Children Were Arrested in Iran’s Brutal Crackdown on Protests
An Iranian government official said some children had been detained, the first such acknowledgment in weeks of anti-government protests.
Month: January 2026
GSP+ remains ‘crucial framework’ for mutually beneficial EU trade: FM Dar
[ Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar chairs inter-ministerial meeting to discuss strengthening Pakistan’s economic and trade relations with the European Union on January 31, 2026. Photo:X/Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday emphasised that the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) preferential trade scheme remained a crucial framework for … Read more
Grids Are Surviving the Storm. But the Next 5 Years Could Be Rough.
A group that monitors the U.S. electricity system warns that grid reliability is “worsening” and blackout risks are rising for millions of people.
Björn Roth, Steward of an Expansive Family Art Practice, Dies at 64
With his father, the artist Dieter Roth, and later his own sons, he created unconventional installations that he described as a “search for beauty in nothing.”
Trump says Iran wants deal, US ‘armada’ larger than in Venezuela raid
Iran says missile and defence capabilities are never negotiable as Trump cools strike threats US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, January 30, 2026.REUTERS President Donald Trump said on Thursday he believed Tehran wanted to make a deal to avoid military action, adding that the … Read more
Trump Picks Kevin Warsh as Next Fed Chair
[If confirmed by the Senate, Kevin M. Warsh, a former governor at the central bank, will replace Jerome H. Powell, whose term as chair ends in May.
Celebrities call for action against ICE raids
LOS ANGELES: Celebrities ranging from movie stars to pop singers are speaking out and calling for action against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids after two Americans were shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis. From red-carpet premieres to social media platforms, the usually politics-averse celebrity crowd has been swept into the debate following … Read more
Nipah airport screenings mainly for reassurance, experts say
Airport health authorities wearing protective masks prepare a thermal imager at Soekarno Hatta International Airport, following the implementation of health screening for arriving passengers, after India confirmed two cases of the deadly Nipah virus, in Tangerang near Jakarta, Indonesia, January 30, 2026. REUTERS Airport screenings for the Nipah virus, which have been stepped up across … Read more
In a Bid to Kick-Start Growth, Britain Turns to China
[Buffeted by tariffs and trade tensions, Prime Minister Keir Starmer took British business leaders to China and emerged with deals on visas and Scotch whisky, as well as pledges to deepen ties.
Drilling Through the Thwaites Glacier for Clues to Its Melting
A team hopes to place instruments in the waters beneath the colossal Thwaites Glacier, with the help of a drill that uses hot water to punch through ice.
