January 19, 2026

Gold Prices in Kuwait Hold Steady at $4,595 After Volatile Week

Gold in Kuwait stays firm at $4,595 per ounce despite recent market swings. Prices gained 2.4% weekly, influenced by US economic data and easing geopolitical tensions.

January 19, 2026

Norway Builds 27 Km Undersea Tunnel Rogfast Deep Beneath North Sea

Norway is constructing Rogfast, a 27 km road tunnel nearly 400 metres deep under the North Sea. It aims to cut travel time, replace ferries, and boost the coastal economy by 2033.

January 19, 2026

US Banks, Markets Close on Martin Luther King Jr Day 2026 on January 19

On January 19, 2026, the US will observe Martin Luther King Jr Day, closing banks, markets, and postal services. Digital banking and some FedEx operations remain active.

January 19, 2026

Karnataka to Hold Bengaluru Civic Polls with Ballot Papers After May 25; Controversies and Grants in Spotlight

Karnataka announces Bengaluru civic polls after May 25 using ballot papers, not EVMs. DGP Ramachandra Rao faces fresh scandal. Hindutva leaders booked for provocative act. Government grants ₹1.93 crore to promote growth beyond Bengaluru.

January 19, 2026

US to Require $15,000 Bond for Bangladeshi B1/B2 Visa Holders from 2026

From January 21, 2026, Bangladeshi nationals applying for US B1/B2 visas must post a bond up to $15,000. The US Embassy Dhaka cautions against early or unofficial payments.

January 19, 2026

Three Shark Attacks in Sydney Within 24 Hours Leave Two Seriously Injured

Sydney faces a wave of danger with three shark attacks in just over a day. Two victims, including a 12-year-old boy and a man, are critically hurt. Authorities warn beachgoers to stay alert as police close beaches in northern Sydney.

January 19, 2026

IMF Warns Trade Tensions, AI Risks Threaten Global Growth Despite Steady Outlook

The IMF says global growth is steady at 3.3% but warns of risks from trade tensions and a possible slowdown in AI-driven growth. It stresses the need for central bank independence to keep economies stable.

January 19, 2026

Four Missing Near Bhadra Canal in Shivamogga, Search Underway

Four family members went missing near the Bhadra Right Bank Canal in Shivamogga after washing clothes. Police and fire teams are searching, fearing they may have drowned.

January 19, 2026

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Leh, Ladakh; No Damage Reported

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit Leh, Ladakh on January 19 at 11:51 am IST. The tremors were felt in nearby areas, but no damage has been reported so far.

January 19, 2026

Telangana’s District Reorganisation on Hold Amid Census 2027 Boundary Freeze

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s plan to reorganise districts faces delay. The government will appoint a judicial commission, but the Union Home Ministry’s Census 2027 boundary freeze suspends changes until 2026-end.