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EU, India To Explore Defence Cooperation: Report

The European Union and India will explore possibilities for Indian participation in European defence initiatives, according to a draft security and defence partnership document seen by Reuters.

Published on: 26.01.2026 12:51
EU Opens Probe Into Elon Musk's Grok Over Sexual AI Deepfakes

The EU on Monday hit Elon Musk's X with an investigation over AI chatbot Grok's generation of sexualised deepfake images of women and minors, in the latest step of an international backlash against the tool.

Published on: 26.01.2026 12:36
Canada PM Mark Carney Likely To Visit India In March, Sign Deals On Uranium

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney will likely visit India the first week of March and sign deals on uranium, energy, minerals and artificial intelligence, Dinesh Patnaik, India's High Commissioner to Canada said in an interview.

Published on: 26.01.2026 12:31
China Warns Citizens Against Travelling To Japan During Lunar New Year

China warned its citizens on Monday against travelling to Japan during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, citing deteriorating public security, with Tokyo and Beijing locked in a diplomatic spat.

Published on: 26.01.2026 11:38
Watch: Zohran Mamdani Shovels Snow To Help New Yorkers As Deadly Storm Kills 7

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani navigated the early test of his management chops by assisting motorists whose cars were trapped by heavy snowfall on freezing city roads.

Published on: 26.01.2026 09:40
Canada Trade Deal "Doesn't Target 3rd Parties": China Amid US Tariff Threat

China's foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Monday that the trade deal was not aimed at Washington.

Published on: 26.01.2026 09:34
Freezing Rain, Travel Chaos, Blackouts: The US Winter Storm In Photos

A massive winter storm headed towards the northeast United States after sweeping across much of the country, threatening tens of millions of Americans with blackouts, transportation chaos and bone-chilling cold.

Published on: 26.01.2026 09:04
Explained: Can US Immigration Agents Be Prosecuted For Minneapolis Shootings

Local officials have disputed administration officials' claims that the shootings by ICE agents were acts of self-defense, citing bystander video that appears to contradict the government's accounts.

Published on: 26.01.2026 09:00
89 Injured In Lightning Stike At Rally For Ex-Brazil President Bolsonaro

Thousands gathered in the rain in the Brazilian capital to support Bolsonaro, who was sentenced to 27 years in prison last year for leading a failed coup d'etat following his narrow re-election loss.

Published on: 26.01.2026 08:49
Greg Bovino: The Face Of Donald Trump's 'Turn And Burn' Migrant Crackdown

Greg Bovino's public profile rose further in recent days as he defended violent immigration sweeps in Minneapolis, which culminated Saturday with federal agents fatally shooting 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti.

Published on: 26.01.2026 08:40
10 Dead, Over 19,000 Flights Cancelled Due To Massive Winter Storm In US

The US National Weather Service (NWS) told Americans to expect more of the same weather conditions into Monday morning.

Published on: 26.01.2026 08:34
Team Trump Lied About Minneapolis Shooting? New Video Sheds Light On Killing

A new video has emerged on social media showing the moment when federal agents fatally shot US citizen Alex Pretti amid the ongoing mass immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, which appears at odds with Team Trump's claims about the killing.

Published on: 26.01.2026 07:51
"Successful India Makes World Stable": EU Chief Before "Mother Of All Trade Deals"

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said that a "successful India" makes the world more "stable, prosperous and secure", a statement that came ahead of a "historic" trade agreement between New Delhi and the European Union.

Published on: 26.01.2026 07:51
Iran Unveils Mural On Billboard Warning Retaliation In Case Of US Strikes

The unveiling of the mural in Enghelab Square comes as the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and accompanying warships move toward the region.

Published on: 26.01.2026 07:33
Did Trump And Vance Block India-US Trade Deal? Senator Makes Big Claim

Cracks within the Donald Trump administration in the United States came under the spotlight when an audio recording of Senator Ted Cruz surfaced, where he openly criticised Vice President JD Vance and 'sometimes' even President Trump.

Published on: 26.01.2026 07:13
"No Intention": Canada On Trade Deal With China Amid US' 100% Tariff Threat

Canadian PM Mark Carney said his recent agreement with China merely cuts tariffs on a few sectors that were recently hit with tariffs.

Published on: 26.01.2026 07:11
UAE Backs Out Of Pak Airport Deal After President's Surprise India Trip

United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's surprise India trip seemed to have a ripple effect on South Asian geopolitical equations, bringing an indirect setback for Pakistan.

Published on: 26.01.2026 06:36
"Discombobulator. Can't Talk About It": Trump On Secret Weapon In Maduro Raid

Trump had previously said when describing the raid on Maduro's compound that the US had turned off "almost all of the lights in Caracas," but he didn't detail how they accomplished that.

Published on: 26.01.2026 06:18
In Macron's Republic Day Wish, A "Wonderful Memory" Throwback Selfie With PM Modi

As India marked its 77th Republic Day on Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron shared a 2024 selfie with PM Modi.

Published on: 26.01.2026 06:07
At Least 15 Dead, 28 Missing As Ferry Sinks In Southern Philippines

A ferry with more than 350 people onboard sank Monday morning in the southern Philippines, leaving at least 15 dead and 28 still missing, the coast guard said.

