WORLD
Tehran’s fall is not India’s gain: Why regime change in Iran could hurt New Delhi but benefit Pakistan and China
Iran unrest: Tehran has acted as a counterweight to Pakistan’s influence, especially during periods when Islamabad sought to weaponise jihadist networks against Indian interests.
BUSINESS
Nifty Likely To Tread Water After Back-To-Back Losses; RIL, Infosys In Focus| Opening Bell Live
The Nifty 50 continued to trade in a tight range of 25,600–25,900 for the fourth consecutive session, staying within its 100-day and 50-day EMAs, and closed 0.3% lower on January 14. Elevated volatility, along with cautious technical and momentum indicators, suggests bulls remain tentative as markets await further cues from the ongoing earnings season. Experts believe the index is likely to take a decisive direction only after a clear breakout from the current range. On the downside, a breach below 25,600 could open the door to 25,450, while a move above 25,900 may pave the way for a rally toward the 26,000–26,100 zone. Global cues remain mixed, though GIFT Nifty indicates a steady start for Dalal Street. On the stock-specific front, Infosys will be in focus following its guidance upgrade, while Reliance Industries is set to report its Q3 earnings today. Markets will also track the outcome of the BMC election results, due later in the day. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Raja Venkatraman, Co-Founder of NeoTrader, and Sushant Bhansali, CEO of Ambit Asset Management, as they decode key market cues on Opening Bell Live.
WORLD
Trump announces formation of ‘Board of Peace’ in Gaza under phase two of US-backed plan
This comes months after Israel and Hamas reached a fragile ceasefire following two years of conflict.
WORLD
Yemen PM Salem bin Breik quits, replaced by foreign minister
Foreign minister Shaya Mohsen Zindani was appointed Yemen’s new Prime Minister and entrusted with forming the next government
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Venezuela's Machado says she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal: 'Recognition for his...'
Machado said she presented Trump the prestigious award out of "recognition for his unique commitment with our freedom"
WORLD
Iran halted 800 planned executions after pressure by Trump: White House
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump and his team conveyed a clear warning to Iranian authorities, linking the proposed executions to what the US described as the violent crackdown on protesters
WORLD
Operation Sindoor fallout: Pakistan's terror twins are regrouping under ISI protection. Why India need to watch closely
Lashkar and Jaish, once competing outfits, are closing ranks in what officials describe as a dangerous and ISI-driven fusion aimed at reviving jihad against India.
WORLD
Friends, not fighters: Will China and Russia really back Iran if the US Strikes?
As protests rock Iran and Washington keeps up pressure, Tehran’s powerful partners appear willing to offer words, trade and limited assistance, but not the kind of military backing that could draw them into a wider war.
WORLD
US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran’s security chiefs over protest crackdown
The US Treasury Department in a statement, said those sanctioned include the secretary of Iran’s Supreme Council for National Security, along with senior commanders from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and law enforcement agencies.
WORLD
Trump assures Iran of no US strike, US carrier deployment tells a different story: What we know so far
Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, said Trump had sent a message urging restraint while assuring Tehran that there were no plans for a US strike.
WORLD
Hamas ready to hand over Gaza administration: What US-backed committee means and what happens next
US special envoy Steve Witkoff said the ceasefire has now entered its second stage, marking a transition from an immediate halt in hostilities to longer-term political and security arrangements.
WORLD
Earthquake, drill or something more? 4.2 quake near Israel’s nuclear nerve centre sparks nuke test buzz
The earthquake measured 4.2 on the Richter scale. Its intensity and short duration immediately drew attention because it coincided with a pre-planned nationwide emergency preparedness drill in schools.
WORLD
'Trump tells Tehran he does not want war, urges for restraint amid Iran protests', says envoy
Reza Amiri Moghadam said the message was relayed to him around 1 am Pakistan time on Wednesday, signalling that Washington did not want war and was asking Iran to avoid actions against US interests.
WORLD
US seizes another Venezuela-linked oil tanker ahead of Trump–Machado meeting
The seizure marks the sixth vessel targeted in recent weeks that was either carrying Venezuelan oil or had done so in the past.
WORLD
'More positions in 14 years than Kama Sutra': Keir Starmer’s brutal swipe at Conservatives in Parliament
Starmer said Labour had not diluted its stance on illegal employment, stressing that enforcement would continue through compulsory digital checks, even if the form of ID was no longer fixed.
WORLD
Will US strike Iran? From Khamenei’s exit to all-out war, how online prediction markets are seeing millions in bets
Event contracts tied to potential US strikes before January 18 and January 23 have together attracted more than 40 million dollars in trading volume over the past month.
WORLD
WEF warns of ‘poly-crises’ in 2026: Here's what India and the world should brace for this year
The report paints a picture of a turbulent 2026, where economic rivalry, security threats and long-term environmental dangers collide, leaving countries like India to balance growth with resilience in an increasingly fractured world.
WORLD
Asim Munir’s crypto gamble: Decoding Pakistan’s risky USD1 deal to 'please' Trump
Pakistan has signed a deal with a firm linked to World Liberty Financial, the main crypto business of Trump's family, to explore using World Liberty’s USD1 stablecoin for cross-border payments.
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'Stop fu***ng Indian takeover of our companies': How rising anti-India rhetoric puts US corporates like Walmart in spotlight
Major US companies such as FedEx, Walmart and Verizon have found themselves at the centre of racist attacks targeting Indian executives and employees.
WORLD
Caught between Trump and Tehran: Why Asim Munir fears blowback as America keeps Iran option open
With its western border with Afghanistan already volatile, officials warned that Pakistan could not afford fresh turbulence along its long and sensitive frontier with Iran.
WORLD
Iran says no death penalty for protester Erfan Soltani after execution claims spark alarm: What we know so far
The clarification came after days of conflicting claims from activists and rights groups, which had warned that an execution was imminent.
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A $40,000 contrarian call: Mysterious Polymarket bettor bets on a US hit on Iran 'tonight'
A $40,000 Polymarket bet on a U.S. strike on Iran by Jan 14 falters as crypto markets price a later timeline amid rising geopolitical tension.
WORLD
Who is Princess Leonor? Spain’s 20-year-old heir poised to become its first queen in 150 years
Carefully educated, rigorously trained and increasingly visible, Princess Leonor represents a generational shift for Spain’s monarchy.
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US: Indian-origin woman arrested for murder of 2 sons in New Jersey
The woman was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder, and one count of third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.
