Global News Roundup: Highlights from January 29, 2026

Hey there, Creative Marketing fam in Karachi! It’s 3:21 AM PKT, and while the city’s still buzzing from last night’s energy, I’m here with your daily dose of global headlines. As a fellow marketer, I know how these stories can spark ideas—whether it’s crisis comms from political clashes or celeb buzz for campaigns. I’ve curated this roundup in short, snappy lines for quick reads. Each story wraps with a link to dive deeper. Let’s jump in—from South Asia vibes to worldwide drama!

Jamaat Leader Dead In Bangladesh Pre-Poll Clashes With BNP Cadres Over Seating, Over 50 Injured

Clashes erupt in Bangladesh ahead of polls. Jamaat leader killed in seating dispute with BNP. Over 50 injured in the violence. Tensions rise as elections near. Calls for calm from authorities. Read Full story here: https://www.news18.com/world/jamaat-leader-dead-in-bangladesh-pre-poll-clashes-with-bnp-cadres-over-seating-over-50-injured-ws-kl-9862507.html

Frigid conditions to persist in US following week: Report

US braces for ongoing cold snap. Temperatures plunge across states. Warnings for frostbite and travel hazards. Power grids strained in affected areas. Relief not expected soon. Read Full story here: https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/world/frigid-conditions-to-persist-in-us-following-week-report

Pakistan, Germany reaffirm partnership to promote investment

Pakistan and Germany strengthen ties. Focus on boosting investments. Joint efforts in trade and economy. Opportunities for Pakistani businesses. A win for bilateral relations. Read Full story here: https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/932253-pakistan-germany-reaffirm-partnership-to-promote-investment

NA session likely to be called on Feb 2

Pakistan’s National Assembly gears up. Session possibly on February 2. Key issues on the agenda. Lawmakers prepare for debates. Public eyes on outcomes. Read Full story here: http://dunyanews.tv/index.php/en/Pakistan/932256-na-session-likely-to-be-called-on-feb-2

Immigrant released from detention after judge threatens ICE chief with contempt ruling

US immigration drama unfolds. Judge pressures ICE with contempt threat. Detainee freed amid legal battle. Highlights tensions in system. Advocates cheer the release. Read Full story here: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/28/ice-immigrant-minnesota-contempt-released.html

‘Miracle on Ice’ players discuss political climate heading into Winter Olympics

Iconic ‘Miracle on Ice’ team speaks out. Politics shadow upcoming Olympics. Athletes reflect on global tensions. Hope for unity through sports. Winter Games in spotlight. Read Full story here: https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/hockey/miracle-ice-players-discuss-political-climate-heading-winter-olympics-rcna256042

Senators explore off-ramps to prevent a shutdown as Democrats lay out DHS reforms

US senators seek shutdown avoidance. Democrats push DHS changes. Negotiations heat up in Congress. Off-ramps discussed for stability. Deadline looms large. Read Full story here: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senators-seek-ways-prevent-government-shutdown-ice-dhs-reforms-rcna256357

Date announced for Lahore High Court Bar elections

Lahore’s legal community buzzes. Bar elections date set. Candidates gear up for polls. Focus on lawyer rights. Voting day approaches. Read Full story here: https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/932254-date-announced-for-lahore-high-court-bar-elections

Mohamed Salah back among the goals as Liverpool thrash Qarabag

Salah shines in Liverpool win. Thrashing Qarabag with flair. Goals flow in dominant display. Fans celebrate the victory. Team momentum builds. Read Full story here: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/28/liverpool-qarabag-champions-league-league-stage-match-report

Major reshuffle in Punjab bureaucracy; senior officers transferred, posted

Punjab shakes up bureaucracy. Senior officers moved around. New postings announced. Aims for efficiency boost. Changes take effect soon. Read Full story here: https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/932255-major-reshuffle-in-punjab-bureaucracy-senior-officers-transferred-po

Pakistan, Sri Lanka agree to deepen economic cooperation

Pakistan-Sri Lanka pact strengthens. Deeper economic ties pledged. Trade and investment focus. Mutual benefits expected. Diplomatic win. Read Full story here: https://dunyanews.tv/index.php/en/Business/932251-pakistan-sri-lanka-agree-to-deepen-economic-cooperation

Brave Newcastle fall short but Joe Willock stalls PSG’s progression as well

Newcastle battles PSG valiantly. Fall short but impress. Willock key in stalling foes. Thrilling match highlights. Fans proud of effort. Read Full story here: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/28/psg-newcastle-champions-league-league-stage-match-report

PTI seeks urgent family access for jailed Imran Khan amid health concerns

PTI demands family visits. Imran Khan’s health worries rise. Urgent access requested. Political tensions in Pakistan. Supporters rally. Read Full story here: https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/world/pti-seeks-urgent-family-access-for-jailed-imran-khan-amid-health-concerns

Jason Sudeikis Returns As Ted Lasso In First-Look Stills From S4, Set To Premiere This Summer

Ted Lasso comeback excites. Sudeikis back in role. Season 4 stills revealed. Summer premiere announced. Fans buzzing. Read Full story here: https://www.news18.com/movies/web-series/jason-sudeikis-returns-as-ted-lasso-in-first-look-stills-from-s4-set-to-premiere-this-summer-9862497.html

Kai Havertz back among the goals as Arsenal muscle past Kairat to finish top

Havertz scores in Arsenal triumph. Muscle past Kairat. Top finish secured. Team dominates. Victory celebrated. Read Full story here: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/28/arsenal-kairat-almaty-champions-league-league-stage-match-report

