January 27, 2026

PSB Customers Hit by UFBU Strike in Telangana Demanding Five-Day Work Week

Thousands of public sector bank staff in Telangana joined a one-day UFBU strike, blocking branch services. The strike demands a five-day work week and follows bank holidays that left customers without branch access for four days.

January 27, 2026

Trump's Treasury Chief Scott Bessent Criticizes EU-India Trade, Mixes Up Russian Oil Facts

Scott Bessent, Trump's Treasury Secretary, faced criticism for flawed logic on EU-India trade deal and Russian oil imports. Experts say his views echo political silliness, confusing motion with meaning.

January 27, 2026

Viral ‘Crying Horse’ Plush Toy Sells Out in China Ahead of Lunar New Year

A frowning ‘crying horse’ plush toy is flying off shelves in China before Lunar New Year. Made by mistake, it connects with young workers feeling the daily grind.

January 27, 2026

Europe’s ‘Sustainable’ Plastic Is Mostly Fossil-Based, Industry ‘Greenwashing’ Claims Grow

Europe’s plastic packaging claims to be sustainable, but much is still made from fossil fuels by Saudi Aramco’s petrochemical arm. New EU rules may legalize misleading ‘recycling’ practices using tiny recycled inputs mixed with fossil feedstock.

January 27, 2026

China Uncovers Massive Gold Deposits in Liaoning and Hunan, Worth $83 Billion

China's geologists find huge gold resources in northeast and central regions, including Dadonggou in Liaoning. Estimates point to over 1,000 tonnes at Dadonggou alone, valued at $83 billion. Combined with Hunan’s Wangu deposit, total gold may exceed 2,000 tonnes. Scientists urge caution as mining and economic factors are yet to be tested.