How fast can the Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet really fly?

Did China ask its people 'not to respond to aliens'? Origin of bizarre claim on social media

MS Dhoni-CSK Fallout? Report claims failed stake sale talks triggered rift

Scientists reveal the SAFEST COUNTRY when catastrophe strikes the planet

Serial killer on the loose in South Korea's Jeju Island? Fourth body found in three days as more than a dozen people go missing

2/3rd of glacier detached, collapsed: ISRO satellite images reveal what triggered Nepal floods

Trump once again claims without him there would be ‘no Israel right now’

Foreign espionage attacks against German companies surge to 37%, Bitkom report reveals

Blake Lively wins partial legal fee from Justin Baldoni after $8M request

Why is Pakistan deploying Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones near India border?

'OH MY GOD! We've found other agents!': Investigators discover not one or two, almost 700 OpenAI AI agents went rogue, hacked Hugging Face

Lunar eclipse 2026: India timings, places to see and more. August Blood moon factsheet

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on global outreach tour 

Both pilots killed as training aircraft crashes in Lucknow – What we know

16-year-old charged with preparing terror attack on kindergarten in Norway

How the S-400 protects itself from enemy attacks

Nepal floods: Over 165 dead, 400 missing; US, India, China, World Bank mobilise aid

India's multi-layered watch: The new surveillance war

5 doomsday planes spotted in US skies hours after CIA director's secret trip to Russia

9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to finally face trial in 2028, nearly 27 years after horrific attacks

Islamabad hospital fire: What we know about one of the biggest facility that housed Imran Khan

Workers run for life while filming Nepal flash flood: Scary new visuals emerge from Rasuwa

Russian military planes enter South Korean air defence zone amid rising tensions with North Korea: What's happening

Ron Weasley Is Back! Rupert Grint set to return to Harry Potter universe on Broadway

400-year-old 'vampire' grave in Poland reveals non-existent genetic lineage

Dolly Parton, global icon and queen of country music, dies at 80

Nepal flash floods: Kailash Mansarovar yatra affected, close to 400 pilgrims out of contact

'If he is dead, they're putting on a pretty good show': Trump casts fresh doubt over Mojtaba Khamenei's fate

Man arrested near US Capitol with guillotine in pickup truck: What happened?

Why the Su-30MKI cockpit is painted bright turquoise green

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

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 

Legendary fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died in Rome at the age of 93. A towering figure in haute couture, Valentino shaped global fashion for decades with timeless elegance, iconic red gowns, and a legacy that defined luxury.


Designer Valentino Leaves Behind a $1.5 Bn Fortune 

Britain’s Gambling Commission has accused Meta of ignoring illegal online casino advertisements on Facebook and Instagram, alleging the tech giant continues to profit from ads linked to criminal gambling operations despite widespread visibility on its platforms.


UK Regulator Says Illegal Casino Ads Are Widespread On Meta 

The rally in Bitcoin appears to be running out of steam in 2026. After briefly climbing above 97,000 dollars last week, the world’s largest cryptocurrency has slipped back below key levels as global markets turn risk-averse. Bitcoin’s latest slide is raising fresh questions over its ‘digital gold’ narrative, as traders brace for more volatility ahead. Take a look at this report for more…


Bitcoin: From 'Digital Gold' To Risk Asset'

Taking cognisance of the tragic death of 27-year-old techie Yuvraj Mehta in Noida on January 16, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday ordered a probe by a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) and directed it to submit a comprehensive report within five days.

Noida Techie Death: SIT to Submit Probe Report to CM Yogi Adityanath in 5 Days 

Delhi's three-day run of 'severe' air pollution ended on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) morning, with the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) showing a marginal improvement and settling in the 'very poor' category at 395.

Delhi Air Quality Improves from Severe to Very Poor Category

Russian and U.S. envoys held talks in Davos on the future of the Ukraine war, with Moscow’s envoy claiming the discussions were constructive and saying more people now recognise what he called the “fairness” of Russia’s position, while U.S. envoy Witkoff described the two-hour meeting as positive.


Ukraine peace talks: Witkoff calls 2-hour Davos talks with Russian envoy 'positive'  

“We will not leave the desert till we beat the foe, although in war our golden armour be outworn 100 times.”

In this celebrated poem from China’s Tang dynasty, Wang Changling captured the unyielding spirit of soldiers in golden armour battling on the desert frontiers.


Chinese Team Restores Legendary Tang Dynasty Golden Armour in Tibet 

The UK government has given the green light to plans for a sprawling new Chinese embassy at Royal Mint Court in east London, a project that has been the subject of fierce debate and political pushback for years.

