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
It’s been 10 years – but Beyonce is backBeyoncé makes grand entrance at Met Gala for fashion’s biggest night
Beyonce has returned to the Met Gala for the first time in 10 years. The global music star has arrived with her daughter Blue Ivy, saying it feels “surreal” to be back. This is incredible to be able to share this with her and I think she looks incredible. She was ready,” she tells the... Read More
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman now has an OPEC challenge to deal with on top of the largest-ever disruption to global oil Supplies
.The Iran war has not only hobbled crude exports in the Persian Gulf but has meant Saudi Arabia and other members of the group of oil-producing countries are unable to tap the spare capacity usually deployed in times of crisis.This week’s sudden departure of OPEC’s fourth-largest producer last year, the United Arab Emirates, taking with... Read More
US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility. President Donald Trump says the US has struck seven Iranian “fast boats” in the Strait of Hormuz.
As Washington seeks to guide stranded ships out of the Gulf through the largely closed waterway. US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility President Donald Trump says the US has struck seven Iranian “fast boats” in the Strait of Hormuz, as Washington seeks to guide stranded ships out of the Gulf... Read More
Person shot near Washington Monument, US Secret Service says
The White House was briefly locked down on Monday after the US Secret Service said an individual was shot by law enforcement near the Washington Monument. An individual was shot by law enforcement near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. on Monday, according to the US Secret Service. What do we know so far?“US Secret... Read More
Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, Stellan Skarsgård among Cannes Film Festival jurorsCultureDemi Moore, Chloé Zhao and Stellan Skarsgard are among the jurors who will decide the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, organisers announced Monday.
American actor Demi Moore, buoyed by the late‑career resurgence sparked by her Oscar‑nominated role in “The Substance”, will join the jury at the Cannes Film Festival, which begins next week.Just about a week before the 79th Cannes begins May 12, organisers unveiled the nine-member jury that will deliberate on the films in competition at the... Read More
United Airlines plane hits bakery truck during landing
Dash camera video showed the frightening moment when a wheel from a United Airlines plane slammed into a bakery delivery truck that was traveling on the New Jersey Turnpike. Around 2 p.m. on Sunday, United Flight 169 from Venice, Italy, attempted to land at Newark Liberty International Airport but flew too close to traffic as it made... Read More
Britney Spears pleads guilty in DUI case.
An attorney for Britney Spears issued a guilty plea Monday after the music star was charged with driving under the influence on April 30 following an arrest in March. Spears, who did not appear in court, pleaded guilty to reckless driving and was sentenced to one day in jail, which she already served. The 44-year-old... Read More
Leipzig: 2 killed after car drives into crowd
Police said the driver had been detained and there was no ongoing danger to the public. The incident occurred on Grimmaische Street in the heart of Leipzig.At least two people were killed injured after a car drove through a crowd in the eastern German city of Leipzig, authorities said. However, state broadcaster MDR later reported... Read More
The UAE’s defence ministry says it is defending itself against “missile and drone attacks originating from Iran” – Tehran has yet to comment
Trump says US struck seven Iranian ‘small boats. ‘ We’ve just seen a new statement from the United Arab Emirates, saying it holds Iran “fully responsible” for new strikes today. “These attacks constitute a dangerous escalation and an unacceptable transgression,” the statement says, adding that it violates the principles of international law and the Charter... Read More
Modi’s BJP conquers Bengal, one of India’s toughest political frontiers -BBC
For years, India’s West Bengal state was the great exception to Narendra Modi’s political advance.His Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had swept through India’s Hindi-speaking heartland, expanded into the west and north-east, and overwhelmed once-formidable regional rivals. Yet Bengal – argumentative and steeped in a self-image of cultural exceptionalism – remained stubbornly resistant. That made this... Read More