Russia, US, Ukraine to hold first trilateral talks in UAE, Zelensky announces
Jan 23, 2026, at 12:05 am
Russia, the United States and Ukraine will hold technical-level trilateral talks in the United Arab Emirates on January 23 and 24, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Thursday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, media reports said.
From Gaza to governance: Islamic nations rally behind Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Jan 22, 2026, at 06:26 pm
Davos/IBNS: Eight Islamic nations, including key Arab and Muslim-majority countries, have formally agreed to join US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” signalling coordinated backing for an international framework aimed at ending the Gaza conflict.
'We will have a great deal with India': Trump hails PM Modi as 'fantastic leader' at Davos
Jan 22, 2026, at 01:51 am
Davos/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has expressed renewed confidence in forging a major trade agreement with India, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his remarks at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.
EU lawmakers freeze ratification of US trade deal amid Trump’s Greenland tariff threats
Jan 21, 2026, at 11:52 pm
European Union lawmakers have agreed to delay ratification of a key trade agreement with the United States after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs against Denmark and other European allies over Greenland, media reports said.
How Trump’s interest is turning Greenland’s independence dream upside down
Jan 21, 2026, at 07:52 pm
Greenland’s long-standing aspiration for independence has entered a volatile new phase as US President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in the Arctic territory reshapes regional politics.
Mr President, f**k off: Danish Lawmaker Anders Vistisen slams Trump over Greenland claims
Jan 21, 2026, at 03:20 am
Davos: Danish MEP Anders Vistisen has reignited controversy by repeating his infamous "f**k off" remark directed at US President Donald Trump over Greenland sovereignty claims, nearly a year after his original outburst.
Greenland gambit: Is Denmark now facing the karma of its NATO past?
Jan 21, 2026, at 02:12 am
Denmark finds itself in an extraordinary geopolitical predicament as tensions rise with an unlikely adversary — the United States.
What happened at EDC Thailand? Indian tourist dies under mysterious circumstances
Jan 20, 2026, at 02:19 pm
An Indian tourist died under mysterious circumstances after attending a music festival in Thailand’s Phuket region, according to media reports.
David Beckham’s son drops bombshell, accuses parents of trying to ruin his marriage
Jan 20, 2026, at 02:06 pm
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, the eldest son of football icon David Beckham and designer Victoria Beckham, has made a series of allegations against his parents in a set of Instagram stories, claiming they sought to interfere in his personal and marital life.
Train to Madrid turns into nightmare: 21 killed in Spain rail crash
Jan 19, 2026, at 09:26 am
At least 21 people were killed on Sunday after a devastating crash involving high-speed trains in southern Spain, with authorities warning that the death toll could rise.
‘Democratic Iran will look East’: Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi signals stronger ties with India
Jan 17, 2026, at 04:10 pm
Iran’s exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, on Friday said a democratic Iran would prioritise closer and cooperative relations with India, highlighting shared values and long-standing cultural links between the two nations.
Airspace Alert: EU warns airlines to steer clear of Iran as war fears grow
Jan 17, 2026, at 10:51 am
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on Friday advised airlines to avoid Iranian airspace amid escalating regional tensions and concerns over potential U.S. military action against Iran.
Europe scrambles troops to Greenland as Trump’s takeover push triggers Arctic power showdown
Jan 16, 2026, at 12:43 pm
Germany on Thursday sent troops to join a mission to Greenland, as European efforts mounted to support Denmark in the face of US demands for control over the Arctic territory.
Jan 16, 2026, at 09:07 am
Amid mounting pressure from the United States to assert control over Greenland, Germany on Thursday deployed troops to the Arctic region, signalling European support for Denmark.
Why are progressive voices silent on Iran’s massacre while they rally for Palestine?
Jan 15, 2026, at 03:10 pm
Nationwide anti-government protests in Iran have entered their third week, emerging from economic grievances to sustained calls for systemic change and an end to theocratic rule.
