Russia launched a massive overnight air assault on Ukraine, firing ballistic and cruise missiles alongside more than 300 attack drones, targeting Kyiv and multiple regions across the country. Power and water supplies were disrupted in parts of the capital as explosions rocked the city during freezing winter temperatures. Initial reports confirm damage in Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Dnipro, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, and Sumy, with emergency crews and repair teams deployed nationwide. Ukrainian air defense forces intercepted a significant number of incoming targets, aided by recently delivered missile supplies.
20 January,2026 06:09 PM IST
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sharply criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariff plan targeting key European allies, including the United Kingdom, describing the move as “completely wrong” and potentially damaging to long-standing transatlantic relationships. The warning follows Trump’s announcement of new tariffs scheduled for February, aimed at eight European nations. Washington has positioned the move as a response to European military presence in Greenland, linking control of the Arctic island to U.S. missile defence priorities and broader Arctic security concerns. WATCH
20 January,2026 01:45 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
India has received a formal invitation from the United States government to join President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace” for the Gaza Strip — a plan designed to reshape governance and security after months of devastating conflict. The invitation, confirmed by the US Ambassador in New Delhi, includes a direct letter from President Trump to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Will India accept the US invitation — or stay aligned with its long-standing principles on Palestine? What would joining Trump’s Gaza Board mean for Hamas, Israel, regional security, and India’s global role?
19 January,2026 09:12 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
