U.S. President Donald Trump has formally invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to take part in a proposed U.S.-backed, UN-supported Gaza Peace and Reconstruction Board, aimed at overseeing post-war governance, demilitarisation and long-term recovery following the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Kremlin has confirmed receiving the invitation, while Moscow has sought further clarification from U.S. on the board’s mandate, authority and financial structure. According to officials, the initiative would bring together more than sixty countries, including India, Brazil, Canada, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Greece and Argentina, signaling one of the most ambitious multinational diplomatic efforts tied to Gaza’s future. WATCH
20 January,2026 01:42 AM IST
MLK weekend travel has hit a major roadblock as a powerful winter weather system sweeps across the eastern half of the United States, disrupting both air and ground transportation. From the Great Lakes through the Northeast and into parts of the South, travellers are facing widespread delays, cancellations, and hazardous road conditions during one of the busiest holiday weekends of the year. According to FlightAware data, more than 3,200 U.S. flights have been delayed, while close to 95 flights were cancelled as snow, ice and strong winds impacted major travel hubs. Nearly 48 million people remain under active weather alerts, with conditions evolving rapidly across several states. WATCH
18 January,2026 08:45 PM IST
Fifteen thousand nurses are on strike in New York City for a second day, marking one of the largest nursing walkouts in the city’s history. The strike began after contract negotiations collapsed, with nurses demanding safer staffing levels, better pay, protection from workplace violence, and the preservation of healthcare benefits and pensions. Hospital management has rejected the demands, calling them financially unsustainable, while bringing in temporary and travel nurses to keep services running.
14 January,2026 12:53 AM IST
A powerful storm system is set to sweep across the Northeast this week, bringing a rapid shift from unseasonably mild weather to colder and more hazardous winter conditions. Forecasters warn that rain, snow, gusty winds, and falling temperatures could disrupt travel across several states.
13 January,2026 02:23 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
