A stunning and controversial moment unfolded at the White House after MARIA CORINA MACHADO, the Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, presented her Nobel medal to U.S. President DONALD TRUMP as a symbolic gesture of gratitude and respect. The act, however, ignited global outrage and raised urgent questions about how Nobel Peace Prizes are understood and respected.
17 January,2026 02:08 AM IST
President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to U.S. allies, suggesting he may impose economic tariffs on countries that refuse to support American control of Greenland. Calling the Arctic island vital to U.S. national security, Trump said anything short of U.S. control would be unacceptable.
17 January,2026 02:08 AM IST
Tensions are escalating in the Arctic as Greenland becomes the latest flashpoint in U.S.-Russia-West relations. Russia has reaffirmed that Greenland remains Danish territory, labeling recent U.S. security claims and attempts at influence as a “double standard” and a challenge to international norms. Through official statements, Moscow described the security situation around Greenland as “extraordinary”, accusing Western powers of pushing a flawed, unilateral agenda. Russian officials, including Maria Zakharova, criticized the Western rules-based order, highlighting Denmark’s perceived subordination to U.S. influence as a fundamental flaw. WATCH
16 January,2026 08:11 PM IST
Former Trump ally and Republican firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene has reignited debate over the H-1B visa program, amplifying viral claims that allege massive irregularities and unusually high approval numbers in Texas. The controversy erupted after Greene shared a widely circulated social media video alleging that more than 700K H-1B visas were approved in Texas, a sharp rise from figures claimed to be around 400,000 approvals in 2024. The video further alleges that a single North Texas immigration attorney may be linked to an unprecedented volume of visa filings, raising questions about oversight and enforcement. WATCH
16 January,2026 08:08 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
