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United States President Donald Trump has called for a one-year cap of 10 per cent, vowing that his administration will no longer let the American public be "ripped off" by credit card companies that charge 20 to 30 per cent interest rates.<h2>Trump's 'anniversary gift' to the American public?</h2>In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the cap would take effect on January 20, 2026, exactly one year after he returned to office. This effectively makes the credit card interest cap an "anniversary gift" to the American public. The announcement happens to be the fulfilment of a key campaign promise made during the 2024 presidential race, one that critics had repeatedly accused him of shelving during much of his first term.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/dangerous-waters-how-trump-s-10-credit-card-interest-rate-cap-can-turn-into-a-gift-for-loan-sharks-1768033556399">Dangerous waters: Trump's 10% credit card interest rate cap and ‘loan sharks’</a>"Effective January 20, 2026, I, as President of the United States, am calling for a one-year cap on Credit Card Interest Rates of 10%," Trump wrote. He said the date would coincide with what he called the "historic and very successful" first year of his administration.The president also took aim at his predecessor, Joe Biden, blaming him for allowing high interest rates. The high interest rates "festered unimpeded during the Sleepy Joe Biden Administration," he claimed.

<h2>Can Trump implement this unilaterally without the US Congress?</h2>Trump did not outline how the cap would be implemented or whether it would require congressional approval. Still, he argued that the intent was clear. "Please be informed that we will no longer let the American Public be 'ripped off' by Credit Card Companies that are charging Interest Rates of 20 to 30%, and even more", he said, casting the move as part of a broader affordability push.However, Trump cannot implement the cap unilaterally. To do it formally would require congressional legislation. His announcement, for now, is more of a proposal or call for action, and not an immediate executive order.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-beware-denmark-soldiers-will-shoot-first-ask-questions-later-if-us-tries-to-invade-greenland-1767862463458">Trump Beware! Denmark soldiers will 'shoot first, ask questions later' if US tries to invade Greenland</a><h2>Reactions to Trump's credit cap announcement</h2>On X, the official White House account reposted the Truth Social message with the caption "HUGE: President Donald J. Trump announces a one-year cap on Credit Card Interest Rates of 10% effective January 20, 2026."&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">HUGE: President Donald J. Trump announces a one year cap on Credit Card Interest Rates of 10% effective January 20, 2026. 💸 <a href="https://t.co/WKJ4Fk4SnC">pic.twitter.com/WKJ4Fk4SnC</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/2009799629442035968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The announcement triggered swift reactions with many celebrating the interest rate cap, however other raised concern about the POTUS attempt to control market forces. "what this will do is force the credit card companies to drop all the people who have bad credit and only provide credit to those who have good and excellent credit," pointed out Brian Krassenstein, an anti-Trump influencer and podcaster. Similarly, not all of Trump’s allies were impressed. Billionaire investor Bill Ackman who had endorsed Trump during the 2024 presidential elections, publicly criticised the proposal, warning it was a "mistake". He argued that limiting rates would push lenders to cancel cards for higher-risk consumers, potentially driving them toward "loan sharks".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-venezuela-open-for-business-but-big-oil-isn-t-convinced-uninvestable-says-exxon-1768015196739">Trump makes bold Venezuela oil play, but Exxon says 'uninvestable' | Deets here</a> &nbsp;

Donald Trump has called for a cap of 10 per cent on credit card interest, pitching it as an anniversary gift to Americans fed up with high rates. All you need to know.

United States President Donald Trump has called for a one-year cap of 10 per cent, vowing that his administration will no longer let the American public be "ripped off" by credit card companies that charge 20 to 30 per cent interest rates. Trump's 'anniversary gift' to the American public? In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the cap would take effect on January 20, 2026, exactly one year after he returned to office. This effectively makes the credit card interest cap an "anniversary gift" to the American public. The announcement happens to be the fulfilment of a key campaign promise made during the 2024 presidential race, one that critics had repeatedly accused him of shelving during much of his first term. Also read | Dangerous waters: Trump's 10% credit card interest rate cap and ‘loan sharks’ "Effective January 20, 2026, I, as President of the United States, am calling for a one-year cap on Credit Card Interest Rates of 10%," Trump wrote. He said the date would coincide with what he called the "historic and very successful" first year of his administration. The president also took aim at his predecessor, Joe Biden, blaming him for allowing high interest rates. The high interest rates "festered unimpeded during the Sleepy Joe Biden Administration," he claimed.

Donald Trump has called for a cap of 10 per cent on credit card interest, pitching it as an anniversary gift to Americans fed up with high rates. All you need to know.

Trump says won't let Americans be 'ripped off,' offers relief from 20-30% credit card interest rates

A newly surfaced video has added a disturbing layer to the killing of Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old woman shot dead by an ICE agent in south Minneapolis this week, showing that an agent used a crude slur in the moments after she was "shot in the face".<h2>What did the ICE agent say?</h2>The clip, obtained by local outlet Alpha News, appears to be recorded from the perspective of Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who fired three shots through the windshield and side window of Good's SUV. In the seconds after the gunfire, as Good lay dying from a gunshot wound to the head, a voice is heard muttering, “'Fu**ing b***h'.” It is not clear which agent said it, but the remark has intensified outrage around the shooting.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-you-killed-my-fu-ing-neighbour-medic-begs-to-help-renee-good-ice-officers-tells-him-i-don-t-care-disturbing-video-emerges-1767857999720">'You killed my fu**ing neighbour': Medic begs to help Renee Good, ICE officers tells him 'I don't care'. Disturbing video emerges</a><h2>Video reveals previously unknown details</h2>The footage reveals details that were not previously known. A dog can be seen in the back seat of Good’s vehicle. She does not appear agitated or aggressive before the shooting. In fact, her final audible words are calm and conciliatory: “That’s fine, dude. I’m not mad at you. I’m not mad at you.”The video shows an officer circling the SUV and recording the license plate. Moments later, Good’s wife, Rebecca, confronts the agent as another vehicle pulls up. Several ICE agents rush toward the SUV, shouting orders. “Get out of the fu**ing car,” one agent yells.When the driver’s door does not open, Rebecca is heard shouting, “Drive baby, drive.” Good then attempts to leave, first reversing briefly, then pulling forward. As the vehicle accelerates, three shots ring out. The SUV travels a short distance before crashing into a parked car.As Good lies dying from a gunshot wound to her head, an ICE agent can then be heard mumbling, “'Fu**ing b***h'.” The video cuts off there. Trigger warning: Some readers may find the video disturbing. Discretion is advised.&nbsp;Watch it here:&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">BREAKING: Alpha News has obtained cellphone footage showing perspective of federal agent at center of ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis <a href="https://t.co/p2wks0zew0">pic.twitter.com/p2wks0zew0</a>&mdash; Alpha News (@AlphaNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlphaNews/status/2009679932289626385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>'They just shot my wife'</h2>In another video from the scene, Rebecca is seen bloodied and sobbing. “They just shot my wife,” she says. “I made her come down here. It’s my fault.”

The White House has maintained that Good tried to ram the agent and that the shooting was an act of self-defence. The administration even reshared the video through its 'Rapid Response' account on X. However, critics argue the footage undermines that narrative, noting that the agent’s immediate reaction was not distress or injury, but a slur.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/minneapolis-ice-shooting-woman-shot-in-face-by-ice-agent-identified-as-renee-nicole-good-all-we-know-about-her-1767834405663">Minneapolis ICE shooting: Woman 'shot in face' by ICE agent identified as Renee Nicole Good. All we know about her</a>Vice President JD Vance, however, said the video supports the claim that the agent feared for his life. “Watch this, as hard as it is,” he posted to X. “Many of you have been told this law enforcement officer wasn’t hit by a car, wasn’t being harassed, and murdered an innocent woman. The reality is that his life was endangered and he fired in self-defense.” President Donald Trump had earlier claimed the officer was run over and hospitalised, and that it was “hard to believe he is alive.”&nbsp;

A new video has deepened outrage over the ICE killing of Renee Nicole Good, capturing an agent muttering a crude slur moments after she was shot in the face. It has also revealed previously unknown details of what happened in Minneapolis on Jan 7. Watch it HERE.

A newly surfaced video has added a disturbing layer to the killing of Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old woman shot dead by an ICE agent in south Minneapolis this week, showing that an agent used a crude slur in the moments after she was "shot in the face". What did the ICE agent say? The clip, obtained by local outlet Alpha News, appears to be recorded from the perspective of Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who fired three shots through the windshield and side window of Good's SUV. In the seconds after the gunfire, as Good lay dying from a gunshot wound to the head, a voice is heard muttering, “'Fu**ing b***h'.” It is not clear which agent said it, but the remark has intensified outrage around the shooting. Also read | 'You killed my fu**ing neighbour': Medic begs to help Renee Good, ICE officers tells him 'I don't care'. Disturbing video emerges Video reveals previously unknown details The footage reveals details that were not previously known. A dog can be seen in the back seat of Good’s vehicle. She does not appear agitated or aggressive before the shooting. In fact, her final audible words are calm and conciliatory: “That’s fine, dude. I’m not mad at you. I’m not mad at you.” The video shows an officer circling the SUV and recording the license plate. Moments later, Good’s wife, Rebecca, confronts the agent as another vehicle pulls up. Several ICE agents rush toward the SUV, shouting orders. “Get out of the fu**ing car,” one agent yells. When the driver’s door does not open, Rebecca is heard shouting, “Drive baby, drive.” Good then attempts to leave, first reversing briefly, then pulling forward. As the vehicle accelerates, three shots ring out. The SUV travels a short distance before crashing into a parked car. As Good lies dying from a gunshot wound to her head, an ICE agent can then be heard mumbling, “'Fu**ing b***h'.” The video cuts off there. Trigger warning: Some readers may find the video disturbing. Discretion is advised. Watch it here:

A new video has deepened outrage over the ICE killing of Renee Nicole Good, capturing an agent muttering a crude slur moments after she was shot in the face. It has also revealed previously unknown details of what happened in Minneapolis on Jan 7. Watch it HERE.

