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KOLKATA: Indian police have arrested the owner and manager of a warehouse in Kolkata where at least 25 people died in a blaze, officials said on Friday (Jan 30).Rescuers in the West Bengal state capital were combing through the debris for dozens more still feared missing after the fire that erupted on Monday engulfed two adjacent warehouses, including one belonging to a fast-food company.”The victims were burnt alive. Rescue teams are digging into the rubble and debris to find charred remains,” Ranvir Kumar, the director general of fire and emergency services in the eastern state, told AFP.He said the warehouses…

In SummaryChimezie Emewulu co-founded Seamfix in 2007 with Chibuzor Onwurah to address digital identity and verification challenges at scale. Seamfix’s solutions have enabled millions of identity verifications, biometric registrations, and national ID enrollments across governments, enterprises, and telecom networks. Under Emewulu’s leadership, Seamfix expanded internationally with offices in the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates and is scaling to more African markets with institutional funding. Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria, Friday, January 23, 2026 – In an increasingly digital world, trusted identity has become foundational to how people access essential services, participate in economies, and interact with institutions. Yet, across many parts of Africa,…

Novak Djokovic stuns reigning two-time champion Jannik Sinner to set up Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz.Published On 30 Jan 202630 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareNovak ‍Djokovic ‍channelled his halcyon days in a five-set classic to dethrone Jannik Sinner and become ⁠the oldest man to reach ​the Australian Open final ‍in the professional era at a rocking Rod Laver Arena.Four months before his ‍39th ⁠birthday, Djokovic showed he remains unbeatable on his day as he sent the double defending champion packing with a 3-6 6-3 4-6 6-4 ​6-4 win in a 1:32am finish early on Saturday in…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said he will oppose Trump’s next pick to chair the Federal Reserve until the administration ends its probe of the current one.Tillis, who hasn’t shied away from clashing with the Trump administration — and who won’t be pursuing re-election — announced he would block the confirmation of Kevin Warsh in a post to X on Friday morning.”Kevin Warsh is a qualified nominee with a deep understanding of monetary policy,” Tillis wrote. “However, the Department of Justice continues to pursue a criminal investigation into Chairman Jerome Powell based on…

As Canadian Food Inspection Agency workers prepared for a cull of hundreds of ostriches at a British Columbia farm, they came under a variety of harassment from opponents of the operation, said a senior official with the agency. They peaked with the “extreme” example of a CFIA worker and their family facing “in-person threats” of “physical violence and sexual assault,” forcing the agency to relocate the couple and their children, the official said.“There’s been an escalating pattern of threats, both online and in person to CFIA personnel, including those who were present at the farm, but not limited to folks on the farm,” the…

Novak Djokovic has downed Jannik Sinner in an epic Australian Open semi-final battle and will meet Carlos Alcaraz in the title decider as both men eye history.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A man accused of killing a Florida man and leaving his body inside a recycling bin has been arrested and extradited from Mexico, ending a months-long international manhunt, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office officials announced.Alfredo Carballo Gonzalez, 32, was taken into custody by Mexican authorities on Jan. 27 and extradited to Miami, where homicide detectives arrested him the following day, the sheriff’s office said Thursday. Carballo Gonzalez’s immigration status was not immediately shared. Fox News Digital has reached out to ICE for details.The arrest caps an investigation into the killing of Daylon Fleitas Gonzalez,…

It’s no different this year at the ceremony held on Tuesday (Jan 27), helmed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and marking the start of the lock-in period ahead of the Budget to be unveiled this Sunday.When they emerge, all attention in India and globally will be on the Bahi-Khata – the red cloth ledger that symbolises the Union Budget – that Minister Sitharaman will be seen clutching as she enters India’s Parliament to deliver her annual address.India’s Union Budget is the country’s financial blueprint for the year from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, and is closely watched by…

In SummaryEgypt tops Africa with over $6.1 billion in IMF debt, reflecting high public spending and reliance on external financing for stability.Sub-Saharan economies, including Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, and Ghana, use IMF funds to bridge budget gaps while supporting infrastructure and social programs.Rising IMF obligations highlight the need for fiscal discipline, revenue diversification, and structural reforms to sustain growth in 2026.Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria, Saturday, January 24, 2026 – Africa’s economic landscape is shaped not only by domestic policies and natural resources but also by international financing mechanisms. Among these, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) plays a significant role by providing loans…

NewsFeed‘We have left them alone, abandoned.’ Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wore a keffiyeh as he condemned global silence over the suffering of Palestinian children in Gaza during a charity event in Spain on Thursday.Published On 30 Jan 202630 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Share