Shot down 14 Russian drones, says Ukraine
The Hindu
Ukraine's Air Force successfully intercepts and destroys 14 out of 16 Russian attack drones in overnight operation.
Ukraine's forces destroyed 14 out of 16 Russian attack drones launched overnight, Ukraine's Air Force said on Friday (August 23, 2024).
"The air defence system operated in Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Poltava and Sumy regions," it said in a statement.
China's Vice-Premier calls for global cooperation, stating trade wars have no winners at the World Economic Forum.
Trump's aggressive stance on Greenland strains NATO, challenging European sovereignty and igniting unprecedented transatlantic tensions.
Trump criticizes the U.K. deal to return Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling it a strategic blunder amid international tensions.
A devastating fire at Karachi's Gul Shopping Plaza has killed 28, with 80 people reported missing amid ongoing rescue efforts.
As Trump considers buying Greenland, the island grapples with hazardous US military waste and environmental liabilities.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov asserts Greenland is not inherently Danish, highlighting tensions over former colonial territories amid U.S. ambitions.
Trump shares a controversial altered map depicting Greenland, Canada, and Venezuela as U.S. territories, amid tensions with Europe.
ICE officers forcibly detained a Minnesota man, igniting concerns over excessive authority amid an investigation into convicted sex offenders.
Macron offers to host a G7 summit in Paris, addressing trade tensions and inviting key nations for dialogue.
Morocco joins Trump’s Gaza peace board, supporting U.S. efforts for governance and stability in the region.
Greenland issue LIVE: Follow live updates from The Hindu on January 20, 2026, as U.S. President Trump repeats his claims on Greenland
President Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wines to get Emmanuel Macron to join Board of Peace
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wines to persuade Macron to join his Board of Peace initiative amid declining interest.
Australia prepares to enact stricter gun control laws, including a national buyback and enhanced background checks after the Bondi mass shooting.