Japanese FM Motegi visited New Delhi Jan. 15–17, 2026, strengthening ties with India on AI, critical minerals, and economic security during the 18th strategic dialogue.

Senator Graham met with Iran's exiled crown prince, reaffirming U.S. support for opposition to Iran’s regime.

A Dublin judge's criticism of cyclists drew condemnation from EU Green Party co-chair Ciarán Cuffe, who called for judicial training and safer infrastructure.

Northern England residents to see rail improvements by early 2030s, boosting regional growth.

Jallikattu began in Madurai on Jan. 15, 2026, with strict safety measures and over 1,200 bulls participating.

China aims to transform key tech hubs into integrated clusters by 2035 to boost global influence and innovation.

Canada launches public database tracking nine high-risk child sex offenders, with eight from Manitoba and one from PEI.

India’s antitrust body says it will proceed with a case against Apple over app store practices, despite delays and legal challenges.

Ofwat investigates South East Water over repeated outages amid public concerns.

South Carolina lawmakers debate switching to closed primaries, sparking debate over voter access and party control.