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Ukraine’s front-line troops began 2026 watching drone feeds and Russian advances. Soldiers doubt peace talks and brace for a long war, NYT reported.
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At least one person was killed as protests over Iran’s economic crisis spread nationwide. President Masoud Pezeshkian called for urgent action to ease public anger.
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India has assumed the BRICS presidency for 2026. Here’s how it may shape expansion rules, partner status, and Pakistan’s push to join BRICS and the NDB.
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The U.S. on Wednesday imposed sanctions on four companies it said were operating in Venezuela’s oil sector as well as associated oil tankers, as President Donald Trump's administration increases pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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The reversal by the NLRB — the US agency responsible for enforcing most private sector employees' rights to organize or take collective action about working conditions — is a victory for SpaceX.
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When the stock closed at a new all-time high on Dec. 16, the company had added more than $915 billion in market capitalization in just over eight months.
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Pressure is mounting on BYD after it posted back-to-back declines in quarterly profit and found itself at the center of China’s efforts to rein in aggressive discounting. The growing scrutiny is likely to accelerate consolidation and shake up the hierarchy of the sector.
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India assumes BRICS presidency for 2026 amid Trump-era tariffs and trade uncertainty, promising Global South focus, reform push and cautious currency steps.
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Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki warns of an “event-driven” global economic shock in 2026, citing market fragility and China risks.
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Trump had initially described it as an MRI but said he didn't know what part of his body he had scanned. A CT scan is a quicker form of diagnostic imaging than an MRI but offers less detail about differences in tissue.
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Turkmenistan, a former Soviet country in Central Asia, relies heavily on the export of its vast natural gas reserves to support its economy.
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CRSS identified Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan as the most active militant outfit in 2025. It was followed by the Balochistan Liberation Army, Balochistan Liberation Front, and Islamic State Khorasan Province.
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According to Bernstein, marriage-based Green Card applications are being examined more closely due to stricter immigration enforcement policies that gained momentum during the administration of Donald Trump.
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Investigators are also examining whether extremist propaganda linked to the Palestine issue is circulating through encrypted and semi-open online platforms.
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In a Facebook post on Thursday, Rahman clarified that he met two Indian diplomats around the middle of last year after returning home from medical treatment.
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The tragedy comes against the backdrop of Switzerland experiencing an unusual period of drought and recurring forest fires in recent years.
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Three drones hit the buildings in the village of Khorly, killing at least 24 and injuring more than 50 as people celebrated the New Year, Vladimir Saldo
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BNP alleged that Khaleda Zia’s prolonged incarceration, restrictions on travel, and refusal by authorities to allow her to seek treatment abroad led to irreversible deterioration in her health.
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The EU has assigned excessively high baseline default carbon-intensity values on Chinese products and plans to raise them over the next three years, the ministry said.
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Donald Trump’s decision to amplify the piece came as US intelligence agencies rejected Moscow’s claim about an attempted Ukrainian strike on Putin.
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The committee has also warned that it is preparing to launch protests against the Pakistan government if the agreed demands continue to remain unfulfilled.
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Protests in November against the government’s proposed tax and spending plans turned into the biggest display of unrest in more than a decade.
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Critics interpret Munir’s rhetoric as hollow saber-rattling from a government facing its own internal security problems, including insurgency in Balochistan and economic crisis.
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Of the vessels identified by the Treasury Department Wednesday, only one has been anywhere close to Venezuela lately, according to ship-tracking data — the Rosalind, which typically is involved in short-haul trips known as cabotage.
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A Hindu man was seriously injured after being attacked by a mob and set on fire in Bangladesh, in yet another incident highlighting rising violence against minorities in the country.
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While Swiss authorities declined to give specific numbers, Italy’s foreign ministry said Swiss police believe around 40 people may have died, with approximately 100 injured.
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The warning comes at a time when thousands of Indian nationals are already facing uncertainty due to prolonged delays in visa appointments, particularly for H-1B and H-4 work and dependent visas.
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For many Chinese citizens, the move feels contradictory. The same state that is urging people to marry and have children is now making contraception more expensive.
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Among the most sensational claims linked to 2026 is the idea of humanity's first encounter with alien life.
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According to police, the blast occurred at around 1.30 am local time (0030 GMT) at Le Constellation, a bar popular with tourists in the resort town.
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The assessment, which included input from the Central Intelligence Agency, undercuts claims made by Moscow and initially accepted by US President Donald Trump.
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Mamdani took oath at a decommissioned subway station in Manhattan in a historic ceremony. “This is truly the honour and the privilege of a lifetime,” Mamdani said.
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Regarding Taiwan, a self-ruled democracy that China considers sovereign territory, Xi reiterated Beijing's annexation intentions.
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Speaking to Reuters, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said the footage was "laughable" and that Kyiv was "absolutely confident that no such attack took place".
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The peace agreement is 90 per cent ready. Ten per cent remains. And that is far more than just numbers, says Zelenskyy in a video message posted on his Telegram handle.
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US District Judge Beryl Howell rejected the arguments of the US Chamber of Commerce and ruled on December 23 that President Donald Trump had the legal authority to impose the fee
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Foreign outflows, rich valuations and softer earnings keep India at the bottom of global rankings
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Total exports last year were valued at over $700 billion, according to data from Seoul's industry ministry, up 3.8 percent from the previous year.
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The tremor occurred at a depth of about 19.3 km, or nearly 12 miles. Authorities said there were no immediate reports of major damage.
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Overall, sovereign owned investors ploughed $66 billion into investments in artificial intelligence and digitalization in 2025
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In snowy Kyiv and Moscow, both Ukrainians and Russians saw in the new year, expressing hopes of peace after nearly four years of conflict.
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President Donald Trump and his administration have focused on allegations of fraud in the state, in particular cases involving people of Somali origin, and accused Walz of mishandling government funding.
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Candida Auris primarily targets people with weakened immune systems, those with serious underlying conditions, and patients who rely on invasive medical devices such as catheters or ventilators.
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Since SpaceX filed its first lawsuit last year, other companies including Amazon.com Inc. have filed similar cases, several of which are now pending in US courts.
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Trump himself is the company’s largest shareholder with a 41% stake in the business
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The attention surrounding Khaleda Zia’s death has reinforced a growing perception that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party is well placed to return to power in the February 12 elections next year.
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Sharif Osman Hadi was shot dead on December 12 in Dhaka’s Paltan area while he was leaving a mosque. The killing sparked political outrage and intensified scrutiny of Bangladesh’s law enforcement response.
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The speech was Xi’s most upbeat New Year’s Eve address in recent years, coming after his government overcame a multitude of challenges to underscore China’s status as a rising global superpower.
