceremony in northwest Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday.


Pakistan Bomb Blast: 5 Killed, 10 Injured as Suicide Bomber Targets Wedding Ceremony in Pakistan

Vice President JD Vance rallied anti-abortion activists at the 2026 March for Life, urging them to "take heart" amid pro-life gains under the Trump administration.


VP Hails Abortion Fight Progress at D.C. Rally

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned President Trump's Davos remarks claiming non-U.S. NATO troops stayed off Afghanistan's front lines, calling them "insulting and frankly appalling."


UK-U.S.: Starmer Slams Trump's 'Insulting' NATO-Afghanistan Claims, Demands Apology 

Blast at a wedding in northwest Pakistan's Dera Ismail Khan has killed at least five people, with reports confirming a suicide bombing amid a pro-government leader's celebration.


Pakistan: Blast Kills 5 at Pakistan Wedding Party

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez announced the release of 626 prisoners, exceeding estimates from rights groups amid post-Maduro transition pressures.


Venezuela Frees 626 Prisoners, Rodríguez Confirms

Fresh snowfall blankets Jammu & Kashmir's Ramban and Baramulla districts during the intense Chillai Kalan cold wave, turning the regions into pristine white landscapes.



J&K's Fresh Snowfall Stuns: Baramulla Shimmers White

U.S. sanctions target nine Iranian "shadow fleet" ships used to evade oil export bans, linking proceeds to Tehran's violent protest crackdown.



Trump Toughens Iran Grip: Sanctions Nine Oil Tankers

Ishan Kishan's incredible knock and Suryakumar Yadav's first fifty in 23 innings meant that India absolutely demolished New Zealand in Raipur on Friday, January 23. Kishan scored 76 off 32 balls and Suryakumar remained unbeaten on 82 as India won the second T20I by 7 wickets to take a 2-0 lead in the series.

India VS New Zealand: India Chase Down 209 Target in Just 15.2 Overs in Raipur

A massive polar vortex-driven winter storm is barreling across the U.S., endangering over 150 million people with extreme ice accumulation, heavy snowfall, and life-threatening subzero temperatures.



Massive Winter Vortex Fuels Snow, Ice Chaos Nationwide 

Tiktok’s ownership saga in the united states has finally reached a turning point,
With a newly announced deal that could reshape the app’s future and easing.
A consortium led by American firms will take majority control of tiktok’s US Operations and effectively end its direct Chinese ownership.

Tiktok Secures U.S. Ownership Deal

U.S. Control over Venezuela’s oil exports is reshaping the country’s fragile debt landscape.



Venezuela Debt Restructuring Faces New Risks

Global tech firms are aggressively recruiting top talent worldwide to fuel AI, cloud, and innovation races amid fierce competition. Companies like Google, Meta, and startups are poaching experts across borders.



Global Tech Talent Wars Heat Up

The U.S. military said Friday that it has carried out a deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, the first known attack since the raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro earlier this month.

US-Venezuela Tensions: US Conducts First Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Since Maduro’s Capture

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