ICE thwarted from entering Ecuador’s consulate in Minneapolis by employee

ICE attempt blocked. Ecuador consulate in Minneapolis. Employee stands firm. Diplomatic standoff. Tensions escalate. Read Full story here: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/28/ice-ecuador-consulate-minneapolis

‘Very Disappointing’: Trump’s Commerce Secy Says Europe Put Trade Above Ukraine With EU-India FTA

Trump official slams Europe. Trade prioritized over Ukraine. EU-India FTA criticized. Disappointment voiced. Geopolitical ripples. Read Full story here: https://www.news18.com/world/very-disappointing-trump-commerce-secy-says-europe-put-trade-above-ukraine-with-eu-india-fta-ws-l-9862495.html

Kolo Muani fires Spurs through on return to Eintracht Frankfurt to offer Frank relief

Muani leads Spurs win. Return to Frankfurt. Advances team forward. Relief for coach Frank. Key performance. Read Full story here: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/28/eintracht-frankfurt-tottenham-champions-league-league-stage-match-report

PM summons key meeting over construction of new canals issue

Pakistan PM calls meeting. New canals construction debated. Key stakeholders involved. Solutions sought. Water issues addressed. Read Full story here: https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/932258-pm-summons-key-meeting-over-construction-of-new-canals-issue

King’s estate conundrum over future of waste site

Royal estate dilemma. Waste site future uncertain. Conundrum for King’s property. Environmental concerns. Decisions pending. Read Full story here: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/kings-estate-conundrum-over-future-205614166.html

I’m an expert gifter — these are the 16+ best Valentine’s Day gifts I’d shop on Amazon this year

Gift expert shares picks. Valentine’s Day ideas. 16+ Amazon recommendations. From heartfelt to fun. Shopping inspiration. Read Full story here: https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-valentines-day-gifts-amazon-2026-rcna256361

In some states, a push to end all property taxes for homeowners

States eye tax abolition. Property taxes targeted. Homeowners could benefit. Push gains momentum. Debate intensifies. Read Full story here: https://apnews.com/article/property-tax-homeowners-georgia-florida-texas-dakota-ecc4b10aac512bd62e6f28a964387be5

Kim Kardashian Explains Why Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Pics Were Deleted After Kris Jenner’s Party

Kardashian clarifies photo deletion. Meghan and Harry pics. Post-Jenner party drama. Explanation given. Celeb gossip. Read Full story here: https://www.eonline.com/news/1427858/kim-kardashian-on-taking-down-meghan-markle-prince-harry-pics

Officials ‘evaluating’ why federal agents in Minneapolis ‘may not have been following’ protocol: Stephen Miller

Officials probe protocol breach. Minneapolis agents questioned. Stephen Miller comments. Evaluation ongoing. Accountability calls. Read Full story here: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/officials-evaluating-federal-agents-minneapolis-protocol-stephen-miller/story?id=129641632

Juventus eye Kolo Muani & Zirkzee – Thursday’s gossip

Juventus targets players. Kolo Muani and Zirkzee. Transfer gossip buzzes. Thursday’s rumors. Soccer intrigue. Read Full story here: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cvgd8yy251ro

Ray J says his heart is ‘only beating like 25%’ due to damage from heavy use of drugs, alcohol

Ray J reveals health scare. Heart at 25% function. Blames drugs and alcohol. Warning to fans. Recovery journey. Read Full story here: https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/music/ray-j-says-his-heart-is-only-beating-like-25-due-to-damage-from-heavy-use-of-drugs-alcohol

Bessent warns Carney against picking fight before US-Canada-Mexico trade talks

Bessent issues warning. To Carney on fights. Pre-trade talks caution. US-Canada-Mexico focus. Diplomatic tension. Read Full story here: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/2026/01/28/united-states-canada/88402175007

IBM beats fourth-quarter estimates, forecasts 5% revenue growth in 2026

IBM exceeds Q4 expectations. 5% growth forecast for 2026. Strong performance. Tech sector boost. Investor cheer. Read Full story here: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/28/ibm-earnings-q4-2025.html

Why the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s musical bridge between generations still matters today

Band bridges generations. Musical legacy endures. Relevance today. Cultural impact. Timeless appeal. Read Full story here: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2026-01-28/nitty-gritty-dirt-band-feature

White House, Slovakia deny report on Trump’s mental state

Denials from White House. Slovakia joins in. Trump mental state report. Claims refuted. Political spin. Read Full story here: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/white-house-slovakia-deny-report-195617769.html

Russo rounds off Arsenal rout of AS Far in Women’s Champions Cup semi-final

Russo seals Arsenal win. Rout of AS Far. Women’s Champions Cup semi. Dominant performance. Finals beckon. Read Full story here: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/28/arsenal-as-far-womens-champions-cup-semi-final-match-report

Colombia launches search for missing plane carrying 15 people

Search underway in Colombia. Plane with 15 missing. Rescue efforts intensify. Families anxious. Hopes for survivors. Read Full story here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgnq54v79xo

Chaos erupts in Somalia’s parliament over proposed constitutional amendments

Somalia parliament in chaos. Constitutional changes spark uproar. Debates turn heated. Amendments contested. Stability at risk. Read Full story here: https://apnews.com/article/somalia-parliament-constitution-mandate-scuffle-f4c7d7e3826b64ca11ce819bcbd77399

Nishat Group, Hyundai launch N-SPRINT engine oil range

Nishat and Hyundai collaborate. N-SPRINT oil launched. New engine range. Automotive innovation. Market entry. Read Full story here: https://www.thefridaytimes.com/28-Jan-2026/nishat-group-hyundai-nishat-motors-launch-n-sprint-engine-oil-idemitsu-partnership

