Two killed in mass Russian drone attack on Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

Two people were killed and dozens ‍more wounded in a mass Russian drone attack ​across Ukraine overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said ‌on Sunday (January 18, 2026), as U.S. and Ukrainian…

Trump also has a lot to lose from threatened tariffs: French Minister

European Union leaders, on January 17, 2026, warned of a “dangerous downward spiral” ‌over U.S. President Donald Trump’s ​vow to implement increasing tariffs on European allies until the U.S. is allowed to…

Iran protests: Verified death toll reaches at least 5,000, says official

Iranians living in Japan, with taped mouths and carrying signs and flags, march in support of nationwide protests in Iran, in Tokyo, Japan, on January 18, 2026. | Photo Credit:…

Hindu businessman beaten to death in Bangladesh over bananas, three detained

A Hindu businessman was beaten to death in Bangladesh’s Gazipur by three members of a family following a dispute over bananas, local media reported. It has not been confirmed whether the…

Gazas yellow line: Israeli troops kill Palestinians for crossing vague ceasefire marking

A dividing line, at times invisible, can mean life or death for Palestinians in Gaza. Those sheltering near the territory’s “yellow line” that the Israeli military withdrew to as part…

JPMorgan confirms Trumps assertion that bank CEO Dimon was not offered Fed chair job

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon. File | Photo Credit: AP JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon on Saturday (January 17, 2026) confirmed he was not ‍asked to be Federal Reserve chair, hours…