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Yemen Names New Prime Minister After Salem bin Breik Steps Down

Jan 16, 2026

Yemen Appoints New Prime Minister After Salem bin Breik’s Resignation

Yemen’s internationally recognised administration has undergone a leadership reshuffle with the resignation of Prime Minister Salem bin Breik. The Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), backed by Saudi Arabia, has accepted his resignation and appointed Foreign Minister Shaya Mohsen Zindani as the country’s new prime minister. The move comes at a critical juncture in Yemen’s protracted conflict and fragile political transition.

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US Halts Immigrant Visas for 75 Countries in Major Immigration Clampdown

Jan 16, 2026

US Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries, Sparking Global Debate

The United States has announced an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, effective January 21, marking a renewed tightening of immigration policy under President Donald Trump. The decision, confirmed by the US State Department, has drawn international attention due to the inclusion of several politically stable and economically sound nations.

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MS Dhoni Becomes Goodwill Ambassador for Pune Grand Tour 2026

Jan 16, 2026

MS Dhoni Named Goodwill Ambassador for Pune Grand Tour 2026, Boosting India’s Cycling Push

Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni has been appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the Pune Grand Tour 2026, lending star power and national attention to India’s first major step into the global professional road cycling circuit. The five-day international race will be held in Pune from January 19 to 23, placing Maharashtra and India firmly on the world cycling calendar.

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India Enters Global Clean Energy Export Market with First Green Ammonia Project

Jan 16, 2026

$10 Billion Green Ammonia Project in Andhra Pradesh Boosts India’s Energy Transition

India is poised to make a significant entry into the global clean energy export ecosystem with the launch of its first large-scale green ammonia project in Kakinada. Anchored by a $10 billion investment, the project marks a critical step in India’s shift towards low-carbon energy systems and positions Andhra Pradesh as a strategic hub for green hydrogen and green ammonia production.

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Ancient Giant Black Coral Discovered in Deep Waters off New Zealand

Jan 16, 2026

Rare 400-Year-Old Black Coral Highlights Fragility of Deep-Sea Ecosystems

Marine researchers have identified an exceptionally large and ancient black coral colony in the deep ocean waters near Fiordland, offering valuable insights into long-lived deep-sea ecosystems. The discovery underscores the ecological richness of the ocean floor while drawing attention to the urgent need to protect fragile marine habitats from human disturbance.

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