Morning Mail: the ‘terrifying’ impacts of US aid cuts; Trump threatens Iran as US fleet nears; PM pushes for progress on gun buybacks

US aid cuts terrify. Trump threatens Iran. Fleet approaches. PM on gun buybacks. Global headlines mix. Read Full story here: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/29/morning-mail-thursday-ntwnfb

Time for Scots to ‘stop talking and start doing’

Scots urged to act. Stop talking, start doing. Call to action. Motivational push. Change needed. Read Full story here: https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/c74vyldj9nno

The share of Americans medically obese is projected to rise to almost 50% by 2035

Obesity projections alarm. Nearly 50% by 2035. US health crisis. Medical concerns rise. Prevention urged. Read Full story here: https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2026-01-28/share-of-americans-medically-obese-is-projected-to-rise-to-almost-50-by-2035

Nicaraguan man’s death at troubled Texas detention camp was reported as a suicide, 911 records show

Detention camp death. Nicaraguan man suicide report. Texas facility troubled. 911 records reveal. Investigations call. Read Full story here: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/nicaraguan-mans-death-at-troubled-texas-detention-camp-was-reported-as-a-suicide-911-records-show/616-2d17d320-62c7-4a15-9c66-4cddd3ac2248

During heated hearing, Rubio insists US action in Venezuela will lead to prosperity and security

Rubio defends Venezuela action. Heated hearing unfolds. Prosperity and security promised. US involvement justified. Debate rages. Read Full story here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1evy87qd1no

Southland top 20 high school girls’ basketball rankings

Southland girls’ basketball ranks. Top 20 listed. High school stars. Season highlights. Competition fierce. Read Full story here: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/southland-high-school-girls-basketball-193958279.html

Madison Beer’s ‘Locket’ Era | Entertainment News 01/27/2026

Madison Beer’s new era. ‘Locket’ phase begins. Entertainment buzz. Music news update. Fans excited. Read Full story here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=1ZryJ-BPrrk

Govt strengthening social protection through digital reforms

Government boosts protection. Digital reforms key. Social safety nets. Tech integration. Public benefits. Read Full story here: https://dunyanews.tv/index.php/en/Business/932240-govt-strengthening-social-protection-through-digital-reforms

What do fans think of the Women’s Champions Cup?

Fans opine on Cup. Women’s Champions feedback. Positive vibes mostly. Soccer community speaks. Engagement high. Read Full story here: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c3ve629yggno

A24 acquires Olivia Wilde’s ‘The Invite’ in a major deal out of Sundance

A24 snags ‘The Invite’. Olivia Wilde directorial. Sundance major deal. Film buzz. Release awaited. Read Full story here: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-01-28/a24-acquires-olivia-wildes-the-invite-in-major-deal-out-of-sundance

Assailant convicted after Barron Trump calls London police to report crime he saw on video

Assailant convicted. Barron Trump reports crime. London police act. Video evidence key. Justice served. Read Full story here: https://www.wlbt.com/2026/01/28/assailant-convicted-after-barron-trump-calls-london-police-report-crime-he-saw-video

Aaron Finch, Michael Clarke surprised by Haris Rauf’s exclusion from T20 World Cup

Finch and Clarke shocked. Haris Rauf excluded. T20 World Cup snub. Cricket experts react. Debate ensues. Read Full story here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cWq4etDzfSE

Third No Kings protest to be held in March against ICE’s ‘reign of terror’

No Kings protest planned. March against ICE. ‘Reign of terror’ called out. Activism rises. Solidarity marches. Read Full story here: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/28/third-no-kings-protest-march-minnesota-ice

Partial federal shutdown seems increasingly likely as Democrats demand major changes to ICE

Shutdown looms in US. Democrats demand ICE reforms. Partial closure likely. Negotiations stall. Impacts feared. Read Full story here: https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/partial-federal-shutdown-increasingly-democrats-demand-major-ice-129644139

Bridging the Digital Divide: AirTalk Wireless Connects Underserved California Households

AirTalk bridges divide. Wireless for underserved. California households connected. Digital access boost. Inclusion effort. Read Full story here: https://www.latimes.com/b2b/consumer-goods-retail/story/2026-01-28/airtalk-wireless-connects-underserved-californians

Border 2 Box Office Day 6: Sunny Deol Film Sees Slight Dip, But Storms Past Rs 230 Cr Mark

Border 2 day 6. Slight box office dip. Crosses Rs 230 Cr. Sunny Deol star power. Success continues. Read Full story here: https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/border-2-box-office-day-6-sunny-deol-film-sees-slight-dip-but-storms-past-rs-230-cr-mark-9862475.html

Footage appears to show ICE agent trying to enter Ecuador’s consulate in Minneapolis – video

Video shows ICE attempt. Ecuador consulate entry. Minneapolis incident. Footage circulates. Diplomatic row. Read Full story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxOuXoQxLKs

What We Know About Calls for a General Strike Over the Immigration Crackdown in Minneapolis

General strike calls. Over Minneapolis crackdown. Immigration tensions. What we know. Protests brew. Read Full story here: https://time.com/7358581/ice-strike-trump-immigration-protest-general

Winter drilling program in Alaska petroleum preserve can proceed, judge rules

Alaska drilling approved. Winter program proceeds. Judge’s ruling. Petroleum preserve. Energy debates. Read Full story here: https://www.wral.com/news/ap/f3533-winter-drilling-program-in-alaska-petroleum-preserve-can-proceed-judge-rules

Bruce Springsteen slams ICE, Trump in new song dedicated to the people of Minneapolis

