The Union government has issued crucial clarifications regarding the proper utilization of environmental funds, following a National Green Tribunal directive that highlighted potential misuse across states.
Kirtida Mekani, known as Singapore's 'tree lady' for her decades of environmental and civic work, has died at age 66, leaving a significant impact on the city-state's green spaces and communities.
White House officials reportedly pushed back against using military force to seize Greenland, leading to President Trump's policy reversal, according to sources familiar with internal discussions.
WOTR and HUF Foundation have launched a water security project in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, addressing environmental pressures including forest cover decline and land degradation affecting over 1,045 sq. km.
Fifty MBBS students in Jammu and Kashmir face an uncertain future after the National Medical Commission withdrew permission for their college's 2025-26 academic session, raising concerns about their medical education.
A whistleblower group alleges that ICE agents can enter homes without judicial warrants, with DHS officials not contesting the specific claims. The International New York Times reports on these serious immigration enforcement allegations.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, former President Donald Trump delivered a confrontational speech criticizing the Western alliance, highlighting deep geopolitical divisions.
Historical documents contradict Donald Trump's Davos speech claim that the US owned Greenland post-WWII. Experts confirm Denmark's sovereignty remained intact throughout.
A tragic shooting incident in eastern Australia has left three people dead in a town under lockdown. Authorities are investigating the motives behind the violence.
Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly addresses Greenland's status for the first time, stating ownership is not Russia's concern and valuing the territory at $1 billion, signaling no objection to Trump's push for control.
Nepal's probe panel investigating Gen Z protest violence gets 20-day extension. At least 19 youths killed in Kathmandu police firing on September 8, with nationwide death toll reaching 77.
India has dispatched 7.5 tonnes of essential cancer medicines to Afghanistan as part of a humanitarian aid initiative, reinforcing bilateral ties and addressing critical healthcare needs in the region.
The IRS has officially declared a one-time $1,776 payment to US uniformed service members as non-taxable, providing significant financial relief amid economic challenges in 2026.
The US is urgently transferring captured Islamic State fighters from Syria to Iraq due to escalating tensions between Syrian government forces and Kurdish-led militias, raising concerns about potential prison breaks and regional instability.
US Supreme Court justices expressed skepticism about President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, emphasizing the need for central bank independence from political pressure during oral arguments.
A Kiel Institute study shows US consumers paid 96% of $200 billion from Trump's tariffs, confirming economists' warnings that tariffs act as a consumption tax on Americans.
US President Donald Trump reveals the Federal Reserve chair selection is down to final candidates, criticizing Jerome Powell's performance while hinting at a successor announcement soon.
Analysis of Donald Trump's foreign policy risks, focusing on the Greenland incident, NATO tensions, and the erosion of transatlantic trust, with insights for global allies.
South Korea's economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.3% in Q4 2025, marking the steepest quarterly decline in three years, with construction investment being the biggest drag.
Iran releases first official death toll of 3,117 from recent protests, far below rights groups' estimates of 4,902+ fatalities, as tensions escalate with US warnings and regional military movements.
A severe Arctic airmass sweeping from Texas to the Carolinas threatens heavy snow, ice, and freezing rain, with meteorologists warning of 'exploding trees' in Michigan and Minnesota due to extreme cold.
The death toll from a devastating fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza mall has risen to at least 55 people, with rescue teams continuing to search for human remains amid criticism of slow operations.
Iran's latest protest wave originated in Tehran's traditional bazaar, with historically loyal merchants leading demonstrations against economic collapse and political repression, signaling deep discontent within regime heartlands.
US President Donald Trump's address at the World Economic Forum in Davos revealed deep tensions with European allies over Greenland and defense spending, exposing vulnerabilities in transatlantic relations.
China's massive renewable energy expansion, with 887 GW solar capacity and 1,826 TWh wind/solar generation in 2024, is transforming global energy markets and climate politics.
China's plummeting birth rate faces deep socioeconomic hurdles. From skewed gender ratios to urban density and income challenges, reversing the decline proves far tougher than policy fixes suggest.
China's construction slowdown has stalled global cement production growth, potentially marking peak cement emissions. With technological cleanup proving difficult, this economic shift offers unexpected climate benefits.
Greenland faces anxiety as US geopolitical ambitions disrupt normal life and put independence aspirations on hold. Residents feel like pawns in global power struggles.
US President Donald Trump's Davos speech on Greenland has exposed deep divisions within NATO, raising critical questions about alliance credibility, European security, and trans-Atlantic relations.
A powerful winter storm brings record cold across the US, with extreme cold warnings issued for multiple regions. Pittsburgh schools announce delays as temperatures plummet below freezing.