Trump vows extra tariffs for UK, Denmark and other European countries until Greenland deal struck.
This is a surprise announcement that has now injected a newfound sense of urgency into the issue of Greenland,Donald Trump announces plans to hit the UK, Denmark and other European countries with a 10% tariff on “all or any goods” exported to the US from 1 February In a post on Truth Social, the US... Read More
Noon: Headlines so far-
Donald Trump has said he believes Iran’s regime could fall following weeks of unrest across the country, as the US president considers whether to intervene.Musk’s xAI curbs sexually explicit image generation in Grok Tense Uganda goes to vote amid internet blackout Astronauts return to Earth after first ever medical evacuation from space stationAstronauts land back... Read More
Iran UPdates:Kurdistan Judiciary Chief Claims ‘Main Leaders’ of Protests Have Been Arrested” Tasnim News Agency reported on Sunday, January 11, 2026, quoting the head of the Kurdistan Province judiciary, that people labeled as “rioters” and “protest leaders” had been arrested in several cities across the region. The announcement came as Kurdish human rights groups had already reported widespread arrests of protesters and civil activists in the province-
A student, a bodybuilder and a father of three among those killed during protests in Iran According to the head of Kurdistan’s judiciary, the detainees are accused of carrying out what authorities described as “sabotage activities” in several cities across the region. In recent days, Iranian media have repeatedly described charges such as “leadership” of... Read More
As rights groups report that at least 48 protesters were killed, more protests break out in Iran:
Supreme leader places security services on highest state of alert as protests continueRevolutionary Guard ordered to take control of the streets amid fears of defections in the army and police. Hundreds of women lined up for a marathon on Iran’s resort island of Kish in early December wearing matching shirts and leggings with hair tied... Read More
Salt Lake City church shooting leaves 2 dead and several injured” At least 2 people are dead and six others are injured after a shooting outside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building in Salt Lake City, authorities said.
2 killed, several injured in shooting outside Salt Lake City church during funeral Two people were killed and six others injured in a shooting outside a Salt Lake City church Wednesday night while mourners were attending a memorial service inside, police said. The shooting took place in the back parking lot of a house of... Read More
Toyota names Kon Kenta as new CEO Toyota Motor has named a new chief executive. Operating Officer Kon Kenta will be the new president and CEO with effect from April 1-
Japan’s largest automaker announced the appointment on Friday as part of changes to its executive structure. Current CEO Sato Koji will become vice chairman and also take on the newly established role of chief industry officer. Sato took the helm three years ago from current Chairman Toyoda Akio. The company says the change in roles... Read More
US announces new Iran oil sanctions moments after concluding talks –
The US on Friday announced new sanctions to curb Iran’s oil exports, including targeting 14 vessels, moments after the adversaries wrapped up a day of indirect talks in Oman. State Department Spokesman Tommy Pigott said Iran uses oil revenue to “fund destabilizing activities around the world and step up its repression inside Iran.President Donald Trump... Read More
Norway crown princess apologizes to royals for Epstein ties-
Mette-Marit’s relationship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein comes as her son faces trial for rape and assault. The Epstein scandal is also affecting high-profile politicians in other European countries. Norway’s crown princess Mette-Marit has apologized to everyone she has “disappointed” over her ties to the late billionaire and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a... Read More
Suspected Chinese spies arrested in quiet French town .
Two suspected Chinese spies, accused of using a sleepy village in south-western France to gather information, have been arrested. Residents of Camblanes-et-Meynac, about 15 miles (9km) from Bordeaux, grew suspicious when – after letting a house through rentals giant Airbnb – the Chinese pair erected a large parabolic antenna in the garden. The dish was... Read More
Officers collect blue box as they re-enter Mandelson’s home.
Two people thought to be police officers have left Peter Mandelson’s house to collect items from their car.Mandelson’s homes searched by police. Police are searching two addresses as part of their investigation into Lord Mandelson. Dep Ass Commissioner Hayley Sewart, of the Metropolitan Police, said: “I can confirm that officers from the Met’s Central Specialist... Read More
A Russian general was shot in an apartment building in Moscow-
On Friday morning and rushed to hospital, officials said, in the latest apparent assassination attempt of a top Russian military figure. Russia’s Investigative Committee, which probes major crimes, said “an unidentified individual fired several shots” at Vladimir Alekseyev, a general who has a senior role in Russia’s general staff, before fleeing the scene. “The victim... Read More
UPdate:Suicide blast at Islamabad imambargah during Friday prayer killed 31, injures169
Pakistani rescuers and witnesses say a massive bomb has ripped through a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of the capital, Islamabad, killing at least 31 people and wounding dozens of worshippers A bombing at a Shiite mosque on Islamabad’s outskirts kills at least 36 and wounds dozens February 6, 2026 at 5:25 a.m. EST Former... Read More
Pakistan: Basant returns to Lahore after over two decades as kites rise again under strict curbs – Maryum Nawaz, the progressive Chief Minister of Punjab, deserves a lot of praise-
Excitement built steadily as there was cautious curiosity on February 1and unrestrained enthusiasm followed once people realised the revival was real. Meanwhile, Liberty Chowk emerged as the symbolic centre of festivities, transformed into a civic celebration space adorned with giant kites and lights. Families, young couples and groups of friends gathered to participate. Enthusiasts say... Read More
US cuts contact with Polish parliament speaker over Trump ‘insults’The US ambassador in Warsaw cut off contact with Poland’s parliament speaker-
Accusing him of insulting Donald Trump after he criticized the president’s policies and declined to support his Nobel Peace Prize ambitions. Ambassador Tom Rose’s furious response to Parliament Speaker Wlodzimierz Czarzasty underlined the precarious balancing act politicians from Poland’s pro-European coalition government face in keeping their most important ally onside while Trump is pursuing “America... Read More
US police believe Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother is ‘still out there-BBC
US police believe Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother is ‘still out there’ A $50,000 reward has been offered for information leading to an arrestArizona police say they believe Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of US news anchor Savannah Guthrie, “is still out there”, though they have yet to identify a suspect in her disappearance five days... Read More