'Fu**ing b***h': Disturbing video shows ICE agent mutter crude slur after killing Renee Good

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jan 9) met with top American oil executives, urging them to pour money into Venezuela's vast oil reserves, pitching the country as 'open for business' after the dramatic capture of president Nicolas Maduro. However, the response from the industry was cautious at best, with one top executive commenting that Venezuela was "uninvestable".<h2>Was a deal reached?</h2>After the vital meeting, Trump claimed that big oil companies were prepared to invest "at least 100 Billion Dollars" though he offered no details. However, reports suggest otherwise. Despite Trump's assurance that companies will have "total security," his pitch was met with scepticism.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-deal-with-us-directly-trump-in-meeting-with-oil-executives-claims-us-not-venezuela-will-make-decisions-on-caracas-vast-reserves-1768010458229">Trump tells oil executives US will make decisions on Venezuela's vast reserves</a>According to AFP, Darren Woods, the chief executive of ExxonMobil, bluntly questioned the premise. "We've had our assets seized there twice," he said. "And so, you can imagine, to re-enter a third time would require some pretty significant changes.""If we look at the legal and commercial constructs and frameworks in place today in Venezuela -- today, it's uninvestable," he added.Trump argued that foreign firms had been exposed and unprotected under Maduro’s rule, but claimed that had now changed. "Now you have total security," he told the room. "It's a whole different Venezuela". He insisted that oil companies would "deal with us directly."<h2>Who was in attendance?</h2>Alongside Trump, in attendance were Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Energy Secretary Chris Wright. They met with executives from Chevron, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Halliburton, Shell, Valero, Marathon, Trafigura, Vitol Americas and Repsol, among others.A ConocoPhillips spokesperson said CEO Ryan Lance welcomed discussions about making Venezuela "investment ready," but stopped short of any commitments.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-lost-a-major-trade-deal-because-of-no-call-from-modi-says-trump-aide-lutnick-1767944914723">India lost a major trade deal with US because of ‘no call from Modi’, says Trump aide Lutnick</a>Energy analysts also warned that Venezuela's headline reserves, estimated at around 300 billion barrels, do not translate into quick or profitable production. Years of neglect, crumbling infrastructure, heavy crude that is costly to extract and lingering political risk all pose serious obstacles."There's lots of talk about the size of the reserves -- 300 billion barrels of proved reserves -- but what's often missing from the conversation is how realistic it is for those to be economically extracted," said Rich Collett White of Carbon Tracker.Following the talks, even Trump's Energy Secretary Chris Wright conceded that rebuilding Venezuela's oil sector would "take time," despite earlier saying Washington could control it "indefinitely".

Donald Trump claimed oil giants were ready to invest $100 billion in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture. However, oil executives pushed back, saying the country was “uninvestable” despite US assurances. All you need to know.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jan 9) met with top American oil executives, urging them to pour money into Venezuela's vast oil reserves, pitching the country as 'open for business' after the dramatic capture of president Nicolas Maduro. However, the response from the industry was cautious at best, with one top executive commenting that Venezuela was "uninvestable". Was a deal reached? After the vital meeting, Trump claimed that big oil companies were prepared to invest "at least 100 Billion Dollars" though he offered no details. However, reports suggest otherwise. Despite Trump's assurance that companies will have "total security," his pitch was met with scepticism. Also read | Trump tells oil executives US will make decisions on Venezuela's vast reserves According to AFP, Darren Woods, the chief executive of ExxonMobil, bluntly questioned the premise. "We've had our assets seized there twice," he said. "And so, you can imagine, to re-enter a third time would require some pretty significant changes." "If we look at the legal and commercial constructs and frameworks in place today in Venezuela -- today, it's uninvestable," he added. Trump argued that foreign firms had been exposed and unprotected under Maduro’s rule, but claimed that had now changed. "Now you have total security," he told the room. "It's a whole different Venezuela". He insisted that oil companies would "deal with us directly." Who was in attendance? Alongside Trump, in attendance were Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Energy Secretary Chris Wright. They met with executives from Chevron, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Halliburton, Shell, Valero, Marathon, Trafigura, Vitol Americas and Repsol, among others. A ConocoPhillips spokesperson said CEO Ryan Lance welcomed discussions about making Venezuela "investment ready," but stopped short of any commitments. Also read | India lost a major trade deal with US because of ‘no call from Modi’, says Trump aide Lutnick Energy analysts also warned that Venezuela's headline reserves, estimated at around 300 billion barrels, do not translate into quick or profitable production. Years of neglect, crumbling infrastructure, heavy crude that is costly to extract and lingering political risk all pose serious obstacles. "There's lots of talk about the size of the reserves -- 300 billion barrels of proved reserves -- but what's often missing from the conversation is how realistic it is for those to be economically extracted," said Rich Collett White of Carbon Tracker. Following the talks, even Trump's Energy Secretary Chris Wright conceded that rebuilding Venezuela's oil sector would "take time," despite earlier saying Washington could control it "indefinitely".

Donald Trump claimed oil giants were ready to invest $100 billion in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture. However, oil executives pushed back, saying the country was “uninvestable” despite US assurances. All you need to know.

Trump says Venezuela 'open for business,' but big oil isn't convinced; 'Uninvestable' says Exxon

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jan 9) urged top American oil executives to pour money into Venezuela's vast oil reserves, pitching the country as 'open for business' after the dramatic capture of former president Nicolas Maduro. The response from the industry, however, was cautious at best.<h2>'Deal with us directly'</h2>Speaking at the White House, Trump told executives that the United States, not Caracas, would decide which companies are allowed to operate in Venezuela. "We're going to be making the decision as to which oil companies are going to go in," he said. "(We're) going to cut a deal with the companies".In attendance were Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Energy Secretary Chris Wright, alongside executives from Chevron, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Halliburton, Shell, Valero, Marathon, Trafigura, Vitol Americas and Repsol.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-lost-a-major-trade-deal-because-of-no-call-from-modi-says-trump-aide-lutnick-1767944914723">India lost a major trade deal with US because of ‘no call from Modi’, says Trump aide Lutnick</a>Trump argued that foreign firms had been exposed and unprotected under Maduro’s rule, but claimed that had now changed. "Now you have total security," he told the room. "It's a whole different Venezuela". He insisted that oil companies would "deal with us directly," making it clear that Washington intends to position itself as the gatekeeper to Venezuela's oil wealth, sidelining the oil-rich but cash-starved nation from decisions about exploiting its own resources.<h2>How receptive were the oil executives?</h2>Reports suggest that Trump's pitch was met with scepticism. According to AFP, Darren Woods, the chief executive of ExxonMobil, bluntly questioned the premise. "We've had our assets seized there twice," he said. "And so, you can imagine, to re-enter a third time would require some pretty significant changes."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-are-gonna-start-now-hitting-land-donald-trump-says-us-will-launch-land-strikes-against-drug-cartels-1767929603922">'We are gonna start now hitting land': Donald Trump says US will launch strikes against drug cartels | Watch</a>"If we look at the legal and commercial constructs and frameworks in place today in Venezuela -- today, it's uninvestable," he added.&nbsp;The meeting came less than a week after US forces captured Maduro, an operation Trump has openly linked to control over Venezuela's oil.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Donald Trump urged US oil giants to invest in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture, promising security and saying Washington will decide who drills. Here's what he said.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jan 9) urged top American oil executives to pour money into Venezuela's vast oil reserves, pitching the country as 'open for business' after the dramatic capture of former president Nicolas Maduro. The response from the industry, however, was cautious at best. 'Deal with us directly' Speaking at the White House, Trump told executives that the United States, not Caracas, would decide which companies are allowed to operate in Venezuela. "We're going to be making the decision as to which oil companies are going to go in," he said. "(We're) going to cut a deal with the companies". In attendance were Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Energy Secretary Chris Wright, alongside executives from Chevron, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Halliburton, Shell, Valero, Marathon, Trafigura, Vitol Americas and Repsol. Also read | India lost a major trade deal with US because of ‘no call from Modi’, says Trump aide Lutnick Trump argued that foreign firms had been exposed and unprotected under Maduro’s rule, but claimed that had now changed. "Now you have total security," he told the room. "It's a whole different Venezuela". He insisted that oil companies would "deal with us directly," making it clear that Washington intends to position itself as the gatekeeper to Venezuela's oil wealth, sidelining the oil-rich but cash-starved nation from decisions about exploiting its own resources. How receptive were the oil executives? Reports suggest that Trump's pitch was met with scepticism. According to AFP, Darren Woods, the chief executive of ExxonMobil, bluntly questioned the premise. "We've had our assets seized there twice," he said. "And so, you can imagine, to re-enter a third time would require some pretty significant changes." Also read | 'We are gonna start now hitting land': Donald Trump says US will launch strikes against drug cartels | Watch "If we look at the legal and commercial constructs and frameworks in place today in Venezuela -- today, it's uninvestable," he added. The meeting came less than a week after US forces captured Maduro, an operation Trump has openly linked to control over Venezuela's oil.

