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Washington State Senate's Resolution Honours India's Traditions Of Democracy

The Washington State Senate has passed a resolution honouring India's 77th Republic Day, citing India's democratic traditions and the contributions of the Indian-American community.

Published on: 28.01.2026 18:27
"Very Significant Progress": India Says US Trade Pact Nearing Closure

India and the United States have made "very significant progress" on their ongoing trade deal talks and are "very close" to a positive outcome, government sources have told NDTV.

Published on: 28.01.2026 18:10
Indian-Origin Man Charged With Murder Of Woman In London

A 57-year-old Indian-origin man appeared in a UK court on Wednesday charged with the murder of a woman at a home in Ilford, east London.

Published on: 28.01.2026 16:56
UK 'Science Nerd' Jailed For Turning Mother's Shed Into Explosives Factory

A 33-year-old science enthusiast, Harry Whittaker, was sentenced to 45 months in prison for possessing and making explosive substances, and storing toxic chemicals and extremist material at his Bedfordshire home.

Published on: 28.01.2026 16:46
"Nothing On The Table": India Says It Is Not Joining China-Backed Trade Pact

India is not actively considering joining the China-backed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) at present, government sources have told NDTV.

Published on: 28.01.2026 16:25
Who Is Beth Galetti, Amazon's HR Chief Who Announced Major Layoffs

Beth Galetti announces Amazon's plan to cut 16,000 corporate roles globally to streamline operations and reduce bureaucracy.

Published on: 28.01.2026 16:05
Dramatic Video Shows NASA Plane Belly Landing In Texas Amid Smoke And Flames

NASA's WB-57 high-altitude research plane made a gear-up belly landing at Ellington Airport in Houston due to a mechanical issue.

Published on: 28.01.2026 16:03
"Gone Full Retard": Musk Abuses Indian-Origin Billionaire Over Racism Claims

The exchange was triggered by a post from Elon Musk saying that “white people are a rapidly diminishing minority of the global population.”

Published on: 28.01.2026 15:15
Marco Rubio Warns Venezuela Of New Military Action If Expectations Not Met

Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans on Wednesday to warn that the Trump administration is ready to take new military action against Venezuela if the country's interim leadership strays from US expectations.

Published on: 28.01.2026 13:56
PM Modi Likely To Visit Israel In February To Deepen Strategic Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Israel in February, giving a fresh push to the rapidly expanding strategic partnership between the two countries, Israel's Ambassador to India Reuven Azar has hinted to NDTV.

Published on: 28.01.2026 13:35
"Next Attack Will Be Far Worse": Trump's Latest Threat To Iran

US President Donald Trump appeared on Wednesday to threaten another attack on Iran if it does not "make a deal" on nuclear weapons, after Tehran rejected talks.

Published on: 28.01.2026 13:11
Amazon To Fire 16,000 People Globally, Replace Them With AI

Amazon is slashing about 16,000 corporate jobs in the second round of mass layoffs for the ecommerce company in three months.

Published on: 28.01.2026 12:30
Owners Of Swiss Bar Blame Waitress For Fire That Killed 40 People

Le Constellation bar owners blame the waitress for the January 1 fire that killed 40, citing flaming champagne bottles near the foam ceiling.

Published on: 28.01.2026 12:23
Israeli Envoy Warns of Rising Anti-Semitism, Reiterates Firm Line on Hamas

Marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day in the Indian capital, Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Monday described the Holocaust as "the most atrocious crime" in Jewish history.

Published on: 28.01.2026 12:06
India Shows Solidarity With Israel, Slams Terror At Holocaust Memorial Event

India underlined the moral and strategic depth of its partnership with Israel as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri used the occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day in New Delhi to link the lessons of history with present-day challenges.

Published on: 28.01.2026 10:34
Euro Tops $1.20: Who Wins, Who Loses?

The euro has surged past $1.20 for the first time in more than four years, fuelled by Donald Trump's tariffladen presidency and a slide in the dollar.

Published on: 28.01.2026 10:12
After Toppling Sheikh Hasina, Young Bangladeshis Turn Back To Old Guard

Dhaka University student Sadman Mujtaba Rafid defied his parents and police to join protests that toppled former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, convinced the rallies were essential to ensure democracy prevailed over dynastic rule.

Published on: 28.01.2026 10:12
South Korea's Ex-First Lady Jailed For 20 Months For Taking Bribes

A South Korean judge handed the country's former first lady Kim Keon Hee 20 months in jail for accepting lavish gifts from a cult-like church, but acquitted her for alleged stock manipulation and other charges.

Published on: 28.01.2026 10:08
"Passport's With My First Wife": Malaysian Man Uses Illegal Sea Route To Visit Pregnant Second Wife, Arrested

The man confessed to Selangor maritime authorities that his first wife was unaware of his second marriage.

Published on: 28.01.2026 10:06
Texas Governor Halts H-1B Hiring At State Colleges, Agencies

Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered state agencies and public universities to immediately freeze new H-1B visa petitions, curtailing a programme that has also been overhauled by President Donald Trump.

