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Man shot during Minneapolis immigration crackdown has died, hospital record shows

Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said that the person had a firearm with two magazines and that the situation was evolving.

24 Jan 2026 11:04 pm
Syrian troops, Kurdish forces poised on front lines as truce deadline looms

Government troops have seized swathes of northern and eastern territory in the last two weeks from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in a rapid turn of events that has consolidated President Ahmed al-Sharaas rule.

24 Jan 2026 9:01 pm
White House rejects U.K. criticism of Trump remarks on NATO troop sacrifices

President Trump is absolutely right the United States of America has done more for NATO than any other country in the alliance has done combined, says White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers

24 Jan 2026 8:41 pm
Trump administration's defence strategy tells allies to handle their own security

It called for a sharp shift in approach, focus, and tone. That translated to a blunt assessment that allies would take on more of the burden countering nations from Russia to North Korea.

24 Jan 2026 8:35 pm
Heavy snow, rainfall kill 61, injure 110 over 3 days in Afghanistan, authorities say

In December, UNICEF said an estimated 270,000 children in the areas affected by the quakes last year were at severe risk of life-threatening diseases related to the cold

24 Jan 2026 7:29 pm
Ukraine says second round of talks in Abu Dhabi ends

Russian state news agencies had reported that the Russian delegation returned to its hotel

24 Jan 2026 7:05 pm
Danish PM says Trump comments on NATO role in Afghanistan 'unacceptable'

The Danish Veterans Association earlier said it was at a loss for words.

24 Jan 2026 6:39 pm
Ugandan Opposition leader says wife in hospital after assault by soldiers

Bobi Wine said in a post on X that hundreds of soldiers raided his home in his absence, looting it and assaulting his wife.

24 Jan 2026 5:44 pm
Ukraine's foreign minister says Putin 'cynically' ordered strike during Abu Dhabi talks

This barbaric attack once again proves that Putins place is not at the board of peace, Andrii Sybiha wrote in a post on X

24 Jan 2026 1:56 pm
Top Chinese military officials placed under probe for disciplinary violations

The probe against them has come as a rude shock in the Chinese military establishment

24 Jan 2026 1:28 pm
Brazils Lula accuses Trump of seeking to forge new U.N. with Board of Peace

The veteran leftist joins other world leaders who have avoided signing up for Mr. Trumps Board of Peace

24 Jan 2026 1:18 pm
At least seven dead, 82 missing in Indonesian landslide, disaster agency says

The landslide struck a village in West Bandung region

24 Jan 2026 12:36 pm
Iran will treat any attack as 'all-out war against us,' says senior official

This military buildup - we hope it is not intended for real confrontation - but our military is ready for the worst-case scenario. This is why everything is on high alert in Iran, the official said

24 Jan 2026 11:42 am
Russian strikes kill one, wound 23 in Ukraine

The strikes come after negotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the United States met Friday (January 23, 2026) in Abu Dhabi for the first direct talks

24 Jan 2026 11:18 am
China will eat them up: Donald Trump slams Canada for opposing Greenland Golden Dome

Trump's outburst comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Canada, following recent remarks by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the WEF 2026

24 Jan 2026 10:52 am
Five killed in a suicide attack at a wedding in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The guests were reportedly dancing when the attack happened. The blast caused the rooms roof to collapse, hampering rescue operations and making it difficult to reach those trapped under the debris

24 Jan 2026 10:41 am
Indian national among four dead in shooting linked to family dispute in U.S.

The Consulate General of India in Atlanta, expressing grief over the shooting, said the alleged shooter has been arrested and all possible assistance was being extended to the bereaved family

24 Jan 2026 10:40 am
Activists, progressive politicians unite in global call to strengthen anti-fascist action

The statement by the CADTM said that while the threat of fascism manifests differently depending on the country or region, its common elements are readily identifiable.

24 Jan 2026 10:16 am
More than half the U.S. threatened with ice, snow and cold in massive winter storm

At least 182 million people were under watches or warnings for ice and snow, and more than 210 million were under cold weather advisories or warnings

24 Jan 2026 8:47 am
Working with Board of Peace is going to be good thing for U.N.: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump had earlier said that the Board of Peace for Gaza might replace the United Nations, which he said has never lived up to its potential

24 Jan 2026 8:29 am
U.K. PM slams Trump remarks on non-U.S. NATO troops in Afghanistan as insulting and appalling

Without naming U.S. President Trump, Prince Harry says sacrifices of British soldiers in Afghanistan should be spoken of truthfully

24 Jan 2026 7:11 am
Thousands rally against immigration enforcement in sub-zero Minnesota temperatures

The protests are part of a broader movement against President Donald Trumps increased immigration enforcement across the state

24 Jan 2026 6:53 am
Ukraine, Russia hold first direct talks on latest U.S. peace plan

The U.S. initially drafted a plan to end the conflict that was heavily criticised in Kyiv and western Europe for being too close to Russia's line, while later proposals were criticised by Moscow for floating the idea of European peacekeepers

24 Jan 2026 4:25 am
U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran 'shadow fleet' over protest crackdown

The Treasury Department took aim at nine vessels and their respective owners or management firms, which U.S. officials said collectively transported hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of Iranian oil and petroleum products to foreign markets

24 Jan 2026 3:38 am
UN rights council decries unprecedented crackdown in Iran, deepens scrutiny

With 25 votes in favour, seven opposed and the rest abstaining, it decided to extend and broaden the mandate of independent investigators gathering evidence towards ensuring accountability for rights violations in the country

24 Jan 2026 3:15 am
Uganda detains 2,000 Opposition supporters, kills 30 after disputed election, army chief says

Wine, a former musician whose legal name is Robert Kyagulanyi, rejected the result, alleging widespread irregularities including ballot stuffing, and went into hiding.

