A powerful winter storm has plunged large parts of the eastern United States into a dangerous deep freeze, disrupting daily life and straining critical infrastructure. Freezing temperatures, heavy snowfall and widespread ice have left millions facing power outages, travel shutdowns and emergency restrictions. According to the BBC, at least 20 deaths have been linked to the extreme cold and snow as authorities continue investigations and emergency response efforts. Nearly 20 states are currently under emergency orders, with more than 140 million people impacted by weather warnings spanning from the Southern Rockies to New England. WATCH
27 January,2026 11:02 PM IST
The Kremlin has signalled no softening in its position on Ukraine following hours-long talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff. Russian officials said Moscow remains committed to its core territorial demands despite renewed diplomatic efforts to end the war. The talks come as Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met US leaders in Switzerland, ahead of a new round of negotiations involving the United States, Russia, and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi. Territory, security guarantees, and control of key infrastructure remain major points of contention.
23 January,2026 08:47 PM IST
Russia reports new territorial gains along the Donetsk front, claiming control over the settlement of Zakotnoye near the Krasny Liman axis. Additional advances are also being reported in the Zaporizhzhia region, signaling sustained pressure across multiple sectors of the frontline.
17 January,2026 06:20 PM IST
Ukraine’s eastern border city of Kharkiv has come under a deadly Russian drone assault, leaving at least four people dead and six others wounded, according to regional authorities. The overnight strike targeted civilian areas near the Russian border, intensifying fears of further escalation as diplomatic efforts stall. Kharkiv’s mayor confirmed that a long-range Russian drone struck a children’s medical facility, triggering a fire and forcing emergency evacuations. Residential neighborhoods were also hit, as explosions echoed across the city during what officials described as a coordinated drone onslaught. WATCH
15 January,2026 01:20 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