Donald Trump urged US oil giants to invest in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture, promising security and saying Washington will decide who drills. Here's what he said.

'Deal with us directly': Trump tells oil executives US, not Venezuela, will make decisions on Caracas' vast reserves

Scientists have discovered a "deep-sea oasis" nearly 4,000 meters beneath the Arctic Ocean that changes previous understanding of how deep-sea biodiversity works. The findings include the deepest known methane hydrate mounds, also known as Freya mounds, below the surface on the Molloy Ridge in the Greenland Sea. A team of researchers, led by Giuliana Panieri and Jonathan T. Copley, published the findings in Nature Communications. The study rewrites the understanding of how life survives in the most extreme conditions on Earth. It mentions how solid structures are trapping methane, other gases and crude oil under the Arctic seafloor. This oasis is teeming with life, as amphipods and caridean red shrimp inhabit the waters around the mounds.&nbsp;Lead author &nbsp;Panieri, of UiT The Arctic University of Norway, said, "These hydrate mounds represent the deepest cold seeps ever found in the Arctic. They are active, dynamic systems that host unique life forms and play a role in global carbon cycling. “This discovery rewrites the playbook for Arctic deep-sea ecosystems and carbon cycling.”Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/remote-iran-volcano-stirs-up-after-700-000-years-as-satellites-spot-a-bulge-at-the-summit-1767685621653">Taftan volcano stirs up after 700,000 years as ground seen rising from space</a><h2>"Freya mounds" are made up of frozen methane</h2>These are the deepest methane hydrate mounds ever recorded in the Arctic. Scientists found a thriving ecosystem supported by chemosynthesis in a region that is completely dark and has extremely cold conditions, essentially making it impossible to support life. A unique food web has formed in the region, with bacteria feeding on methane and sulfide as energy sources. The "Freya mounds" are made up of frozen methane, other gases, and crude oil and are shaped like a cone. They release massive gas flares, plumes of methane-rich bubbles that rise over 3,300 metres high. The researchers used a remotely operated vehicle named Aurora to find a whole new world where these six-metre-wide conical mounds reside.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/hidden-network-of-tunnels-and-caves-could-surround-the-world-s-deepest-blue-hole-1767861906466">World's deepest blue hole remained a secret until 2021 because it is invisible from space</a><h2>“Forests” of shrimp, snails, and amphipods were found</h2>The ROV captured images of over 20 species living in this oasis, with a dense population of Sclerolinum tube worms, caridean red shrimp, snails, and amphipods present. The expedition took place in May 2024 and also led them to uncover chemical "fingerprints" that reveal the hydrocarbons (methane, propane, and butane) leaking from the seafloor originate from source rock dating back to the Miocene age, millions of years ago. This discovery alters the understanding of global carbon cycling, systems that play a critical role in how the greenhouse gas methane is stored and released from the seabed. The gas mixture also includes ethane, propane, and butane, suggesting that they are coming from deep in the Earth's crust.<h2>Deep-sea mining</h2>Norway opened this Arctic region for seabed mineral exploration in early 2024. Following pressure from the public, it paused issuing new mining licenses and has suspended public funding for further seabed mineral mapping until at least the end of 2029. This discovery proves that there is a lot humans still don't know about seafloors. It is crucial to know about them before we go digging them up, something that can have grave consequences.

An unknown world has been found 4,000 meters beneath the Arctic Ocean, below the Molloy Ridge in the Greenland Sea. The Freya mounds host unique life forms like tube worms and shrimp, fueled by ancient methane. This discovery sparks debate about the implications of deep-sea mining.

Scientists have discovered a "deep-sea oasis" nearly 4,000 meters beneath the Arctic Ocean that changes previous understanding of how deep-sea biodiversity works. The findings include the deepest known methane hydrate mounds, also known as Freya mounds, below the surface on the Molloy Ridge in the Greenland Sea. A team of researchers, led by Giuliana Panieri and Jonathan T. Copley, published the findings in Nature Communications. The study rewrites the understanding of how life survives in the most extreme conditions on Earth. It mentions how solid structures are trapping methane, other gases and crude oil under the Arctic seafloor. This oasis is teeming with life, as amphipods and caridean red shrimp inhabit the waters around the mounds. Lead author Panieri, of UiT The Arctic University of Norway, said, "These hydrate mounds represent the deepest cold seeps ever found in the Arctic. They are active, dynamic systems that host unique life forms and play a role in global carbon cycling. “This discovery rewrites the playbook for Arctic deep-sea ecosystems and carbon cycling.” Also Read: Taftan volcano stirs up after 700,000 years as ground seen rising from space "Freya mounds" are made up of frozen methane These are the deepest methane hydrate mounds ever recorded in the Arctic. Scientists found a thriving ecosystem supported by chemosynthesis in a region that is completely dark and has extremely cold conditions, essentially making it impossible to support life. A unique food web has formed in the region, with bacteria feeding on methane and sulfide as energy sources. The "Freya mounds" are made up of frozen methane, other gases, and crude oil and are shaped like a cone. They release massive gas flares, plumes of methane-rich bubbles that rise over 3,300 metres high. The researchers used a remotely operated vehicle named Aurora to find a whole new world where these six-metre-wide conical mounds reside. Also Read: World's deepest blue hole remained a secret until 2021 because it is invisible from space “Forests” of shrimp, snails, and amphipods were found The ROV captured images of over 20 species living in this oasis, with a dense population of Sclerolinum tube worms, caridean red shrimp, snails, and amphipods present. The expedition took place in May 2024 and also led them to uncover chemical "fingerprints" that reveal the hydrocarbons (methane, propane, and butane) leaking from the seafloor originate from source rock dating back to the Miocene age, millions of years ago. This discovery alters the understanding of global carbon cycling, systems that play a critical role in how the greenhouse gas methane is stored and released from the seabed. The gas mixture also includes ethane, propane, and butane, suggesting that they are coming from deep in the Earth's crust. Deep-sea mining Norway opened this Arctic region for seabed mineral exploration in early 2024. Following pressure from the public, it paused issuing new mining licenses and has suspended public funding for further seabed mineral mapping until at least the end of 2029. This discovery proves that there is a lot humans still don't know about seafloors. It is crucial to know about them before we go digging them up, something that can have grave consequences.

An unknown world has been found 4,000 meters beneath the Arctic Ocean, below the Molloy Ridge in the Greenland Sea. The Freya mounds host unique life forms like tube worms and shrimp, fueled by ancient methane. This discovery sparks debate about the implications of deep-sea mining.

Scientists just found 'deep-sea oasis' in an Arctic region thought to be barren

A South African man, who had been smoking since the age of 14, died hours after turning 121 of an asthma attack. He died on New Year's Day in Colchester, a village in the Eastern Cape province. Jan Steenberg, nicknamed Oom Jan, claimed to be 121, which would have made him the oldest man alive. However, the Guinness World Records never recognised him as the world's oldest living man. The current record holder is &nbsp;Joao Marinho Neto, a Brazilian supercentenarian who is 113 years old. Meanwhile, Oom Jan used to say that he was born on December 31, 1904. He worked as a grave digger, fisherman and golf caddie during his lifetime. He also witnessed several major world events, including the World Wars, the apartheid era in South Africa, where blacks were discriminated against, and the COVID-19 pandemic.<h2>Oom Jan said his faith kept him alive despite his smoking habit</h2>In an interview in 2025, Oom Jan credited his faith in God as the reason for his long life. "God is my oxygen and my saviour. Though I also smoke. I've been smoking since I was 14 - back then, I used to steal cigarettes," he said. He also claimed that a herbal drink he consumed throughout his life kept him active and healthy. Oom Jan is survived by two daughters, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He also had pets - four dogs and a cat. He was with his family at the time of his passing. According to one of his family friends, Oom Jan was honoured with a special award every year at the Senior Citizen of the Year Awards because of his age, which made him the oldest person at the event.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/japan-will-soon-lose-all-its-pandas-this-zoo-s-bizarre-solution-is-going-viral-1767868379327">Japan will soon lose all its pandas for first time in 50 years. This zoo's bizarre solution is going viral</a> &nbsp;Those who knew him say that he was a humble man who spoke and acted like a gentleman. Oom Jan also used to dress smartly, wear a hat and dance at events. He had four dogs and a cat as pets since he was an animal lover.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Jan Steenberg, nicknamed Oom Jan, was a South African supercentenarian who claimed to be 121. He died shortly after celebrating his birthday, and smoked his entire life, starting from the age of 14, he said in his past interviews. 

A South African man, who had been smoking since the age of 14, died hours after turning 121 of an asthma attack. He died on New Year's Day in Colchester, a village in the Eastern Cape province. Jan Steenberg, nicknamed Oom Jan, claimed to be 121, which would have made him the oldest man alive. However, the Guinness World Records never recognised him as the world's oldest living man. The current record holder is Joao Marinho Neto, a Brazilian supercentenarian who is 113 years old. Meanwhile, Oom Jan used to say that he was born on December 31, 1904. He worked as a grave digger, fisherman and golf caddie during his lifetime. He also witnessed several major world events, including the World Wars, the apartheid era in South Africa, where blacks were discriminated against, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Oom Jan said his faith kept him alive despite his smoking habit In an interview in 2025, Oom Jan credited his faith in God as the reason for his long life. "God is my oxygen and my saviour. Though I also smoke. I've been smoking since I was 14 - back then, I used to steal cigarettes," he said. He also claimed that a herbal drink he consumed throughout his life kept him active and healthy. Oom Jan is survived by two daughters, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He also had pets - four dogs and a cat. He was with his family at the time of his passing. According to one of his family friends, Oom Jan was honoured with a special award every year at the Senior Citizen of the Year Awards because of his age, which made him the oldest person at the event. Also Read: Japan will soon lose all its pandas for first time in 50 years. This zoo's bizarre solution is going viral Those who knew him say that he was a humble man who spoke and acted like a gentleman. Oom Jan also used to dress smartly, wear a hat and dance at events. He had four dogs and a cat as pets since he was an animal lover.

