From founding member to exit: Why the US has officially quit WHO
Jan 23, 2026, at 05:47 pm
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of State have formally announced the completion of the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing the global health body’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, failure to implement critical reforms, and inability to remain independent from political influence by member states.
World slipping into digital darkness as internet shutdowns surge, UN warns
Jan 23, 2026, at 03:10 pm
A rising trend towards government-enforced internet shutdowns – with at least 300 incidents in more than 54 countries over the last two years – is prompting renewed warnings from the UN about the threat these digital blackouts pose to freedom of expression, access to information and human rights.
Invite sent, invite pulled: Trump withdraws Canada’s ‘Board of Peace’ invitation
Jan 23, 2026, at 10:50 am
US President Donald Trump has withdrawn an invitation extended to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to join the newly announced “Board of Peace.”
Outrage in America: ICE detains 5-year-old after he comes home from preschool
Jan 23, 2026, at 09:18 am
US federal immigration authorities have detained a five-year-old boy after he returned home from his preschool in Minnesota, triggering widespread outrage and political backlash.
New world is 'built on power, strength, and force': German Chancellor Merz tells Davos
Jan 23, 2026, at 03:44 am
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday warned European allies to urgently adjust as the existing world order is "unravelling at a breathtaking pace."
Fire damages historic site linked to Nazi propagandist Goebbels near Berlin
Jan 23, 2026, at 02:51 am
A large overnight fire damaged a historic estate north of Berlin that once served as a country residence for Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels, with emergency crews continuing efforts to bring the blaze under control, German police said on Thursday.
Russia, US, Ukraine to hold first trilateral talks in UAE, Zelensky announces
Jan 23, 2026, at 12:05 am
Russia, the United States and Ukraine will hold technical-level trilateral talks in the United Arab Emirates on January 23 and 24, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Thursday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, media reports said.
From Gaza to governance: Islamic nations rally behind Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Jan 22, 2026, at 06:26 pm
Davos/IBNS: Eight Islamic nations, including key Arab and Muslim-majority countries, have formally agreed to join US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” signalling coordinated backing for an international framework aimed at ending the Gaza conflict.
Profit Presidency? Trump’s $1.4 billion windfall sparks fresh conflict-of-interest alarm
Jan 22, 2026, at 04:56 pm
US President Donald Trump has reportedly generated an extraordinary $1.4 billion since returning to the White House, according to newly cited figures that have reignited debates over conflicts of interest and the growing overlap between his public office and private financial gain.
Toronto hosts India–Canada AI Dialogue ahead of New Delhi summit
Jan 22, 2026, at 02:12 am
Toronto: The Consulate General of India in Toronto on Tuesday hosted the India–Canada AI Dialogue 2026, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
'We will have a great deal with India': Trump hails PM Modi as 'fantastic leader' at Davos
Jan 22, 2026, at 01:51 am
Davos/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has expressed renewed confidence in forging a major trade agreement with India, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his remarks at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.
EU lawmakers freeze ratification of US trade deal amid Trump’s Greenland tariff threats
Jan 21, 2026, at 11:52 pm
European Union lawmakers have agreed to delay ratification of a key trade agreement with the United States after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs against Denmark and other European allies over Greenland, media reports said.
Canada PM Mark Carney warns of ‘rupture’ in US-led global order in landmark Davos speech
Jan 21, 2026, at 10:39 pm
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered one of the most striking speeches at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, declaring that the US-led “rules-based international order” is undergoing a historic rupture driven by intensifying great power rivalry and the erosion of global norms.
Trump rules out force on Greenland at Davos; slams Europe, threatens tariffs
Jan 21, 2026, at 09:22 pm
US President Donald Trump said he would not use military force to acquire Greenland but doubled down on his claim that the United States is best positioned to control the territory, triggering sharp reactions from European allies during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
How Trump’s interest is turning Greenland’s independence dream upside down
Jan 21, 2026, at 07:52 pm
Greenland’s long-standing aspiration for independence has entered a volatile new phase as US President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in the Arctic territory reshapes regional politics.
