President Trump has withdrawn an invitation for Canadian PM Mark Carney to join the Gaza “Board of Peace.” The decision highlights growing diplomatic tensions between the two leaders regarding the composition and direction of the proposed international peace oversight committee.
Trump’s “Board of Peace” launched with 35 members, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey. Key European nations like France and Germany declined. Permanent seats require a $1 billion fee toward a peace-building fund.
Bangladesh has officially refused to travel to India for the T20 World Cup 2026 after the ICC rejected their request to shift matches to Sri Lanka. Citing “security risks” and “national dignity,” the BCB declined to comply with the ICC’s 24-hour ultimatum. Scotland is now set to replace them in Group C for the tournament starting February 7.
India abstained from the launch of Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” in Davos, while Pakistan joined as a founding member. India is reportedly weighing the initiative’s geopolitical impact, while Trump repeated claims of mediating the India-Pakistan conflict.
Scammers posing as police “digitally arrested” an 80-year-old Navi Mumbai resident, duping him of ₹4.38 crore. In a shocking twist, they also used his bank account as a mule account to launder an additional ₹1.02 crore from other victims.
The Indian Rupee crashed to a historic low of 91.28 against the US Dollar on January 21, 2026. This sharp decline is driven by persistent FPI selling and escalating global trade tensions. The currency remains under heavy pressure as investors seek the safety of the greenback.
President Trump’s 2026 AI-generated post claiming Greenland has ignited historic protests across Denmark and the island. While Denmark deploys troops and urges food stockpiling, Trump dismissed Danish claims, escalating a massive diplomatic crisis and the region’s largest-ever demonstrations.
The BCCI selection committee wants to eliminate the elite A+ category, worth ₹7 crore annually, and return to a three-tier system of A, B, and C grades. Veterans Rohit and Kohli could drop to Grade B, as they step back from T20Is and possibly Tests, while Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah eye Grade A promotions.
On Tuesday, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi officially kicked off the Raebareli Premier League T-20 tournament at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Uttar Pradesh, organized by the Youth Sports Academy. He met teams in greens, blues, and yellows, shaking hands amid cheers from players and locals during his two-day visit to the constituency.
A horrific Udaipur crash killed four teens after their speeding car hit a bend at 120kmph. Dashcam footage showed the driver smoking one-handed as passengers pleaded for safety. Two survivors remain critical, highlighting a grim and vital road safety lesson.