January 16, 2026

Trump Allies Chase $200M Bosnia Pipeline Deal to Cut Russian Gas Dependence

Two former Trump campaign members are exploring a $200m pipeline project in Bosnia to reduce reliance on Russian gas. Meetings with Bosnian leaders are ongoing but contract not yet awarded.

January 16, 2026

Indian Coast Guard Seizes Pakistani Fishing Boat Near Maritime Boundary

The Indian Coast Guard caught a Pakistani fishing boat with nine crew inside Indian waters near the International Maritime Boundary Line. The vessel is now being taken to Porbandar for investigation.

January 16, 2026

Cuba mourns 32 troops killed in Venezuela as US ties shift

Cuba has lost 32 troops in Venezuela, marking its biggest military loss since 1961. The deaths reveal deep ties between Cuba and Venezuela's security forces. While US-Venezuela relations warm, Cuba faces a tough future.

January 16, 2026

Harvard Falls to 3rd as Chinese Universities Lead Global Research Race

Harvard University has dropped to third place in global research rankings, overtaken by seven Chinese universities. Despite increasing output, US schools face rising competition amid funding cuts, signaling a shift in global academic power.

January 16, 2026

Pakistani Drones Spotted Over Indo-Pak Border in Jammu and Kashmir, Security Forces Activate Anti-Drone Measures

Pakistani drones were seen hovering over the Indo-Pak border in Poonch and Samba districts, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 15, 2026. Indian forces quickly activated anti-drone systems. Troops remain alert after recent drone sightings and firing incidents in Rajouri district.