Published on: 26.01.2026 06:03

News from Arabic Countries

Winter storm causes deaths, power outages and flight cancellations in US

At least 819,000 homes and businesses are without power, and travel is disrupted nationwide.

Published on: 26.01.2026 14:58
Gustavo Petro: Colombia’s former rebel fighter turned president

From urban rebel to senator facing death threats, what drives Petro, 65, the country’s first progressive president?

Published on: 26.01.2026 14:41
Trump says US Justice Department ‘looking at’ Ilhan Omar’s wealth

Donald Trump says he is sending his border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota amid protests against the killing of Alex Pretti.

Published on: 26.01.2026 14:30
ICC judges find former Philippine President Duterte fit to stand trial

Judges cite report by medical experts saying the 80-year-old is able 'effectively to exercise his procedural rights'.

Published on: 26.01.2026 14:15
Remains of last Israeli captive Ran Gvili found in Gaza, says Israel

Israel says the remains of the last captive recovered, which could pave the way for the Rafah Crossing to reopen.

Published on: 26.01.2026 13:54
Anger as MSF agrees to Israel’s ‘unreasonable demands’: What to know

Medical charity will hand over details of its Palestinian staff to Israel, which targeted aid workers during genocide.

Published on: 26.01.2026 13:10
The ‘discombobulator’: Did US use ‘secret weapon’ in Maduro abduction?

US President Donald Trump refers to a ‘sonic weapon’ he describes as a ‘discombobulator’, but what is he talking about?

Published on: 26.01.2026 13:02
Video: Thousands of protesters march on Australia’s ‘Invasion Day’

Thousands of Australians rallied in support of Indigenous rights.

Published on: 26.01.2026 12:40
Israel’s genocide wiped out over 2,700 families in Gaza

Over 2,700 Palestinian families have been wiped out in 27 months by Israel’s genocide.

Published on: 26.01.2026 12:26
Protests in Paris over death of migrant worker in police custody

Thousands of people are demanding justice in Paris after videos surfaced of the violent arrest of a Mauritian migrant.

Published on: 26.01.2026 12:21
Syrian army, Kurdish-led SDF accuse each other of ceasefire violations

Exchange of barbs comes a day after the Syrian government extended the ceasefire with the SDF by 15 days.

Published on: 26.01.2026 12:10
Gaza’s Rafah crossing to reopen when final Israeli body is returned

Israel says it will reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing once the body of the last Israeli captive held in Gaza is recovered.

Published on: 26.01.2026 12:01
Lebanon files UN complaint against Israel’s daily ceasefire violations

Lebanese government says it documented 2,036 Israeli breaches of Lebanon's sovereignty in the last three months of 2025.

Published on: 26.01.2026 11:31
Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah warns of ‘total war’ if Iran is attacked

Abu Hussein al‑Hamidawi, leader of Iraqi armed group, says war against Iran will not be a 'walk in the park'.

Published on: 26.01.2026 10:56
Sinner in Australian Open quarters; women’s holder Keys booted out

Amanda Anisimova and Jessica Pegula, who ousted Keys, set up all-American women's quarterfinal in Melbourne.

Published on: 26.01.2026 10:37
Gold prices cross $5,100 for the first time amid geopolitical uncertainties

Spot gold price touches an all-time high of $5,110.50 for an ounce in the first hours of the day.

Published on: 26.01.2026 10:29
At least 10 people die, million without power as winter storm grips US

At least 20 states declare states of emergency as nearly a million people are without power due to snow and ice.

Published on: 26.01.2026 09:45
President Xi says India, China ‘friends, partners’ in Republic Day message

On India's Republic Day, President Xi Jinping says Beijing and New Delhi are 'good neighbours, friends and partners'.

Published on: 26.01.2026 09:14
Video: Anti-ICE protest held in Minneapolis after second US citizen killed

Hundreds of protesters marched in the US city of Minneapolis on Sunday, demanding justice for the fatal ICE shooting.

Published on: 26.01.2026 08:43
US Secretary of State Rubio speaks to Iraqi PM amid tensions with Iran

Marco Rubio's call with Mohammed Shia al-Sudani comes as new government expected in Iraq, US-Iran tensions rise.

Published on: 26.01.2026 08:40
Al-Sharaa checkmates the SDF and Washington still wins

The US interest has long lied in a unified Syria.

Published on: 26.01.2026 08:31
Israeli settlers chase Palestinian school bus in occupied West Bank

Israeli settlers chase Palestinian school bus in occupied West Bank

Published on: 26.01.2026 08:14
Ukraine’s security guarantees: What are they and why might they fall short?

Kyiv is ready to send an agreement to Parliament and US Congress but Ukrainians say their safety is far from guaranteed.

Published on: 26.01.2026 08:05
Born after the Arab Spring: 37 million Egyptians have no memory of 2011

One-third of Egyptians were born after the 2011 Arab Spring protests which removed longtime President Hosni Mubarak.

Published on: 26.01.2026 07:45
Trump administration, MAGA allies spread misinformation on Pretti killing

Video footage of fatal shooting contradicts narrative spun by officials and right-wing influencers.

Published on: 26.01.2026 07:23