A 23-year-old Hindu man, Chanchal Chandra Bhoumik, was burned alive inside a garage in Narsingdi district, Bangladesh, late Friday night, prompting his family to call it a premeditated murder. Eyewitnesses say unknown assailants poured petrol on the garage shutter and set it on fire while Bhoumik was sleeping inside, trapping him in the blaze. His charred body was later recovered after firefighters controlled the fire. The incident has sparked tension in the area and raised concerns about the safety of minorities. Police are examining CCTV footage and evidence and have begun a case. (PC: India Today)

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital, was fatally shot by federal immigration agents during a protest in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. His parents, Michael and Susan Pretti, called for transparency and truth, rejecting official claims that he was armed, and saying video shows him holding a phone with hands raised while aiding a woman before being shot. They described him as kindhearted, devoted to helping others, and “heartbroken but very angry” at what they called “sickening lies” about his death. The incident has intensified national debate over federal enforcement tactics and sparked calls for accountability. (PC: AP)

A dramatic confrontation unfolded on January 24, 2026, when federal law-enforcement officers — reportedly U.S. Border Patrol agents — engaged a man near Glam Doll Donuts on Nicollet Avenue South in Minneapolis, Minnesota, before multiple shots were fired. Viral video shows agents wrestling the man to the ground prior to the shooting, and authorities later said a firearm and two magazines were recovered at the scene. Local officials urged calm as crowds gathered amid ongoing protests against federal immigration enforcement. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz denounced the incident as “sickening” and called for an end to federal operations in the state. 

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100 % tariff on all Canadian imports if Canada proceeds with a new trade agreement with China, sharply escalating tensions between the two longtime trade partners. Trump, in a Truth Social post, accused Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney of potentially making Canada a “drop-off port” for Chinese goods entering the U.S., warning China would “eat Canada alive.” The trade deal aims to lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and boost exports like Canadian canola. Trump’s threat follows recent diplomatic clashes over global policy at forums such as Davos. (PC: Reuters)

Federal law enforcement officers shot and killed a man in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 24, 2026, amid an aggressive immigration enforcement operation, marking the second fatal shooting in just over three weeks. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz condemned the shooting and urged an end to the federal crackdown, calling the deployment of officers “sickening” and demanding their withdrawal. The man was shot amid unclear circumstances; officials said a firearm was recovered at the scene. Daily protests have erupted across the city since the January 7 killing of Renée Good by a federal agent, intensifying tensions between local communities and federal authorities. (PC: India Today)

Russia carried out a major overnight missile and drone assault on Ukraine’s Kyiv and Kharkiv, targeting energy and infrastructure, causing widespread power and heating outages amid freezing temperatures. Ukrainian officials reported at least one death and dozens injured. The attacks coincided with the second day of peace talks in Abu Dhabi involving Kyiv, Moscow, and the United States. Kyiv condemned the strikes as undermining diplomacy. The assault raised doubts about Moscow’s willingness to negotiate, as disagreements over territorial control and security guarantees continue, prolonging the nearly four-year conflict. (PC: AFP)

Iran’s Consul General in Mumbai, Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh, said Iran is “not afraid” amid rising U.S. pressure and sanctions, and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei is not hiding in a bunker but conducting required meetings securely. He dismissed media speculation suggesting a leadership crisis and claimed foreign intelligence fueled unrest in Iran, resulting in over 3,100 deaths during protests. Motlagh reaffirmed Iran’s readiness to defend itself against aggression and emphasized ongoing ties with India despite sanctions. He also assured that no foreign nationals, including Indians in Iran, have been harmed, and said internet services are improving after outages. (PC: NDTV)

Russia carried out overnight drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, killing one person and injuring at least 23, officials said, even as talks with the United States continued. Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said a “massive enemy attack” damaged critical infrastructure, leaving about 6,000 buildings without heating in sub-zero weather. Four people were wounded in the capital, three of them hospitalised. In Kharkiv, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said 19 people were injured, with a maternity hospital and a shelter for displaced people damaged. Delegations from Russia, Ukraine and the US met in Abu Dhabi. A source said progress was limited, with territorial issues unresolved. (PC: BBC)

Several international airlines have suspended flights to parts of the Middle East due to growing safety concerns linked to US-Iran tensions. Airlines including KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, United Airlines and Air Canada have halted or limited services to destinations such as Dubai and Tel Aviv. Some carriers said they are avoiding airspace over Iran, Iraq, Israel and parts of the Gulf. Lufthansa has restricted flights to daytime operations in Israel. The move follows increased US military deployments in the region after unrest in Iran. US President Donald Trump confirmed that American warships, including an aircraft carrier, are moving toward the region as a precaution. Iran recently closed its airspace briefly, disrupting global flights. (PC: X)

Prince Harry has said the sacrifices made by NATO troops in Afghanistan must be spoken about “truthfully and with respect” after comments by US President Donald Trump. Trump said allied forces stayed “a little back” from the front lines during the war. Prince Harry, who served two tours in Afghanistan, said he lost friends in the conflict and paid tribute to those killed, including 457 British personnel. He noted NATO invoked Article 5 after the 9/11 attacks and allies fought alongside the US. His remarks followed criticism from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and leaders from several NATO countries. (PC: X)