Ukraine is facing its darkest winter challenge yet. On the night of January 9, 2026, Russia launched a massive aerial assault involving over 240 drones and ballistic missiles, including the experimental "Oreshnik." The attack specifically targeted Ukraine's energy grid during a severe cold snap, leaving millions without heat and water in sub-zero temperatures.
11 January,2026 12:00 AM IST
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a U.S. federal judge in Manhattan after being captured during a dramatic U.S. military operation ordered by President Donald Trump. Prosecutors accuse Maduro of narco-terrorism, cocaine trafficking, and partnering with violent drug cartels, while his defense claims sovereign immunity.
06 January,2026 05:05 PM IST
Just days into his term, Mayor Mamdani called President Trump directly to register his "stern opposition." He branded the operation an "act of war" and a violation of international law, emphasizing that the "blatant pursuit of regime change".
06 January,2026 05:05 PM IST
Russia says at least 27 people were killed after a Ukrainian drone strike allegedly hit a café and hotel in the Russian-occupied village of Khorly in Ukraine’s Kherson region during New Year celebrations. Russian authorities claim civilians, including children, were among the victims and have opened a terrorism investigation into the incident.
03 January,2026 02:10 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
