Iran warns protesters who joined 'riots' to surrender
World | Updated: Jan 19, 2026
- Iran's police gave protesters 3 days to surrender or face harsh punishment
- UN warns Iran is using executions to intimidate protesters
- Internet blackout hampers reporting; over 3,400 protesters confirmed dead
After Sheikh Hasina’s fiery speech, son Joy prepares first public address from India: Why timing matters
World | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of exiled former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, will make his first public address from India via live video in Kolkata, seen as politically significant ahead of Bangladesh’s election and amid scrutiny of the interim government.
Four moons in the sky? Rare paraselene stuns stargazers in Russia | WATCH
World | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
A rare paraselene phenomenon over St. Petersburg made it appear as if four moons lit up the night sky. The optical illusion, caused by moonlight refracting through ice crystals in high clouds, stunned viewers and quickly spread across social media.
Chokeholds, border threats and migration curbs: How Budget 2026 is India’s answer to a fractured global order
World | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
India’s Union Budget 2026–27 prioritises security and self-reliance amid geopolitical tensions, boosting defence, rare earths, semiconductors, and NRI reforms, while recalibrating aid to neighbours and signaling strategic autonomy against China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
Epstein files absolve me, Trump says after latest release; threatens to sue journalist Michael Wolff
World | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
Donald Trump claims newly released Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein clear him of wrongdoing and accuses journalist Michael Wolff of conspiring with Epstein to harm him politically, threatening legal action. Wolff has not responded to Trump's remarks.
From Tehran to London’s Billionaire’s Row: How Khamenei’s son built a hidden £100 million property empire despite US sanctions
World | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
Bloomberg reports Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran’s Supreme Leader, is linked to over £100 million in overseas assets via offshore companies, despite sanctions. Properties span London, Dubai, and Europe, with intermediaries obscuring ownership and intensifying scrutiny.
China set to overtake US electricity generation by 3X: What Elon Musk is warning about
World | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
Elon Musk warned China’s electricity generation, driven by rapid solar expansion, will soon triple that of the US. At Davos, he called solar key to clean energy, criticized US solar tariffs, and said America has ample land for renewable power.
India dismisses Pakistan’s allegations on Balochistan attacks as ‘diversion tactic’
World | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- India denies Pakistan's Balochistan violence allegations as baseless.
- MEA urges Pakistan to address Balochistan issues, not make accusations
- Baloch Liberation Army claims responsibility for Balochistan attacks
Thinking of studying or travelling abroad? Here’s how Budget 2026 brings big relief
World | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- TCS on overseas education and medical remittances cut from 5% to 2% in Budget
- TCS on overseas tour packages reduced to 2%, boosting travel and tourism sector
- Education loans for overseas studies remain exempt from TCS under LRS
Turkey rules out defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia: How it punctures Islamabad’s ‘Islamic NATO’ push
World | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
Turkey has firmly rejected joining a multilateral defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, undermining Pakistan’s ambition for an “Islamic NATO.” Ankara prefers bilateral cooperation, citing Pakistan’s military, economic, and technological limitations.
Budget 2026 | Border threats, modernisation and self-reliance: Why India’s double-digit defence budget hike marks a turning point
World | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
India’s 2026–27 defence budget rises over Rs 1 lakh crore to Rs 7.84 lakh crore, prioritizing capital outlay, modern platforms, and domestic manufacturing. The move aims to boost military readiness amid regional volatility and reinforce strategic autonomy.
'Very important deal': Trump says Greenland negotiations ‘pretty well agreed to’
World | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- Trump says US-Greenland negotiations are close to agreement
- Talks focus on Arctic security and mineral access, details remain undisclosed
- US, Denmark, and Greenland form a working group for technical talks.
Budget 2026 brings major relief for NRIs: Investment limit doubled to 10%, TCS cut on overseas tours and education
World | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2026-27 eases overseas financial transactions for NRIs and families, lowers TCS on foreign travel, education, and medical remittances, and raises equity investment limits for overseas individuals to boost capital inflows.
Budget 2026 | India to host Global Big Cat Summit this year: How New Delhi is becoming the world’s big cat leader
World | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
India will host the first Global Big Cat Summit in 2024, bringing together leaders from 95 countries under the International Big Cat Alliance to discuss conservation strategies for seven big cat species, highlighting India's leadership in wildlife protection.
Budget 2026 | India proposes rare earth corridors across four states: How New Delhi plans to take on China’s dominance
World | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced dedicated rare earth corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu to boost mining, processing, and manufacturing, aiming to reduce India's reliance on China and strengthen domestic supply chains.