Published on: 28.01.2026 10:00

News from Arabic Countries

Looking for My Mum

A young Tunisian man goes on a personal journey to find his biological mother and understand where he comes from.

Published on: 28.01.2026 18:30
Even in death, Palestinians are still denied dignity

To find Ran Gvili, Israel desecrated hundreds of Palestinian graves and the world did not care.

Published on: 28.01.2026 18:26
Iran delegates import powers as US war threats keep economy unstable

Iranian governors gain new powers as country prepares for possible war amid sanctions and looming geopolitical tensions.

Published on: 28.01.2026 18:17
Amazon cuts thousands of jobs amid AI push

Wednesday’s cuts are the second mass layoffs in three months at the e-commerce giant.

Published on: 28.01.2026 17:47
UK, France, Canada among 11 countries condemning Israel’s UNRWA demolitions

Countries slam destruction of UN agency for Palestinian refugees' East Jerusalem headquarters as 'unprecedented act'.

Published on: 28.01.2026 17:37
Trump says US ready to attack Iran with ‘speed and violence’

Fears of a US attack on Iran are again heightened after Donald Trump threatened action “like with Venezuela.”

Published on: 28.01.2026 16:29
Rubio says Maduro abduction ‘strategic’ necessity, downplays future attacks

Top US diplomat gives scant mention of international law as he explains plan for Venezuela in US Senate testimony.

Published on: 28.01.2026 16:20
LIVE: Benfica vs Real Madrid – UEFA Champions League

Follow our live updates, with team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the UCL league-phase finale.

Published on: 28.01.2026 16:15
UK police to use AI facial recognition tech linked to Israel’s war on Gaza

Concerns rise as UK partners with controversial facial recognition company used by Israel in Gaza.

Published on: 28.01.2026 16:10
LIVE: Iran says it will ‘respond like never before’ after Trump’s threats

Iran says it will deliver an unprecedented retaliation to any US attack following threats by Trump.

Published on: 28.01.2026 15:56
Nearly 300 evacuated as luxury hotel in French Alps burns

A fire tore through a luxury hotel in Courchevel in the French Alps, forcing the evacuation of nearly 300 people.

Published on: 28.01.2026 15:56
Tyson Fury announces comeback fight in April against Arslanbek Makhmudov

After months of speculation, the ex-heavyweight boxing champion has made his comeback official and will fight April 11.

Published on: 28.01.2026 15:51
March to honour Cuban national hero expresses solidarity against Trump

At a rally to remember Jose Marti, some protesters disavowed any interference in Cuba from US President Donald Trump.

Published on: 28.01.2026 15:37
Israel’s phase one Gaza ceasefire violations

As the US moves to launch phase two of the Gaza ceasefire, a closer look at how Israel has fallen short on phase one.

Published on: 28.01.2026 14:40
Al-Sharaa meets Putin as Russia seeks to secure military bases in Syria

Kremlin has not indicated whether it will agree to al-Sharaa's repeated requests for Bashar al-Assad's extradition.

Published on: 28.01.2026 13:42
What we know about plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar

Authorities in India say they're investigating the cause of a plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar

Published on: 28.01.2026 13:32
China pitches itself as a reliable partner as Trump alienates US allies

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is the latest US ally to visit Beijing, pursuing renewed ties and trade deals.

Published on: 28.01.2026 13:09
Venezuela and Mexico: How Trump is trying to choke Cuba’s oil supplies

Cuba's economy is on the verge of collapse as two of the country's top oil supplies dry up amid US pressure.

Published on: 28.01.2026 12:59
How Israeli destruction of Gaza fertility clinics erased parenthood dreams

Israel’s destruction of fertility clinics in its war on Gaza left thousands of Palestinians mourning unborn children.

Published on: 28.01.2026 12:43
Hungary charges Budapest mayor for allowing banned pride march

Prosecutors seek fine against Mayor Gergely Karacsony 'without a trial'.

Published on: 28.01.2026 12:41
Trump reiterates threat of military action with demand for Iran deal

Fears of US attack rise as president says Tehran can either negotiate 'a fair and equitable deal' or face a US 'armada'.

Published on: 28.01.2026 12:37
Sara in Southern Lebanon

Sara Rammal was forced to flee her hometown in southern Lebanon because of Israeli military attacks in October 2023.

Published on: 28.01.2026 12:37
Israeli plans for Rafah ‘camp’ in Gaza slammed as continuation of genocide

An Israeli 'organised camp' in Rafah would use facial recognition as a 'sorting' tool to deter return, analyst warns.

Published on: 28.01.2026 12:02
Video: Mozambique floods force thousands into displacement camps

Flooding in southern Mozambique has forced thousands of families to flee to informal displacement camps.

Published on: 28.01.2026 11:51
Sudan’s war displaced crisis peaks as millions eye return to ruined homes

Sudan hosts 14 million displaced people, but a fragile trend of return to Khartoum is emerging, despite ruins.

Published on: 28.01.2026 11:28