The United States and European Union have called on Rwanda and the M23 rebel group to immediately halt their offensive after fighters entered the strategic city of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The advance has triggered mass displacement, with thousands fleeing into neighboring Burundi and heightened fears of further violence.

US & EU Urge Rwanda, M23 to Halt Offensive as Fighters Enter Uvira

Goa Club Fire: Following the tragic fire at the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Arpora, North Goa, which claimed 25 lives, a PIL has been filed in the Bombay High Court. The petition alleges that the club operated without a valid construction license and despite multiple demolition orders, highlighting a “systematic failure” by municipal, panchayat, and district authorities to enforce fire safety norms.


Goa Club Fire: PIL Accuses Authorities of Systemic Failure, Seeks SIT

Storm Bram caused significant disruption in Blackrock Village, with high waves breaching the sea wall and flooding Main Street. The flooding left cars stranded and caused damage to local businesses and infrastructure. Emergency services and local authorities have now started clean-up efforts, with sandbags deployed and drainage systems being cleared. 


Dublin: Blackrock Village Begins Clean-up After Storm Bram 

A massive fire erupted at Surat’s Raj Textile Market in the early hours, prompting a large-scale emergency response with over 22 fire tenders deployed. The blaze, which started on the top floor, was brought under control after several hours.

Breaking: Major Fire at Surat Textile Market, No Casualties 

Iraq’s province of Najaf has lost nearly 10,000 acres of surface water as climate change intensifies across the region. Rising temperatures, declining rainfall, and rapid evaporation have accelerated water depletion, threatening agriculture, livelihoods, and local ecosystems.

'Najaf' Loses 10,000 Acres of Surface Water Due to Climate Change

Lithuania has declared a state of emergency following a wave of weather balloons entering its airspace from Belarus, which authorities believe are being used to smuggle cigarettes and disrupt civil aviation. The government has labeled these incidents a "hybrid attack" orchestrated by Belarus, a close ally of Russia, and has closed Vilnius airport multiple times due to the threat.


Lithuania Raises Alert Over Belarus Balloon Smuggling 

Saudi Arabia has quietly eased its strict alcohol ban, permitting non-Muslim foreign residents who meet specific income requirements to purchase alcohol in designated stores. The change is limited to those with premium residency status and a monthly income of at least 50,000 riyals (about $13,300), who must show proof of earnings. 

Saudi Arabia Allows Non-Muslim Expats to Enjoy Alcohol Under New Rules 

María Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, will not attend the award ceremony in Oslo due to her ongoing hiding from Venezuelan authorities. The Norwegian Nobel Institute confirmed that her daughter, Ana Corina Sosa Machado, will accept the award in her place.


Breaking: Machado Won’t Attend Nobel Ceremony, Daughter to Receive Award

A massive fire broke out on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, forcing residents into the freezing cold as firefighters battled the blaze. Several buildings were evacuated, and emergency crews rushed to contain the flames and assist displaced families. The incident caused major disruptions in the area as authorities investigated the cause of the fire.

Manhattan: Fire Erupts on Upper West Side, Residents Forced into Cold

Gaza Ceasefire: Hamas has appealed to international mediators to increase pressure on Israel to secure and maintain a ceasefire, emphasizing the need for Israel to honor previous agreements. The group has expressed concern over ongoing hostilities and called for greater diplomatic engagement to enforce compliance with ceasefire terms and alleviate the humanitarian situation in Gaza.


Gaza Ceasefire: Hamas Urges Pressure on Israel for Ceasefire, Calls on Mediators to Act 

India’s Aviation Ministry has directed IndiGo to fully comply with all operational and safety guidelines after recent concerns. As part of corrective measures, the ministry has doubled the cap on flight cuts, requiring IndiGo to reduce operations by up to 10%.

Aviation Ministry to Indigo: Comply with All Directives; Indigo Flight Cut Doubled to 10% 

Donald Trump has repeatedly blamed Joe Biden for persistently high prices, asserting that the current economic challenges stem from Biden’s administration. Despite Trump’s claims that his own policies have brought down costs, consumers continue to express deep concern over the rising cost of living, which remains the top issue for many voters as the political debate over economic management intensifies.

