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At Paris Fashion Week, Issey Miyake’s IM The men’s collection stood out with its calm, thoughtful designs. Showcased inside a historic setting, the autumn-winter pieces focused on gentle lines, sculpted forms and fabric innovation, blending minimalist elegance with wearable versatility rather than loud statement looks.
Published on: January 23, 2026 | By: urjaUS President Donald Trump says he will expand his lawsuit against The New York Times to include a recent poll he called “fake” after it showed his approval rating near 40 percent. He also suggested controversial surveys should be treated as criminal, accusing the paper of bias and misinformation.
Published on: January 23, 2026 | By: urjaFrance’s naval forces have stopped a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean suspected of evading international sanctions as part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet.” The vessel, believed to be sailing under a false flag from Murmansk, was intercepted with allied support and diverted for inspection as part of wider efforts…
Published on: January 23, 2026 | By: urjaA recent national survey shows nearly half of Indian esports players believe competitive gaming is an extremely viable career choice, with many considering turning pro or working in a team, streaming, or related roles. The findings highlight growing confidence in esports’ financial potential and long-term opportunities.
Published on: January 22, 2026 | By: urjaParis Fashion Week 2026 has drawn a galaxy of celebrities to front rows and runway events. Stars like Pharrell Williams and his family appeared at major shows, while high-profile guests including Usher, SZA, Chris Brown, and more turned heads with standout looks, making the style event a major pop-culture moment.
Published on: January 22, 2026 | By: urjaIndian riders are seizing the Pune Grand Tour 2026 to compete with seasoned international cyclists on their home turf. This first-ever UCI-sanctioned stage race in India offers vital exposure, helps sharpen competitive skills, and supports efforts to close the performance gap with global cycling talent.
Published on: January 22, 2026 | By: urjaContrary to Donald Trump’s remark at Davos that the U.S. “gave” Greenland back to Denmark, the United States never owned the island. Greenland has belonged to Denmark for centuries, and while the U.S. defended it during World War II, it never held sovereignty—so it couldn’t have returned it.
Published on: January 22, 2026 | By: urjaTaiwan President Lai Ching-te has proposed a roughly $40 billion increase in defence spending to strengthen the island’s military against China. The package aims to boost weapon purchases and deterrence, but it must win approval from a politically divided legislature, where opponents have raised objections.
Published on: January 22, 2026 | By: urjaIndia and Thailand reaffirmed their strategic partnership, stressing cooperation in trade, security, tourism, technology, climate action, and connectivity. Speaking at India’s 77th Republic Day reception in Bangkok, Ambassador Nagesh Singh highlighted India’s rapid economic growth and expanding collaboration across emerging sectors and people-to-people ties.
Published on: January 21, 2026 | By: Noi JhTennis star Naomi Osaka turned heads at the Australian Open with a striking arrival and standout fashion choice. Her bold style grabbed attention as much as her presence at the event, blending sport and fashion in a memorable way on the tournament’s opening days.
Published on: January 21, 2026 | By: urja
