January 17, 2026

Indian Army Builds Third Bailey Bridge in Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah

The Indian Army’s Engineer Task Force has constructed a 120-foot Bailey Bridge on Sri Lanka’s B-492 Highway, restoring vital connectivity cut off by Cyclone Ditwah. This marks the third bridge they have completed, strengthening India-Sri Lanka ties under the Neighbourhood First policy.

January 17, 2026

Hindu Teacher's Home Set on Fire in Bangladesh as Minority Violence Rises Before Elections

A mob set fire to Hindu teacher Birendra Kumar Dey's house in Sylhet, Bangladesh. The family escaped safely. Violence against Hindus surges ahead of Feb 12 polls, raising concerns in India and the UK.

January 17, 2026

Europe Stands Firm as Trump Pushes to Buy Greenland, Threatening NATO Unity

US President Donald Trump’s push to buy Greenland has sparked a diplomatic crisis with Europe. Denmark and Greenland reject the US offer, raising tensions in NATO and European-US relations.

January 17, 2026

Trump Forms New Gaza Peace Board with Rubio and Blair as Founding Members

US President Donald Trump named a new seven-member Gaza peace board including Marco Rubio and Tony Blair. This move is part of the second phase of the US-backed Gaza peace plan amid the ongoing conflict.

January 17, 2026

NSW Coroner Sends Filipino Migrant Worker’s 2019 Death for AFP Probe Over Forced Labour Claims

NSW coroner urges Australian Federal Police to investigate the 2019 death of Filipino trainee Jerwin Royupa, highlighting exploitation and forced labour during his work visa stint.