Springsteen new song. Slams ICE and Trump. Dedicated to Minneapolis. Protest anthem. Music activism. Read Full story here: https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/bruce-springsteen-slams-ice-trump-new-song-minneapolis-rcna256358

ICE presence threatens small business in Minneapolis and Minnesota, some owners say: ‘I can hardly do my normal job’

ICE threatens businesses. Minneapolis and Minnesota. Owners voice fears. Normal operations hindered. Economic impact. Read Full story here: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/28/ice-presence-threatens-small-business-in-minneapolis-minnesota-some-owners-say.html

Indian journalist slams ICC, BCCI over Bangladesh’s exit from T20 World Cup

Journalist criticizes ICC, BCCI. Bangladesh T20 exit. Slam on handling. Cricket controversy. Fans divided. Read Full story here: https://24newshd.tv/29-Jan-2026/indian-journalist-slams-icc-bcci-bangladesh-s-exit-t20-world-cup

Labour attacks Green party drugs policy in Gorton and Denton byelection

Labour hits Greens. Drugs policy attacked. Byelection in Gorton, Denton. Political clash. Votes at stake. Read Full story here: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jan/28/labour-attacks-green-party-drugs-policy-gorton-and-denton-byelection

Democrats Castro, Crockett set out to visit detention center housing family detained in Minnesota

Democrats plan visit. Detention center in Minnesota. Family detained. Castro and Crockett lead. Oversight push. Read Full story here: https://www.wral.com/news/ap/27d8a-democrats-castro-crockett-set-out-to-visit-detention-center-housing-family-detained-in-minnesota

ServiceNow reports better-than-expected fourth-quarter results

ServiceNow Q4 beats. Results exceed expectations. Business growth. Tech success. Stock rise likely. Read Full story here: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/28/servicenow-now-q4-2025-earnings-report.html

Campaigners upset over errors in learning disability deaths report

Campaigners upset. Errors in deaths report. Learning disabilities focus. Calls for corrections. Advocacy intensifies. Read Full story here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1dk2vp27d0o

Justin Bieber to perform at Grammy Awards 2026

Bieber Grammy performance. 2026 awards show. Star comeback. Music excitement. Fans anticipate. Read Full story here: https://www.grammy.com/news/justin-bieber-2026-grammys-performance

Tarar urges opposition to move beyond rhetoric and present constructive alternatives

Tarar calls opposition. Beyond rhetoric. Constructive alternatives needed. Political dialogue. Pakistan focus. Read Full story here: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/01/29/tarar-urges-opposition-to-move-beyond-rhetoric-and-present-constructive-alternatives

Plans submitted to reopen museum after three years

Museum reopen plans. After three years closed. Submissions made. Cultural revival. Visitors await. Read Full story here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8p2mjk1ryo

Deutsche Bank offices raided in money laundering probe

Deutsche Bank raided. Money laundering probe. Offices targeted. Financial scandal. Investigations deepen. Read Full story here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx20199qzj9o

President Zardari, UAE vice president pledge stronger economic, trade and investment ties

Zardari and UAE pledge. Stronger ties. Economy, trade, investment. Pakistan-UAE bond. Future collaborations. Read Full story here: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/01/29/president-zardari-uae-vice-president-pledge-stronger-economic-trade-and-investment-ties

Council hopes to increase tax and permit costs

Council proposes increases. Tax and permit costs. Hopes for approval. Budget needs. Public reaction. Read Full story here: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/council-hopes-increase-tax-permit-191208587.html

J&K Sees Major Gains In Social Security Schemes

J&K gains in schemes. Social security boosts. Major improvements. Resident benefits. Progress noted. Read Full story here: https://kashmirobserver.net/2026/01/28/jk-sees-major-gains-in-social-security-schemes

PTI political committee: Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz step down

PTI committee changes. Ayub and Faraz resign. Political shifts. New leadership? Party dynamics. Read Full story here: https://www.facebook.com/tvoneusa/posts/omar-ayub-and-shibli-faraz-have-refused-to-join-ptis-political-committee-and-hav/1500149262116340

Fed meeting live updates: Jerome Powell speaks as Fed stays on hold, traders hope for rate cuts later this year

Fed holds rates. Powell speaks. Traders eye cuts. Live updates. Economy watch. Read Full story here: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/28/fed-meeting-today-live-updates.html

‘Parwaz Card’: All you need to know about Punjab CM’s interest-free loan scheme

Parwaz Card explained. Punjab CM scheme. Interest-free loans. Youth focus. Application details. Read Full story here: https://www.facebook.com/bloompakistandigital/posts/learn-how-to-get-an-interest-free-loan-under-cm-punjabs-parwaz-card-scheme-and-t/122223741314311069

Prosperity of KP residents is the government’s main focus: Acting President

KP prosperity priority. Government focus. Acting President states. Resident welfare. Development push. Read Full story here: https://abbtakk.tv/prosperity-of-kp-residents-is-the-governments-main-focus-acting-president

Man who blamed dog for crash handed driving ban

Man banned from driving. Blamed dog for crash. Court hands penalty. Lesson learned. Safety reminder. Read Full story here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2y17lpx70o

Terror funding case: Delhi HC dismisses Er Rashid’s challenge to framing of charges

Delhi HC ruling. Er Rashid challenge dismissed. Terror funding case. Charges framed. Legal proceedings. Read Full story here: https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/j-k/delhi-hc-dismisses-engineer-rashids-challenge-to-framing-of-charges-in-terror-funding-case

