The long-standing feud between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has once again reignited, this time due to Musk's criticism of the artificial intelligence project Stargate. Watch in for more details!

Elon Musk & Sam Altman feud over Stargate

U.S. President Donald Trump has been invited to address a joint session of Congress on March 4, Republican House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson said on Saturday.

US Speaker invites Donald Trump to address Congress

US President Donald Trump has approved the supply of 2,000-pound MK84 bombs to Israel. The White House confirmed that the US Department of Defense will lift the embargo previously imposed by former President Joe Biden on the supply of these bombs.

US approves supply of MK-84 bombs to Israel

North Korea has test-fired new sea-to-surface strategic guided cruise missiles, according to the North Korean state media. The tests were overseen by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, and the state media reported that the missiles accurately hit their targets. Additionally, it was claimed that the missiles have been perfected more thoroughly.

North Korea tests new sea-to-surface missiles

Security forces killed 30 terrorists during three separate counter-terrorism operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday.

Pakistan: Army conducts operations in three districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

UK&rsquo;s Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned social media platforms to remove extreme and illegal content, said a report by Telegraph. She expressed concern that just such content could encourage people to commit acts of violence.&nbsp;
Cooper&rsquo;s statement came after Axel Rudakubana, convicted of murdering three young girls in Southport, had access to violent materials online before the attack. &nbsp;
Rudakubana, sentenced to a minimum of 52 years in prison, viewed content including footage of an Islamist attack on an Australian bishop and downloaded an al-Qaeda manual. Despite the materials being flagged by the Home Office as aiding terrorism trials, they remain accessible on some platforms. &nbsp;
Cooper and Science Secretary Peter Kyle have written to major social media companies, including Google, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Meta, urging immediate removal of the content. Their letter emphasized the need for platforms to act swiftly to prevent further unlawful access to such materials, particularly those linked to Rudakubana&rsquo;s case. &nbsp;
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While stricter regulations under the Online Safety Act will require tech companies to remove illegal content from March, the ministers urged immediate voluntary action.&nbsp;
They argued that companies have a moral obligation to prioritise public safety and ensure harmful content is not used to inspire further violence.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The investigations revealed that Rudakubana searched for graphic footage of the Australian attack, which remains available in the UK despite being removed in Australia.&nbsp;
Law enforcement agencies have also faced challenges accessing the suspect&rsquo;s full internet history.&nbsp; Rudakubana deleted all the records before carrying out the attack.&nbsp;
The case has prompted renewed scrutiny of the UK&rsquo;s counter-radicalisation program 'Prevent', particularly regarding individuals with a fixation on violent acts, such as school massacres.&nbsp;
Cooper has called for an end-to-end review to address gaps in how neurodiverse individuals are assessed within the program.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Additionally, the government is considering measures to tighten online knife sales. Rudakubana purchased the weapon used in the killings from Amazon at 17, despite prior offences involving knives. Proposed changes may require stricter ID verification for such purchases.

Cooper’s statement came after Axel Rudakubana, convicted of murdering three young girls in Southport, had access to violent materials online before the attack.  

UK’s Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned social media platforms to remove extreme and illegal content, said a report by Telegraph. She expressed concern that just such content could encourage people to commit acts of violence. Cooper’s statement came after Axel Rudakubana, convicted of murdering three young girls in Southport, had access to violent materials online before the attack. Rudakubana, sentenced to a minimum of 52 years in prison, viewed content including footage of an Islamist attack on an Australian bishop and downloaded an al-Qaeda manual. Despite the materials being flagged by the Home Office as aiding terrorism trials, they remain accessible on some platforms. Cooper and Science Secretary Peter Kyle have written to major social media companies, including Google, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Meta, urging immediate removal of the content. Their letter emphasized the need for platforms to act swiftly to prevent further unlawful access to such materials, particularly those linked to Rudakubana’s case. Also read: Trump says UK PM Starmer is doing 'very good job' despite 'first buddy' Elon Musk's criticism While stricter regulations under the Online Safety Act will require tech companies to remove illegal content from March, the ministers urged immediate voluntary action. They argued that companies have a moral obligation to prioritise public safety and ensure harmful content is not used to inspire further violence. The investigations revealed that Rudakubana searched for graphic footage of the Australian attack, which remains available in the UK despite being removed in Australia. Law enforcement agencies have also faced challenges accessing the suspect’s full internet history. Rudakubana deleted all the records before carrying out the attack. The case has prompted renewed scrutiny of the UK’s counter-radicalisation program 'Prevent', particularly regarding individuals with a fixation on violent acts, such as school massacres. Cooper has called for an end-to-end review to address gaps in how neurodiverse individuals are assessed within the program. Additionally, the government is considering measures to tighten online knife sales. Rudakubana purchased the weapon used in the killings from Amazon at 17, despite prior offences involving knives. Proposed changes may require stricter ID verification for such purchases.