Jan Steenberg, nicknamed Oom Jan, was a South African supercentenarian who claimed to be 121. He died shortly after celebrating his birthday, and smoked his entire life, starting from the age of 14, he said in his past interviews.&nbsp;

South African man who smoked since age 14 dies from asthma attack hours after turning 121

Barron Trump is working hard to change his Slovenian accent to become more confident, according to some reports. Donald Trump's youngest son wants to "sound more like his American peers," according to celebrity journalist Rob Shuter, which is why he has been trying to shake off his current accent. Shuter spoke with anonymous White House insiders who said that Barron is "very focused on how he presents himself now". In order to feel more confident while speaking, he is working on his accent to get on the same page as other Americans. Despite being an American businessman's son, Barron has a strong Slovenian accent. This is primarily because he was raised by Melania and her parents, Amalija Knavs and Viktor Knavs. Since he lived with them, he picked up the Slovenian accent. A viral video of him as a four-year-old shows him speaking English with a Slovenian accent.<h2>Barron Trump is at the White House now</h2>Barron spent his freshman year at NYU in New York City and will continue his studies with the university at its Washington, DC campus. He now lives in the Executive Residence at the White House. Barron is known to keep to himself and is never heard speaking much. At a Mar-a-Lago New Year's Eve party, he stood quietly with his mother and father, while other guests danced. He also kept to himself at another holiday party before that. Barron was kept away from the media during Trump's first term as president. Now that he is grown up, he participated in his father's presidential campaign. Trump even credited him with helping him out with some new-age things.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-lost-a-major-trade-deal-because-of-no-call-from-modi-says-trump-aide-lutnick-1767944914723">India lost a major trade deal with US because of ‘no call from Modi’, says Trump aide Lutnick</a> &nbsp;Barron even received a standing ovation at his father’s Florida rally in 2024, as Trump praised him for understanding what the youth wants. He said Barron asked him to do some interviews to get the youth vote, and he said his advice helped him get those votes. Even though Barron has almost never been heard talking in the media, he is said to be popular in political circles. He could be planning to pursue politics, which explains his plan to work on his accent.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Donald Trump's son Barron is reportedly trying to change his Slovenian accent into a more American one. White House insiders told celebrity journalist Rob Shuter that he wants to feel more confident while speaking and is focused on how he presents himself. 

Barron Trump is working hard to change his Slovenian accent to become more confident, according to some reports. Donald Trump's youngest son wants to "sound more like his American peers," according to celebrity journalist Rob Shuter, which is why he has been trying to shake off his current accent. Shuter spoke with anonymous White House insiders who said that Barron is "very focused on how he presents himself now". In order to feel more confident while speaking, he is working on his accent to get on the same page as other Americans. Despite being an American businessman's son, Barron has a strong Slovenian accent. This is primarily because he was raised by Melania and her parents, Amalija Knavs and Viktor Knavs. Since he lived with them, he picked up the Slovenian accent. A viral video of him as a four-year-old shows him speaking English with a Slovenian accent. Barron Trump is at the White House now Barron spent his freshman year at NYU in New York City and will continue his studies with the university at its Washington, DC campus. He now lives in the Executive Residence at the White House. Barron is known to keep to himself and is never heard speaking much. At a Mar-a-Lago New Year's Eve party, he stood quietly with his mother and father, while other guests danced. He also kept to himself at another holiday party before that. Barron was kept away from the media during Trump's first term as president. Now that he is grown up, he participated in his father's presidential campaign. Trump even credited him with helping him out with some new-age things. Also Read: India lost a major trade deal with US because of ‘no call from Modi’, says Trump aide Lutnick Barron even received a standing ovation at his father’s Florida rally in 2024, as Trump praised him for understanding what the youth wants. He said Barron asked him to do some interviews to get the youth vote, and he said his advice helped him get those votes. Even though Barron has almost never been heard talking in the media, he is said to be popular in political circles. He could be planning to pursue politics, which explains his plan to work on his accent.

Donald Trump's son Barron is reportedly trying to change his Slovenian accent into a more American one. White House insiders told celebrity journalist Rob Shuter that he wants to feel more confident while speaking and is focused on how he presents himself.&nbsp;

Is Barron Trump trying to shake-off his Slovenian accent? He is 'very focused on...'

A major historical discovery has been made in Pakistan's Rawalpindi, where archaeologists have found 2,000-year-old coins from the Kushan dynasty. They also came across fragments of lapis lazuli, a prized semi-precious stone, at Bhir Mound near Taxila. The coins are from the time of King Vasudeva, one of the last great Kushan rulers, while the stone pieces are from a much earlier time period. Researchers say the finding shows the region was used for trade and played a major role during the Common Era. Archaeologists digging at the site unearthed bronze coins along with lapis lazuli. According to them, the stones are from the 6th century BC, and the coins belong to the 2nd century AD. The Kushan Empire flourished between the first and third centuries AD, which confirms that the coins are from the same dynasty.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/indian-scientists-stumble-upon-37-000-year-old-bamboo-fossil-with-strange-marks-it-changes-things-for-asia-1764322533921">Indian scientists stumble upon 37,000-year-old bamboo stem with strange marks in Manipur. It changes things for Asia</a><h2>Kushan rulers backed multiple faiths</h2>The coins were scientifically analysed to reveal more details about them. Images of Emperor Vasudeva, regarded as the last great Kushan ruler, were found on the coins following scientific dating and numismatic analysis. He is featured on one side of the coin with a female religious deity depicted on the other side. Researchers say that the Kushan era encouraged multiple religions, as proven by the image on the coin. The rulers patronised multiple faiths during this period, historical records suggest. Kushan coins found in the past carried images from Indian, Iranian, Greek, and Buddhist traditions, showcasing that the empire had a wide theological outlook.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/indian-scientists-reveal-indus-valley-civilisation-died-a-slow-death-100-year-disaster-and-many-more-1764330182953">Indus Valley Civilisation died a slow death - Scientists reveal what really led to its fall</a> Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/8-200-year-old-mathematical-concepts-ancient-humans-knew-geometry-and-long-division-way-before-numbers-were-invented-1766388687873">8,200-year-old calculations: Ancient humans knew geometry and long division way before numbers were invented</a><h2>Kushan trade in Taxila and link to India</h2>According to the researchers, the presence of lapiz lazuli in Taxila is proof that the region was part of long-distance trade networks across Central and South Asia. Taxila was connected to the Mauryan capital Pataliputra (Patna, Bihar) by the ancient "Royal Highway". This means that trade and cultural exchange took place between the regions. However, Taxila-specific coins have not been found within Bihar. Overall, they prove religious pluralism and that Taxila was politically and economically important under the Kushans. Archaeological records also show that Taxila turned into a major centre of administration under rulers like Kanishka the Great. Not only this, but the kingdom also promoted Buddhism, trade, and Gandharan art, combined with Greek, Persian, Roman, and Indian influences. &nbsp;

Taxila was once a major trade hub and is an ancient city in Pakistan. It flourished under the Mauryan and Kushan empires. Archaeologists recently discovered 2,000-year-old coins from the time of the Kushans in a place near Taxila, along with a semi-precious stone.

A major historical discovery has been made in Pakistan's Rawalpindi, where archaeologists have found 2,000-year-old coins from the Kushan dynasty. They also came across fragments of lapis lazuli, a prized semi-precious stone, at Bhir Mound near Taxila. The coins are from the time of King Vasudeva, one of the last great Kushan rulers, while the stone pieces are from a much earlier time period. Researchers say the finding shows the region was used for trade and played a major role during the Common Era. Archaeologists digging at the site unearthed bronze coins along with lapis lazuli. According to them, the stones are from the 6th century BC, and the coins belong to the 2nd century AD. The Kushan Empire flourished between the first and third centuries AD, which confirms that the coins are from the same dynasty. Also Read: Indian scientists stumble upon 37,000-year-old bamboo stem with strange marks in Manipur. It changes things for Asia Kushan rulers backed multiple faiths The coins were scientifically analysed to reveal more details about them. Images of Emperor Vasudeva, regarded as the last great Kushan ruler, were found on the coins following scientific dating and numismatic analysis. He is featured on one side of the coin with a female religious deity depicted on the other side. Researchers say that the Kushan era encouraged multiple religions, as proven by the image on the coin. The rulers patronised multiple faiths during this period, historical records suggest. Kushan coins found in the past carried images from Indian, Iranian, Greek, and Buddhist traditions, showcasing that the empire had a wide theological outlook. Also Read: Indus Valley Civilisation died a slow death - Scientists reveal what really led to its fall Also Read: 8,200-year-old calculations: Ancient humans knew geometry and long division way before numbers were invented Kushan trade in Taxila and link to India According to the researchers, the presence of lapiz lazuli in Taxila is proof that the region was part of long-distance trade networks across Central and South Asia. Taxila was connected to the Mauryan capital Pataliputra (Patna, Bihar) by the ancient "Royal Highway". This means that trade and cultural exchange took place between the regions. However, Taxila-specific coins have not been found within Bihar. Overall, they prove religious pluralism and that Taxila was politically and economically important under the Kushans. Archaeological records also show that Taxila turned into a major centre of administration under rulers like Kanishka the Great. Not only this, but the kingdom also promoted Buddhism, trade, and Gandharan art, combined with Greek, Persian, Roman, and Indian influences.