Rubio details how Trump administration will control Venezuela’s oil money

Rubio on Venezuela. Trump admin control. Oil money details. US strategy. International affairs. Read Full story here: https://www.wral.com/news/ap/61ad6-rubio-details-how-the-trump-administration-will-control-venezuelas-oil-money

Harassment fears ‘make women live smaller lives’

Harassment impacts women. Fears limit lives. Smaller existence. Call for change. Safety advocacy. Read Full story here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0jv2lqy1p4o

South Indian Bank to celebrate 97th foundation day on Jan 29

South Indian Bank milestone. 97th foundation day. Celebrations on Jan 29. Bank history. Customer thanks. Read Full story here: https://www.ptinews.com/story/national/south-indian-bank-to-celebrate-97th-foundation-day-on-jan-29/3321215

India-EU FTA being termed ‘game-changer’: PM Modi

Modi calls FTA game-changer. India-EU deal. Trade boost. Economic shift. Global impact. Read Full story here: https://www.firstpost.com/world/india-eu-fta-drawing-global-attention-many-calling-it-a-game-changer-pm-modi-13973497.html

DA seeks July trial in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case, with his federal trial slated for fall

DA pushes July trial. Mangione murder case. State vs federal. Timeline set. Justice pursuit. Read Full story here: https://www.kare11.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/da-seeks-july-trial-in-luigi-mangiones-state-murder-case-with-his-federal-trial-slated-for-fall/616-35c5e960-d8ef-4b7b-a595-fb9fe222f191

Lahore manhole tragedy: Woman body found, search for child continues

Lahore tragedy unfolds. Woman’s body recovered. Child search ongoing. Manhole incident. Safety concerns. Read Full story here: https://dunyanews.tv/index.php/en/Pakistan/932259-body-of-woman-who-fell-into-open-manhole-in-lahore-recovered

Layoffs are piling up, heightening worker anxiety. Here are the biggest recent cuts

Layoffs surge. Worker anxiety rises. Biggest cuts listed. Job market woes. Economy signals. Read Full story here: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/layoffs-piling-heightening-worker-anxiety-172050036.html

Trump yanks permitting process from Democrats after California fires

Trump revokes permits. Post-California fires. From Democrats. Political move. Rebuild debates. Read Full story here: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/28/trump-yanks-permitting-process-from-democrats-after-california-fires

How to keep kids safe as carbon monoxide hospitalizations spike this winter

CO spike in winter. Kids safety tips. Hospitalizations rise. Prevention advice. Family alert. Read Full story here: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness/kids-safe-carbon-monoxide-hospitalizations-spike-winter/story?id=129631740

FY27 Budget to incorporate recommendations of 16th Finance Commission

FY27 budget plans. Finance Commission recs. Incorporation announced. Fiscal strategy. India focus. Read Full story here: https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/fy27-budget-to-incorporate-recommendations-of-16th-finance-commission

Bessent says Americans ‘should be worried about affordability,’ but blames Biden for cost issues

Bessent warns on affordability. Blames Biden. Americans worried. Cost issues highlighted. Economic critique. Read Full story here: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/bessent-americans-worried-affordability-blames-biden-cost-issues/story?id=129636939

CS assesses roadmap to strengthen disaster preparedness across J&K

CS reviews roadmap. Disaster preparedness. J&K strengthened. Plans assessed. Safety boost. Read Full story here: https://thekashmirhorizon.com/2026/01/29/cs-assesses-roadmap-to-strengthen-disaster-preparedness-across-jk

Delhi HC Upholds Charges Against Er Rashid

Delhi HC upholds. Charges against Rashid. Legal affirmation. Case proceeds. Justice system. Read Full story here: https://kashmirobserver.net/2026/01/28/delhi-hc-upholds-charges-against-er-rashid

‘The American People Deserve It’: Democrats Reveal Their 3 Demands to Avoid a Shutdown

Democrats’ 3 demands. To avoid shutdown. People deserve it. Revealed publicly. Congress drama. Read Full story here: https://time.com/7358586/government-shutdown-democrat-demands-ice

Man jailed over council planning dispute

Man jailed. Planning dispute. Council issue. Penalty served. Legal lesson. Read Full story here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdy3lw538qo

The arts of war: can Europe’s artists embrace the idea of ‘armed pacifism’?

Europe’s artists ponder. Armed pacifism idea. Arts of war. Cultural debate. Thought-provoking. Read Full story here: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/28/this-is-europe-european-film-awards-culture-war-pacifism

Israel’s top court delays Gaza press access ruling amid years-long ban

Israel court delays. Gaza press access. Years-long ban. Ruling postponed. Media freedom. Read Full story here: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/israel-top-court-delays-gaza-212940984.html

Lifeline For Survivors: Understanding Pakistan’s Domestic Violence Act 2026

Pakistan’s DV Act. Lifeline for survivors. Understanding key. 2026 updates. Protection focus. Read Full story here: https://www.thefridaytimes.com/28-Jan-2026/lifeline-survivors-understanding-pakistan-s-domestic-violence-act-2026

India emerging as aviation gateway between Global South and the world: PM Modi

Modi on India’s role. Aviation gateway. Global South link. World connection. Growth vision. Read Full story here: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-to-have-over-400-airports-by-2047-pm-modi-10903053

Rubio says US closely watching China shake-up, points to graft

Rubio watches China. Shake-up monitored. Graft pointed out. US vigilance. International relations. Read Full story here: https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/rubio-says-us-closely-watching-china-shake-up-points-to-graft

Deadly Winter Storm Grips US As Deep Freeze Continues, Hudson River Fills With Ice

