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Trump stirs talk of 'new world order' as leaders signal shifting global alliance

Trump stirs talk of 'new world order' as leaders signal shifting global alliance

Trump spoke of imposing tariffs on Switzerland - which he ultimately lowered - because the country's leader "rubbed me the wrong way" during a phone call

Taiwan records 26 PLA aircraft sorties, 6 PLAN vessels around its territory

In a post on X, the MND said that 18 out of the 26 PLA sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's northern, central and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)

24 January,2026 09:27 AM IST | Taipei | ANI

Europe’s first orbital cancer lab planned to study tumours in space

The facility will operate in low Earth orbit and focus on experiments that gravity-bound labs cannot perform; the company says the lab will shorten the timeline between discovery and therapy by unlocking new biological insights

24 January,2026 09:07 AM IST | Berlin | Agencies

Vladimir Putin meets US envoys ahead of trilateral meet

The Kremlin meeting, which lasted past 3 am on Friday, came hours after Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sharply criticised his European allies on Thursday for their slow and fragmented response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

24 January,2026 09:04 AM IST | Moscow | Agencies

US completes exit from World Health Organization after 78 years

Th US owes more than USD 130 million to the global health agency, according to WHO; and Trump administration officials acknowledge that they haven’t finished working out some issues, such as lost access to data from other countries that could give America an early warning of a new pandemic

24 January,2026 09:00 AM IST | New York | Agencies

Carbon nanotubes discovered on the far side of the moon

These structures were first synthesised in labs in the 1990s. The discovery showcases how future space missions might process local soil into advanced materials for deep-space exploration

24 January,2026 08:57 AM IST | Beijing | Agencies

Death toll in Iran’s protest crackdown crosses 5,000, activists say

The latest death toll was given by the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which reported that 4716 people killed were demonstrators, 203 were government-affiliated, 43 were children, and 40 were civilians not taking part in the protests

24 January,2026 08:54 AM IST | Dubai | Agencies

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

23 January,2026 04:29 PM IST | Melbourne | AP

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

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, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump BRANDED “Madman”: Niece Mary Trump Breaks Silence

    Trump BRANDED “Madman”: Niece Mary Trump Breaks Silence

    Fresh concerns are emerging from within Donald Trump’s own family, as his psychologist niece, Mary Trump, raises pointed alarms over what she describes as a visible decline in his self-control, judgment and cognitive stability. In a sharply worded Substack post, Mary Trump draws attention to a pattern of impulsive behaviour, incoherent public remarks and escalating emotional volatility that she says can no longer be ignored. The latest warning follows Trump’s recent appearances, including remarks delivered at the World Economic Forum in Davos which Mary Trump characterized as a troubling mix of threats, disjointed messaging, and erratic assertions. According to her analysis, these statements reflect deeper psychological and cognitive concerns rather than isolated political rhetoric. WATCH 

    24 January,2026 01:02 AM IST
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