Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly addresses Greenland's status for the first time, stating ownership is not Russia's concern and valuing the territory at $1 billion, signaling no objection to Trump's push for control.
Nepal's probe panel investigating Gen Z protest violence gets 20-day extension. At least 19 youths killed in Kathmandu police firing on September 8, with nationwide death toll reaching 77.
India has dispatched 7.5 tonnes of essential cancer medicines to Afghanistan as part of a humanitarian aid initiative, reinforcing bilateral ties and addressing critical healthcare needs in the region.
The IRS has officially declared a one-time $1,776 payment to US uniformed service members as non-taxable, providing significant financial relief amid economic challenges in 2026.
The US is urgently transferring captured Islamic State fighters from Syria to Iraq due to escalating tensions between Syrian government forces and Kurdish-led militias, raising concerns about potential prison breaks and regional instability.
US Supreme Court justices expressed skepticism about President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, emphasizing the need for central bank independence from political pressure during oral arguments.
A Kiel Institute study shows US consumers paid 96% of $200 billion from Trump's tariffs, confirming economists' warnings that tariffs act as a consumption tax on Americans.
US President Donald Trump reveals the Federal Reserve chair selection is down to final candidates, criticizing Jerome Powell's performance while hinting at a successor announcement soon.
Analysis of Donald Trump's foreign policy risks, focusing on the Greenland incident, NATO tensions, and the erosion of transatlantic trust, with insights for global allies.
South Korea's economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.3% in Q4 2025, marking the steepest quarterly decline in three years, with construction investment being the biggest drag.
Iran releases first official death toll of 3,117 from recent protests, far below rights groups' estimates of 4,902+ fatalities, as tensions escalate with US warnings and regional military movements.
A severe Arctic airmass sweeping from Texas to the Carolinas threatens heavy snow, ice, and freezing rain, with meteorologists warning of 'exploding trees' in Michigan and Minnesota due to extreme cold.
The death toll from a devastating fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza mall has risen to at least 55 people, with rescue teams continuing to search for human remains amid criticism of slow operations.
Iran's latest protest wave originated in Tehran's traditional bazaar, with historically loyal merchants leading demonstrations against economic collapse and political repression, signaling deep discontent within regime heartlands.
US President Donald Trump's address at the World Economic Forum in Davos revealed deep tensions with European allies over Greenland and defense spending, exposing vulnerabilities in transatlantic relations.
China's massive renewable energy expansion, with 887 GW solar capacity and 1,826 TWh wind/solar generation in 2024, is transforming global energy markets and climate politics.
China's plummeting birth rate faces deep socioeconomic hurdles. From skewed gender ratios to urban density and income challenges, reversing the decline proves far tougher than policy fixes suggest.
China's construction slowdown has stalled global cement production growth, potentially marking peak cement emissions. With technological cleanup proving difficult, this economic shift offers unexpected climate benefits.
Greenland faces anxiety as US geopolitical ambitions disrupt normal life and put independence aspirations on hold. Residents feel like pawns in global power struggles.
US President Donald Trump's Davos speech on Greenland has exposed deep divisions within NATO, raising critical questions about alliance credibility, European security, and trans-Atlantic relations.
A powerful winter storm brings record cold across the US, with extreme cold warnings issued for multiple regions. Pittsburgh schools announce delays as temperatures plummet below freezing.
US President Donald Trump stated his administration would pursue other options if the Supreme Court doesn't deliver a favorable ruling on tariffs, highlighting ongoing legal challenges to presidential trade powers.
The Indian government has expanded its carbon market by setting greenhouse gas emission intensity targets for 208 additional industrial units, bringing petroleum refineries, petrochemicals, textiles, and secondary aluminum under compliance.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed's viral AI-generated image of a snow-draped Burj Khalifa captures Dubai's unusual winter mood as temperatures plunge to near-freezing levels across UAE.
Tetsuya Yamagami sentenced to life imprisonment for assassinating former PM Shinzo Abe in 2022. The Nara court called it an unprecedented post-war crime, revealing deep societal wounds.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage publicly disputes Donald Trump's criticism of NATO allies, defending Britain's military contributions and calling the remarks unfair.
Hyderabad-based climate-tech firm Sow & Reap Chara partners with Sagar Cements for a 10-year biochar project at Mattampally plant, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 6,000 tonnes annually and support net-zero target by 2030.
New York City's Department of Environmental Protection commissioner Rohit Aggarwala has resigned, effective January 30, 2026. Appointed by former Mayor Eric Adams, Aggarwala served all four years of Adams' term.
A public feud between Candace Owens and Turning Point USA escalates into legal territory with cease and desist letters, defamation allegations, and courtroom battles over Charlie Kirk assassination commentary.
Democrat Jamie Raskin alleges Donald Trump is exploiting Minnesota fraud allegations to bully the Somali American community, citing ICE shooting and DOJ harassment.