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

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

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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.
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