India–US trade deal

Hope and uncertainty as India and US strike long-delayed trade deal

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…

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Bitcoin price drop

Bitcoin falls below $80,000, continuing decline

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…

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EU adds Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to terrorist lis

EU adds Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to terrorist list

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…

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Trump warns Iran time is running out

Trump warns Iran ‘time is running out’ for nuclear deal as US military builds up in Gulf

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…

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Minneapolis immigration agents shooting

One dead after Minneapolis shooting involving immigration agents

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…

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Trump Nato troops Afghanistan remarks

Trump remarks about Nato troops in Afghanistan are ‘insulting’, says Starmer

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…

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Ukraine peace talks

US optimistic on end to war as Zelensky says Ukraine to talk to US and Russia

The United States has expressed cautious optimism that the war in Ukraine could move closer to an end, as President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Kyiv is preparing to engage in talks involving both Washington and Moscow. The comments signal a potential diplomatic opening after months of intense fighting, stalled negotiations, and growing international concern over…

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Trump Greenland negotiations

Trump wants ‘immediate negotiations’ to acquire Greenland but insists he ‘won’t use force’

Former US President Donald Trump has renewed his controversial interest in Greenland, calling for “immediate negotiations” to acquire the strategically vital Arctic island while insisting that the United States would not use military force to achieve the goal. The remarks have reignited international debate over sovereignty, security, and the future balance of power in the…

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