US Vice President JD Vance will lead an American delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and attend the opening ceremony, the White House said. Vance will be joined by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

A draft charter suggests US President Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace” could require a $1 billion contribution for permanent membership, sparking concerns of an alternative to the UN. Trump would chair the board, with membership renewal at his discretion. However, the White House has labelled the report misleading, denying any minimum fee and stating permanent membership is for committed partners.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to protect democracy and prevent agencies from defaming citizens. Speaking at the inauguration of the Jalpaiguri circuit bench, she emphasized the judiciary’s role as guardians of the Constitution and the country. CJI Kant lauded the establishment of the circuit bench for judicial decentralization.