January 20, 2026

Canada Issues 1,775 Job Notices as Public Service Faces Major Cuts

Canada plans to cut 40,000 public service jobs after issuing 1,775 warning notices last week. The government is restructuring to save money, but visa officers are safe, says Immigration Minister.

January 20, 2026

Israel Bulldozes UNRWA Jerusalem HQ, Fires Teargas at West Bank School Amid Hamas Allegations

Israeli forces bulldozed the UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem and fired teargas at a UN school in Qalandia. Israel accuses UNRWA of Hamas ties, which the agency denies.

January 20, 2026

Kurdish-led Forces Exit IS Camp Amid Clashes and Prison Breaks in Syria

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces withdrew from al-Hol camp holding IS-linked detainees after clashes with government troops. Suspected IS fighters escaped Shaddadi prison, intensifying tensions despite a ceasefire deal.

January 20, 2026

Calcutta High Court orders BSF deployment to maintain peace in Murshidabad after Beldanga violence

The Calcutta High Court has directed the deployment of five BSF companies in Murshidabad’s Beldanga to curb unrest after recent violent clashes. The order comes following PILs filed by Suvendu Adhikari and a local resident, demanding action and peace in the district rocked by communal tension and protests.

January 20, 2026

One Year of Trump’s Wild US Foreign Policy Shakes Global Order

A year into Trump’s second term, US foreign policy feels like a wild ride. From demanding Greenland to planning a new peace board with Putin, Trump’s moves confuse allies and stir global tension.