January 30, 2026

Trump Orders Immediate Reopening of Commercial Airspace Over Venezuela

Donald Trump announced the reopening of Venezuelan commercial airspace after US troops toppled Maduro. Flights will resume soon, with American Airlines planning to restart service. Major US oil firms are scouting Venezuela’s oil fields, signaling warming ties between Washington and Caracas under acting president Delcy Rodríguez.

January 30, 2026

Sarah Mullally Appointed First Female Archbishop of Canterbury in Church of England

Sarah Mullally becomes the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the nearly 500-year-old Church of England. Her appointment follows a historic journey from Henry VIII's split with Rome to today's challenges of decline and division.

January 30, 2026

Five-Year-Old Essex Girl Battles Rare Deadly CLN2 Batten Disease With Enzyme Therapy

Holly Nayler, 5, from Essex, suffers from rare CLN2 Batten disease causing hundreds of seizures daily and gradual loss of skills. She receives enzyme treatment at Great Ormond Street but faces uncertain drug access.

January 30, 2026

UK Deploys RAF Typhoons to Qatar But Won’t Join US Attack on Iran

Britain won’t support a US strike on Iran but has sent RAF Typhoons to Qatar to protect regional allies in case Iran retaliates. The move comes amid rising tensions and a strong US military buildup in the Middle East.

January 30, 2026

ACB Books Home Guard for Leaking Info, Finds Disproportionate Assets

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a home guard for leaking details of surprise searches to corrupt officials. Huge assets were seized from him and a suspended staffer from Sub-Registrar Office was also booked for disproportionate wealth.

January 30, 2026

Israel Acknowledges Over 70,000 Palestinian Deaths in Gaza War

A senior Israeli source confirms acceptance of Hamas's figure of more than 70,000 Palestinian deaths in Gaza since October 2023. This marks a shift in Israel's stance on casualty numbers amid ongoing conflict.

January 30, 2026

Supreme Court to Decide on Bihar's Controversial Voter Revision Exercise

The Supreme Court has reserved judgment on petitions challenging the legality of Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The case questions if the Election Commission can decide citizenship when updating voter lists.

January 30, 2026

Sammakka Placed on Sacred Platform at Medaram During Grand Jatara

Amid heavy security, the holy deity Sammakka was brought to her platform at Medaram on January 29, marking a key moment in the four-day Sammakka–Saralamma Jatara. Thousands of devotees from several states joined the grand tribal festival with prayers, rituals, and celebrations.

January 30, 2026

Canara Bank Q3 Net Profit Soars 26% to ₹5,155 Crore on Strong Growth

Canara Bank posted a 26% rise in Q3 net profit at ₹5,155 crore, aided by higher treasury income and improved asset quality. Operating profit grew 16%, while loans and deposits expanded robustly.

January 30, 2026

Trump Warns Iran as US Warships Move Closer Amid Rising Tensions

Donald Trump says 'time is running out' for Iran. The US is sending a big naval force near Iran, signaling possible military action. Trump urges Iran to negotiate on its nuclear program as the chance of war grows.