January 24, 2026

Strong Winds and Dust to Hit Qatar with Falling Temperatures on Jan 25-26

Qatar will see strong northwesterly winds starting Sunday, causing dust and low visibility. Temperatures will drop, making it colder, especially in mornings and evenings.

January 24, 2026

Canada Ramps Up Arctic Defense Amid US-Russia Tensions and Trump's Greenland Plan

Canada is strengthening its Arctic defenses against growing threats from Russia, the US, and China. With hypersonic missiles and political tensions rising, Ottawa invests in radars, military bases, and coast guard forces to secure its vast northern territory.

January 24, 2026

Minnesota Businesses Shut Doors as Thousands Protest ICE Raids Amid Outrage

Hundreds of Minnesota businesses closed and thousands protested freezing cold in a powerful show against ICE's immigration raids and local tensions after a woman's death.

January 24, 2026

TikTok US Venture to Collect Precise Location Data from Users

TikTok's new US joint venture updates its privacy policy to collect exact location data from Americans. The change comes after Oracle and partners took control from ByteDance, sparking privacy concerns.

January 24, 2026

12-Year-Old Boy Dies After Sydney Harbour Shark Attack; Multiple Incidents Hit NSW Coast

Twelve-year-old Nico Antic died after a suspected bull shark attack in Sydney Harbour. The boy was critically injured on January 18 while jumping with friends. His family expressed grief, and a fundraiser raised $240,000. Multiple shark attacks occurred along New South Wales coast recently, prompting beach closures.

January 24, 2026

Pentagon Shifts Focus: US Homeland Security Tops China as Priority

The Pentagon's new National Defense Strategy names US homeland security as the top priority, moving China down the list. It calls for more burden-sharing by allies and a tougher, realistic approach.

January 24, 2026

UP Youth Amputates Foot to Enter Medical College Under Disability Quota, Police Probe Fake Attack

Suraj Bhaskar from Uttar Pradesh cut off his own foot to qualify for disability quota in medical college after failing NEET twice. Police discovered the act was staged and are investigating the case.

January 24, 2026

Kuwait Airways Adds 11 New Routes for Summer 2026 With 15% Economy Discount

Kuwait Airways is launching 11 new international routes starting June 2026. They offer a 15% discount on all economy tickets booked by February. Travel options stretch across Europe, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean to meet high summer demand.

January 24, 2026

Major Airlines Cancel Middle East Flights Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions

As US-Iran tensions rise, airlines like Air France and KLM cancel flights to Israel and Gulf hubs this weekend. Military build-up and protests in Iran fuel security fears.

January 24, 2026

Delhi Sees Sharp Temperature Drop and Slight Air Quality Improvement After Rain

Delhi's temperatures dropped sharply to near normal levels after recent rain. Air quality slightly improved but stayed in the 'poor' category, warns CPCB and IMD.