Taxila was once a major trade hub and is an ancient city in Pakistan. It flourished under the Mauryan and Kushan empires. Archaeologists recently discovered 2,000-year-old coins from the time of the Kushans in a place near Taxila, along with a semi-precious stone.

2,000-year-old coins from time of King Vasudeva discovered in Pakistan prove something about religious beliefs

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has blamed the collapse of a proposed India–US trade deal on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While appearing on a podcast, Donald Trump's commerce secretary said that the trade deal did not materialise because Modi never made a personal call to the POTUS.<h2>Modi to blame for India-US trade deal failure?</h2>Speaking on the All In Podcast, Lutnick said the agreement was essentially ready but stalled because the final political outreach never happened. "I set the deal up," he said, adding that he had asked Indian officials to get Modi to call Trump, but "They (India) were uncomfortable with it. So, Modi didn't call."According to Lutnick, Washington had assumed India would be among the first countries to wrap up a trade agreement under Trump's second term. On that assumption, the US pushed ahead with negotiations with other nations at higher rates. Deals with Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam were concluded first, and at tariff levels that later complicated talks with New Delhi.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-pulls-us-out-of-66-organisations-and-treaties-including-india-led-international-solar-alliance-1767847347430">US exits 66 orgs and treaties, including India-led International Solar Alliance</a>"So that Friday left. The middle of the next week we did Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam. We announced a whole bunch of deals," Lutnick said. "And because we negotiated them and assumed India was gonna be done before them... I had negotiated them at a higher rate."He added that the conditions India believed were still on offer were no longer valid. "So now the problem is the deals came out at a higher rate and then India calls back it says oh, 'okay, We're ready,' I said ready for what?" Lutnick said. India has yet to formally respond to Lutnick’s remarks.&nbsp;Watch what he said here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">BIG BREAKING: India trade deal isn&#39;t done because PM Modi did not call Trump, claims US Commerce Secretary Lutnick &quot;I set the deal up. But you had to have Modi call President Trump. They (India) were uncomfortable with it. So Modi didn&#39;t call.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/gFiUGGaJRl">pic.twitter.com/gFiUGGaJRl</a>&mdash; Shashank Mattoo (@MattooShashank) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattooShashank/status/2009474733818232944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<h2>What now?</h2>Lutnick said that the US has now "stepped back from that trade deal that we had agreed to earlier. We are not thinking about it anymore."The US Commerce secretary's comments come on the heels of a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill approved by Trump on Wednesday (Jan 7) that targets countries buying Russian oil. The legislation, penned by senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, authorises tariffs of up to 500 per cent on imports from countries like India.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-pm-modi-is-not-happy-with-me-over-tariffs-says-trump-but-assures-continued-strong-ties-1767726513565">'PM Modi is not happy with me over tariffs,' says Trump, but assures strong ties</a>Explicitly naming India, China and Brazil, Lutnick said that the bill would give Trump "tremendous leverage" to incentivise these nations to stop buying the cheap Russian oil that "provides the financing for Putin's bloodbath against Ukraine".Recently, while speaking to reporters, Trump said Modi knew he (POTUS) was unhappy with India's oil imports from Russia and warned tariffs could be raised "very quickly." Trade talks between the two nations fell apart in 2025, when Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent, the highest rate imposed on any major economy. That included a 25 per cent retaliatory levy tied directly to India's continued purchases of Russian oil.&nbsp;&nbsp;

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says an India-US trade deal collapsed because PM Narendra Modi never personally called President Donald Trump. The deal, once ready, fell apart as Washington moved on, he claimed. Watch what he said here.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has blamed the collapse of a proposed India–US trade deal on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While appearing on a podcast, Donald Trump's commerce secretary said that the trade deal did not materialise because Modi never made a personal call to the POTUS. Modi to blame for India-US trade deal failure? Speaking on the All In Podcast, Lutnick said the agreement was essentially ready but stalled because the final political outreach never happened. "I set the deal up," he said, adding that he had asked Indian officials to get Modi to call Trump, but "They (India) were uncomfortable with it. So, Modi didn't call." According to Lutnick, Washington had assumed India would be among the first countries to wrap up a trade agreement under Trump's second term. On that assumption, the US pushed ahead with negotiations with other nations at higher rates. Deals with Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam were concluded first, and at tariff levels that later complicated talks with New Delhi. Also read | US exits 66 orgs and treaties, including India-led International Solar Alliance "So that Friday left. The middle of the next week we did Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam. We announced a whole bunch of deals," Lutnick said. "And because we negotiated them and assumed India was gonna be done before them... I had negotiated them at a higher rate." He added that the conditions India believed were still on offer were no longer valid. "So now the problem is the deals came out at a higher rate and then India calls back it says oh, 'okay, We're ready,' I said ready for what?" Lutnick said. India has yet to formally respond to Lutnick’s remarks. Watch what he said here:

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says an India-US trade deal collapsed because PM Narendra Modi never personally called President Donald Trump. The deal, once ready, fell apart as Washington moved on, he claimed. Watch what he said here.

India lost a major trade deal with US because of ‘no call from Modi’, says Trump aide Lutnick

Iran on Friday (Jan 9) remained plunged into near total digital darkness as authorities imposed a nationwide internet blackout, even as protests continue to escalate. According to internet monitoring group NetBlocks, Iran, as of 0900 hrs (0500 hrs GMT), had been offline for over 12 hours, "with national connectivity flatlining at ~1% of ordinary levels". The shutdown came as demonstrators poured onto the streets across the country, despite an intensifying crackdown by security forces.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-are-gonna-start-now-hitting-land-donald-trump-says-us-will-launch-land-strikes-against-drug-cartels-1767929603922">Trump says US is 'gonna start hitting land,' launch strikes against drug cartels</a><h2>Digital blackout continues</h2>NetBlocks in an X post revealed that Iran has been offline for 12 hours, with the national connectivity dropping to around one per cent of normal levels. "Iran has now been offline for 12 hours with national connectivity flatlining at ~1% of ordinary levels, after authorities imposed a national internet blackout in an attempt to suppress sweeping protests while covering up reports of regime brutality," said the group.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⚠️ Update: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Iran</a> has now been offline for 12 hours with national connectivity flatlining at ~1% of ordinary levels, after authorities imposed a national internet blackout in an attempt to suppress sweeping protests while covering up reports of regime brutality 📉 <a href="https://t.co/furKo81BA3">pic.twitter.com/furKo81BA3</a>&mdash; NetBlocks (@netblocks) <a href="https://twitter.com/netblocks/status/2009482662025871737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Iran unrest continues</h2>The unrest in Iran began on December 28 with a strike at Tehran's historic bazaar, triggered by the collapse of the rial to record lows. What started as an economic protest has since morphed into a nationwide movement, spreading far beyond the capital. The scale of the protests, as per AFP, has unsettled Iran's authorities under Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, already grappling with a deep economic crisis stemming from years of sanctions and still reeling from the aftermath of June's war with Israel.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/internet-blackout-in-iran-as-protests-continue-for-12th-day-reza-pahlavi-heads-to-mar-a-lago-1767899040216">Internet blackout in Iran as protests continue; Reza Pahlavi heads to Mar-a-Lago</a><h2>Iran's response turns violent</h2>Rights groups say the state response has turned increasingly violent. The Norway-based group Iran Human Rights (IHR) said at least 45 protesters, including eight minors, have been killed since the demonstrations began. It said that thirteen deaths were recorded on Wednesday alone, describing Jan 7 as the bloodiest day so far. Hundreds more have been wounded and more than 2,000 people arrested, the group said. "The evidence shows that the scope of the crackdown is becoming more violent and more extensive every day," said IHR director Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam.Iranian officials acknowledge far fewer deaths. State media reports cite at least 21 people killed, including members of the security forces. On Wednesday, police said an officer was killed west of Tehran while trying to "control unrest." US President Donald Trump has meanwhile warned Tehran against further bloodshed, saying Washington would "hit them very hard" if "start killing people".<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-clash-iranians-chant-death-to-the-dictator-in-tehran-1767936088636/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-clash-iranians-chant-death-to-the-dictator-in-tehran-1767936088636/embed</a>&nbsp;

Iran has been almost completely offline for over 12 hours as protests spread nationwide, with internet access cut to near zero. All you need to know.

Iran on Friday (Jan 9) remained plunged into near total digital darkness as authorities imposed a nationwide internet blackout, even as protests continue to escalate. According to internet monitoring group NetBlocks, Iran, as of 0900 hrs (0500 hrs GMT), had been offline for over 12 hours, "with national connectivity flatlining at ~1% of ordinary levels". The shutdown came as demonstrators poured onto the streets across the country, despite an intensifying crackdown by security forces. Also read | Trump says US is 'gonna start hitting land,' launch strikes against drug cartels Digital blackout continues NetBlocks in an X post revealed that Iran has been offline for 12 hours, with the national connectivity dropping to around one per cent of normal levels. "Iran has now been offline for 12 hours with national connectivity flatlining at ~1% of ordinary levels, after authorities imposed a national internet blackout in an attempt to suppress sweeping protests while covering up reports of regime brutality," said the group.

