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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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Topic: United States

US-EU announce support for Angola-Zambia-DRC corridor as race for critical minerals heats up

On sidelines of G20, US and EU said they will support the development of a transport corridor connecting DRC’s mineral-rich Katanga to port of Lobito in Angola via Zambia.

How US Burning Man festival, doused by floods this yr, became a symbol of counterculture

During this annual event, people come together to make art & burn a large figurine called 'The Man'. This year, though, rainfall & floods left 72,000 stranded and panicked.

US to send controversial armor-piercing munitions containing depleted-uranium to Ukraine

The rounds, which could help destroy Russian tanks, are part of a new military aid package for Ukraine set to be unveiled in the next week.

‘There’s legitimacy’: US ambassador to Japan visits Fukushima, expects US support in seafood ban

Japan started releasing Fukushima treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean last Thursday, prompting China to impose a blanket ban on Japanese aquatic products.

Tanya Chutkan — Jamaica-born US judge overseeing Trump election interference case has Indian roots

An Obama appointee and former public defender, Chutkan is known for her tough judgments on federal cases related to the 6 January Capitol riots by Trump supporters.

US approves sending F-16s to Ukraine from Denmark, Netherlands to defend against Russian invaders

NATO members Denmark, Netherlands have been leading international efforts to train pilots and ultimately enable Ukraine to obtain F-16s for use in its war with Russia.

Japan, US must show strong resolve to defend Taiwan, says former Japanese PM Aso

Aso, who is in Taipei, did not specify China as the aggressor but emphasised the importance for Japan, as a neighbor of Taiwan, and other countries upholding the international order.

It’s China & upcoming RBI monetary policy that India is concerned about, not US ratings downgrade

Fitch downgraded US government’s credit rating. And while markets across the world, including India, slumped in response, volatility will likely be driven by other factors.

China announces export controls on drone-related equipment amid tensions with US over tech

China's Commerce Ministry said restrictions on equipment including some drone engines, lasers, communication equipment, and anti-drone systems would take effect from 1 September.

US not seeking permanent base in Papua New Guinea, says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin

A defence agreement signed in May will allow US forces to refurbish and develop infrastructure for military and civilian use at Papua New Guinea seaports and airports.

On Camera

India’s nuclear-power goal needs more than capital

New Delhi has finally accepted that the base load power demand of the future will need supplementing, and nuclear plants are one way to go about it.

Coastal states Maharashtra, TN, Gujarat top India’s exports index, landlocked UP a surprise performer

Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.