Global Archive

London – A chilling account of religious persecution in Bangladesh was brought to the floor of the British Parliament this Thursday (January 15th), as senior Conservative MP Bob Blackman highlighted the escalating violence against Hindus and other minorities. In a passionate appeal, he urged the UK government to intervene before the situation deteriorates further.

In the high-stakes world of geopolitical journalism, the timing and tenor of a story often reveal as much as the content itself. Over a remarkably short period of just six days, a curious pattern has emerged from the desk of Reuters journalist Saad Sayeed.

It began with something as mundane as a lunch break and a bowl of spinach and cottage cheese—palak paneer—but it ended in a federal courtroom. What should have been a simple meal at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) spiraled into a two-year legal and cultural battle that has now concluded with a significant settlement and the permanent departure of two Indian scholars from the United States.

Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to stabilize the fragile relationship between New Delhi and Beijing, territorial disputes remain a constant source of friction. The latest flashpoint involves aggressive infrastructure development by China—specifically the construction of a new road—in the Shaksgam Valley. While Beijing maintains the narrative that this region falls within its "sovereign territory," India has firmly labeled these actions as a blatant violation of its territorial integrity.

As the sun rises over Ahmedabad this Monday, January 12, 2026, the atmosphere is charged with both diplomatic anticipation and humanitarian urgency. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has touched down in Gujarat, marking his inaugural visit to both India and the Asian continent since assuming office.

Iran is currently in the throes of a historic uprising, with massive street protests shaking the foundations of the Mullah regime and meeting a brutal, violent crackdown. In a bid to silence dissent, the Khamenei administration has drawn a digital iron curtain across the nation, imposing a total internet blackout to sever coordination among anti-government demonstrators. In response, SpaceX activated its Starlink satellite internet service to offer a lifeline of communication.

As the winter fog settles over Raisina Hill, the corridors of power in New Delhi are buzzing with anticipation for a diplomatic event that promises to reshape the maritime security architecture of the Indian Ocean Region. Tomorrow marks a pivotal moment in the strategic partnership between two major global powers.

President Donald Trump held a high-level meeting at the White House on Friday, 9 January, bringing together senior executives from some of the world’s largest American and European oil companies. The aim of the meeting was clear. Trump wanted to convince these companies to invest in reviving Venezuela’s deeply damaged oil industry, which has suffered years of decline. Despite his strong push and confident tone, the meeting ended without the firm investment promises he had hoped for.

President Donald Trump has once again pushed Greenland into the centre of global attention, reinforcing earlier statements that suggest the United States could take control of the Arctic territory if Denmark refuses to agree to a deal. Speaking during a gathering at the White House this week, his remarks were made alongside wider discussions on U.S. policy toward Venezuela and growing global rivalries. These comments quickly echoed across Europe and the North Atlantic, raising concern among allies and regional leaders.

On the night of January 8, Russia carried out its second recorded combat launch of the hypersonic Oreshnik missile, marking another major escalation in its long-range strike capability. The missile was fired at a critical gas storage facility in western Ukraine, specifically in Lviv Oblast, close to the city of Stryi. The target location lies roughly 70 kilometers from the Polish border, bringing the strike dangerously close to NATO territory and raising concerns across the region.