President Donald Trump has filed a $5bn (£3.7bn) lawsuit against America's biggest bank JPMorgan Chase, accusing it of illegally closing his accounts for political reasons.

Donald Trump Accuses JP Morgan of Political Bias 

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will elect a woman mayor from the general category for the second consecutive term following a controversial lottery draw by Maharashtra's Urban Development Department.


BMC Elections: Mumbai Gets 2nd Woman Mayor in Row After BMC Draw

Illegal miners have evicted hundreds of residents from South Africa's Sporong informal settlement near Randfontein through violence and extortion, forcing 500 to flee to a community hall.


South Africa: Illegal Miners Terrorize Randfontein: Homes Seized

Heavy rains in New Zealand have left at least two people dead. Triggered landslides, and knocked out power to thousands across parts of the north island. The worst-hit areas are along the eastern seaboard, where homes have been evacuated and rescue operations are continuing.


New Zealand Landslide: Rains Claim 2 Lives, Landslides Bury Campsite

Half of the world's largest cities are now experiencing high levels of water stress,

With 39 of these pushed into what experts describe as extremely high stress

Water Supplies Run Thin in New York & Delhi

A powerful and dangerous winter storm is bearing down on the United States, with up to 150 million people expected to be affected from Friday through the weekend. Forecasters warn of heavy snow, crippling ice, and extreme cold. Driven by a stretched polar vortex pushing arctic air deep into the country.


U.S. Winter Nightmare: 150 Million Americans Brace for Severe Storm

Light to moderate rain lashed several parts of Delhi-NCR. A day after the capital witnessed its warmest day in January in seven years


Post-Rain Relief: Delhi AQI Dips to Satisfactory Levels 

Southern Italy is counting the cost after cyclone harry tore through the region,---

Leaving damage estimated at more than one billion euros....

Violent winds, heavy rain and storm surges battered coastlines and ports, ---

Triggering massive rescue and emergency operations.

Cyclone Harry: Southern Italy Battered by Powerful Cyclone 

Greece is cleaning up after a powerful storm dumped months’ worth of rain on Athens in less than 24 hours, Killing two people and triggering widespread flooding.

Athens Storm: Deadly Storm Dumps Months of Rain on Athens

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether President Donald Trump can fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, whose term extends to 2028, amid his push to replace her with a loyalist amid policy clashes.


SCOTUS Tackles Trump Fed Firing Bid: Cook Likely Stays

India’s urban centers are facing growing traffic congestion as cities struggle with worsening road conditions, increased vehicles, and infrastructure challenges.


India Traffic: Indian Cities Reel Under Worsening Traffic Conditions

The death toll from the devastating January 17 fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza Shopping Centre has climbed to 67, with rescuers retrieving charred body parts from a locked mezzanine shop where victims sought refuge.



Karachi Mall Fire Probe: Death Toll Hits 67 Amid Charred Remains

Vice President JD Vance defended federal agents' detention of a five-year-old boy and three other children during Minnesota's ongoing immigration crackdown, stating "agents had no choice" amid Operation Metro Surge targeting undocumented criminals.


Vance Defends Child Detention: 'Agents Had No Choice' in Minnesota Raids

US President Donald Trump has withdrawn an invite for Canada to join his newly constituted 'Board of Peace', in the latest spat between the North American neighbours.

Trump vs Carney: US President Says He Does Not Want Canada in Board of Peace

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a "big force" is moving toward Iran, even as Washington expresses hope that military action can be avoided following months of protests, as tensions remain high in the region.

President Donald Trump Says We Have a Big Force Going Toward Iran 

At Davos 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tells WION that dialogue involving U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia could help stop the nearly four‑year‑long war in Ukraine.

Davos 2026: Zelensky Says Trump-Putin Dialouge Can Stop Ukraine War

Nottingham Forest suffered a 1-0 defeat to Braga in UEFA Europa League league phase action on January 23, 2026, marred by Morgan Gibbs-White's missed penalty, Ryan Yates' own goal, and Elliot Anderson's late red card.



Gibbs-White Penalty Howler, Anderson Red Doom Forest 

At Davos 2026, Ashish Khanna, Director General of the International Solar Alliance, speaks to WION about the global push for solar energy, its role in sustainable development, and how countries can collaborate to make solar power the most accessible and affordable source of clean energy worldwide

Davos 2026: Director General, International Solar Alliance, Ashish Khanna Talks to WION

At Davos 2026, US President presents himself as a global peacemaker, highlighting his diplomatic initiatives and vision for international stability.

Davos 2026: US President Casts Himself as Global Peacemaker at Davos 

The United Nations launched a $516 million appeal on January 22, 2026, to address critical humanitarian needs for 2.5 million people in Nigeria's Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states, warning of famine risks for 35 million amid violence, displacement, and global funding shortfalls.


UN's $516M Plea: Nigeria Famine Looms as Aid Dries Up

Global markets bounced back from weekly lows after Donald Trump stepped back from tariff threats linked to Greenland. European stocks gained over 1 percent, Asia rallied, and South Korea’s Kospi crossed 5,000, as investor risk appetite returned. Take a look....

Markets Cautious on Future Tariff Risks

 Each year the world economic forum publishes a survey of expert views on what could trigger a global crisis in the year ahead.

Davos 2026: Why India is Central to Global Growth Talks

Colombia has suspended electricity exports to Ecuador and imposed 30% tariffs on 20 Ecuadorian products in retaliation for Ecuador's matching tariffs, escalating a trade dispute blamed on President Daniel Noboa's accusations of inadequate Colombian cooperation against drug trafficking.


Ecuador-Colombia: Bogota Suspends Sales, Targets Ecuador Goods 

U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney traded sharp barbs at Davos, with Trump excluding Canada from his new Board of Peace and claiming "Canada lives because of the United States," prompting Carney's firm rebuttal that Canada stands independently.


Trump vs Carney: Canada Barred from Peace Board

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