The U.S. Supreme Court let stand a $2.4 billion settlement resolving Boy Scouts sex abuse claims, blocking further legal challenges.

DHS now lets R-1 visa religious workers re-enter U.S. immediately after five years, ending mandatory one-year exit.

On January 14, 2026, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh celebrated Sankranti with rituals, unity, and political symbolism.

A Dutch court decides whether to investigate alleged mismanagement at China-owned Nexperia after a government takeover over security concerns.

The UK launches a £3M competition for Town of Culture 2028, with applications due March 31, 2026.

On Jan. 14, 2026, Russian strategist Sergey Karaganov warned of possible nuclear strikes on Europe and the UK if Russia faces defeat in Ukraine.

Ukraine named 34-year-old Mykhailo Fedorov defense minister on Jan. 14, 2026, as it faces a military crisis with 200,000 absent soldiers and 2 million evading conscription, amid efforts to modernize using EU-backed funding.

Trump praised a call with Venezuela’s interim leader, discussing key issues ahead of meeting an opposition figure.

Assemblyman James Gallagher, a Republican from Butte County, will run for California’s congressional seat vacated by retiring Rep. Doug LaMalfa in 2026.

Delhi High Court orders emergency shelters for homeless hospital patients during cold wave, citing right to life.