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Nir Barkat files NIS 12 million libel lawsuit against Channel 12 and journalist Omri Maniv

Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat filed a NIS 12 million libel lawsuit against Channel 12 News journalist Omri Maniv over an investigative broadcast that Barkat says contained false and defamatory claims.

Kerala High Court seeks Vigilance probe into missing ghee packets and alleged fund misappropriation at Sabarimala

The Kerala High Court called for a comprehensive Vigilance probe into alleged misappropriation of Travancore Devaswom Board funds at Sabarimala linked to missing ‘Adiya Sishtam Ghee’ packets and short remittances from sales.

BTS announce 79-date world tour and new album release for 2026

BTS announced a 79-date world tour starting in April 2026 and a new album due in March 2026, with Billboard estimating more than $1bn in revenue for the group and their label.

Central bank leaders back Jerome Powell as US prosecutors subpoena the Fed chair

Major central bank leaders issued a joint statement backing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as US prosecutors subpoenaed him and threatened a criminal indictment tied to a $2.5 billion Fed headquarters renovation.

Somali TPS holders in the US face loss of legal status and work authorization

The Trump administration is ending Temporary Protected Status for Somali immigrants, and about 2,500 people are set to lose work authorization and legal status on March 17, making them eligible for deportation.

Ukrainian parliament fails to confirm new defence and energy ministers during war with Russia

Ukraine’s parliament failed to confirm Mykhailo Fedorov as defence minister and Denys Shmyhal as energy minister, while approving the removal of SBU chief Vasyl Maliuk.

Former US Navy sailor sentenced for selling ship manuals and information to a China-linked intelligence officer

Former US Navy sailor Jinchao Wei was sentenced to 200 months in prison for selling technical manuals and sharing information about the USS Essex with an intelligence officer working for China.

Russian attacks kill civilians and damage infrastructure in Kharkiv and Kyiv

A Russian drone attack on Kharkiv killed at least four people and wounded six, while separate overnight strikes damaged infrastructure in Kyiv and triggered emergency power cuts.

Quick-commerce platforms remove 10-minute delivery claims under Labour Ministry intervention

Blinkit removed its “10-minute delivery” claim across all platforms after Union Labour Ministry intervention focused on gig workers’ safety, with Swiggy and Zepto expected to follow.

Sri Lankan Navy detains 10 Tamil Nadu fishermen near the International Maritime Boundary Line

Sri Lankan Navy personnel detained 10 Tamil Nadu fishermen and their mechanised trawler on January 12, 2026 night on charges of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line.

Tamil Nadu signs MoU with Sarvam AI to build a ₹10,000-crore Sovereign AI Park

The Tamil Nadu government signed an MoU with Sarvam AI to establish a ₹10,000-crore full-stack Sovereign AI Park expected to create 1,000 high-skilled deep-tech jobs.

Iran protests leave about 2,000 dead as communications partially resume

An Iranian official said about 2,000 people have been killed in protests across Iran, including civilians and security personnel, as communications partially resumed in Tehran.

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