Israel launched airstrikes across southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah and Hamas sites, as stated by the IDF amid ongoing border tensions.


Israel Strikes Lebanon: IDF Says Targeted Hezbollah, Hamas Sites

Taiwan faced a record 2.6 million daily cyber attacks from China in 2025, marking a sharp escalation in Beijing's digital aggression against the island.
These aggressive strikes overwhelmed government networks, military systems, financial hubs, and essential infrastructure, forcing Taipei to invest heavily in advanced defenses.


Taiwan Hit by 2.6M Daily Chinese Cyber Attacks in 2025 Record

Maduro back in U.S. custody after not guilty plea in NYC court on narco-terrorism, cocaine & weapons charges. "Prisoner of war" claim rejected as life term looms.

Maduro Back in Custody After NYC Not Guilty Plea

Defense Secretary Hegseth emphasized America's "unmatched military dominance" restored under President Trump, directly cautioning China and Russia against testing U.S. resolve after the swift Caracas raid capturing Maduro. 


Pete Hegseth Issues Stern Warning to U.S. Enemies 

Deadly clashes between protesters and forces rage across 26 Iranian provinces, killing at least 20. Iran warns Israel & U.S. against interference amid blackout. 


Deadly Protests Grip Iran: Iran Unrest: 20 Killed in Clashes Across 26 Provinces 

IDF airstrikes slam Al-Manara in south Lebanon, destroying homes & shops while targeting Hezbollah-Hamas sites. Evacuation warnings preceded hits amid fragile truce.


Israel Strikes Lebanon: Hezbollah, Hamas Targets Hit in Al-Manara

Israeli airstrikes slammed Aanan in southern Lebanon on Jan 5 after evacuation orders, targeting Hezbollah & Hamas sites per IDF. No casualties reported as buildings crumble amid fragile ceasefire.

Israeli Strike Hits Aanan in South Lebanon Amid Hezbollah Hunt

Breaking: Unidentified drones spotted over Caracas presidential palace spark Venezuelan military response with shots fired. Incident hits right after Delcy Rodríguez sworn in amid Maduro's US charges.


Breaking: Shorts Fired Near Venezuela's Presidential Palace: Reports

Breaking: Bangladesh's government ordered an indefinite ban on all IPL telecasts, promotions, and coverage following BCCI's directive to KKR to release pacer Mustafizur Rahman ahead of IPL 2026.


Breaking: No More IPL in Bangladesh: Indefinite Ban Amid BCCI-Mustafizur Controversy 

A severe cold wave has intensified across North India, with Ladakh recording the country's lowest at Kargil (-11.2°C) and Leh (-10.6°C), while Jammu & Kashmir saw sharp mercury drops like Gulmarg (-6.5°C). 

Mercury Plunges Below Zero in J&K, Ladakh as North India Freezes

The Congress party has reaffirmed its alliance with Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections expected in April-May, with formal seat-sharing talks now underway. The partnership, crucial for the Secular Progressive Alliance's strategy against AIADMK-BJP fronts, builds on their 2021 victory that delivered 159 seats. Negotiations focus on balancing Congress's demand for 40+ seats while maintaining DMK dominance in the 234-seat legislature.


TN 2026 Elections: Congress Locks DMK Alliance, Seat Talks Kick Off 

Iran Protests Escalate: Iranian security forces, including IRGC, clashed violently with protesters in Malekshahi (Ilam province), killing at least 3-4 civilians including Reza Azimzadeh and Mehdi Emamipour, with 30+ wounded by live fire. The crackdown came during day 7 of nationwide protests over soaring inflation and economic woes, overwhelming local hospitals and prompting blood donation appeals. 


Iran Protests Escalate: Casualties Mount as IRGC Clashes with Crowds | WION

Nicolás Maduro appears before a New York federal judge today alongside wife Cilia Flores, facing charges of narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation, and weapons offenses from a 2020 SDNY indictment unsealed post-capture.

