Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said the United States is pushing for Russia and Ukraine to bring the ongoing war to an end by June, highlighting growing international pressure to secure a ceasefire after nearly four years of devastating conflict. Speaking during a recent briefing, Zelensky said Washington believes the coming months represent a critical…
At least 30 people were killed and dozens more injured after a powerful explosion ripped through a mosque in Pakistan during evening prayers, according to local officials. The devastating Pakistan mosque blast struck a crowded prayer hall, turning a place of worship into a scene of chaos and grief within moments. Authorities said the explosion…
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…
Bitcoin slid below the $80,000 mark on Friday, extending a multi-day selloff that has rattled the broader cryptocurrency market and reignited concerns about volatility in digital assets. The latest Bitcoin price drop reflects growing investor caution as traders reassess risk amid shifting global financial conditions. The world’s largest cryptocurrency had been trading comfortably above $80,000…
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…
Israel has announced that it has recovered the remains of what it says was the final Israeli hostage held in Gaza, marking a grim milestone in the aftermath of the October 7 attacks and the prolonged war that followed. Israeli officials confirmed the operation was carried out by the military and domestic security services during…
A fatal shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, involving U.S. federal immigration agents has resulted in the death of one person, according to multiple media reports and hospital records. The incident occurred on January 24, 2026, at the intersection of East 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue South during a broader immigration enforcement operation led by U.S. Immigration…
UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has condemned remarks by former US president Donald Trump about Nato troops in Afghanistan, describing them as “insulting” and disrespectful to allied forces who served and died alongside American soldiers during the conflict. Starmer said Trump’s comments undermined the sacrifices made by British and other Nato personnel over two…
