Ukraine has made a dramatic diplomatic move as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly rejects Vladimir Putin’s invitation to Moscow and instead invites the Russian leader to Kyiv for direct talks. At the same time, the Kremlin confirms a temporary pause in strikes on Ukrainian cities following a direct request from President Donald Trump.
31 January,2026 01:42 AM IST
Russia has launched a major overnight assault on Ukraine, striking both Odesa and Kharkiv in what Ukrainian officials describe as a coordinated attack targeting civilians and energy infrastructure. Drone strikes hit the Black Sea port city of Odesa, causing deaths, injuries, and widespread destruction, while missile and drone attacks knocked out power across large parts of Kharkiv, leaving much of the city in darkness. Homes, apartment blocks, and critical energy facilities were damaged as rescue teams worked through rubble to search for survivors.
28 January,2026 12:45 AM IST
India and the European Union are on the verge of sealing a landmark Free Trade Agreement, marking a historic shift in global trade dynamics. However, the deal has triggered sharp criticism from the United States, with Trump aide Bessent accusing the EU of double standards. In a recent interview with ABC News, Bessent claimed that the US has made larger sacrifices than Europe in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, pointing to 25% tariffs on India for Russian oil purchases while Europe negotiates a major trade deal with India. WATCH
27 January,2026 11:01 PM IST
A leaked audio recording is now at the center of growing uncertainty around the India-US trade negotiations. In the latest Axios report, Senator Ted Cruz is said to have named senior White House officials as the key roadblocks in the stalled India-US trade deal, describing a “battle” over the agreement during private donor calls. The report comes at a time when negotiations have gained urgency following fresh US tariffs tied to India-Russia oil trade, with total duties on India reportedly rising to 50%. The leak suggests deeper political resistance within the administration, even as both sides continue bilateral talks after months of negotiation. WATCH
27 January,2026 10:52 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
