A powerful and far-reaching winter storm is accelerating eastward, placing nearly two-thirds of the United States under escalating weather threats. Forecast models indicate a rapidly intensifying system stretching from Texas to New England, capable of delivering crippling ice, heavy snowfall and extreme Arctic cold over several days. A critical 72-hour window highlights a direct hit along the I-95 corridor, with cities from Washington D.C. to New York and Boston facing the potential for disruptive snow and damaging ice. Forecasters warn that ice accumulation in some regions could rival hurricane-level impacts, particularly where power infrastructure is most vulnerable. WATCH
24 January,2026 12:57 AM IST
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered one of his most pointed speeches yet, drawing a stark comparison that has reignited global debate on justice, accountability and selective enforcement of international law. Zelenskyy contrasted the ongoing New York trial of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, who faces charges tied to drug trafficking and narco-terrorism, with the continued freedom of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the architect of Europe’s largest war since World War II. His message was unmistakable: accountability is being applied unevenly, and the world is watching. WATCH
23 January,2026 02:08 AM IST
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 ISTADVERTISEMENT
