Israeli air strikes killed at least 32 people, including women and children, across Gaza on Saturday, according to the territory’s civil defence agency. The attacks targeted residential buildings, shelters and a police station, despite a ceasefire entering its second phase earlier this month
The blast happened a day before a planned naval drill by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which a fifth of all oil traded passes. The US military has warned Iran not to threaten its warships or commercial traffic in the strait, on which Bandar Abbas sits
But Saturday's order comes as opposition to such tactics has grown, particularly in Minnesota's Twin Cities region
As per the statement, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 20 km. The earthquake's latitude was reported to be 24.85 North, and the longitude was reported to be 92.07 East
Pakistan reports that 57 'terrorists' and 10 security personnel were killed in separate operations across Balochistan after coordinated attacks on police, Frontier Corps, and civilians. Security forces continue clearance operations in affected areas
Prime Minister Modi received Arab foreign ministers ahead of the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, emphasising deeper cooperation in trade, energy, and technology, and reaffirming support for Palestine. India’s EAM Jaishankar also held talks with Oman’s foreign minister on trade and critical minerals
Israel will partially reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt on Sunday on a trial basis, allowing limited movement of people after months of closure. The crossing will operate under Israeli security clearance and EU supervision, with Egypt coordinating movement.
O’Hara died at her home in Los Angeles “following a brief illness,” according to a statement from her agency, Creative Artists Agency. Further details were not immediately available
Epstein claimed in July 2013 that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates asked one of his advisers to provide him with medicine to treat sexually transmitted diseases, the consequences of “sex with Russian girls”
Martyn Walker stole more than Rs 35,00,000 from his mother with dementia to pay for his Lego obsession; the Norwich Crown Court was informed that Walker had tried to help with managing his mother’s finances after she was placed in a care facility in 2022.
At least 16 houses belonging to Hindu minorities were set on fire and 17 people were killed in targeted attacks across Bangladesh since December 2025, the Rights & Risks Analysis Group has alleged, accusing authorities of downplaying the communal nature of the violence
A massive new release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents by the US Justice Department has revealed details of the convicted sex offender’s communications with influential political and business figures, including Steve Bannon, Elon Musk and Howard Lutnick
At least 16 houses belonging to Hindu minorities were set on fire and 17 people were killed in targeted attacks across Bangladesh since December 2025, the Rights & Risks Analysis Group has alleged, accusing authorities of downplaying the communal nature of the violence
31 January,2026 04:17 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentA massive new release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents by the US Justice Department has revealed details of the convicted sex offender’s communications with influential political and business figures, including Steve Bannon, Elon Musk and Howard Lutnick
31 January,2026 02:44 PM IST | Washington | APAt least 12 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza City and Khan Younis, hospital officials said. The deaths are among the highest since an Oct. 10 ceasefire, with Gaza’s Health Ministry reporting over 500 killed since it began. Israel’s military has not commented
31 January,2026 02:00 PM IST | Deir Al-Balah (Gaza Strip) | APThe demonstrations are taking place amid widespread outrage over the killing Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse who was shot multiple times after he used his cellphone to record Border Patrol officers conducting an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis
31 January,2026 12:55 PM IST | Washington | AP | PTIThe sales also were announced as President Donald Trump pushes ahead with his ceasefire plan for Gaza that is intended to end the Israel-Hamas conflict and reconstruct and redevelop the Palestinian territory after two years of war left it devastated, with tens of thousands dead.
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Mayor Brugnaro: “A message that starts from our history and speaks to the world”The Venice Carnival 2026, themed “Olympus – The Origins of the Game,” brings myth, sport, and tradition to life. From the Grand Canal water parade to masked revellers in St. Mark’s Square, the festival celebrates Venice’s heritage, creativity, and the Olympic spirit from January 31 to February 17 according to the official press release. PICS/AFP
The sculptures are ‘Shiva Nataraja’ belonging to the Chola period, circa 990; ‘Somaskanda’ of the Chola period, 12th century; and ‘Saint Sundarar with Paravai’ of the Vijayanagar period, 16th century.
31 January,2026 09:29 AM IST | New York | Agencies
CRAFT transforms a common liquid resin called cyclooctene into complex solid objects by projecting varying patterns of light through a commercial 3D printer
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Those who used cannabis beverages were more likely to say they substituted cannabis for alcohol (58.6 per cent). In addition, they reported consuming fewer alcoholic drinks after starting cannabis beverages and also reported binge drinking alcohol less frequently compared to before
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In early January, Hyundai announced its plans to deploy a scalable platform capable of integrating up to 30,000 of its ‘Atlas’ humanoid robots per year by 2028 to automate repetitive factory work
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A massive explosion has rocked Bandar Abbas, one of Iran’s key Gulf cities, leaving 1 dead and 14 injured as an eight-storey building suffers extensive damage to floors, vehicles and nearby shops. The mysterious blast comes amid rising tensions between Iran and the US, with Tehran pointing fingers at the United States, Israel, and Europe for allegedly “provoking” recent civil unrest. President Trump stated that Iran is now seeking a diplomatic deal under pressure while emphasizing that the US maintains a strong military presence in the Gulf as a warning signal. Meanwhile, the Iranian president has firmly rejected any negotiations over nuclear technology and missile defense capabilities, calling them non-negotiable. WATCH
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