India has extended substantial humanitarian aid to the Philippines in response to the devastating impact of Super Typhoon Uwan, locally known as Typhoon Fung-wong. On Monday, an Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft departed from New Delhi, bound for Clark Air Base in the Philippines, carrying approximately 30 tons of relief supplies.The aid package includes essential materials from the
Starmer Rebukes Trump’s Tariff Ultimatum Over Greenland, Defends Danish Sovereignty
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a firm rebuke against US President Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on European nations, including Britain, over the disputed sale of Greenland. Speaking at a press conference in London on 19 January 2026, Starmer described the tactic as “completely wrong,” emphasising that alliances must be built on respect rather than economic
Chinese Aircraft Carrier Fujian’s Design Flaws Drive China To Nuclear-Powered Carrier Ambitions
China’s newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, entered service in November 2025 as a symbol of Beijing’s naval ambitions. This 80,000-tonne vessel represents the country’s first domestically designed carrier fitted with electromagnetic catapults. It stands as the largest conventionally powered warship afloat, underscoring China’s drive towards modern carrier aviation.According to a military
Poland Eyes India As Key Trade Ally Amid US-EU Tariff Tensions
Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radoslaw Sikorski, has highlighted his country’s pursuit of fresh trade alliances with India in response to escalating global tariffs. During a press interaction in New Delhi on 20 January 2026, Sikorski underscored Poland’s strategy to diversify partnerships amid trade barriers imposed by certain regions.He specifically noted that
India Repatriates Pakistani National Via Attari-Wagah Border
India has repatriated a Pakistani national, Hafiz Muhammad Abbu Bakar, via the Attari-Wagah border, marking another instance of bilateral prisoner exchange amid ongoing diplomatic exchanges between New Delhi and Islamabad.The Pakistan High Commission in India confirmed the handover on Monday, stating that Hafiz Muhammad Abbu Bakar, who had been imprisoned in India, was returned to Pakistan
How Trump’s First Year Back In Office Was Full Of “Banger Memes”
US President Donald Trump completed a year of his second term in office on January 20.
Australian parliament backs sweeping gun buyback and tighter licence laws after Bondi shooting
New legislation allows government to purchase surplus, newly banned and illegal firearms from people
“Completely unfounded”: UAE Ministry of Defence denies Yemen Riyan Airport weapons allegations
The UAE Ministry of Defence has firmly rejected allegations of weapons, explosives, and secret prisons at Riyan Airport in Mukalla, Yemen. The Ministry confirmed that all Emirati forces and equipment withdrew from Yemen on 2 January 2026. Officials cal…
Trump threatens 200% tariff on French wines as Macron reportedly snubs ‘Board of Peace’ seat
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The Chinese Island Where Dreams of Real Estate Glory Never Die
Intended as China’s version of Dubai’s palm-shaped artificial island, Ocean Flower Island is a $12 billion monument to debt-fueled economic excess.