Iran maintains restraint with its formidable missile arsenal and military might despite peak readiness, as the U.S. deploys a nuclear-powered warship to the Middle East signaling heightened deterrence.


Iran Holds Firepower: U.S. Nuclear Warship Sails to Mideast

France, Germany, Sweden, and Norway are deploying troops to Greenland (under Denmark) for joint NATO exercises amid U.S. President Trump's territorial ambitions, while Poland has declined to participate in these specific deployments.


France, Germany, Sweden, Norway to Send Troops in Denmark, Poland Refuses Deployment

China leverages advanced quantum physics technologies as the ultimate weapon, developing tools for superior front-line mapping through real-time battlefield data processing and situational awareness.


China Working on Advanced Tech to Provide Better Front-line Mapping 

BJP-Shiv Sena alliance surges past majority in Mumbai BMC polls, poised to shatter Thackeray family's 25-year stronghold and install a mayor after four years without an elected head.


Mumbai Civic Polls: Thackeray Family poised to lose BMC

Amid ongoing conflict in Sudan, Over 25.6 million people in are facing severe food insecurity, as peace efforts continue to falter.

Sudan Crisis: Millions Facing Acute Food Insecurity as Conflict Efforts Fail

Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block access to Grok, Elon Musk’s AI chatbot on X, amid growing concerns over misuse. Officials cited the creation of sexually explicit and nonconsensual images, including those involving minors, as the primary reason. The move highlights global debates about AI safeguards and the need for stricter regulation of generative AI platforms to prevent harmful deepfakes.


Elon Musk In Trouble? Ashley St. Clair Accuses Grok Of AI Deepfake Abuse 

Severe flooding at South Africa’s Kruger National Park has forced authorities to shut day visits and close multiple gates after heavy rains submerged parts of the park. Officials say the closures are necessary to ensure visitor safety and to assess damage to roads and infrastructure.

South Africa: Flooding Shuts Day Visits at Kruger Park as Heavy Rains Submerge Areas

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirms ongoing contact with the United States regarding a waiver extension for Chabahar Port operations amid escalating unrest in Iran.


Breaking: Iran Unrest: MEA Says in Touch With U.S. Over Chabahar Waiver

Russia offers mediation to ease Middle East tensions through President Putin's direct talks with Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, as the U.S. deploys a carrier strike group to West Asia and Iranian police fire live rounds in Dezful protests.


Russia Mediates Iran-Israel as U.S. Carrier Heads West 

U.S. and Taiwan sign a landmark semiconductor trade agreement, capping tariffs on Taiwanese goods, auto parts, timber, and lumber at 15% to strengthen supply chains amid global chip tensions

U.S.-Taiwan Chip Pact Caps Tariffs at 15% 

President Donald Trump unveils his "Great Healthcare Plan" to replace Obamacare, promising a dramatic 90% reduction in drug prices through market competition and negotiation reforms.


Trump's Great Plan Axes Obamacare, Slashes Drug Costs 90%

Canadian PM Mark Carney signals a "New World Order" in global trade, announcing a landmark agreement with China to slash tariffs and cut trade barriers between the two nations.


Canada-China Landmark: Barriers Fall in Trade Reset

Sabrimala Temple authorities face scrutiny over a ghee sale fraud exceeding ₹36 lakh, prompting an SIT investigation into irregularities during the recent pilgrimage season.


Sabrimala Ghee Scam: S.I.T Targets Temple Officials

Kathleen Kennedy is retiring as Lucasfilm president after 13 years, with Dave Filoni named as her successor to lead a new creative era for Star Wars.


Katheleen Kennedy Exits Lucasfilm, Filoni Takes Star Wars Helm

Tamil Nadu faces outrage over alleged systematic stray dog killings by village committees, prompting animal welfare activists to file complaints and police to register an FIR against seven village heads.


Tamil Nadu Dog Killings: Police Book Village Chiefs

Tamil Nadu's DMK minister accuses BJP of ignorance on Tamil culture amid tensions with the Centre, while PM Narendra Modi recommends reading the ancient 'Tirukkural' and plans a visit on January 23 for Pongal celebrations. y

Tamil Nadu: DMK Slams BJP Culture Ignorance as PM Modi Cites Tirukkural

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, presented her medal to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office as a gesture of gratitude for U.S. support in ousting Nicolás Maduro.


Nobel Laureate Machado Honors Trump with Peace Medal

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez boldly challenges U.S. President Donald Trump, declaring no fear of diplomatic clashes while signaling a new course post-Maduro's U.S.-led ouster. 


Venezuela vs Trump: Delcy Rodríguez: Ready for Diplomatic Fight with U.S.

The White House affirms President Trump's determination to acquire Greenland as a national security priority, undeterred by NATO's recent military exercises in the Arctic region.


Trump's Greenland Quest: NATO Won't Deter White House

India's Union Budget 2026 approaches with anticipation, featuring new investments in railways and defence alongside focus on key sectors like infrastructure and manufacturing.


India's FY26 Budget: Key Sectors in Spotlight 

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had been told that the killing of protesters in Iran’s ongoing unrest has stopped and that there are no current plans for executions, remarks aimed at easing fears of further escalation. Trump spoke from the White House, citing “good authority” for the report, but left open the possibility of continued monitoring and response. Iranian officials have also publicly denied plans to carry out hangings amid the crackdown, even as human rights groups report thousands of deaths during protests that began in late December 2025.


Breaking: Iran Protests: People Chant Death To Khamenei

Russian President Vladimir Putin is offering mediation between Iran and Israel amid deadly nationwide protests in Iran, following phone calls with leaders from both nations.


Breaking: Russian President Vladimir Putin Offers Mediation Amid Escalating Protests in Iran 

U.S. Envoy to the UN states all options remain on the table amid escalating tensions with Iran, as protests see a death toll exceeding 2,600 according to rights groups.


Iran UNSC Meet: U.S. UN Envoy: All Options on Table for Iran Crisis 

China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) is developing over 10 experimental quantum cyber-warfare tools, with some already tested in frontline missions to gather intelligence from public cyberspace.


China Tests Quantum Cyber Tools in Frontline Ops 

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