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
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
The US has withdrawn from WHO, leaving USD 130 million unpaid and risking weaker pandemic response and vaccine development. Critics call the move reckless
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
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
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
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
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
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
The social video platform company signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form the new TikTok US joint venture
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
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
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 | AgenciesIn 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 | AgenciesThe 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 | AgenciesInvestigators 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 | AFPJapan’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] | APADVERTISEMENT
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)
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
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
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
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
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The United States has deployed a major naval force toward Iran as tensions rise following months of deadly protests and nuclear concerns. President Trump confirmed that a large flotilla of warships and air assets is moving into the region, stressing that he hopes military action can still be avoided.
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