23 Jan 2026 9:40 pm
Former Bangladesh PM Hasina alleges elections will not be free

Bangladesh stands today at the edge of an abyss, a nation battered and bleeding, Ms. Hasina said in English during an audio message broadcast to a packed press club in Delhi.

23 Jan 2026 9:20 pm
Drones spark blaze at oil depot in western Russia

Social media videos purported to show a column of flames spewing from the site of an oil depot on Penza's eastern suburbs, about 618 kilometres (384 miles) from the front line.

23 Jan 2026 9:15 pm
Cyclone-hit Sri Lankas recovery fund exceeds LKR 8.5 billion: Official

A total of 47 countries contributed in the form of aid, with the U.S. topping the list with LKR 1 billion worth of assistance, followed by Australia

23 Jan 2026 6:46 pm
Nepal polls: Ex-PM Bhattarai withdraws candidacy, says honouring youths wishes

With Baburam Bhattarai's withdrawal, three former Prime Ministers are now contesting the elections from different constituencies.

23 Jan 2026 6:22 pm
Marina Abramovi on India visit: Western culture is exhausted; we need fresh points of view

Ahead of her Kochi-Muziris Biennale lecture, Marina Abramovi, the pioneer of performance art whos entering her 80th year, reflects on India, endurance, and why art must still ask dangerous questions

23 Jan 2026 6:10 pm
Russian drones kill four, including child, in east Ukraine

Moscow claimed to have annexed Donetsk, an industrial region, in late 2022 despite not having full control over it

23 Jan 2026 5:27 pm
French government survives second no-confidence vote over 2026 budget

The motion, filed by the far-right National Rally party, was backed by 142 members of Parliament

23 Jan 2026 5:00 pm
Police seek man wanted in fatal shootings of three in small Australian town

Julian Ingram, 37, was out on bail after being charged with domestic violence-related crimes, and a restraining order had been issued in December to protect one of the victims in January 22 shooting

23 Jan 2026 3:39 pm
China dismisses UN experts forced labour concerns as groundless

UN special rapporteurs and other experts said on January 23, 2026 there were persistent allegations of State-imposed forced labour affecting ethnic minorities within the far-western Xinjiang region and other parts of China

23 Jan 2026 2:37 pm
Spain will not join Trumps Board of Peace, says PM Pedro Sanchez

Pedro Sanchez cited consistency with Madrids commitment to international law, the U.N. and multilateralism as the main reasons it was declining to participate

23 Jan 2026 2:22 pm
To Lam wins second term to rule Vietnam for the next five years

Immediately after re-election, To Lam told the congress he wanted a system based on integrity, talent, courage, and competence, where performance is assessed against tangible results

23 Jan 2026 2:05 pm
Indonesia finds bodies of 10 passengers on crashed surveillance plane

There were seven crew members and three passengers on board the plane, which was chartered by Indonesias Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry to conduct air surveillance on its fisheries

23 Jan 2026 12:59 pm
Trump confirms China trip in April, Xi to visit U.S. towards the end of 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters that he was looking forward to seeing President Xi

23 Jan 2026 12:47 pm
Chinese Coast Guard says 8 missing and 13 rescued after boat capsizes near disputed shoal

The boat capsized some 101 kilometers northwest of Scarborough Shoal, one of the most disputed shoals in the South China Sea

23 Jan 2026 12:22 pm
China's Xi urges Brazil's Lula to jointly protect Global South interests

A 2024 strategic partnership to align China's Belt and Road Initiative with Brazil's plans to boost farming, infrastructure, and the energy transition exemplifies solidarity and cooperation among Global South countries, says Chinas President

23 Jan 2026 11:49 am
Karachi shopping mall fire: Death toll rises to 67, say officials

Police surgeon Dr. Summaiya Syed said rescue teams were still searching the severely damaged Gul Plaza in the Karachi, where the blaze erupted

23 Jan 2026 11:28 am
Watch: The Hindu Editorial | On India and Donald Trumps Board of Peace

The Board of Peace initiative, linked to the Trump administrations Gaza peace plan, has raised questions over its structure, legitimacy and sidelining of Palestinian leadership. New Delhi now faces a complex choice balancing principle, diplomacy and regional pressure.

23 Jan 2026 11:01 am
U.S. completes withdrawal from World Health Organization

The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization

23 Jan 2026 10:51 am
Iran protests: Death toll reportedly at 5,002 as Trump says U.S. 'armada' approaching

The new toll comes as tensions remain high over the U.S. President laying down two red lines over the protests the killing of peaceful demonstrators and Tehran conducting mass executions

23 Jan 2026 10:44 am
Japans Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap election

Elected in October as Japan's first female leader, Ms. Takaichi has been in office only three months, but she has seen strong approval ratings of about 70%

23 Jan 2026 10:36 am
Watch: Donald Trump sues JPMorgan for $5 billion over de-banking claims

U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a massive $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon, alleging the bank de-banked him for political reasons shortly after he left office in 2021.

23 Jan 2026 10:18 am