India and the European Union have signed a landmark free trade agreement after nearly 18 years of stop-start negotiations, in what European leaders are calling the “mother of all trade deals.” The timing is critical. India is currently facing steep 50 per cent tariffs on key exports to the United States, while Europe is under fresh tariff threats from President Donald Trump amid disputes involving Greenland and wider security concerns. Who benefits from the trade deal the most? Here is all you need to know.
28 January,2026 12:48 AM IST
The Department of Homeland Security is facing mounting pressure after a deadly federal shooting in Minneapolis triggered a political firestorm. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is under intense internal scrutiny after labelling Alex Pretti a domestic terrorist before the investigation was complete, sparking backlash from unions, lawmakers, and civil rights groups. As questions grow over DHS conduct and accountability, the White House has reportedly raised concerns behind closed doors. Donald Trump held a private two-hour meeting with Noem as the administration moved to contain the fallout, while Border Czar Tom Homan was dispatched to oversee DHS operations in Minneapolis.
28 January,2026 12:47 AM IST
The United States has sharply escalated pressure on Iran by offering up to 15 million dollars for information on oil transfers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The move comes alongside fresh sanctions targeting Iran’s shadow fleet and entities accused of secretly moving Iranian oil to foreign markets.
28 January,2026 12:46 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 ISTADVERTISEMENT
