US commerce secretary rejects Epstein links amid bipartisan calls to step down: ‘Met 3 times in 14 years’

US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday strongly denied having any substantive relationship with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during testimony before a Senate committee, even as lawmakers from both parties stepped up calls for his resignation following the release of new justice department files.Appearing before a Senate appropriations panel, Lutnick […]

A desert ice cave in New Mexico that has stayed below freezing for 3,400 years | World News

Hidden deep in the heart of New Mexico lies a frozen world that defies its desert surroundings. While temperatures outside soar under the summer sun, the Bandera Volcano Ice Cave remains a frigid 31°F (minus 0.6°C) year-round. Inside, ice up to 20 feet thick carpets the floor, a centuries-old layer preserved by the cave’s unique […]

Singapore Airlines launches non-stop flights to Riyadh after 12 years: New route details, benefits explained

Singapore Airlines Sets Up Direct Singapore–Riyadh Flights in A Big Boost for Middle East-Asia Connectivity In a major development for global aviation and international travel, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that it will launch non-stop flights between Singapore and Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, beginning in June 2026. The service, scheduled to operate four […]

‘It’s a nightmare’: UK man sues NHS after receiving eight years of chemotherapy instead of six months |

David Bown is now cared for by his parents, after he suffered irreversible neurological damage following the operation to remove a brain tumour. (Pix via Brabners / SWNS) A Warwickshire man is suing an NHS trust after a series of medical failings left him with permanent brain and sight damage and dependent on his parents […]

After 14 years, Pakistan-Bangladesh direct flights resume

Pakistan and Bangladesh on Thursday resumed direct air connectivity after a 14-year suspension, marking a move towards improving bilateral ties as Biman Bangladesh Airlines operated its inaugural Dhaka–Karachi flight.The flight, BG341, landed at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport at 11.03 pm after departing Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 8.15 pm, according to flight tracking data […]

Anglican groups’ strong objections to Sarah Mullally’s leadership as first female Archbishop of Canterbury in 1400 years

Church of England Shatters Tradition: First Female Archbishop Sparks Global Anglican Divide On January 28, 2026, Dame Sarah Mullally was officially confirmed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, marking a watershed moment in the 1,400-year history of the Church of England and capturing global attention across the Anglican Communion, whose members span more than […]

‘Bleeding waterfalls of Antarctica’: Inside the mysterious crimson ‘blood falls’ that hide millions of years of frozen secrets | World News

Source: National Geographic Antarctica is also known to have some of the most extreme and harsh environments on the planet, where life struggles to exist in the freezing climate and harsh winds. However, even in such extreme conditions, there exists a fascinating natural wonder that is nothing short of surprising: Blood Falls, a waterfall that […]

Vikings reached America 1,000 years before Christopher Columbus; scientists confirm | World News

Studies have reaffirmed a centuries-old theory, argued by many historians over time: there was, in fact, a Viking presence in America in the year 1021 AD. Scientific researchers, analysing historical reports from tree fossils at an archaeological site in Canada’s Newfoundland, have revealed that the Vikings arrived in the New World in a specific year: […]

Emotional Reunion After Three Years on Republic Day Eve in Udaipur | Udaipur Kiran

UDAIPUR, January 25, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): On the eve of Republic Day, a deeply emotional moment unfolded at Apna Ghar Ashram, where a brother and sister were reunited after being separated for nearly three years. The reunion highlighted the values of humanity, service, and compassion, restoring lost happiness to a family that had long given […]

The return of Pa’ashi as Tulare Lake floods California farmland again after 130 years | World News

The return of Pa’ashi as Tulare Lake floods California farmland again after 130 years (AI-generated) In the spring of 2023, water spread across parts of California’s San Joaquin Valley, where crops and roads had stood for decades. Snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada and repeated heavy storms pushed rivers beyond their channels. Fields disappeared under shallow […]