January 29, 2026

Pyramiden: The Frozen Soviet Ghost Town in Svalbard’s Arctic

Pyramiden, a once-bustling Soviet mining town in Svalbard, now stands abandoned but preserved. Visitors come for its eerie calm and Arctic history.

January 29, 2026

Greenland’s Inuit Reject Land Sale Amid US Interest, Stress Collective Ownership

Greenland’s indigenous Inuit say their land is shared, not for sale, opposing US President Trump's idea to buy the island. They emphasize a collective bond with the Arctic territory that has lasted 1,000 years.

January 29, 2026

Ethiopian Airlines Cancels Flights to Tigray Amid Rising Conflict Fears

Flights from Addis Ababa to northern Ethiopia's Tigray region have been cancelled due to renewed conflict fears. Clashes have been reported in disputed areas as tensions rise ahead of elections.

January 29, 2026

India Urges Bangladesh to Investigate Attacks on Minorities, Pushes for Justice

India is closely watching attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh told Rajya Sabha that India has raised concerns with Dhaka and expects thorough investigations and justice for victims.

January 29, 2026

Visa Splits Middle East Operations Between Dubai and Riyadh After Saudi HQ Policy

Visa restructures its Middle East business into two hubs: Dubai covering UAE, Kuwait, Qatar; Riyadh managing Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman. This move follows Saudi Arabia’s new rule requiring regional HQs for government contracts and shows Riyadh’s growing business influence.