UK politics collided head-on with global geopolitics after Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey delivered a blistering speech in the House of Commons, directly targeting U.S. President Donald Trump over trade threats, NATO tensions, and transatlantic instability. Davey branded Trump an “international gangster”, accusing him of ruling through intimidation, coercion and chaos rather than diplomacy. The remarks came amid rising anger in London and across Europe following Trump’s threatened tariffs against the UK and EU, alongside controversial statements surrounding Greenland, NATO commitments and sovereignty concerns. WATCH
21 January,2026 02:10 AM IST
In a decisive pre-dawn operation, U.S. forces moved swiftly to intercept and secure the tanker M/T Sophia in international Caribbean waters, marking a major escalation in Washington’s crackdown on illicit maritime networks operating beyond the reach of global sanctions. According to U.S. Southern Command, the vessel, identified as a stateless, sanctioned tanker linked to sanctions-evasion routes involving Russia, Iran and Venezuela was apprehended before first light through a coordinated effort involving the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Defense, and Homeland Security agencies. The operation was carried out without incident. WATCH
19 January,2026 01:35 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
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 ISTADVERTISEMENT