Iran has been almost completely offline for over 12 hours as protests spread nationwide, with internet access cut to near zero. All you need to know.

Iran’s digital blackout crosses 12-hour mark, internet flatlines at 1% as protests continue to rage

In Honduras, an opposition lawmaker was injured on Thursday (Jan 8) after an explosive device exploded right next to her head during an on-camera interview outside the Honduran National Congress in the capital, Tegucigalpa. The opposition leader, identified as Congresswoman Gladis Aurora López suffered significant injuries, suggest reports. Here's what we know.<h2>What happened?</h2>According to reports, Lopez was injured when an explosive device was hurled into a crowd gathered outside the Honduran National Congress. The shocking incident, which was captured on camera, unfolded in the capital, Tegucigalpa, as members of the opposition National Party were speaking to reporters outside the Congress building.Multiple videos circulating online show a small group of lawmakers and aides mid statement when an object suddenly flies into the frame, exploding right next to the Congresswoman's head.Watch video here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">Lo ocurrido hoy en el Congreso Nacional no puede pasar inadvertido ni ser minimizado. La violencia nunca es justificable, venga de donde venga. Nuestra solidaridad con la diputada Gladys Aurora López. Esperamos que se encuentre bien y que este hecho sea esclarecido conforme a la… <a href="https://t.co/CwjiM8sWmF">pic.twitter.com/CwjiM8sWmF</a>&mdash; Alia Kafati Diputada (@alia_kafati) <a href="https://twitter.com/alia_kafati/status/2009396540331446481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<h2>How badly was Lopez injured?</h2>Party officials said the device struck Congresswoman Gladis Aurora López in the head before exploding. Tomás Zambrano, who leads the National Party’s bloc in Congress, said López suffered significant injuries and received immediate medical attention at the scene.Local media reports suggest that she suffered visible head and back injuries and was bleeding heavily, though she was out of immediate danger.López was transferred to a private hospital for further treatment. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether anyone else in the group was injured in the blast.<h2>National Party condemns the explosion</h2>In a strongly worded statement, the National Party condemned what it said was a criminal attack against Lopez. While it is not yet clear if it was a targeted attack, the party said that the incident was a clear act of political violence. The party demanded a full and independent investigation, saying those responsible must be identified and prosecuted without delay.So far, no arrests have been announced.&nbsp;

An explosion ripped through an on-camera interview outside Honduras’ Congress, injuring opposition lawmaker Gladis Aurora López after a device detonated beside her head. The shocking moment was caught on video. Watch here.

In Honduras, an opposition lawmaker was injured on Thursday (Jan 8) after an explosive device exploded right next to her head during an on-camera interview outside the Honduran National Congress in the capital, Tegucigalpa. The opposition leader, identified as Congresswoman Gladis Aurora López suffered significant injuries, suggest reports. Here's what we know. What happened? According to reports, Lopez was injured when an explosive device was hurled into a crowd gathered outside the Honduran National Congress. The shocking incident, which was captured on camera, unfolded in the capital, Tegucigalpa, as members of the opposition National Party were speaking to reporters outside the Congress building. Multiple videos circulating online show a small group of lawmakers and aides mid statement when an object suddenly flies into the frame, exploding right next to the Congresswoman's head. Watch video here:

An explosion ripped through an on-camera interview outside Honduras’ Congress, injuring opposition lawmaker Gladis Aurora López after a device detonated beside her head. The shocking moment was caught on video. Watch here.

Caught on camera! Explosive goes off inches from lawmaker’s head during live interview in Honduras | Watch

NASA is evacuating a crew from the International Space Station for the first time in the history of the laboratory orbiting Earth. The space agency said that the step was being taken because an astronaut had faced a medical issue. Crew-11 went to the ISS in August 2025 and was to spend six months in space. It consists of US astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov and Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yu. NASA said on Thursday (January 8) that the US-Russian crew will return earlier than planned. This comes after it cancelled a spacewalk scheduled for the same day because of health concerns. It has not revealed the nature of the medical problem or the name of the astronaut. Dr James Polk, NASA's chief health and medical officer, said they were "erring on the side of caution for the crew member" even though it is not an emergency.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/first-spacewalk-of-2026-postponed-after-astronaut-suffers-medical-emergency-1767877990727">First spacewalk of 2026 postponed after astronaut suffers medical emergency</a><h2>Two spacewalks were scheduled for January 2026</h2>Polk added that this is the first medical evacuation in the history of the space station. In the past, astronauts have been treated for issues like toothaches and ear pain aboard the ISS. Thursday's spacewalk was to be carried out by Fincke, the ISS commander, and Zena Cardman, a flight engineer. They were to prepare an outer portion of the ISS for a future rollout of solar panels that would have helped the station function through its end years before it is de-orbited in 2030. Cardman was to perform his first spacewalk on his maiden trip to the ISS. It would have been the 10th spacewalk for Fincke. "I'm proud of the swift effort across the agency thus far to ensure the safety of our astronauts," NASA administrator Jared Isaacman said.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/nasa-saw-something-bizarre-happening-88kms-above-earth-from-space-what-was-it-1767858927469">NASA saw something bizarre happening 88 km above Earth from space. What was it?</a><h2>How many astronauts are at the space station right now?</h2>Another spacewalk was due to take place on January 15, involving two other astronauts who were not named yet. They were to replace a high-definition camera, set up a new docking aid for spacecraft visiting the ISS, besides a few other things. However, now that NASA has announced plans to return the entire crew, this spacewalk is also effectively cancelled. The four astronauts were launched by SpaceX in August. Besides them, three other astronauts - NASA's Chris Williams and Russia's Sergei Mikaev and Sergei Kud-Sverchkov - are at the ISS after arriving in November aboard a Soyuz rocket for an eight-month mission.&nbsp;

For the first time in the history of the International Space Station, NASA is returning a crew early for medical reasons. An astronaut has suffered a health episode, following which NASA made this decision. The nature of the issue or the name of the astronaut has not been disclosed.  

NASA is evacuating a crew from the International Space Station for the first time in the history of the laboratory orbiting Earth. The space agency said that the step was being taken because an astronaut had faced a medical issue. Crew-11 went to the ISS in August 2025 and was to spend six months in space. It consists of US astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov and Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yu. NASA said on Thursday (January 8) that the US-Russian crew will return earlier than planned. This comes after it cancelled a spacewalk scheduled for the same day because of health concerns. It has not revealed the nature of the medical problem or the name of the astronaut. Dr James Polk, NASA's chief health and medical officer, said they were "erring on the side of caution for the crew member" even though it is not an emergency. Also Read: First spacewalk of 2026 postponed after astronaut suffers medical emergency Two spacewalks were scheduled for January 2026 Polk added that this is the first medical evacuation in the history of the space station. In the past, astronauts have been treated for issues like toothaches and ear pain aboard the ISS. Thursday's spacewalk was to be carried out by Fincke, the ISS commander, and Zena Cardman, a flight engineer. They were to prepare an outer portion of the ISS for a future rollout of solar panels that would have helped the station function through its end years before it is de-orbited in 2030. Cardman was to perform his first spacewalk on his maiden trip to the ISS. It would have been the 10th spacewalk for Fincke. "I'm proud of the swift effort across the agency thus far to ensure the safety of our astronauts," NASA administrator Jared Isaacman said. Also Read: NASA saw something bizarre happening 88 km above Earth from space. What was it? How many astronauts are at the space station right now? Another spacewalk was due to take place on January 15, involving two other astronauts who were not named yet. They were to replace a high-definition camera, set up a new docking aid for spacecraft visiting the ISS, besides a few other things. However, now that NASA has announced plans to return the entire crew, this spacewalk is also effectively cancelled. The four astronauts were launched by SpaceX in August. Besides them, three other astronauts - NASA's Chris Williams and Russia's Sergei Mikaev and Sergei Kud-Sverchkov - are at the ISS after arriving in November aboard a Soyuz rocket for an eight-month mission.

For the first time in the history of the International Space Station, NASA is returning a crew early for medical reasons. An astronaut has suffered a health episode, following which NASA made this decision. The nature of the issue or the name of the astronaut has not been disclosed. &nbsp;

NASA evacuating ISS crew on medical grounds for the first time

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 8) announced that the United States will now be conducting land strikes against drug cartels. Speaking during an interview with Fox News, the POTUS confirmed, "We are gonna start now hitting land, with regard to the cartels". However, he did not share details on where and when land strikes may begin. This was Trump's first interview since America carried out a shock stealth operation which resulted in the capture of Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/maduro-captured-100-dead-over-hundred-injured-venezuela-reveals-grim-toll-of-us-raid-1767840789132">Maduro captured, 100 dead, over hundred injured: Venezuela reveals grim toll of US raid</a><h2>What did Trump say?</h2>Appearing for an interview, Trump claimed that the US has already knocked out “97 per cent of drugs coming in by water” and said that “we are now gonna start hitting land, with regardto cartels”. He then claimed that the “cartels are running Mexico”. Trump said it was “very sad to watch and see what's happened to that country, but the cartels are running it”. He also alleged that the cartels were killing “250,000-300,000 people” in America every year.Watch what he said here:

