Amidst escalating anti-government protests in Iran, US President Donald Trump indicated “very strong options” are being considered by the military, suggesting a red line may have been crossed. Iran’s parliament speaker warned that US bases and Israel would become legitimate targets if attacked, vowing severe punishment for protesters.

On his first official visit on January 12 and 13, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz broke tradition by starting his Asia tour in India instead of China or Japan.

The IMD has issued an orange alert for Delhi on January 12 and 13 as cold wave to severe cold wave conditions are likely during morning and forenoon hours.