Maduro's in NY Court: Narco-Terror Charges with Wife Cilia Flores in NYC

President Trump reiterated that the U.S. "needs Greenland" for strategic Arctic security, prompting a Danish MP to directly tell him to cease threatening the territory. The exchange revives Trump's long-standing push for control over the resource-rich island amid rival powers' growing presence.

Trump: "I Need Greenland" - Denmark Fires Back: Stop the Threats

President Trump intensified rhetoric against Latin American nations after the Venezuela operation, singling out Colombia as a "very sick neighbour" while warning Cuba, Colombia, and Mexico of consequences. The statements signal potential U.S. intervention amid claims of regional instability and security threats following Nicolás Maduro's capture. 

After Venezuela Strike, Trump Labels Colombia 'Very Sick Neighbour,' Eyes Cuba & Mexico

South Korean President Lee arrived in China seeking to strengthen ties while carefully sidestepping Taiwan tensions following Beijing's recent military drills around the island. The visit underscores Seoul's delicate balancing act between its key economic partner China and security ally the United States amid heightened regional flashpoints. 

Seoul's Lee Lands in China, Seeks to Avoid Taiwan Friction After Drills

Gujarat Health Alert: A typhoid outbreak linked to sewage contaminating drinking water during drainage repairs has sickened over 100 people in Gujarat's Gandhinagar, mostly children in sectors 24-28 and Adiwada. Health teams surveyed 10,000 houses and contacted 38,000 residents through door-to-door inspections, distributing chlorine tablets 

Gujarat Health Alert: Contaminated Supply Sparks Typhoid Surge During Repairs

Yemen's Saudi-backed government has reclaimed Hadramaut and Al-Mahra governorates after the Southern Transitional Council (STC) withdrew from Seiyun airport and other strategic positions. The move marks a significant territorial gain for the internationally recognized government amid shifting alliances in the multi-front civil war. 

STC Retreats: Saudi-Backed Forces Regain Control of Key Yemen Provinces

The global economy is still cooking up decent enough food, but the kitchen is one heck of a mess. Investors expect 2026 to serve up more of the same. In this next report, we dive into the risks and bets in this new year. 

Why 2026 Will Be Good for Some but Not All in U.S.

A gradual return to the red sea route, after long detours around the cape of good hope, is the key thing to watch for in container shipping in 2026. That return would first lead to congestion in European ports, which would be followed by intensified rate pressures and then a stabilisation in costs.


Could Shipping Costs Ease in 2026 on the Red Sea Return?

President Trump stated he does not believe Russia's claim that Ukraine targeted Vladimir Putin's residence with drones amid ongoing war tensions. Moscow accused Kyiv of launching the strike, but Trump rejected the narrative as Russian propaganda during the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict. 

Trump Dismisses Putin's 'Residence Hit' Claim in Russia-Ukraine War

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen sharply rebuked President Trump's renewed claim that the U.S. "needs Greenland," insisting Washington has "no right to annex" the Danish territory. The confrontation reignited after Trump's "SOON" post following the Venezuela strike, with Frederiksen calling any takeover talk "absolutely absurd" given Greenland's strategic Arctic position amid Russian and Chinese activity.


‘U.S. Has No Right To Annex’: Denmark Bristles After Trump’s ‘We Need Greenland’ Claim; ‘SOON

Nigeria Violence: Armed gunmen stormed Kasuwan-Daji village in Nigeria's Niger State, killing at least 30 civilians and abducting several others during a savage attack on the local market. The assailants arrived on motorcycles from nearby National Park Forest, opened indiscriminate fire, looted shops, burned stalls, and rounded up victims before fleeing. 


Nigeria Violence: 30 Dead, Many Kidnapped in Niger State Village Attack

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife face U.S. charges of conspiring to engage in narco-terrorism, with Maduro scheduled to appear before a judge in New York. The serious allegations come after his capture by U.S. forces, marking a dramatic escalation in legal actions against the former Caracas strongman. 

Maduro Faces Judge in NY: Charged with Wife in Narco-Terror Plot | WION

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