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Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-beware-denmark-soldiers-will-shoot-first-ask-questions-later-if-us-tries-to-invade-greenland-1767862463458">Trump Beware! Denmark soldiers will 'shoot first, ask questions later' if US tries to invade Greenland</a>Trump slammed his predecessor Joe Biden's administration for drug-related deaths in the US, saying, “the border was a total mess for years,” before proceeding to tout his actions to fix the mess. “I did it the first time quickly; this time, I did it even better because this was a bigger mess, this was a border like no other in the history of the world.”“There's never been a border like this, where anyone can just walk into a country,” said Trump.<h2>US strikes on alleged drug traffickers</h2>Previously, on Dec 29, the US President had confirmed that Washington carried out the first land strikes on Venezuela. The US president said that the US attacked the "dock area" linked to alleged drug boats. Speaking to reporters in Florida, Trump said the strike caused a "major explosion" at a site he claimed "they load the boats up with drugs".Since September, US forces have repeatedly targeted what Washington alleges are drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. According to US officials, more than 20 vessels have been hit, with at least 100 people killed.&nbsp;

Donald Trump says the US will now launch land strikes against drug cartels, claiming sea routes are largely shut. However, he gave no details on where or when. Watch what he said here.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 8) announced that the United States will now be conducting land strikes against drug cartels. Speaking during an interview with Fox News, the POTUS confirmed, "We are gonna start now hitting land, with regard to the cartels". However, he did not share details on where and when land strikes may begin. This was Trump's first interview since America carried out a shock stealth operation which resulted in the capture of Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Also read | Maduro captured, 100 dead, over hundred injured: Venezuela reveals grim toll of US raid What did Trump say? Appearing for an interview, Trump claimed that the US has already knocked out “97 per cent of drugs coming in by water” and said that “we are now gonna start hitting land, with regardto cartels”. He then claimed that the “cartels are running Mexico”. Trump said it was “very sad to watch and see what's happened to that country, but the cartels are running it”. He also alleged that the cartels were killing “250,000-300,000 people” in America every year. Watch what he said here:

Donald Trump says the US will now launch land strikes against drug cartels, claiming sea routes are largely shut. However, he gave no details on where or when. Watch what he said here.

'We are gonna start now hitting land': Donald Trump says US will launch strikes against drug cartels | Watch

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to "unconditionally support" Russian President Vladimir Putin and all his policies and decisions, according to Pyongyang state media on Friday (Jan 9). Kim's statement comes as the war in Ukraine grinds on.<h2>What did Kim say?</h2>In a letter published on Friday by North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency, Kim described his relationship with Putin as one built on "true comradely relations" and called ties between the two countries the "most precious ones."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-beware-denmark-soldiers-will-shoot-first-ask-questions-later-if-us-tries-to-invade-greenland-1767862463458">Trump Beware! Denmark soldiers will 'shoot first, ask questions later' if US tries to invade Greenland</a>He said "close cooperation" between North Korea and Russia would continue to deepen across "various spheres," and left little room for ambiguity about where Pyongyang stands. "I will unconditionally respect and unconditionally support all your policies and decisions and I have a willingness to be always with you for the sake of you and your Russia," Kim wrote. "This choice will be constant and permanent."The letter was sent in response to a message from Putin, though Russian state media has not released the contents of the original note.<h2>North Korea-Russia ties deepen with Kim-Putin bromance</h2>The exchange comes against the backdrop of North Korea's growing role in Russia's war effort. In his New Year message, Kim had said that the two nations shared "blood, life and death" in the Ukraine war. Putin, meanwhile, hailed the "invincible friendship" between the two countries.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-sends-submarine-to-shadow-oil-tanker-chased-by-us-near-venezuela-watch-1767779992738">Russia sends submarine to shadow oil tanker chased by US near Venezuela | Watch</a>South Korean and Western intelligence agencies have said Pyongyang has already sent thousands of troops to support Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, now approaching its fourth year. In addition to troops, Pyongyang is believed to have supplied Russia with artillery shells, missiles and long-range rocket systems. In return, Russia is thought to be providing North Korea with a mix of financial assistance, military technology and basic supplies, including food and energy supplies.

Kim Jong Un has pledged unconditional support for Vladimir Putin, calling the ties between Russia and North Korea “permanent” and “comradely.” 

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to "unconditionally support" Russian President Vladimir Putin and all his policies and decisions, according to Pyongyang state media on Friday (Jan 9). Kim's statement comes as the war in Ukraine grinds on. What did Kim say? In a letter published on Friday by North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency, Kim described his relationship with Putin as one built on "true comradely relations" and called ties between the two countries the "most precious ones." Also read | Trump Beware! Denmark soldiers will 'shoot first, ask questions later' if US tries to invade Greenland He said "close cooperation" between North Korea and Russia would continue to deepen across "various spheres," and left little room for ambiguity about where Pyongyang stands. "I will unconditionally respect and unconditionally support all your policies and decisions and I have a willingness to be always with you for the sake of you and your Russia," Kim wrote. "This choice will be constant and permanent." The letter was sent in response to a message from Putin, though Russian state media has not released the contents of the original note. North Korea-Russia ties deepen with Kim-Putin bromance The exchange comes against the backdrop of North Korea's growing role in Russia's war effort. In his New Year message, Kim had said that the two nations shared "blood, life and death" in the Ukraine war. Putin, meanwhile, hailed the "invincible friendship" between the two countries. Also read | Russia sends submarine to shadow oil tanker chased by US near Venezuela | Watch South Korean and Western intelligence agencies have said Pyongyang has already sent thousands of troops to support Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, now approaching its fourth year. In addition to troops, Pyongyang is believed to have supplied Russia with artillery shells, missiles and long-range rocket systems. In return, Russia is thought to be providing North Korea with a mix of financial assistance, military technology and basic supplies, including food and energy supplies.

Kim Jong Un has pledged unconditional support for Vladimir Putin, calling the ties between Russia and North Korea “permanent” and “comradely.”&nbsp;

Kim Jong Un pledges 'unconditional support' to Vladimir Putin as Ukraine war drags on

Just a day after a woman was shot dead by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, federal immigration officers on Thursday (Jan 8) shot and wounded two people in Portland, Oregon. The FBI's Portland office, in a statement on X, confirmed that it was investigating an "agent involved shooting" but later deleted the post. This comes a day after 37-year-old Minnesota resident Renee Nicole Good was "shot in the face" by an ICE agent. The killing triggered widespread anger with Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey telling ICE to "get the fu** out". &nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/minneapolis-ice-shooting-woman-shot-in-face-by-ice-agent-identified-as-renee-nicole-good-all-we-know-about-her-1767834405663">Minneapolis ICE shooting: Woman 'shot in face' by ICE agent identified as Renee Nicole Good. All we know about her</a><h2>What happened in Oregon?</h2>As per the FBI's now-deleted statement, the shooting incident around 2:15 pm "involving Customs and Border Patrol Agents" wounded two individuals. While the victims' identities have not been revealed, the Portland Police Bureau said that its officers responded and found a man and a woman with apparent gunshot wounds. They were moved to a hospital and their conditions remain unknown, it added.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-you-killed-my-fu-ing-neighbour-medic-begs-to-help-renee-good-ice-officers-tells-him-i-don-t-care-disturbing-video-emerges-1767857999720">'You killed my fu**ing neighbour': Medic begs to help Renee Good, ICE officers tells him 'I don't care'. Disturbing video emerges</a>The local police force stressed that its officers were not involved in the shooting and said, "At 2:24 p.m., officers received information that a man who had been shot was calling and requesting help in the area of Northeast 146th Avenue and East Burnside. Officers responded and found a male and female with apparent gunshot wounds. Officers applied a tourniquet and summoned emergency medical personnel. The patients were transported to the hospital. Their conditions are unknown.""Officers have determined the two people were injured in the shooting involving federal agents."<h2>Portland mayor slams Trump and ICE</h2>Slamming US President Donald Trump and ICE, Portland's mayor, Keith Wilson, said the shooting in his city was the result of the flood of heavily-armed federal agents deployed by the POTUS as part of his crackdown on illegal immigration.“Just one day after the horrific violence in Minnesota at the hands of federal agents, our community here in Portland is now grappling with another deeply troubling incident,” he said. “We cannot sit by while constitutional protections erode and bloodshed mounts. Portland is not a 'training ground' for militarised agents, and the 'full force' threatened by the administration has deadly consequences.”

Just a day after an ICE agent killed Renee Good in Minneapolis, federal officers shot and wounded two people in Portland. The FBI says it is probing an agent-involved shooting.

Just a day after a woman was shot dead by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, federal immigration officers on Thursday (Jan 8) shot and wounded two people in Portland, Oregon. The FBI's Portland office, in a statement on X, confirmed that it was investigating an "agent involved shooting" but later deleted the post. This comes a day after 37-year-old Minnesota resident Renee Nicole Good was "shot in the face" by an ICE agent. The killing triggered widespread anger with Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey telling ICE to "get the fu** out". Also read | Minneapolis ICE shooting: Woman 'shot in face' by ICE agent identified as Renee Nicole Good. All we know about her What happened in Oregon? As per the FBI's now-deleted statement, the shooting incident around 2:15 pm "involving Customs and Border Patrol Agents" wounded two individuals. While the victims' identities have not been revealed, the Portland Police Bureau said that its officers responded and found a man and a woman with apparent gunshot wounds. They were moved to a hospital and their conditions remain unknown, it added. Also read | 'You killed my fu**ing neighbour': Medic begs to help Renee Good, ICE officers tells him 'I don't care'. Disturbing video emerges The local police force stressed that its officers were not involved in the shooting and said, "At 2:24 p.m., officers received information that a man who had been shot was calling and requesting help in the area of Northeast 146th Avenue and East Burnside. Officers responded and found a male and female with apparent gunshot wounds. Officers applied a tourniquet and summoned emergency medical personnel. The patients were transported to the hospital. Their conditions are unknown." "Officers have determined the two people were injured in the shooting involving federal agents." Portland mayor slams Trump and ICE Slamming US President Donald Trump and ICE, Portland's mayor, Keith Wilson, said the shooting in his city was the result of the flood of heavily-armed federal agents deployed by the POTUS as part of his crackdown on illegal immigration. “Just one day after the horrific violence in Minnesota at the hands of federal agents, our community here in Portland is now grappling with another deeply troubling incident,” he said. “We cannot sit by while constitutional protections erode and bloodshed mounts. Portland is not a 'training ground' for militarised agents, and the 'full force' threatened by the administration has deadly consequences.”