UK Approves China’s Mega-Embassy in London Amid Controversy

Swiss authorities have tightened security in Davos ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum 2026, as protesters display “No Kings” signs and stage demonstrations over his policies and global influence.


Davos 2026: Switzerland Heightens Security Ahead Of Trump's WEF Speech Amid Protests

Syria's government has announced a new ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), after the militia alliance withdrew from a camp holding thousands of people with alleged links to the jihadist group Islamic State (IS).

Syria: Govt & Kurdish Forces Halt Fighting; Syrian & Kurdish Forces Agree on Ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington and NATO would eventually reach an agreement on Greenland that keeps both sides “very happy,” calling the territory critical for security even as European allies push back amid rising tensions over tariffs and rhetoric.


US vs Europe: Greenland In Focus As Trump Heads For Davos

Schools closed, snow-removal crews were placed on standby, and cold-wave alerts were issued as a powerful cold wave swept across China, disrupting daily life.

China: Cold Wave Sweeps China, Forcing School Closures and Snow Response 

In a big move, UK has decided to withdraw its last warship- HMS Middleton from West Asia. This is being perceived as a sign of its receding global clout. The UK's move comes at a juncture when tensions in West Asia are mounting. 


UK Removes Final Warship From West Asia Amid Escalating Tensions

UK Prime Minister says no options are off the table as the government moves toward tougher action on children’s online safety, including a possible social media ban for under-16s and phone-free schools by default.


UK PM says no options off table on children's online safety 

UK manufacturers are bracing for a fresh trade shock as President Donald Trump imposes a 10% tariff on European imports. The move threatens Britain’s auto sector, raises export costs, and revives fears of a wider transatlantic trade dispute impacting jobs and growth.


Trump slaps 10% tariff on Europe, UK braces for shock

The Responsible Nations Index (RNI), launched on January 19, 2026, by India’s World Intellectual Foundation (WIF) in collaboration with JNU and IIM Mumbai, marks a pivotal shift in global assessment. It moves beyond conventional, power-centric metrics—such as GDP, military strength, and trade volume—to evaluate 154 countries based on how ethically and responsibly they act towards their citizens, the environment, and the global community. 


Responsible nations index: How responsibly do nations act

A 27-year-old software professional, identified as Yuvraj Mehta, died after his car plunged into a water-filled pit at a construction site in Noida, police said. The accident occurred when the vehicle veered off the road and fell into the open pit, which was reportedly unbarricaded.


Noida Techie Dies After Car Falls Into Water-Filled Pit At Construction Site

Japan is heading toward snap general elections after the prime minister announced plans to dissolve the country’s lower house of parliament, triggering a fresh political contest.


Japan Heads For Snap Elections As PM Moves To Dissolve Lower House

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a deadly blast at a Chinese restaurant in central Kabul, Afghan officials said. The explosion killed at least seven people and wounded more than a dozen others, with reports indicating Chinese nationals were among those targeted.

Islamic State Claims Kabul Blast At Chinese Restaurant, At Least 7 Killed

At least 40 people have been killed and dozens seriously injured after a collision between two high-speed trains in southern Spain, in one of the country’s deadliest rail disasters in years.
The crash occurred near Adamuz, close to Córdoba, when a Málaga–Madrid train derailed on a straight section of track and slammed into an oncoming Madrid–Huelva service. Spanish officials say the cause remains unknown, calling the incident “really strange,” especially as the track had been recently renovated.
Emergency responders deployed intensive care units, ambulances, and rescue teams through what regional leaders described as a “night of deep pain.” All injured passengers have now been evacuated to hospitals as investigations continue.

Spain train collision: Track maintenance practices now under intense scrutiny

Russian strikes have caused widespread power outages across Ukraine, forcing authorities to deploy more than 58,000 energy workers to repair damaged infrastructure and restore electricity.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russia Hits Ukraine’s Power Grid As 58,000 Workers Race To Restore Electricity

US President Donald Trump has proposed the creation of a Gaza “Board of Peace” to guide reconstruction and transitional governance following the ceasefire. However, several US allies appear reluctant to join the initiative, raising questions about international backing for the plan.

Israel-Gaza War: Trump’s Gaza ‘Board Of Peace’ Faces Hesitation From Key Allies 

Oil prices are swinging between geopolitics and fundamentals. Crude briefly surged to multi-month highs on fears of possible US strikes on Iran, before retreating as concerns over a global supply glut resurfaced. With forecasters warning of surplus barrels, the oil market is being pulled in opposite directions, leaving prices volatile and the outlook uncertain. 


Oil prices retreat after multi-month highs

world-dna

World DNA, News on World DNA, stories on World DNA, articles on World DNA, World DNA stories at Wion, World DNA news, World DNA latest news

world dna