NASA’s Artemis II Moon mission enters a critical phase. What’s being tested and what could clear or delay liftoff
World | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
NASA has begun a two-day wet dress rehearsal for Artemis II, simulating launch conditions to prepare for its first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years. Success could allow a launch attempt within a week, marking a major step toward returning humans to the Moon.
Usha Vance expecting fourth child: Why JD Vance’s family announcement has turned into a national talking point
World | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
Usha Vance’s pregnancy, the first for a sitting second lady since 1870, has sparked political and cultural debate in Washington, symbolizing family values and pronatalism amid declining US birth rates, and drawing attention to the Vance family's public role.
Who runs Pakistan? Shehbaz Sharif admits ‘hybrid regime’, begging for funds and boasts military unity will ‘astonish’ India
World | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif admitted Pakistan is run by a “hybrid regime,” with the military holding real power. He credited the army for economic rescue, acknowledged financial dependence, and highlighted military dominance over governance and national decision-making.
‘Spreading misinformation: BJP says ‘zero evidence’ links PM Modi to Epstein, calls Congress claim fake
World | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- BJP denies Congress claims linking PM Modi to Epstein, calls them fabricated
- Congress accused of editing Epstein email to falsely implicate PM Modi
- India formally rejected references to Modi in Epstein files as baseless
Iran renews threat to strike Israel as US attack fears grow
World | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Iran warns it may strike Israel if hostile intent is detected
- Tehran prepares shelters and burial sites amid US attack fears
- Naval drills set for Sunday as tensions rise in southern Iran
Bill Gates reacts after Epstein Files say he contracted STD, sought antibiotics: 'Epstein's frustration...'
World | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- New Epstein documents from DOJ renew scrutiny of his Bill Gates connections.
- Epstein's 2013 emails allege misconduct by Gates; Gates' team calls claims false
- Gates' representatives say Epstein fabricated stories after being shut out
Bannon texts, Musk emails, Lutnick invites: Epstein files reveal what he was planning & what happened in jail
World | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Over 600,000 Epstein-related documents released, revealing elite contacts
- Epstein texted Bannon, emailed Musk and Lutnick
- Records reveal Epstein's jail death; calls for more document disclosure continue.
Two of Xi’s most trusted generals are under probe; what broke inside China’s military?
World | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- China ousted top generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli for disciplinary breaches.
- Xi Jinping enforces strict military discipline and anti-corruption measures.
- Shake-up concentrates PLA leadership under Xi and General Zhang Shengmin
‘Feel ashamed when Munir and I go begging for money’: Shehbaz Sharif on Pakistan’s debt crisis
World | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- PM Sharif calls foreign loan dependence a source of national embarrassment
- Pakistan faces rising poverty, unemployment, and heavy debt burden
- Sharif calls for reforms, praises support from China, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar
Howard Lutnick sought visit to Epstein’s island, DOJ files indicate
World | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Docs reveal Lutnick's contact with Epstein lasted longer than he claimed.
- Lutnick planned 2012 Epstein island visit, contradicting previous statements.
- DOJ releases Epstein documents, no wrongdoing alleged for Lutnick
'Uncle Jeffrey': Top Goldman lawyer features in Epstein docs
World | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Goldman Sachs' top lawyer Ruemmler had years of friendly exchanges with Epstein
- Epstein sent Ruemmler gifts and emails; she later said she regretted knowing him
- Goldman CEO and leadership continue to support Ruemmler despite revelations
New Epstein files claim Bill Gates contracted STD, sought antibiotics for Melinda
World | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- DOJ links Gates to Epstein, with unverified claims about antibiotics and emails
- Gates denies all allegations, calling them absurd and false via spokesperson
- DOJ: Presence in files doesn't imply wrongdoing or knowledge of Epstein's crimes
Bill Gates to Elon Musk: Notable names in Epstein file dump
World | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Epstein files name Trump, Gates, Branson, Musk, and other high-profile figures
- No wrongdoing is alleged against the celebrities referenced in the documents
- Emails reveal Epstein's claims about Gates, Branson, Musk, and others
Former prince Andrew Windsor apparently 'invited Epstein to Buckingham Palace': Files
World | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Prince Andrew invited Jeffrey Epstein to Buckingham Palace in 2010, documents reveal.
- Andrew lost royal titles over ties to Epstein but denies any wrongdoing
- Andrew settled Giuffre's lawsuit in 2022 without admitting guilt
US Senate passes deal expected to shorten shutdown
World | Updated: Jan 31, 2026
- Senate approved a deal to avert shutdown, but House can't ratify until Monday
- Shutdown set to begin Saturday, likely ending quickly after House action
- DHS funding extended for two weeks amid dispute over immigration enforcement