UK's Home Secretary warns tech giants of a 'second Southport' if extreme content isn't removed

Thai authorities on Saturday (Jan 25) announced that they have made public transport free for a week. The order was passed to address the growing air pollution problem in Bangkok. Currently, employees are being advised to work from home and schools have been shut down. The free travel offer includes buses and the city&rsquo;s elevated and underground electric trains. Authorities hope the move will encourage more people to use public transport, decreasing the number of private vehicles on the road and thereby cutting one of the major contributors to the pollution.
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Bangkok shrouded in pollution 😷 <a href="https://t.co/ghzh0PU2zP">pic.twitter.com/ghzh0PU2zP</a>
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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in a Facebook post said that he is concerned about the situation and the government is committed to addressing the issue with both short-term and long-term solutions. In Thailand&rsquo;s northern regions, air pollution has been a constant issue due to forest and agricultural waste burning. However, now the capital city of Bangkok is also experiencing deteriorating air quality, particularly in the winter season.
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Bangkok chokes under an annual PM 2.5 crisis, with no buildings in sight &mdash; urgent government action is needed to tackle emissions and protect public health before the city becomes unlivable. 🤧😷 <a href="https://t.co/H622Ee0yyP">pic.twitter.com/H622Ee0yyP</a>
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Swiss-based air quality monitoring service IQAir on Saturday ranked Bangkok as the 14th most polluted city globally. Earlier this week, the city was among the top 10 most polluted cities. The free public transport initiative is just one of the measures authorities are using to manage the situation, as they continue to seek ways to improve air quality and mitigate its health impacts.

The free travel offer includes buses and the city’s elevated and underground electric trains. Authorities hope the move will encourage more people to use public transport.

Thai authorities on Saturday (Jan 25) announced that they have made public transport free for a week. The order was passed to address the growing air pollution problem in Bangkok. Currently, employees are being advised to work from home and schools have been shut down. The free travel offer includes buses and the city’s elevated and underground electric trains. Authorities hope the move will encourage more people to use public transport, decreasing the number of private vehicles on the road and thereby cutting one of the major contributors to the pollution. Bangkok shrouded in pollution 😷 pic.twitter.com/ghzh0PU2zP — Walter Punsapy 🇺🇸🇹🇭 (@yahooza) January 23, 2025 Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in a Facebook post said that he is concerned about the situation and the government is committed to addressing the issue with both short-term and long-term solutions. In Thailand’s northern regions, air pollution has been a constant issue due to forest and agricultural waste burning. However, now the capital city of Bangkok is also experiencing deteriorating air quality, particularly in the winter season. Also read: Thailand's same-sex marriage law takes effect, hundreds wed The primary contributors to the pollution are vehicle emissions, industrial activities, and dust from construction sites. The dust particles in the air, invisible to the naked eye, can reach the lungs causing serious health problems, like breathing issues alongside long-term complications. Bangkok chokes under an annual PM 2.5 crisis, with no buildings in sight — urgent government action is needed to tackle emissions and protect public health before the city becomes unlivable. 🤧😷 pic.twitter.com/H622Ee0yyP — Cy ✨ | มุมมองของไซ 🇹🇭👑 (@sightsofcy) January 24, 2025 Swiss-based air quality monitoring service IQAir on Saturday ranked Bangkok as the 14th most polluted city globally. Earlier this week, the city was among the top 10 most polluted cities. The free public transport initiative is just one of the measures authorities are using to manage the situation, as they continue to seek ways to improve air quality and mitigate its health impacts.

