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
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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
EU and U.S. near critical minerals deal to combat Chinese controlThe European Union and U.S. are nearing an agreement to coordinate on producing and securing critical minerals, part of a push to break reliance on Chinese supplies.The potential deal would create incentives, such as minimum prices, that could advantage non-Chinese suppliers, according to a draft of an “action plan” seen by Bloomberg. The EU and U.S. would also cooperate on standards, investments and joint projects, as well as coordinate on any supply disruptions by countries like China.
The West Is Building a Minerals Club — and China Isn’t Invited The West Is Building a Minerals Club — and China Isn’t Invited Washington and Brussels might disagree on many things, but securing and supplying critical minerals isn’t one of them. On that front, it’s them against China. The European Union and the United... Read More
Splashdown of Artemis II astronauts concludes historic 10-day moon mission.
The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth’s atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after nearly ten days in space, capping the first voyage by humans to the vicinity of the moon in over half a century. NASA’s gumdrop-shaped Orion capsule, dubbed Integrity, parachuted gently into the sea off... Read More
Iran delegation arrives in Pakistan for US talks, as Lebanon and Israel to discuss ceasefire
Iranian negotiators have arrived in Pakistan ahead of peace talks with the US due to take place this weekend, says Iran state media ISLAMABAD: US Vice President JD Vance warned Iran on Friday against trying to “play” Washington, as he set off for talks in Islamabad aimed at transforming a fragile ceasefire into a lasting... Read More
JD Vance says he is “looking forward to negotiations” with Iran, which are due to take place in Pakistan over the weekend
Boarding Air Force Two, the US vice president says he will work with Iran if they act in “good faith” – but warns if they “try to play us” the US won’t be receptive The Iranian delegation is yet to arrive in Islamabad, where there is an increased number of checkpoints and paramilitaries on the... Read More
India demolishes famous British-built bridge in purge of colonial legacy.
Mumbai’s Elphinstone Road Overbridge, constructed from Glaswegian steel in 1913.An Indian bridge built by the British a century ago has been demolished to make way for a motorway. The Elphinstone Road Overbridge, which was built in Mumbai in 1913, was knocked down overnight as India continued to purge its colonial legacy. Officials said the 121ft... Read More
Travel to Europe is set to change from April 10, 2026, as the European Union rolls out its fully digital Entry/Exit System (EES) across 29 countries.
The system will replace passport stamping with biometric registration for non-EU travellers, with authorities warning of longer wait times at airports during the initial phase.Digital border checks replace passport stampsUnder the new system, travellers entering the EU for short stays of up to 90 days will have their entries and exits recorded digitally. The system... Read More
Kremlin Escalates Crackdown on Western Universities –
Yale, one of the most prestigious universities in the world, is one of at least 18 Western universities, educational alliances and programs to have been labeled “undesirable” over the past five years, The Moscow Times has calculated. For the thousands of Russian students studying at these institutions, the designation can make it risky to return... Read More
Kuwait military says air defenses responding to drone attacks”Kuwait’s army said its air defenses were working to intercept drones fired toward its territory, the first reported in the Gulf on Thursday as the ceasefire between Iran and the United States entered its second day.
“The air defenses of the Armed Forces are currently facing hostile drone attacks that have penetrated the country’s airspace, targeting several vital installations,” the army posted on X, citing the defense ministry spokesperson. For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app. This comes despite a recently announced two-week... Read More
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared an Easter ceasefire with Ukraine from Saturday at 4 p.m. Moscow time, until the end of Sunday-
Putin announced the 32-hour halt on Thursday. The president reportedly instructed Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Valery Gerasimov, to halt combat activities on all fronts during this period. The Kremlin reportedly expects the Ukrainian side to follow Russia’s example. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made... Read More
Pakistani capital on high alert ahead of US-Iran peace talks -10,000 security personnel deployed, ‘blue book’ protocol for visitors-
ISLAMABAD: The federal capital was on ‘red alert’ ahead of crucial peace talks between the US and Iran in the city, with more than 10,000 police and security personnel deployed to ensure the safety of the visiting delegates. Sources said the multi-tiered security arrangement would be supervised by the military, assisted by the paramilitary forces,... Read More