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From Minnesota to the Red Sea: How Somalis became the front line of global politics, By Phillip van Niekerk

Nigeria, Jan. 27 -- Donald Trump really doesn't like Somalis. He has repeatedly called them "garbage" and says their country stinks. "We don't want 'em in our country," he told a cabinet meeting. They... Read More


US sanctions effect: Iraq gains lost ground as oil exporter to India, fast closing gap with Russia

New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- Rebalancing its oil import basket of the last three-four years, India is slowly yet surely moving away from the Russia Federation and turning back to its traditional crude oil su... Read More


US hosts inaugural meeting of first US-India Drug Policy Executive Working Group

Washington, Jan. 27 -- The United States hosted the inaugural meeting of the US-India Drug Policy Executive Working Group in Washington, DC, from January 20 to 21, marking a significant step in streng... Read More


2026 Will Mark Heftier Tax Refunds For Americans: Reports

India, Jan. 27 -- As the U.S. tax season kicks off, millions of Americans are poised to receive significantly larger tax refunds as a result of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act passed last year, acco... Read More


Greg Bovino to leave Minnesota as Trump faces backlash over second fatal ICE shooting; 'border czar' to take charge

New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- US President Donald Trump touted productive conversations with the governor and Minneapolis mayor as he seemed to soften his tone Monday on the immigration crackdown in Minnesota... Read More


Strengthening multilateralism with the United Nations at its core is key: India and the European Union

New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- India and the European Union reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening multilateralism during the India-EU Summit, held alongside the State Visit of the President of th... Read More


Adani Power's India grid plan gains urgency amid Bangladesh tariff row

Mumbai, Jan. 27 -- A timely connectivity to the Indian power grid could help Adani Power Ltd offset some of the potential risks to its financials if its $1-billion-a-year power supply deal with Bangla... Read More


Hitachi to Add 5,000 Jobs in India to Drive Global AI and Infrastructure Innovation

New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- In a major commitment to its second-largest market, Japanese industrial titan Hitachi has announced a plan to recruit over 5,000 additional employees in India over the next few y... Read More


US signals talks but maintains Iran pressurePublished on: January 27, 2026 5:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- The United States said it is ready to hold diplomatic talks with Iran if Tehran chooses to engage. However, Washington is keeping military pressure and strict nuclear and regional... Read More


Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab defines a new era of refined living

India, Jan. 27 -- The Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab opened in March 2025, completing Jumeirah's iconic nautical trilogy alongside the wave-shaped Jumeirah Beach Hotel and the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab. This n... Read More