Trump Blames Biden for High Prices, Cost-of-Living Tops Voter Concerns

Russia has deployed TU-95 nuclear-capable bombers over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea, with Japan responding by scrambling fighter jets to monitor the situation. The Russian bombers, escorted by Su-35 and Su-30SM fighters, flew within Japan’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) but did not enter sovereign airspace.

Japan Scrambles Jets as Russian TU-95 Bombers Patrol Sea of Japan

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has begun the long-awaited process of removing sand from the sanctum sanctorum of the Konark Sun Temple, marking a major milestone in the structural conservation of the 13th-century monument. The operation commenced on Monday with the construction of a 4 ft × 4 ft tunnel on the western side of the sanctum’s first platform, following prior examinations of the stone wall’s condition.

ASI Begins Sand Removal Process From Konark Sun Temple’s Sanctum After 122 Years

Post Malone delivered an emotional and unforgettable performance in Assam, leaving fans deeply moved. During the concert, the singer paid a heartfelt tribute that instantly went viral, turning the event into a powerful moment of music and connection.

Singer Post Malone's Assam Concert Turns Emotional; Malone's Tribute Goes Viral

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly responded to Donald Trump’s recent criticisms of Ukraine’s democratic legitimacy — including Trump’s claim that Ukraine had not held elections in a long time and that the country might “no longer be a democracy.

Ukrainian Leader Responds to Trump's Comments on Democracy

President Donald Trump has sharply criticized European allies, claiming Europe is “decaying” and that Russia holds the “upper hand,” citing concerns over immigration and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump accused European leaders of political correctness and failure, arguing that their approach to migration has weakened their societies and left them vulnerable to Russian influence

Europe 'Decaying,' Russia 'Upper Hand':Trump Blasts Allies on Ukraine and Immigration

Prime minister Narendra Modi has had a packed schedule, meeting the world’s most influential tech leaders. From Microsoft and Google to intel and cognizant, Global giants are placing unprecedented bets on India’s role in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.


Big Tech Invests Billions in India’s Digital Transformation 

Global Defence activity is rising fast. Governments are buying more fighter jets, ships and missiles amid geopolitical tensions. The latest stockholm international peace research institute report shows arms revenues of the world’s top 100 companies hit a record 679 billion dollars in 2024.
Though India’s share is small, But it is growing, and three public sector giants are climbing up the global rankings.

Global Defense Spending Hits Record Levels Amid Rising Tensions

President Donald Trump continues to criticize President Biden and the democrats for the rising consumer prices. Despite the role his own policies may have played in those increases. As the nation faces inflationary pressures. Both sides of the political spectrum are locked in a heated debate.


Trump Blames Biden for High Prices, Claims Costs Coming Down Fast

Tensions along the Thailand–Cambodia border continue to escalate as fresh clashes leave the region on edge. In response, U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to hold calls with Thai and Cambodian leaders in an effort to ease hostilities and prevent further violence.

Thailand-Cambodia: Trump Plans Calls on Thai-Cambodia Fighting 

India's unified payments interface, the UPI, gets global recognition.
The international monetary fund, or the IMF lists India's UPI as the world's largest real-time payment system by transaction volume.

India’s UPI Gets Global Recognition for Digital Payment Innovation

NASA has recreated the comet believed to have inspired the biblical Star of Bethlehem. Using advanced simulations and astronomical data, scientists are uncovering what may have guided the Three Wise Men over 2,000 years ago.


NASA Scientist Recreates Comet That Guided the Magic

India's worst aviation crisis in history, with over 3,000 flights grounded since last week, has shown what happens when a single company controls two-thirds of a rapidly expanding sector, and is too large to control.
The aviation regulator has stepped in, with Tuesday's fresh directive aimed at asserting some control.

India's Aviation Priorities & Policies Criticised 

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