Bus and truck collide in Ivory Coast, leaving at least 15 dead and 23 injured

Two militants were apprehended separately in Manipur's Imphal East district, police confirmed. Yengkhom Bhogen Singh (50), an active member of the banned Peoples' Liberation Army (PLA), was captured in Top Khongnangkhong, while Pukhrambam Thoiba Singh (38), a member of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (MFL), was arrested in Mantripukhri Bazar. The arrests were made in distinct operations by the authorities. Full Article

Secretary of State Marco Rubio assumed his new role at the State Department, meeting with counterparts from India, Japan, and Australia to discuss China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The department, under Mr. Rubio's leadership, has paused foreign aid disbursements following President Trump's executive order, affecting programs addressing hunger, disease, and economic development globally. Mr. Rubio emphasized a focus on advancing U.S. national interests, with changes aimed at strengthening American foreign policy and addressing challenges...

Bimla Bissell, a well-connected social secretary to four American ambassadors to India, passed away at 92 due to complications of diabetes. She played a crucial role in organizing diplomatic events, including Jacqueline Kennedy's visit to India, and was known for her vast social network and political astuteness. Bissell's influence extended beyond diplomacy, as she also founded Delhi's first progressive preschool, leaving behind a legacy as a guiding light for newcomers and a unique citizen-diplomat for...

Police are searching for a male suspect after a dog was stabbed at Ramsden Park. The incident was captured on video, which has not been able to load. The police are asking for the public's help in identifying the perpetrator. Full Article

Author Frank Cottrell-Boyce, the current UK children's laureate, is leading a campaign to address a decrease in children's happiness, which he attributes to a decline in reading for pleasure. He is organizing a summit in Liverpool to urge the government to prioritize access to books for all children. Cottrell-Boyce emphasizes the importance of early reading and the benefits it brings to children's long-term well-being. He highlights the impact of being read to at a young...

President Donald Trump announced that his team is discussing implementing a 10% tariff on China, citing the country's role in sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada. The tariff could potentially take effect as early as Feb. 1, with the goal of reducing the illicit supply of the highly addictive drug that has caused numerous overdose deaths in the U.S. Trump recently spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping about fentanyl and trade, with both leaders expressing...