Reports from Russian soldiers claiming they witnessed fellow troops being executed on commanders’ orders have raised serious allegations about battlefield discipline and potential war crimes during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. In interviews with BBC, several servicemen described incidents in which soldiers accused of retreating or refusing orders were allegedly shot by their own side….
A powerful nor’easter has paralyzed New York and much of the U.S. East Coast, dumping nearly 22 inches of snow across the region. The storm, described as one of the most severe in recent years, has created near impossible travel conditions. Authorities have declared a state of emergency, urging residents to remain indoors as blizzard-like…
In a dramatic policy shift, President Donald Trump announced a global tariff increase to 15%, just one day after a pivotal Supreme Court ruling. This decision marks one of the most significant escalations in trade policy in recent years, with wide‑ranging implications for international commerce, domestic industries, and global markets. The tariff hike is aimed…
Donald Trump has said the world has roughly 10 days to determine whether a new agreement can be reached with Iran, warning that failure to secure a deal could lead to serious consequences, including potential military escalation. His remarks come as tensions rise over Tehran’s nuclear program and ongoing diplomatic efforts involving the United States…
The latest round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks concluded in Geneva without delivering any meaningful progress toward ending the ongoing war. Over two days of negotiations, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the discussions as “difficult,” accusing Moscow of deliberately stalling the process. The talks, mediated by U.S. envoys, were expected to explore pathways toward a ceasefire…
Palestinian officials and civil society groups say a series of new Israeli measures in the occupied West Bank amount to de facto annexation, warning that recent actions are permanently reshaping the territory’s political and geographic reality. The measures include expanded settlement activity, tighter military controls, and administrative changes that critics argue undermine any future Palestinian…
India and the United States have finally reached a long-awaited trade agreement, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations and raising hopes of stronger economic cooperation. Announced after months of intense negotiations, the deal is being seen as a breakthrough that could ease trade tensions, boost exports, and deepen strategic ties between the world’s largest…
On January 30, 2026, the U.S. Justice Department announced a major disclosure of documents in its ongoing probe into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, releasing more than three million pages of records as part of a mandated transparency effort under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the release includes a…
EU adds Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to terrorist list — On 29 January 2026, the European Union (EU) formally added Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to its official terrorist organizations list, marking a major escalation in the bloc’s response to Tehran’s domestic repression and regional conduct. The decision was made unanimously by the 27 EU…
President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran that “time is running out” for Tehran to negotiate a fresh nuclear deal, intensifying one of the most serious diplomatic standoffs between Washington and Tehran in years. Trump used his Truth Social platform to demand that Iran return to negotiations on its nuclear programme under…
