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…
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…
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…
US President Donald Trump used a White House address to highlight what he described as major achievements in his first year back in office, as French President Emmanuel Macron warned that the world may be entering a “world without rules,” marked by growing power politics and weakened international norms. Speaking alongside senior officials and supporters,…
Donald Trump has once again placed Greenland at the centre of global debate, this time linking US ambitions over the Arctic island to the Nobel Peace Prize in a message reportedly sent to Norway’s leader. The unusual communication has drawn sharp reactions across Europe, reviving tensions over sovereignty, diplomacy, and Trump’s unconventional approach to foreign…
