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Elon Musk hints at funding Republicans in 2026 midterm elections

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Billionaire Elon Musk has indicated his plans to fund Republican candidates ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections, warning that the country would be "toast" if Democrats regain c... Read More


Taiwan's president pledges to defend island's sovereignty after Chinese military drills

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday vowed to defend the self-ruled island's sovereignty in the face of China's "expansionist ambitions," days after Beijing wrapped up liv... Read More


Trump claims 'PERFECT HEALTH,' says he 'aced' cognitive test as health scrutiny grows

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- US President Donald Trump on Friday (January 2) said White House doctors have declared him in "perfect health" and that he once again passed a cognitive test with full marks, usin... Read More


UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz: Zohran Mamdani, Umar Khalid, Bangladesh, Swiss Ski Resort, ITC share price, Excise Duty

India, Jan. 2 -- 1. The government on Wednesday froze which telecom company's adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues at Rs.87,695 crore as of December 31, 2025, and allowed the telecom operator to repay th... Read More


UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz: Zohran Mamdani, Umar Khalid, Bangladesh, Swiss Ski Resort, ITC share price, Excise Duty

India, Jan. 2 -- 1. The government on Wednesday froze which telecom company's adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues at Rs.87,695 crore as of December 31, 2025, and allowed the telecom operator to repay th... Read More


2025: Mass abductions, killings, Trump's rhetoric overshadow Tinubu govt's war on terror

Nigeria, Jan. 2 -- By mid-2025, Nigeria's security situation had drifted far from the early wins of President Bola Tinubu's administration. What unfolded instead was a year defined by jihadists' infil... Read More


Iranians seek end to "reign of chaos": Reza Pahlavi thanks US president for support to people

Tehran, Jan. 2 -- Iran's former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi thanked US President Donald Trump for his support of the Iranian people, saying his message had given hope to those protesting against the cou... Read More


Zelensky's blunt warning as critical peace talks continue: 'Peace? Yes. At any cost? No'

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky began the New Year with a stark message of resolve, telling his nation and the world: "What does Ukraine want? Peace? Yes. At any cost? No,... Read More


South Korea's exports hit record USD 700bn in 2025 on strong semiconductor demand

Seoul, Jan. 2 -- South Korea's outbound shipments surpassed the USD 700 billion mark for the first time in 2025, driven primarily by robust global demand for semiconductors and record automobile sales... Read More


Israel seeks to harvest Iran's domestic unrest

India, Jan. 2 -- On December 29, Israeli Prime Minister (PM) Benjamin Netanyahu visited the US to brief President Donald Trump on Iran's rebuilding of its missile capabilities after June 2025. Given t... Read More