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January 2, 2026 9:12 AM

Trump ‘completely messed up’ India-US ties: Congressman Subramanyam

Indian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam said President Donald Trump has ‘completely messed up’ the India-US relationship, warning that deteriorating ties between the world’s two largest democracies are hurting both countries’ economic a...

January 1, 2026 5:09 PM

India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations

India and Pakistan have exchanged the list of nuclear installations and facilities through diplomatic channels, simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamabad, under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations and Facilities b...

January 1, 2026 4:46 PM

India, Pakistan exchange lists of prisoners under consular agreement

India and Pakistan have exchanged lists of civil prisoners and fishermen held in each other’s custody under the provisions of the bilateral Agreement on Consular Access, 2008, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Thursday. ...

January 1, 2026 4:10 PM

Rajnath Singh visits Bangladesh HC, offers condolences over Khaleda Zia’s demise

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday visited the High Commission of Bangladesh in New Delhi to express condolences over the death of Bangladesh National Party (BNP) chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. Signing the condolence book...

January 1, 2026 3:52 PM

India-UAE Desert Cyclone II exercise concludes in Abu Dhabi

The second edition of the joint military exercise Desert Cyclone between the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces concluded with a closing ceremony at Al-Hamra Training City in Abu Dhabi on December 30, marking the successful completion of nearly two ...

January 1, 2026 9:47 PM

Dozens killed, 100 injured in fire at Swiss ski resort bar, police say

Dozens of people were killed and around 100 injured, most of them seriously, after fire tore through a crowded bar during a New Year's Eve party in the upscale Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, officials said on Thursday. Fire broke out at 1.30 a.m...

January 1, 2026 3:46 PM

Syria Introduces New Banknotes from January 1

Syria has introduced redesigned banknotes from January 1, bringing into circulation a new series of currency that removes images of former leader Bashar al-Assad and his father Hafez al-Assad in a symbolic break with the past. The new currency was f...

January 1, 2026 3:43 PM

Global Village ushers in 2026 with seven fireworks displays and drone shows

Global Village welcomed 2026 with a large-scale New Year’s Eve celebration featuring seven fireworks displays and coordinated drone shows marking midnight moments across seven countries. The multicultural destination said the celebrations drew fami...

January 1, 2026 12:16 PM

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City mayor in the first minutes of the New Year at the historic City Hall subway station, with his wife Rama Duwaji standing by his side. The oath, in which he pledged to support the Constitution of the United...

January 1, 2026 10:16 AM

UN begins 2026 with reduced $3.45 billion budget, 19% job cuts

Facing a severe cash crunch, the United Nations has begun 2026 with a reduced budget of $3.45 billion and plans to cut 19 per cent of its workforce. The General Assembly adopted a budget that broadly reflects Secretary-General António Guterres’ p...

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