A deadly maritime tragedy unfolded in the southern Philippines after a passenger ferry carrying more than 350 people sank shortly after midnight near Basilan Island. The inter-island ferry, identified as M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, was en route from Zamboanga City to Jolo in Sulu province when it reportedly suffered a technical failure and went down in stable weather conditions near Baluk-Baluk Island. According to the Philippine Coast Guard, at least 13 people have been confirmed dead, while more than 240 passengers were rescued in a large-scale overnight operation involving the navy, coast guard vessels, air surveillance units, and local fishing boats. WATCH
27 January,2026 10:47 PM IST
Alexander Dugin often called “Putin’s Brain”, has once again raised alarm bells by publicly pushing for a seven-nation expansion that would reshape the entire post-Soviet region. From Moscow’s ideological inner circle, Dugin has framed territorial conquest as a necessary state objective, arguing that international law is secondary to force. He even uses Trump’s Greenland comments as a strategic example of how great powers claim territory and why Russia must do the same. WATCH
20 January,2026 01:47 AM IST
China has reported a sharp surge in its trade surplus, reaching a record nearly $1.2 trillion, even as exports to the United States declined under President Donald Trump’s higher tariffs. Official data shows Chinese exports rose 5.5 percent last year to $3.77 trillion, while imports remained largely flat. The result pushed China’s trade surplus well beyond previous records, highlighting how exporters shifted away from the US market.
14 January,2026 07:29 PM IST
The death of Hindu musician and political worker Prolay Chaki in police custody has sparked widespread outrage across Bangladesh. Chaki, a well-known cultural figure and local political leader, died while in detention, with his family alleging custodial torture, medical negligence, and denial of timely treatment.
13 January,2026 02:23 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
