January 25, 2026

India’s Republic Day 2024 Spotlights EU Leaders, Signaling Key Shift in Foreign Policy

On 26 January, India hosts its 77th Republic Day, with EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa as chief guests. The invitation highlights India’s focus on strengthening ties with Europe and signals a possible new trade deal amid global diplomatic shifts.

January 25, 2026

Violence in Bangladesh Alarms Migrant Families in Bihar Ahead of Elections

As Bangladesh faces rising communal violence ahead of February elections, migrant families settled in Kishanganj, Bihar, fear for their relatives still in Bangladesh. Around 30 families remain across the border, with communication now difficult amid the unrest.

January 25, 2026

US Moves Away From Rules-Based World Order, Challenging Middle Powers and Allies

The US, under Trump, is breaking from the post-WW2 rules-based international order. This shift unsettles middle powers like Canada and Europe, who face new challenges amid rising great-power rivalries. Trump's revival of the Monroe Doctrine signals a return to power politics, causing allies to unite in cautious defiance.

January 25, 2026

Minneapolis Man Shot Dead by Federal Officers Sparks Protests and Political Clash

Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was shot dead by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. The incident fueled protests and political tensions in the city.

January 25, 2026

Trump Calls Minnesota Shooting a 'Cover-Up' Amid ICE Controversy

After federal officers fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Donald Trump slammed Minnesota's leaders for a cover-up and corruption. The man was legally armed, sparking protests and political backlash.