Trump's Air Force One to Davos takes U-turn after takeoff — what went wrong?
Jan 21, 2026, at 02:29 pm
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump’s official aircraft, Air Force One, was forced to turn back shortly after takeoff on Tuesday following reports of a “minor electrical issue” while en route to Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Pizza Hut shock in Pakistan: Defence Minister Asif inaugurates ‘fake’ outlet, company cries fraud
Jan 21, 2026, at 02:17 pm
A red carpet was rolled out for Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif in Sialkot’s cantonment area, where he recently inaugurated what was claimed to be a Pizza Hut outlet.
JD and Usha Vance just dropped big baby news – fourth child on the way!
Jan 21, 2026, at 12:19 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance have announced they are expecting their fourth child, a boy.
‘They were going nuclear’: Trump claims he stopped India-Pakistan war after Operation Sindoor
Jan 21, 2026, at 08:58 am
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday once again claimed that he had prevented a potential war between India and Pakistan during May 2025, when the two neighbours were locked in a heightened military confrontation following Operation Sindoor.
Mr President, f**k off: Danish Lawmaker Anders Vistisen slams Trump over Greenland claims
Jan 21, 2026, at 03:20 am
Davos: Danish MEP Anders Vistisen has reignited controversy by repeating his infamous "f**k off" remark directed at US President Donald Trump over Greenland sovereignty claims, nearly a year after his original outburst.
Carney, Macron reaffirm Arctic, Ukraine support in Davos meeting
Jan 21, 2026, at 02:15 am
Ottawa: Prime Minister Mark Carney met French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
Greenland gambit: Is Denmark now facing the karma of its NATO past?
Jan 21, 2026, at 02:12 am
Denmark finds itself in an extraordinary geopolitical predicament as tensions rise with an unlikely adversary — the United States.
Trump shares altered map depicting US Control Over Canada, Greenland, Venezuela
Jan 21, 2026, at 01:30 am
US President Donald Trump sparked international backlash on Tuesday by posting an altered image on Truth Social that showed the American flag draped over Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela as expanded US territory.
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wine after Paris snubs ‘Board of Peace’ invite
Jan 20, 2026, at 11:11 pm
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to impose steep 200 per cent tariffs on French wine and champagne after France indicated it would decline his invitation to join a proposed “Board of Peace,” escalating tensions between Washington DC and Paris.
Planning a US trip? Visa applicants from some nations may face up to $15,000 bond under new rule
Jan 20, 2026, at 05:10 pm
The US plans to introduce a new visa rule for some foreign nationals, including those from Bangladesh and Bhutan, applying for business or tourist visas.
What happened at EDC Thailand? Indian tourist dies under mysterious circumstances
Jan 20, 2026, at 02:19 pm
An Indian tourist died under mysterious circumstances after attending a music festival in Thailand’s Phuket region, according to media reports.
David Beckham’s son drops bombshell, accuses parents of trying to ruin his marriage
Jan 20, 2026, at 02:06 pm
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, the eldest son of football icon David Beckham and designer Victoria Beckham, has made a series of allegations against his parents in a set of Instagram stories, claiming they sought to interfere in his personal and marital life.
645 incidents, 71 communal: Yunus breaks silence on minority attacks in Bangladesh in 2025
Jan 20, 2026, at 10:49 am
Bangladesh’s interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Monday said police records for January to December 2025 documented 645 incidents involving members of minority communities, of which 71 were identified as having communal elements.
Seven killed, 13 injured in blast near hotel in Kabul’s Shahr-e-Naw area
Jan 19, 2026, at 11:33 pm
At least seven people were killed and 13 others injured in a powerful explosion in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, on Monday, media reports said.
US invites Putin to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’. Know all details
Jan 19, 2026, at 06:16 pm
The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the “Board of Peace”, a body tasked with overseeing governance and reconstruction efforts in postwar Gaza, the Kremlin confirmed on Monday.