January 28, 2026

Trump Warns Iran 'Time Is Running Out' As US Military Builds Up in Gulf

Donald Trump warns Iran to negotiate a nuclear deal soon. The US is sending a powerful naval force to the Gulf. Iran says it is open to talks but will defend itself if pushed.

January 28, 2026

US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Attacked with Syringe Spray at Minneapolis Town Hall

During a Minneapolis town hall, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was sprayed with liquid from a syringe by a man in the crowd. The attacker was arrested, but Omar was unharmed and vowed to continue her work despite rising political violence.

January 28, 2026

Texas Freezes New H-1B Visas in Public Sector Till 2027, Indians Mostly Safe in IT

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has paused new H-1B visa applications in state agencies and universities until 2027. Indian IT workers remain unaffected, but healthcare and university staffing face shortages. Advocates call for transparency, while experts warn of a growing crisis in Texas healthcare and education.

January 28, 2026

Ecuador protests after US ICE agent tried to enter its Minneapolis consulate

Ecuador condemned a US ICE agent's attempt to enter its consulate in Minneapolis. Officials blocked the agent to protect Ecuadorians inside, prompting an official protest amid rising immigration tensions.

January 28, 2026

CSIS Study: Russia-Ukraine War Casualties Could Hit 2 Million by Spring

A CSIS report shows that nearly 2 million Russian and Ukrainian troops have been killed, wounded, or gone missing after almost four years of war. Russia has about 1.2 million casualties, Ukraine close to 600,000. Despite huge losses, Russia's battlefield gains remain very small.