Free ride! Bangkok offers complimentary public transport for a week to tackle air pollution

US President Donald Trump, in one of his first actions after resuming office, signed an executive order that designates drug cartels as a national security threat. It also directs the US State Department to recommend within 14 days whether to officially label them as foreign terrorist organizations. Watch in for more details!

Trump signs tough border executive order; cartel designation sparks sovereignty debate

Indian security forces, especially the army, have seen massive upgrades and changes in the last few years. This has resulted in every army camp on the LoC becoming self-sufficient. Ahead of the 76th Republic Day, WION visited the Indian Army camps on the Line of Control to witness firsthand how the Indian Army is guarding the country's borders. Armed with the latest technology, gadgets, arms, ammunition, and gear, they are battling extreme weather. Watch in for more details!

How soldiers battle infiltrators & extreme weather | WION visits Indian soldiers on LoC

India is set to mark its 76th Republic Day on Sunday. In a first of its kind initiative, Odisha police will hoist the national flag at 10 uninhabited islands on the Odisha coast.

India Republic Day 2025 | Odisha: Police to hoist flag in 10 uninhabited coasts

India's Republic Day celebrations are in full swing, with different cities across the nation all decked up for the big day. Cities are illuminating with tricolor on the eve of Republic Day. We leave you with this report. Thank you very much for watching.

Indian cities decked up for Republic Day

In a new twist to Indian actor Saif Ali Khan's stabbing case, the Mumbai police suspects more individuals are involved in the attack. The development comes after the arrest of a 30-year-old Bangladeshi national, in connection with the attack. Watch in for more details!

Saif Ali Khan attack case: Mumbai police suspects more individuals involved

Even as Russian President Vladimir Putin says he's ready for negotiation with US President Donald Trump on a peace deal, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his allies should work towards determining a format for any upcoming peace talks with Russia.

Russia-Ukraine war: U.S. signals shift in Ukraine reconstruction policy

The latest developments from West Asia: A second part of hostage exchanges under the initial phase of a ceasefire agreement with Israel. Hamas has released four Israeli women hostages, whose names were released on Friday, from Gaza. Clutching Hamas-branded gift bags and wearing military fatigues, the four Israeli hostages—Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy and Liri Albag—were handed over by Hamas to the Red Cross. They waved and even gave thumbs up as they were paraded on stage before dozens of militants and a huge crowd. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal: Israel bars Palestinians from returning to North Gaza

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal: Chorus to release all hostages

China is bracing for another drop in birth numbers this year, despite a small uptick in 2024. Last year, births rose to 9.54 million from 9.02 million in 2023, marking the first increase since 2017. Watch in for more details!

Birth and marriage rates plummet in China

Air power is a crucial component that augments the capabilities of a maritime force. This report gives you a glimpse into how young aviators are trained by the Indian Navy. Watch in for more details!

How Indian Navy trains chopper pilots at INS Rajali

30 Pakistani terrorists were killed in three separate encounters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. An intelligence-based operation was conducted by security forces in Lakki Marwat District.

BREAKING | 30 Pakistani Terrorists Killed In 3 Separate Encounters

Indian soldiers guard borders at minus 12° C temperature

US President Donald Trump reportedly reiterated his demand to take control of Greenland during his first phone conversation after resuming office with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. Watch in for more details!

South Korea: Court rejects plea to extend Yoon's detention

Israel's large-scale operation in occupied West Bank

At least 80 people killed in fighting between armed leftist groups in Colombia

M23 rebels encircle Goma, the capital of the North Kivu province

& Sudanese army claims to recapture main oil refinery from paramilitary RSF

Rahesha Sehgal gets you an in-depth analysis of the world's biggest warzones of the week.

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It's a dream come true for the people of Kashmir Valley: the Vande Bharat train did its first trial and reached Srinagar railway station for the first time ever.

Vande Bharat Express reaches Srinagar: New train service between Delhi and Srinagar to boost tourism

The White House is calling for Israeli troops to stay on in Lebanon past the ceasefire deadline set for Monday. The aim is to complete Israel's military objectives and support Lebanon's new government. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that the withdrawal will not be completed on time, arguing that Lebanon has failed to meet its obligations under the deal. Watch in for more details!

White House pushes to extend Israeli troop presence in Lebanon

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