Weekly Current Affairs (11th January to 17th January 2026)

Category : International Published on: January 18 2026

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Bangladesh has suspended most visa categories for Indians from January 8, 2026, amid rising diplomatic tensions with India.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar launched the official website, theme and logo for India’s BRICS Presidency 2026.
India ranked 80th in the Henley Passport Index 2026, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 55 destinations, improving five positions from last year.
Russia has expelled a British diplomat over alleged espionage, further worsening already strained UK–Russia relations.
The U.S. has suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries over concerns that they may rely on public welfare.
Berkeley Earth reported that 2025 was the warmest La Niña year ever recorded, despite global cooling usually associated with La Niña.