A powerful and far-reaching winter storm is accelerating eastward, placing nearly two-thirds of the United States under escalating weather threats. Forecast models indicate a rapidly intensifying system stretching from Texas to New England, capable of delivering crippling ice, heavy snowfall and extreme Arctic cold over several days. A critical 72-hour window highlights a direct hit along the I-95 corridor, with cities from Washington D.C. to New York and Boston facing the potential for disruptive snow and damaging ice. Forecasters warn that ice accumulation in some regions could rival hurricane-level impacts, particularly where power infrastructure is most vulnerable. WATCH
24 January,2026 12:57 AM IST
Ukrainian authorities have ordered the mandatory evacuation of children from five frontline settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast as fighting intensifies following months of relative stability. Officials say at least 40 children from 26 families are being relocated to safer regions, including Cherkasy Oblast, amid growing security risks near active combat zones. The evacuations are being carried out alongside parents or legal guardians with coordinated support from emergency and social services.
14 January,2026 07:31 PM IST
Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, triggering fresh concerns about the independence of the US central bank. Powell has publicly linked the probe to ongoing political pressure over interest rate decisions, raising alarms across financial markets.
12 January,2026 08:51 PM IST
Eyewitness videos from Caracas show multiple explosions and dozens of low-flying military helicopters over Venezuela’s capital, raising fears that full-scale military operations may be underway. According to sources, at least six explosions as aircraft resembling U.S. Chinook and Apache helicopters were seen flying at unusually low altitude over key areas of the city.
03 January,2026 05:56 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
