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Shooting in Australian town leaves 3 dead, 1 wounded

Shooting in Australian town leaves 3 dead, 1 wounded

Three people were killed while one suffered injuries amid shooting in Ausstralia. The shooter remain at large, and police have urged residents to stay indoors and avoid the area

Is US preparing for an attack on Iran? Trump says ‘armada’ heading towards Gulf

President Donald Trump confirms a US naval “armada” is moving towards the Gulf as Washington watches Iran closely, even as he plays down the likelihood of an immediate military strike and signals openness to talks

23 January,2026 04:05 PM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondent

US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization

The US has withdrawn from WHO, leaving USD 130 million unpaid and risking weaker pandemic response and vaccine development. Critics call the move reckless

23 January,2026 03:59 PM IST | New York | AP

Explainer: Why Donald Trump is suing JPMorgan Chase for USD 5 billion

Donald Trump has filed a USD 5-billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon, claiming the bank cut off his accounts for political reasons in 2021. The case has reignited debate in the US over “debanking” and banks’ use of reputational risk

23 January,2026 02:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

US, Ukraine, Russia officials to hold trilateral meeting in UAE: Zelenskyy

US, Ukraine, and Russia will hold peace talks in the UAE to end the Ukraine war, with Zelenskyy calling the meeting positive. Negotiations are reportedly focused on territorial issues. On the sidelines of Davos, Trump discussed Greenland, unveiled a Board of Peace for Gaza reconstruction, and criticized European responses

23 January,2026 12:59 PM IST | Davos (Switzerland) | ANI

US, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to meet in UAE for security talks

Ukraine, US, and Russia will hold trilateral security talks in Abu Dhabi following high-level meetings in Moscow, as diplomatic efforts to end the war continue. Key issues remain over territory, security guarantees, and Russia’s military objectives

23 January,2026 12:26 PM IST | Moscow, Russia | AFP

Final death toll from Spain's rail disaster is 45, train drivers plan strike

Spain’s final death toll from the Andalusia high-speed train crash rose to 45, with over 120 injured. Subsequent rail accidents in Barcelona and Murcia have raised safety concerns, prompting a train driver strike planned for February 9–11

23 January,2026 12:26 PM IST | Madrid, Spain | AFP

French navy boarded Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker in Mediterranean: Macron

A ship named "Grinch" is under United Kingdom (UK) sanctions, while another called "Carl" with the same registration number is sanctioned by the United States and the European Union

23 January,2026 09:43 AM IST | Paris | ANI

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says warnings to Europe feel like ‘Groundhog Day’

Zelenskyy listed a litany of grievances and criticisms of Europe that he said have left Ukraine at the mercy of Russian President Vladimir Putin amid an ongoing US push for a peace settlement

23 January,2026 08:55 AM IST | Davos | AP

TikTok finalises deal to launch new US version of the app

The social video platform company signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form the new TikTok US joint venture

23 January,2026 08:43 AM IST | Washington | AP

Tiny worm uses static electricity to leap and infect flying insects

Higher voltage, combined with a tiny breath of wind, greatly boosts the odds of a jumping worm connecting to a flying insect,” said a researcher

23 January,2026 08:36 AM IST | Berkeley | Agencies

Vladimir Putin signals readiness to use frozen assets to rebuild Ukraine

In his televised remarks at the meeting of the Russian Security Council late on Wednesday night, Putin also announced to donate USD 1 billion to the Trump-promoted Board of Peace to oversee the Gaza ceasefire plan from the frozen assets

23 January,2026 08:33 AM IST | Moscow | Agencies
Tiny worm uses static electricity to leap and infect flying insects

Tiny worm uses static electricity to leap and infect flying insects

Higher voltage, combined with a tiny breath of wind, greatly boosts the odds of a jumping worm connecting to a flying insect,” said a researcher

23 January,2026 08:36 AM IST | Berkeley | Agencies
Vladimir Putin signals readiness to use frozen assets to rebuild Ukraine