US winter storm deadly. Deep freeze persists. Hudson River iced. Grips nation. Weather alert. Read Full story here: https://www.news18.com/world/deadly-winter-storm-grips-us-as-deep-freeze-continues-hudson-river-fills-with-ice-ws-l-9862408.html

Pakistan eyes USD 8 billion of annual mineral exports within a decade

Pakistan mineral goals. USD 8B annual exports. Within decade. Resource push. Economic ambition. Read Full story here: https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/international/2026/01/28/pakistan-eyes-usd-8-billion-of-annual-mineral-exports-within-a-decade.amp.html

US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite political pressure

Fed holds rates. Despite pressure. Steady stance. Political backdrop. Economy steady. Read Full story here: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/1/28/us-federal-reserve-holds-interest-rates-steady-despite-political-pressure

FBI searching Georgia election site for 2020 election records, county officials say

FBI searches site. Georgia elections. 2020 records sought. Officials confirm. Investigation ongoing. Read Full story here: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/fbi-executing-search-warrant-election-office-georgia-related-2020-vote-fox-news-2026-01-28

Former Masters champion Patrick Reed leaving LIV Golf, cleared for PGA Tour return

Reed leaves LIV. Back to PGA. Masters champ. Clearance given. Golf shift. Read Full story here: https://www.golfchannel.com/pga-tour/news/patrick-reed-leaving-liv-golf-cleared-for-eventual-return-to-pga-tour

Travis Scott Shocks Fans in Nolan’s “The Odyssey” Teaser; Charlie’s Angels Reunite

Travis Scott shocks. Nolan teaser. “The Odyssey”. Angels reunite. Entertainment buzz. Read Full story here: https://www.latimes.com/0000019c-0235-dc01-a3df-53bd17d50000-123

Does Your Baby Qualify For a $1,000 Trump Account? Here’s the Latest

Trump baby account. $1,000 qualification. Latest details. Family benefits? Policy update. Read Full story here: https://www.kbtx.com/2026/01/28/your-baby-could-qualify-1000-with-trump-account-heres-what-know

Meta’s Reality Labs posts $6.02 billion loss in fourth quarter

Meta Labs loss. $6.02B Q4. Reality focus. Tech challenges. Investor note. Read Full story here: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/28/metas-reality-labs-posts-6point02-billion-loss-in-fourth-quarter.html

Nicki Minaj defends Trump from ‘bullying,’ pledges major donation

Minaj defends Trump. Against bullying. Major donation pledged. Celeb support. Political twist. Read Full story here: https://people.com/nicki-minaj-trumps-number-one-fan-trump-accounts-summit-11894234

Powell says Cook Supreme Court case is the most important in the Fed’s 113-year history

Powell on case. Cook Supreme Court. Fed’s history key. Most important. Legal milestone. Read Full story here: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/28/powell-cook-fed-court-case.html

The dollar could have further to fall as its decline creates a ‘double-edged sword’ for America

Dollar decline. Further fall possible. Double-edged sword. America impacts. Currency watch. Read Full story here: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/28/us-dollar-usd-greenback-dxy-sell-america-bear-market-bubble.html

15th HLC of SASB: CS reviews Amarnath Yatra preparedness

HLC meeting. Amarnath Yatra prep. CS reviews. Pilgrimage readiness. Devotee safety. Read Full story here: https://brighterkashmir.com/cs-reviews-amarnath-yatra-preparedness

Burner phones and lead-lined bags: a history of UK security tactics in China

UK tactics history. Burner phones. Lead-lined bags. China security. Espionage tales. Read Full story here: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jan/28/burner-phones-history-uk-security-tactics-china-keir-starmer-visit

We must think about the country: SK Niazi

Niazi urges thought. For the country. Patriotism call. Think deeply. National focus. Read Full story here: https://dailythepatriot.com/all-problems-can-be-solved-through-negotiations-sk-niazi

US Fed holds interest rates despite White House pressure

Fed resists pressure. Rates held. White House push. Independence shown. Monetary policy. Read Full story here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wxedz9v22o

CM Maryam Nawaz unveils major youth skill and employment initiatives in Punjab

CM Maryam unveils. Youth skills. Employment initiatives. Punjab focus. Future building. Read Full story here: https://www.nation.com.pk/28-Jan-2026/cm-maryam-nawaz-unveils-major-youth-skill-employment-initiatives-punjab

Committees formed to oversee student mental health, suicide prevention

Committees for health. Student mental. Suicide prevention. Oversight formed. Support systems. Read Full story here: https://kashmirreader.com/2026/01/29/committees-formed-to-oversee-student-mental-health-suicide-prevention

Govt working with full sensitivity for all: President

Govt sensitive work. For all citizens. President assures. Inclusive approach. Public trust. Read Full story here: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/govt-working-with-full-sensitivity-for-all-president-101769592653850.html

‘He’s A Tourist’: CM Himanta Says Gaurav Gogoi Has ‘Least Responsibility’ Towards Assam

CM Himanta jabs. Gogoi as tourist. Least responsibility. Assam politics. Verbal spar. Read Full story here: https://www.news18.com/politics/gaurav-gogoi-has-least-responsibility-towards-assam-cm-himanta-biswa-sarmas-allegations-ws-l-9862435.html

Mountain lion captured in San Francisco. ‘We locked eyes,’ resident says

Lion captured. San Francisco. Resident eye lock. Wild encounter. Safety restored. Read Full story here: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-28/san-francisco-mountain-lion

Registration for allied, healthcare professionals in J&K soon

J&K registration soon. Allied healthcare. Professionals enroll. System update. Health sector. Read Full story here: https://www.facebook.com/FENewsNetwork/posts/registration-for-allied-and-healthcare-professionals-in-jk-to-begin-soonjammu-ja/1425020269645077

