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World’s Largest Purple Star Sapphire Unveiled In Sri Lanka, Valued At Up To $400 Million

The Star of Pure Land, a 3,563-carat purple star sapphire found near Rathnapura, Sri Lanka, is valued at up to 400 million dollars and is the largest documented of its kind. Read More

Why hundreds of bald eagles are flocking to northern British Columbia’s frozen mountains during winter

Source: X In the frozen mountains of northern British Columbia, there was the unusual occurrence of a rare incident in the wildlife scene where the bald eagles were gathered in their hundreds in one spot, and in the middle of winter. Read More

Spain high-speed train collision: Death toll rises to 39, many more injured

At least 39 people were killed after two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain, police said on Monday, as rescue teams worked through the night to search for survivors. Read More

World is facing collapse of truth and trust, warns Klaus Schwab before Davos summit

WEF founder says erosion of shared reality is weakening collective action as global leaders gather amid war, economic stress, and technological disruption. Read More

China’s population falls for fourth year as births hit record low despite new family incentives

China’s population dropped by another 3 million in 2025, with births falling to a record low despite expanded child-rearing incentives, underscoring deepening demographic and economic pressures Go to Source Read More

Iran’s wealthy party in Turkey while deadly protests rage at home

While anti-regime protests in Iran have left thousands dead, some of the country’s wealthiest citizens have been spotted partying in Turkish nightclubs Go to Source Read More

Only 71 Of 645 Incidents Involving Minorities In 2025 Were Communal: Bangladesh Data Shared By Yunus

“The data demonstrates that most incidents involving minority victims were not driven by communal hostility, but by broader criminal and social factors,” it said Go to Source Read More

Davos 2026 begins today: Explore the Alpine gem beyond the World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum 2026 begins in Davos today. Here are all the places you can explore in the Swiss Alps while world leaders deliberate on the economic outlook of the country. Read More

Hasina’s Son Slams Upcoming Bangladesh Polls As ‘Staged Drama’ By Yunus Government

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Dhaka, Jan 19 (IANS) Sajeeb Wazed, son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, alleged that the February 12 election in Bangladesh is a staged drama rather than a Read More

Is Ramadan 2026 delayed? Saudi Arabia confirms no Shaaban Moon sighting

Shaaban crescent not sighted in Saudi Arabia / AI Image Saudi Arabia’s official moon-sighting committees reported that the crescent moon marking the start of Shaaban 1447 AH was not sighted on the evening of January 18, 2026. Read More

Abu Dhabi rolls out blood test capable of detecting 50+ cancer types

Abu Dhabi’s new blood test makes cancer screening as simple as a lab draw / AI Illustration Abu Dhabi is once again setting a global benchmark in healthcare. Read More