Swiss Ski Resort blast kills 40

Early on 1 January 2026, a powerful explosion ripped through Le Constellation, a popular bar in the luxury ski resort town of Crans-Montana,…

Trump pulls national guard from Chicago, LA and Portland

President Donald Trump has announced the withdrawal of National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, marking a retreat from one…

Quad envoys hold rare meeting in Beijing

In a rare and closely watched diplomatic move, the ambassadors of the four Quad countries, India, the United States, Australia and Japan, …

Russia shows video of alleged drone attack on Putin home

Russia has released video footage which it claims shows a Ukrainian drone shot down near a residence used by President Vladimir Putin,…

US honours Indian-origin adviser Ricky Gill

Ranjit “Ricky” Singh Gill, an Indian-origin official serving in the US administration under President Donald Trump, has drawn global attention after being…

UAE to pull out remaining troops from Yemen

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that it will withdraw its remaining military forces from Yemen, effectively ending its on-ground role…

Modi urges calm after alleged Putin residence attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern after reports emerged that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence was allegedly targeted in a military…

Bangladesh former PM Khaleda Zia dies at 80

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia passed away at the age of 80 in Dhaka…

Rising attacks on Hindu families in Bangladesh

Several Hindu-owned homes in Bangladesh have been set on fire in recent days, highlighting a surge in attacks on the country’s minority…

Russia alleges drone attack on Putin’s residence

On December 29, 2025, Russia accused Ukraine of launching a large‑scale drone attack on a state residence used by President Vladimir Putin…