Dr. Avinash Gupta, a New Jersey-based cardiologist, has cautioned against pre-term cesarean deliveries amidst concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship. The order denies citizenship to babies born to parents without lawful U.S. status, sparking fear among expectant couples on visas. Dr. Gupta emphasized that such procedures are “unethical” and pose significant risks to both mother and child, potentially leading to malpractice penalties. The controversial order faces legal challenges from 18 states and remains temporarily blocked by a federal judge. Dr. Gupta urged families to prioritize health over legal concerns, noting the order may not hold in court.

Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Russia, targeting a Ryazan oil refinery and Moscow with 121 drones. Verified footage shows a massive fireball at the refinery, which Ukraine claims to have struck. Russia confirmed intercepting all drones, reporting no damage. Simultaneously, a Russian drone strike on a residential building in Hlevakha, Kyiv region, killed 3 and injured 1. Moscow’s air defenses repelled drones at four locations, causing temporary flight suspensions at two airports. Kyiv stated that its air defenses destroyed 25 of 58 Russian drones overnight. The escalating drone warfare highlights intensifying tensions in the ongoing conflict.

Five new fires have started in southern California just ahead of US President Trump’s visit. The fires, named Laguna, Sepulveda, Gibbel, Gilman, and Border 2, erupted on Thursday in Los Angeles, San Diego, Ventura, and Riverside counties. Meanwhile, firefighters made progress on the 10,000-acre Hughes Fire in Los Angeles, containing 36% of it. The state has faced devastating fires recently, with over 37,000 acres burned and at least 28 deaths. Trump, critical of California’s fire response, plans to visit on Friday. Local firefighters hope federal aid will be provided to assist communities affected by the fires.

Afghan refugees seeking safety in the US feel abandoned after President Donald Trump’s executive order suspended resettlement programs, citing "record levels of migration." Families of US military servicemembers, like paratrooper Abdullah’s sister, face grim futures under Taliban rule. Refugees like Ahmad, who supported US operations, are left in limbo, their lives endangered. Over 10,000 applicants in final stages are affected, with Pakistan expelling Afghan refugees amid rising tensions. Former refugees criticize the decision as a "betrayal," citing years of collaboration with US forces. Advocacy groups call for reversing the order, highlighting grave humanitarian consequences. Refugees plead for international intervention.

The world's largest iceberg, A23a, spanning nearly 4,000 sq. km—six times the size of Mumbai—is 280 km from South Georgia Island, a British territory. Propelled by winds and currents, this trillion-ton "megaberg" calved from West Antarctica in 1986 and had remained grounded for decades. Scientists warn its collision with South Georgia could disrupt vital foraging routes for millions of seals and penguins, potentially starving their young. Tracking the iceberg’s slow movement via satellite, researchers are assessing its ecological impact. The British Antarctic Survey highlights the iceberg’s underwater size, 10x larger than its visible portion, and its potential environmental threat.

The Trump administration has launched a major crackdown on illegal immigration, arresting 538 migrants, including a suspected terrorist and gang members. Hundreds have been deported via military aircraft in what is described as the largest deportation operation in US history. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that those detained include individuals convicted of serious crimes such as sexual abuse of minors. The administration shared details of its efforts to "secure borders" following Trump's January 20 inaugural ceremony. A new executive order and the GOP-led "Laken Riley Act" aim to tighten immigration controls and address threats to national security.

A devastating explosion occurred at the ordnance factory in Maharashtra's Bhandara district at 10 a.m. today, killing 8 people and injuring 7. The blast caused a roof collapse, trapping 12 workers inside; 2 have been rescued, while 10 remain stuck. Rescue operations are in full swing, with firefighters, ambulances, and the SDRF deployed. The blast took place in the factory's RK Branch section, though the cause is still unknown. Maharashtra Congress Chief Nana Patole criticized the central government, calling it a failure of governance. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the tragedy.

An Israeli airstrike on a six-story apartment in Ain El Delb, Lebanon, killed 73 people, with 62 identified as civilians, including 23 children. The Israel Defense Forces claimed the building was a Hezbollah command center and eliminated a commander. However, a BBC investigation found only 6 victims linked to Hezbollah's military wing, none senior. Survivors like Ashraf Ramadan recount harrowing escapes, with many losing entire families. The attack is Lebanon's deadliest in 18 years, sparking UN concern over Israel's tactics. Over 3,960 people have died in Lebanon in the ongoing conflict, with proportionality and civilian safety under scrutiny.

The father of Saif Ali Khan’s alleged attacker, Md Rohul Amin, has denied his son's involvement in the stabbing. Speaking to News18, Amin claimed, "The man on the CCTV does not resemble my son," citing differences in their hairstyles. Amin, a BNP leader, accused former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina of forcing his son to migrate illegally to India due to political oppression. Despite forensic evidence linking his son, Mohammad Shariful, to the crime, Amin insists his son was incapable of such an attack. Shariful reportedly entered India in 2024 and worked in Mumbai.

US President Donald Trump suggested ending federal disaster relief during his first Oval Office interview since returning to power. With Los Angeles ravaged by wildfires and the eastern US recovering from hurricanes, Trump criticized FEMA’s performance and proposed that states should handle their own emergency responses. His remarks, aired on Fox News, followed a new wildfire north of Los Angeles, forcing mass evacuations. Trump and Republicans have called for disaster aid to be contingent on the actions of California’s Democratic leaders, drawing contrasts with aid given to the southeastern US after recent storms.