Vladimir Putin signals readiness to use frozen assets to rebuild Ukraine

In his televised remarks at the meeting of the Russian Security Council late on Wednesday night, Putin also announced to donate USD 1 billion to the Trump-promoted Board of Peace to oversee the Gaza ceasefire plan from the frozen assets

23 January,2026 08:33 AM IST | Moscow | Agencies
Oldest known cave art discovered in Indonesia, dated to nearly 68,000 years

Oldest known cave art discovered in Indonesia, dated to nearly 68,000 years

The tan-coloured prints analysed by Indonesian and Australian researchers on the island of Sulawesi were made by blowing pigment over hands placed against the cave walls, leaving an outline

23 January,2026 08:29 AM IST | Jakarta | Agencies
Karachi mall fire: Toll climbs to 55 as search for missing people continues

Karachi mall fire: Toll climbs to 55 as search for missing people continues

Investigators are yet to announce what caused the fire, five days after the blaze gutted the three-storey Gul Plaza. Families have criticised the slow pace of the recovery operation, with more than 50 giving DNA samples in the hope of finding their missing relatives

22 January,2026 08:12 PM IST | Karachi | AFP
Japan nuclear reactor shut hours after first restart since Fukushima

Japan nuclear reactor shut hours after first restart since Fukushima

Japan’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa No. 6 reactor, the first TEPCO unit to restart since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, was shut down hours after resuming operations due to a control rod malfunction. Officials said there was no safety risk, and the cause will be investigated

22 January,2026 08:08 PM IST | Tokyo [Japan] | AP

In Photos: Donald Trump drops tariff threat over Greenland after NATO talks

US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he was scrapping his planned tariffs on eight European nations in an effort to force US control over Greenland, pulling a dramatic reversal shortly after insisting he wanted to get the island "including right, title and ownership." (Pics/AFP)

22 January,2026 11:42 AM IST | ronak mastakar
India among countries that skipped Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ signing in Davos

India among countries that skipped Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ signing in Davos

PM Narendra Modi was among several world leaders invited by Trump to join the board, which was announced during the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. France, the United Kingdom, China, Germany, and several other major nations also stayed away from the ceremony

22 January,2026 06:07 PM IST | Davos | mid-day online correspondent

Russia weighs joining peace board, pledges USD 1 billion for Gaza aid

Russia weighs joining peace board, pledges USD 1 billion for Gaza aid

Putin said Russia will decide on joining the US-led Gaza Peace Board after consulting partners, emphasized Palestinian needs, and pledged USD 1 billion in aid, with talks planned with President Abbas

22 January,2026 11:17 AM IST | Moscow | PTI

Donald Trump praises PM Modi, signals progress on India-US trade deal

Donald Trump praises PM Modi, signals progress on India-US trade deal

US President Donald Trump said India and the US will secure a strong Bilateral Trade Agreement, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as officials indicated the first phase of the deal is close and aims to boost trade to USD 500 billion by 2030

22 January,2026 10:46 AM IST | Davos (Switzerland) | ANI

Rescue efforts underway after landslides hit New Zealand campground and house

Rescue efforts underway after landslides hit New Zealand campground and house

Landslides hit a campground and a house in New Zealand and emergency crews were trying to rescue people buried in rubble. Though the number of people missing were in single numbers, more people could have been affected

22 January,2026 10:17 AM IST | Melbourne | AP

Newsom Blocked at Davos? California Governor Makes Brief Allegations

    Newsom Blocked at Davos? California Governor Makes Brief Allegations

    The political battle between Sacramento and Washington just went global. Newsom’s office alleges that the Trump Administration and the State Department applied direct pressure to have the Governor barred from the "USA House" pavilion. Despite being invited weeks ago, Newsom was turned away at the door by security, with officials citing a "venue-level decision." Newsom didn't hold back, taking to X (formerly Twitter) to call the move "weak and pathetic." This comes just hours after Newsom mocked President Trump’s Davos address as "remarkably boring" and "insignificant." Meanwhile, White House spokesperson Anna Kelly fired back, calling Newsom a "third-rate governor" and "Newscum." 

    23 January,2026 12:47 AM IST
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