January 18, 2026

Bangladesh EC Cancels BNP Candidate, Upholds Rival in Cumilla-4 Polls

Bangladesh's Election Commission has canceled BNP's Monzurul Ahsan Munshi's candidacy for Cumilla-4 while upholding National Citizen Party's Abul Hasnat ahead of Feb 12 elections.

January 18, 2026

Five Off-Piste Skiers Killed in Two Avalanches in Austrian Alps

Two avalanches in Austria's Pongau area killed five skiers on Saturday. Rescuers found four dead and one injured in one avalanche. Earlier, another skier was swept away in the same region. Recent heavy snow has made conditions dangerous across the Alps.

January 18, 2026

Five Patel Men Arrested for Gas Station Robbery in Ontario

Five men sharing the surname Patel were caught and arrested after robbing a small Ontario gas station. They stole coffee machines, an oven, and a microwave, causing a social media stir in Canada.

January 18, 2026

Israel Objects to White House Gaza Board, Citing Lack of Coordination

Israel has criticized the White House for announcing a new Gaza oversight board without consulting it. The board includes top US and global leaders, but Israel calls the move 'contrary to its policy.'

January 18, 2026

Union Govt Delays Arbitration Council of India; 2024 Draft Bill Seeks Major Reforms

Six years after the 2019 Arbitration Act changes, the Union government has not formed the Arbitration Council of India. The 2024 draft Bill aims to reform arbitration by limiting court intervention and empowering arbitral institutions.

January 18, 2026

Trump Threatens New Tariffs on 8 European Countries, Sparking Tensions

Donald Trump has threatened new tariffs on eight European nations, including the UK and six EU states. This move disrupts last summer’s trade deals and fuels tensions amid sensitive tariff talks. European leaders reject the threats, seeing them as attempts to divide and pressure Europe over Greenland and trade issues.

January 18, 2026

Trial for Speedy Multi-Lane Free Flow Toll System to Begin on Chennai Highways

New Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) system trial is set to start at three toll plazas on Chennai highways. The tech uses RFID and FASTag to let vehicles pass without stopping, cutting wait time to zero and easing traffic jams.

January 18, 2026

Congress Leaders Meet Tamil Nadu Unit, No Final Word Yet on DMK Alliance or Power Sharing

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leaders met Tamil Nadu Congress leaders to hear their views on alliance talks with DMK. No final decision was made. The party will decide later on power sharing in the Tamil Nadu elections.

January 18, 2026

Israel Objects to White House Appointments on Gaza Board of Peace

Israel has raised objections to the White House's choice of leaders for the Gaza Board of Peace, a group meant to oversee Gaza's governance and rebuilding. Israel says some picks conflict with its policies. The board, part of Donald Trump's peace plan, includes key global figures but faces controversy and uncertainty.

January 18, 2026

NRI's 11-Year Struggle in US Ends as He Plans to Return to India After H-1B Failures

A 35-year-old NRI struggled for 11 years in the US without success in the H-1B visa lottery. He quit hoping to settle down, facing job losses and family pressure. Now, he plans to move back to India.