Donald Trump said the world will know within about 10 days if the US reaches a deal with Iran or moves toward military action. Speaking at the first meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington, Trump said, “we have some work to do” on Iran’s nuclear programme. He added, “we may have to take it a step further.” He said envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held “very good meetings.” US forces have increased their presence in the region, including the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Lawmakers like Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie oppose action without Congress approval.

Bangladesh has signalled a quick effort to fix cricket ties with India after tensions during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. New Youth and Sports Minister Aminul Haque said Dhaka wants to move past recent issues. He confirmed that he met India’s Deputy High Commissioner to discuss the matter. Haque said both sides should solve problems through “friendly talks.” He added that sport should help build strong ties between neighbours. Relations had come under strain during the World Cup. The minister’s remarks suggest the new government wants a fresh start after recent political changes, including the exit of Yunus. Officials have not shared further details of the talks. (PC: X)

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Police detained him at 08:00 at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. He is now in custody. Thames Valley Police said they are investigating claims that confidential material was shared with Jeffrey Epstein. Officers are searching addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. King Charles said he learned of the arrest “with the deepest concern.” He added that “the law must take its course.” The BBC reported that the King was not told in advance. Andrew, who turned 66 today, has denied wrongdoing linked to Epstein. He has not commented on the latest claims. (PC: BBC)

A small tremor in Central Asia in June 2020 has led to fresh US claims against China. The 2.75-magnitude signal was detected by a monitoring station in Kazakhstan. US officials say it was not an earthquake. They claim it was a secret underground nuclear test at China’s Lop Nur site in Xinjiang. “There is very little possibility that it is anything other than an explosion,” a senior US official said. Another official said China used a method to reduce the seismic signal. He called it a “yield-producing” blast. China denied the charge. It said the US was making political claims. The global test ban treaty has not taken effect. (PC: NDTV)

India will soon restart all visa services in Bangladesh, a senior diplomat said. Aniruddha Das, India’s senior consular official in Sylhet, said, “Medical and double-entry visas are being issued now.” He added that steps are under way to resume other categories, including travel visas. “All types of Indian visa processing will return to normal soon,” he said. India had suspended visa services from December 17, 2025, citing security concerns and threats to its missions. Ties had worsened during the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government. Relations are now expected to improve after BNP chief Tarique Rahman became Prime Minister. Das said India-Bangladesh ties are based on “mutual respect and honour.” (PC: India Today)

An awkward moment took place during a group photo at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei chose a raised fist bump instead of holding hands. The two lead rival AI firms. They appeared unsure for a moment before settling on the gesture. The clip drew online reactions. One tech founder wrote, “When AGI? The day Dario and Sam hold hands.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood at the centre of the lineup. Other global tech leaders were also present. At the event, Amodei said AI may soon exceed “most humans in most domains.” Altman said India is leading in AI adoption. (PC: NDTV)

The United States has moved more fighter jets and warships to the Middle East as tensions with Iran grow. Reports say this is the largest US military build-up in the region since 2003. F-35 and F-22 jets have been deployed. Aircraft carriers USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln are also in position. The Wall Street Journal said the forces could support a weeks-long air campaign if ordered. US officials said President Donald Trump has been briefed on military options. Officials stressed that no final decision has been made. Talks between US and Iranian officials were held in Geneva. The White House said there has been “a little bit of progress” but both sides remain “very far apart.”

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III, has been arrested in the United Kingdom on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Thames Valley Police said, “We have today arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office.” The force did not name the person. Police said the man remains in custody. Searches were carried out at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. The investigation follows claims that confidential documents were shared with Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew has denied any wrongdoing. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the principle that “nobody is above the law” must apply. Buckingham Palace has not commented. (PC: India Today)

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Galgotias University faced intense criticism after Professor Neha Singh introduced a robotic dog called “Orion,” claiming it was developed by the university’s Centre of Excellence. Online sleuths quickly identified it as a Chinese‑made Unitree Go2, sparking accusations of misrepresentation and embarrassment at a high-profile tech event. Organisers reportedly asked the university to vacate its exhibit. Galgotias apologised, saying Singh was “ill‑informed” and not authorised to speak, a move widely seen as blaming a faculty member for broader institutional lapses. The episode reignited debates on authenticity in India’s tech showcases. (PC: PTI)

In Nelamangala on Bengaluru’s outskirts, a 69‑year‑old woman named Shobha was strangled inside her home while caring for her wheelchair‑bound husband, who was present but unable to intervene. The suspect, 36‑year‑old neighbour Shivakumar, allegedly targeted her gold jewellery and fled with over 100 grams of gold after the brutal attack on Wednesday afternoon. Local police analysed CCTV footage, traced and arrested him within about six hours, recovering the stolen items. Investigators believe the motive was to repay debts, and further inquiries are ongoing into the suspect’s background. (PC: HT)