Sikh community protest leads to rescue of Pak minor from alleged grooming gang in London
Jan 14, 2026, at 11:41 pm
A 16-year-old girl was rescued in Hounslow, West London, after members of the Sikh community staged a large protest outside a residential property where she was allegedly being held, following claims of sexual exploitation and grooming.
Iran warns neighbours against hosting US bases as Trump hints at intervention amid deadly protests
Jan 14, 2026, at 11:27 pm
Iran has warned neighbouring countries hosting US troops that American military bases would be targeted if Washington launches strikes against Tehran, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday, as tensions rise over President Donald Trump’s threats to intervene in Iran’s unrest.
'A big problem': Trump furious as Greenland 'chooses' Denmark over US
Jan 14, 2026, at 04:04 pm
Washington/Nuuk/IBNS: Greenland has flatly rejected any possibility of joining the United States, sending a strong political message to Washington amid repeated annexation threats by US President Donald Trump.
Horror on the tracks: Crane collapses onto moving train in Thailand, 22 dead
Jan 14, 2026, at 11:05 am
At least 22 people were killed and several others injured after a massive construction crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train in Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima province, media reports said on Tuesday.
Jan 13, 2026, at 10:46 pm
Russia has issued a stern warning to the United States over possible new military strikes on Iran, calling such threats “categorically unacceptable” and accusing Washington of subversive external interference in Tehran’s internal affairs.
Ukraine-Russia war: UN appeals for $2.3 billion to support aid teams’ ‘heroic work’
Jan 13, 2026, at 07:11 pm
Amid ongoing and intensifying Russian attacks across Ukraine, the UN on Tuesday launched a $2.3 billion humanitarian appeal for 2026 to support 4.1 million of the country’s most vulnerable people.
Turkey eyes entry into Pakistan-Saudi defence bloc: Why India is watching this ‘Muslim NATO’ warily
Jan 13, 2026, at 03:51 pm
Turkey is in advanced negotiations to join a defence partnership between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, according to a Bloomberg report.
Iran on the brink: Protests spark global concerns of a regime-toppling upheaval
Jan 13, 2026, at 01:32 pm
Iran appears to be edging closer to a political upheaval that could redraw the global map.
Iran protest death toll hits 648 as rights groups warn of executions
Jan 13, 2026, at 09:08 am
Sixteen days into the new wave of anti-government nationwide protests in Iran, at least 648 protesters, including nine children under the age of 18, have been killed, and thousands injured, said Iran Human Rights.
Iran set to hang 26-year-old protester in first reported execution linked to anti-Khamenei uprising
Jan 13, 2026, at 01:15 am
Tehran/IBNS: Iranian authorities are reportedly preparing to carry out what could become the first reported hanging execution connected to the ongoing anti-Khamenei protests.
Cuba denies US talks after Trump urges Havana to ‘make a deal’ or face consequences
Jan 12, 2026, at 11:48 pm
Cuba on Monday dismissed suggestions of any diplomatic engagement with the United States, hours after President Donald Trump claimed Washington was in talks with Havana and urged the communist-led island nation to “make a deal” or face severe consequences.
'Not to be messed with': Venezuelan guard’s harrowing account from US operation Absolute Resolve
Jan 12, 2026, at 10:02 pm
A Venezuelan security guard who survived the fierce United States military operation that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro has shared a vivid and unsettling account of what he described as a “massacre” during Operation Absolute Resolve on January 3.
Malaysia blocks Elon Musk’s Grok after AI used to create sexualised images
Jan 12, 2026, at 10:30 am
Malaysia on Sunday temporarily blocked access to Grok, the generative artificial intelligence tool developed by xAI, amid global backlash over its alleged misuse to create and publish sexualised images.
Dramatic scenes in London as protester climbs Iranian Embassy, rips down flag
Jan 11, 2026, at 04:55 pm
A protester climbed onto the balcony of the Iranian Embassy in London as hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside, chanting anti-government slogans, media reports said.
Jan 10, 2026, at 07:05 pm
Tehran/IBNS: Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi has urged protesters to escalate their demonstrations by taking control of city centres, as nationwide unrest and an internet blackout entered their third week.