FBI executes search warrant at Fulton County elections office near Atlanta

FBI warrant executed. Fulton County office. Near Atlanta. Elections probe. Records hunt. Read Full story here: https://apnews.com/article/fbi-georgia-elections-office-fulton-county-28e736037521b17197760d2394f0ab43

TikTok Finalizes U.S. Deal with Oracle/MGX as Mixue Expands to Hollywood & NYC

TikTok US deal. Oracle/MGX finalized. Mixue expands. Hollywood, NYC. Business moves. Read Full story here: https://www.latimes.com/0000019c-0232-dcad-a79f-3ef67ee90000-123

Malaysian Minister Says Work Stress Makes People Gay, Citizens Ask If He ‘Works Hard In Parliament’

Minister’s controversial claim. Work stress and gay. Citizens question. Parliament work? Public backlash. Read Full story here: https://www.facebook.com/ChannelNewsAsia/posts/malaysian-religious-affairs-minister-zulkifli-hasan-has-come-under-fire-for-clai/1325189612970755

ICE agents expected to be deployed for Super Bowl in California, officials say

ICE for Super Bowl. California deployment. Officials confirm. Security boost. Event prep. Read Full story here: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/28/ice-super-bowl-lx-operations

Perth Invasion Day rally bomb incident investigated as ‘potential terrorist act’, police say

Perth rally bomb. Invasion Day incident. Terrorist probe. Police investigate. Safety concerns. Read Full story here: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/terrorism-team-investigating-man-who-allegedly-threw-explosive-at-invasion-day-rally/cyksesh3u

US to prosecute captain of seized oil tanker

US prosecutes captain. Seized oil tanker. Legal action. Maritime case. International law. Read Full story here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpwnpw9lry2o

Vodafone Idea plans Rs 45,000 cr capex in next 3 yrs: Vi CEO

Vodafone capex plan. Rs 45,000 Cr. Next 3 years. CEO announces. Telecom growth. Read Full story here: https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/business/2026/01/28/vodafone-idea-plans-rs-45-000-cr-capex-in-next-3-yrs-vi-ceo.html

Rain-Snow Likely in Kashmir Valley From Feb 1: MeT

Kashmir weather alert. Rain-snow from Feb 1. MeT forecast. Valley prep. Winter shift. Read Full story here: https://kashmirobserver.net/2026/01/28/rain-snow-likely-in-kashmir-valley-from-feb-1-met

‘Saudi Arabia seeks 45,000 skilled youth as Punjab expands training programs’

Saudi seeks youth. 45,000 skilled. Punjab training expands. Job opportunities. International ties. Read Full story here: https://www.arabnews.com/node/2596987/business-economy

LHC seeks details of measures taken regarding Basant celebrations

LHC on Basant. Measures details sought. Celebrations prep. Safety focus. Festival watch. Read Full story here: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/01/28/lhc-seeks-details-of-measures-taken-regarding-basant-celebrations

R-Day Parade 2026: J&K Tableau Bags 2nd Position

R-Day 2026 parade. J&K tableau 2nd. Proud achievement. Cultural display. National honor. Read Full story here: https://kashmirobserver.net/2026/01/28/r-day-parade-2026-jk-tableau-bags-2nd-position

Stable genius? How a defective ‘crying horse’ toy went viral in China

Crying horse toy. Defective viral hit. China phenomenon. Stable genius? Quirky story. Read Full story here: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/28/viral-crying-horse-toy-china

6 Graphs That Show Where the U.S. Leads China on AI—and Where It Doesn’t

US-China AI graphs. 6 key comparisons. Leads and lags. Tech rivalry. Insights revealed. Read Full story here: https://time.com/7358519/ai-china-us-race-graphs

Trump signs order to speed up rebuilds of homes affected by 2025 LA wildfires

Trump order signed. Speed up rebuilds. 2025 LA wildfires. Home recovery. Aid acceleration. Read Full story here: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/28/trump-los-angeles-wildfires-reconstruction-executive-order

Pinterest to cut up to 15% of its workforce as focus on AI intensifies

Pinterest layoffs. Up to 15%. AI focus intensifies. Workforce cut. Tech shift. Read Full story here: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-01-28/pinterest-to-cut-up-to-15-of-its-workforce-as-focus-on-ai-intensifies

AQIS forms hit squads to target common man, trigger panic and fear in India

AQIS hit squads. Target common man. Panic and fear. India alert. Security threat. Read Full story here: https://ianslive.in/aqis-forms-hit-squads-to-target-common-man-trigger-panic-and-fear-in-india–20260128115826

Delhi: Animal activists hold prayer meet over Telangana dog killings

Activists pray. Over dog killings. Telangana incident. Delhi meet. Animal rights. Read Full story here: https://theprint.in/india/delhi-animal-activists-hold-prayer-meet-over-telangana-dog-killings/2839377

Patil Automation Secures 8.25 Crore Order for Automotive Robotics Systems

Patil order secured. 8.25 Cr. Automotive robotics. Systems deal. Business win. Read Full story here: https://www.aninews.in/news/business/patil-automation-secures-8377825-crore-order-for-automotive-robotics-systems20260128175420

UK police to use AI facial recognition tech linked to Israel’s war on Gaza

UK police AI. Facial recognition. Linked to Gaza war. Israel tech. Ethics debate. Read Full story here: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/28/uk-police-to-use-ai-facial-recognition-tech-linked-to-israels-war-on-gaza

