Meta announced the first AI models from its newly established superintelligence lab on January 22, 2026, claiming they demonstrate significant promise in reasoning, multimodal understanding, and efficiency.


Meta Unveils First AI Models from New Superintelligence Lab 

Pakistani firefighters on Wednesday retrieved the bodies of up to 25 people from the debris of a shopping mall fire in Karachi, taking the death toll to around 50.

Karachi Mall Fire: 84 Remain Missing as Authorities Fear a Higher Death Toll 

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, testified emotionally on January 21, 2026, at London's High Court, accusing Associated Newspapers (Daily Mail publisher) of systematic unlawful surveillance, phone hacking, and blagging from the 1990s-2010s.

Duke of Sussex Accuses Mail of Years of Unlawful Surveillance

The European Parliament voted 334-324 on January 21, 2026, to suspend ratification of the recently signed EU-Mercosur trade agreement and refer it to the Court of Justice of the EU for a legality review under Article 218(11). This narrow decision, amid opposition from France and others over agriculture and environmental standards, pauses the approval process potentially for over a year, despite the deal's recent signing after 25 years of talks. 

EU Parliament Freezes Mercosur Trade Deal, Sends to Top Court

US President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed confidence on a “good” trade deal with India and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “fantastic leader" and a "great friend".

India-US Ties: Trump Calls Pm Modi ‘fantastic Leader’ at Davos

An Israeli drone strike in Gaza City’s Al-Zahra area on January 21, 2026, killed three journalists while they filmed aid distribution at a displacement camp. The Israeli military stated the target was a vehicle carrying Hamas-linked drone operators posing as journalists, part of strikes killing 11 total that day. 

Israeli Strike Kills 3 Gaza Journalists Filming Aid Delivery

Archaeologists identified a faint, claw-like hand stencil in Liang Metanduno cave on Indonesia's Muna Island as the world's oldest rock art, dated to at least 67,800 years ago via uranium-thorium analysis of overlying calcite.


World's Oldest Rock Art Found: 67,800-Year-Old Hand in Indonesian Cave 

A wave of low temperature sweeping southern China brought rare snowfall to Shanghai on Tuesday, delighting residents of the financial hub as authorities warned that the frigid weather could last for at least three days.

China: Wave of Low Temperature Brings Rare Snowfall to Shanghai 

Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers conducted an 11-hour patrol over neutral waters in the Sea of Japan on January 20-21, 2026, escorted by Su-35S and Su-30SM fighters from the Pacific Fleet's air division. The Defense Ministry described it as a scheduled training flight to demonstrate long-range aviation capabilities amid ongoing regional tensions. 


Russian Tu-95MS Bombers Patrol Sea of Japan for 11+ Hours

Rescue Efforts Continue After Landslide Hits New Zealand Campground

New Zealand Landslide: Rescue Efforts Continue After Landslide Hits New Zealand Campground

Scientists are rethinking animal intelligence after an Austrian cow named Veronika demonstrated rare and sophisticated tool use. Living in a mountain village, Veronika has learned to use sticks, rakes, and brooms to scratch herself—choosing different ends of the same tool for different body parts. Researchers say this level of multipurpose tool use has never before been documented in cattle and was previously seen mainly in chimpanzees. What does this discovery reveal about animal cognition? Gravitas explains.

Meet Veronica, The Cow Surprising Scientists With Rare Tool Use

President Donald Trump says the US is exploring a potential deal on Greenland after talks with NATO as he backed off threats to tariff European allies that had opposed his plans for America to acquire the island.

US-Greenland Tensions: Donald Trump Claims Framework Deal on Greenland

Prince Harry testified emotionally in London's High Court on January 21, 2026, accusing the Daily Mail's publisher of unlawful tactics that devastated his wife Meghan's life.


Prince Harry Slams Mail Over Phone Hacking Torment 

Eight prominent Muslim countries jointly announced their decisions to join US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace on Wednesday, as Trump acknowledged some countries may have difficulties joining without parliamentary approval.


Davos 2026: Muslim Nations Back Trump's Gaza Initiative 

Several people are missing after a landslide came down on several structures at campground at the base of Mauao, Mount Maunganui. 


New Zealand Landslide: Multiple People Missing After Landslide 

President Donald Trump met NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and announced that the U.S. and NATO have reached a “framework of a future deal” on Greenland and the wider Arctic region following their talks. 

NATO Chief Meets US President in Davos | Trump: I Want Greenland But Won't Use Force 

Hospitals in Gaza say Israeli forces killed at least 11 Palestinians on Wednesday, including two 13-year-old boys and three journalists, in the latest violence to undermine a three-month-old ceasefire.

Israel-Gaza Conflict: Three journalists among 11 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza

US President Donald Trump praised PM Modi as a “fantastic friend” and expressed confidence that India and the US are “going to have a good deal” on their proposed trade agreement.

India-US Relations: Trump Calls PM Modi Friend, Hints Breakthrough in Stalled Talks 

Trump plans to raise the Greenland issue directly with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at Davos 2026, signaling intensified diplomatic efforts amid prior tariff threats.


U.S.-Greenland: Trump to Confront Rutte on Greenland at Davos

Trump Says Greenland Deal Framework Reached, Tariffs on Europe Waived

Trump announced a "framework of a future deal" on Greenland with NATO at Davos 2026, calling it a "good deal for everyone" after dropping tariff threats.


Trump Claims Greenland Breakthrough: 'Good Deal for All'

Pakistan: Karachi Mall Fire Death Toll Rises as Bodies Recovered

Greece Storm: Severe Storm Batters Greece, Floods Roads and Halts Ferries

Trump referred to Greenland as "a piece of ice" essential for global protection during his Davos 2026 speech, stressing U.S. national security needs over mineral resources.

Davos 2026: "We Want a Piece of Ice for World Protection”: Trump 

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