The latest reductions follow a round of job cuts in October, when Amazon said it was laying off 14,000 workers. While some Amazon units completed those "organisational changes" in October, others did not finish until now, Galetti said
Leaders across the country expressed grief over the death of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, as the AAIB launched an investigation and Maharashtra announced a state holiday and three days of mourning
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned a Russian drone strike on a passenger train in the Kharkiv region as an “act of terrorism,” saying four civilians were killed and several others injured. He called for international action to hold Russia accountable and protect civilian lives
A South Korean court on Wednesday sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 months in prison for corruption, finding her guilty of receiving bribes from the Unification Church in exchange for business favours
Critics argue that it has become a pipeline for overseas workers willing to work for lower pay and is taking job opportunities from Americans. But supporters say the program is crucial to attract top global talent, fill specialised roles and drive innovation.
Referring to the pending legal challenge, Trump criticised judicial decisions blocking his tariffs and portrayed them as being favourable to China
The Korean Central News Agency said North Korea performed a live-fire drill of an upgraded large-caliber multiple rocket launcher system in the presence of Kim on Tuesday
Following the interview, a senior US official briefed reporters that the United States remains prepared to enter talks if Iran reaches out under clear conditions
In a statement shared by the EU Council, it was mentioned that the new rules also include measures on effective monitoring and diversification of energy supply
Developed by Bombardier, the Global 8000 business jet is the fastest civilian aircraft since the Concorde, with an industry-leading top speed of Mach 0.95 (1173.06 kmph)
The storm across the southern US has caused widespread power outages, particularly in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity as frigid temperatures linger
The team replicated the US inventor’s carbon-filament bulb design and applied electrical conditions similar to those used in the 19th century
The storm across the southern US has caused widespread power outages, particularly in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity as frigid temperatures linger
28 January,2026 06:47 AM IST | Washington | AgenciesThe team replicated the US inventor’s carbon-filament bulb design and applied electrical conditions similar to those used in the 19th century
28 January,2026 06:44 AM IST | New York | AgenciesIt was developed by Guangzhou Shipyard International Co Ltd (GSI), a state-owned shipbuilder and a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC)
28 January,2026 06:37 AM IST | Beijing | AgenciesA branch of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement will assist with security at the Winter Olympics in Italy, triggering anger from Italian leaders and rights groups. "All security operations remain under Italian authority." It's not known whether the HSI has in the past been involved in the Olympics, or whether this is a first
27 January,2026 07:13 PM IST | Italy | AFPNorth Korea on Tuesday fired at least two ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan, according to Japan and South Korea. The Japanese coast guard, citing the defence ministry, said it had detected two ballistic missiles fired towards the Sea of Japan
27 January,2026 07:11 PM IST | Seoul, South Korea | AFPADVERTISEMENT
One man was discovered under a layer of snow on a park bench in Queens. Another was found just steps from a Manhattan hospital. Yet another was pronounced dead on the ground beneath an elevated train line in the Bronx. (Pics/AFP)
Germany has announced a 1 million euro reward for information leading to the arrest of far-left militants accused of causing a major blackout in Berlin. The electricity outage left roughly 45,000 homes and 2,200 businesses without power for nearly a week in the middle of winter in the southwest of the German capital
27 January,2026 07:00 PM IST | Berlin, Germany | AFP
Panda twins Lei Lei and Xiao Xiao were transported by truck out of Ueno Zoological Gardens, their birthplace, to China, disappointing many Japanese fans who have grown attached to the furry four-year-olds. This happened amid diplomatic tensions sparked by Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan, China
27 January,2026 03:38 PM IST | Tokyo, Japan | AFP
Trump threatened this past weekend to impose a 100 per cent tariff on goods imported from Canada if America's northern neighbour went ahead with a trade deal with Beijing, something Carney said Canada has no interest in
27 January,2026 11:41 AM IST | Toronto | AP
The new figures came from the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which has been accurate in multiple rounds of unrest in Iran. The group verifies each death with a network of activists on the ground in Iran
27 January,2026 11:29 AM IST | Dubai | AP
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On January 27, 2026, a man rushed the stage at a Minneapolis town hall and sprayed Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar with an unknown liquid from a syringe as she addressed the audience, in a shocking and widely shared incident that has sparked national debate and condemnation from both sides of the aisle. Just moments earlier, Omar was speaking critically about U.S. ICE and urging political accountability when the disruption occurred. Security quickly tackled and restrained the suspect, later identified as 55‑year‑old Anthony Kazmierczak, who was arrested and booked on third‑degree assault charges. WATCH
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