TV chef Kerridge tips restaurant with hygiene issues for third Michelin star

Chef Kerridge tips. Restaurant with issues. Third Michelin star. Hygiene concerns. Surprising pick. Read Full story here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07x2lp9rj4o

Rubio says technical talks with Denmark, Greenland officials over Arctic security have begun

Rubio on talks. Denmark, Greenland. Arctic security. Technical discussions. Begun now. Read Full story here: https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/rubio-technical-talks-denmark-greenland-officials-arctic-security-129644099

India-EU FTA is wholesale surrender to European capital, says CPI-M

CPI-M slams FTA. India-EU deal. Surrender to capital. Wholesale critique. Political opposition. Read Full story here: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cpim-slams-india-eu-fta-as-surrender-of-economic-interests/article70557263.ece

Kaba family ‘devastated’ as misconduct case paused

Kaba family devastated. Misconduct case paused. Emotional toll. Justice delayed. Calls resume. Read Full story here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czx32xkd7d7o

Can you become ugly if you have ugly thoughts?

Ugly thoughts query. Become ugly? Philosophical ponder. Mind-body link. Self-reflection. Read Full story here: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jan/28/inner-outer-beauty-ugly-thoughts

The lifelong burden of student loans that entrench inequality

Student loans burden. Lifelong impact. Entrench inequality. Financial trap. Reform needed. Read Full story here: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jan/28/the-lifelong-burden-of-student-loans-that-entrench-inequality

3,000+ Travel on Katra–Srinagar Special Trains in 2 Days

3,000+ travelers. Katra-Srinagar trains. In 2 days. Special service. Connectivity boost. Read Full story here: https://kashmirobserver.net/2026/01/28/3000-travel-on-katra-srinagar-special-trains-in-2-days

A new report warns that combined war casualties in Russia’s war on Ukraine could soon hit 2 million

Report warns casualties. Russia-Ukraine war. 2 million soon. Combined toll. Human cost. Read Full story here: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/report-warns-combined-casualties-in-russias-war-on-ukraine-could-soon-hit-2-million

MP cops bust Mephedrone factory in Rajasthan’s Jhalawar; two held

MP cops bust. Mephedrone factory. Jhalawar, Rajasthan. Two arrested. Drug crackdown. Read Full story here: https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/national/2026/01/28/mp-cops-bust-mephedrone-factory-in-rajasthans-jhalawar-two-held.html

The Original Factory Shop collapses into administration

Factory Shop collapses. Into administration. Business failure. Retail woes. Jobs at risk. Read Full story here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czx12v7rydyo

Ladakh LG inaugurates Parallel Taxi Track project at IAF station in Leh

LG inaugurates track. Parallel taxi. IAF station Leh. Ladakh project. Infrastructure win. Read Full story here: https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/j-k/ladakh-l-g-inaugurates-parallel-taxi-track-project-at-air-force-station-leh

When Kashmir Watched Itself Being Performed On Kartavya Path

Kashmir on Kartavya. Self-performance watched. Cultural moment. Pride in display. National stage. Read Full story here: https://kashmirreader.com/2026/01/29/when-kashmir-watched-itself-being-performed-on-kartavya-path

Fed holds interest rates as independence remains in focus

Fed holds again. Rates steady. Independence key. Focus maintained. Policy firm. Read Full story here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wxedz9v22o

Rwanda sues the UK over controversial migrant deal

Rwanda sues UK. Migrant deal controversy. Legal action. International dispute. Deal fallout. Read Full story here: https://apnews.com/article/rwanda-britain-migrant-deal-lawsuit-20605f441441b1c622c27621a341993d

UAE’s First National Passenger Rail Service To Launch In 2026: All You Need To Know

UAE rail launch. 2026 national service. Passenger first. All details. Transport milestone. Read Full story here: https://www.news18.com/photogallery/auto/uaes-first-national-passenger-rail-service-to-launch-in-2026-all-you-need-to-know-ws-l-9861635.html

India’s defence tech sector hits record USD 247 million funding in 2025: Tracxn

India defence tech. Record USD 247M. 2025 funding. Sector boom. Innovation surge. Read Full story here: https://m.economictimes.com/tech/indias-defence-tech-sector-hits-record-usd-247-million-funding-in-2025-tracxn/articleshow/127716832.cms

‘Slow genocide’: Rights activist flags widespread abuses by Pak forces in Balochistan

Activist flags abuses. Pak forces in Balochistan. Slow genocide claim. Widespread issues. Rights call. Read Full story here: https://ianslive.in/slow-genocide-rights-activist-flags-widespread-abuses-by-pak-forces-in-balochistan–20260128152933

Neo-Nazi who made explosives in garden shed jailed

Neo-Nazi jailed. Explosives in shed. Garden made. Security threat. Sentence served. Read Full story here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87rqvx5554o

ECC approves sale of 500,000 tons of wheat, Rs29.66b grant for vaccines

ECC approves wheat sale. 500,000 tons. Rs29.66B vaccine grant. Food and health. Pakistan economy. Read Full story here: https://24newshd.tv/28-Jan-2026/ecc-approves-sale-500-000-tons-wheat-rs29-66b-grant-vaccines

Kerala Gives In-Principle Approval To 583-km RRTS Corridor From Thiruvananthapuram To Kasaragod

Kerala approves corridor. 583-km RRTS. Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod. In-principle nod. Transit future. Read Full story here: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cabinet-nod-for-583-km-rrts-for-high-speed-rail-travel-in-kerala/article70562127.ece

‘We weren’t perfect’, says bogus Covid lab accused

Accused admits imperfection. Bogus Covid lab. We weren’t perfect. Case admission. Legal twist. Read Full story here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cre2pevgvgdo

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