Just a day after an ICE agent killed Renee Good in Minneapolis, federal officers shot and wounded two people in Portland. The FBI says it is probing an agent-involved shooting.

Day after Minneapolis ICE shooting, federal officers shoot two people in Portland

Former Ranji Trophy cricketer from Mizoram, K Lalremruata, died after collapsing during a local cricket match on Wednesday (Jan 7). His sudden death deeply shocked the cricket community in the state and led to the cancellation of all scheduled matches as a mark of respect. The incident took place during a Khaled Memorial 2nd Division Screening Tournament match between Venghnuai Raiders CC and Chawnpui ILMOV CC. Lalremruata, who was playing for Venghnuai Raiders CC, suddenly fell while the game was underway. He was given immediate help and taken for medical treatment, but doctors could not save him.&nbsp;Lalremruata had earlier represented Mizoram in the Ranji Trophy and stayed closely connected with cricket even after his playing days. He served on the Senior Tournament Committee and was known for his honest and dedicated work for the sport.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-sri-lanka-appoints-former-india-coach-as-new-batting-consultant-1767886384534">T20 WC 2026: Sri Lanka appoints former India coach as new batting consultant</a>&nbsp;Many officials and players said he worked quietly but tirelessly to help to organise tournaments and support young cricketers at the grassroots level.&nbsp;After his death, the Cricket Association of Mizoram announced that all matches scheduled for Thursday would be cancelled. This included games in the 2nd Division Screening Tournament at SCG, Sihhmui, the 3rd Division Screening Tournament semi-finals at Lawipu Playground and the Samagra Inter-School Cricket Tournament for boys and girls at the PUC Ground and MAP Ground in Mualpui. The association said the matches would be played later under a revised schedule.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vijay-hazare-trophy-how-did-they-lose-sarfaraz-khan-s-historic-15-ball-fifty-in-vain-as-mumbai-botch-chase-vs-punjab-in-1-run-thriller-1767881016393">How did they lose? Sarfaraz's hits 20-ball 62 but Mumbai botch chase vs Punjab</a>&nbsp;In a statement, the Cricket Association of Mizoram expressed deep sorrow over Lalremruata’s passing and recognised his valuable contribution to cricket in the state. The association also offered its condolences to his family and prayed for strength during this difficult time.&nbsp;Players, officials and members of the local cricket community paid tribute to Lalremruata, remembering him as a passionate cricketer and a reliable administrator who always put the game first.

In a statement, the Cricket Association of Mizoram expressed deep sorrow over Lalremruata’s passing and recognised his valuable contribution to cricket in the state. 

Former Ranji Trophy cricketer from Mizoram, K Lalremruata, died after collapsing during a local cricket match on Wednesday (Jan 7). His sudden death deeply shocked the cricket community in the state and led to the cancellation of all scheduled matches as a mark of respect. The incident took place during a Khaled Memorial 2nd Division Screening Tournament match between Venghnuai Raiders CC and Chawnpui ILMOV CC. Lalremruata, who was playing for Venghnuai Raiders CC, suddenly fell while the game was underway. He was given immediate help and taken for medical treatment, but doctors could not save him. Lalremruata had earlier represented Mizoram in the Ranji Trophy and stayed closely connected with cricket even after his playing days. He served on the Senior Tournament Committee and was known for his honest and dedicated work for the sport. Also Read - T20 WC 2026: Sri Lanka appoints former India coach as new batting consultant Many officials and players said he worked quietly but tirelessly to help to organise tournaments and support young cricketers at the grassroots level. After his death, the Cricket Association of Mizoram announced that all matches scheduled for Thursday would be cancelled. This included games in the 2nd Division Screening Tournament at SCG, Sihhmui, the 3rd Division Screening Tournament semi-finals at Lawipu Playground and the Samagra Inter-School Cricket Tournament for boys and girls at the PUC Ground and MAP Ground in Mualpui. The association said the matches would be played later under a revised schedule. Also Read - How did they lose? Sarfaraz's hits 20-ball 62 but Mumbai botch chase vs Punjab In a statement, the Cricket Association of Mizoram expressed deep sorrow over Lalremruata’s passing and recognised his valuable contribution to cricket in the state. The association also offered its condolences to his family and prayed for strength during this difficult time. Players, officials and members of the local cricket community paid tribute to Lalremruata, remembering him as a passionate cricketer and a reliable administrator who always put the game first.

In a statement, the Cricket Association of Mizoram expressed deep sorrow over Lalremruata’s passing and recognised his valuable contribution to cricket in the state.&nbsp;

Ex-Mizoram Ranji Trophy player dies after collapsing during match

Scientists have discovered a rogue Saturn for the first time, roaming 10,000 light-years away from us. This discovery is important since astronomers think there could be billions of orphan planets zooming through the Milky Way. While rogue planets are common in the Milky Way, what's surprising is that this exo-Saturn (KMT-2024-BLG-0792) with such an enormous mass was dislocated from its position around its star. This planet could have either been entirely kicked out of its star system, or it could simply have been moved out of its orbit, Sky and Telescope reported. This could have happened because of a gravitational interaction with another cosmic body that possibly happened billions of years ago. Since these bodies neither orbit a parent star nor do they emit their own light, it is hard to locate or study these bodies. This planet was successfully analysed because scientists observed it from two locations - telescopes on Earth and the Gaia space telescope located 1.5 million kilometres away.<h2>Microlensing has revealed nine rogue planets in the Milky Way</h2>This double observation led to a parallax, that a shift in the planet and star’s positions when seen from two different vantage points. When they measured the relative parallax between the planet and the background star, astronomers could tell the distance between them and deduce the mass of the planet. Microlensing has revealed nine rogue planets in the past, where a star or planet in the foreground bends and magnifies the light from a more distant background star. However, since they were not observed from two different points, it was hard to tell their distances or their mass.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/how-to-create-an-earth-get-a-star-to-explode-and-die-at-a-comfortable-distance-1767623926496">Earth was formed with lots of cosmic rays from a supernova, and many of them could be out there</a><h2>Another planet could have kicked out the exoSaturn</h2>Using a technique called depth perception, scientists could tell that the planet had a mass of around 22 per cent of Jupiter’s. Notably, Saturn is 30 per cent of Jupiter’s mass, leading to it being classified as a Saturn. Talking about what caused it to be thrown out, lead author Subo Dong of Peking University, China, wrote in a paper published in Science, that it likely had a gravitational interaction with another planet, and this caused it to be flung into an extremely wide orbit or completely out of its system. The researchers are sure that it was born in another solar system since it is relatively small.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/1-2-billion-light-years-away-a-triple-black-hole-collision-is-occurring-for-the-first-time-1767166848929">1.2 billion light-years away, a triple black hole collision is occurring for the first time</a> &nbsp;The finding has led astronomers to conclude that billions of such orphan planets could be zooming through the Milky Way. In fact, they could even outnumber the stars. Discovering them would become easier after NASA’s Roman Space Telescope and China’s Chinese Space Station Telescope (CSST) are launched in late 2026.&nbsp;

A planet about the size of Saturn has been discovered roaming through the Milky Way. It is a rogue body that was kicked out of its star system billions of years ago. This is the first time astronomers have been able to measure the mass of a rogue planet.

Scientists have discovered a rogue Saturn for the first time, roaming 10,000 light-years away from us. This discovery is important since astronomers think there could be billions of orphan planets zooming through the Milky Way. While rogue planets are common in the Milky Way, what's surprising is that this exo-Saturn (KMT-2024-BLG-0792) with such an enormous mass was dislocated from its position around its star. This planet could have either been entirely kicked out of its star system, or it could simply have been moved out of its orbit, Sky and Telescope reported. This could have happened because of a gravitational interaction with another cosmic body that possibly happened billions of years ago. Since these bodies neither orbit a parent star nor do they emit their own light, it is hard to locate or study these bodies. This planet was successfully analysed because scientists observed it from two locations - telescopes on Earth and the Gaia space telescope located 1.5 million kilometres away. Microlensing has revealed nine rogue planets in the Milky Way This double observation led to a parallax, that a shift in the planet and star’s positions when seen from two different vantage points. When they measured the relative parallax between the planet and the background star, astronomers could tell the distance between them and deduce the mass of the planet. Microlensing has revealed nine rogue planets in the past, where a star or planet in the foreground bends and magnifies the light from a more distant background star. However, since they were not observed from two different points, it was hard to tell their distances or their mass. Also Read: Earth was formed with lots of cosmic rays from a supernova, and many of them could be out there Another planet could have kicked out the exoSaturn Using a technique called depth perception, scientists could tell that the planet had a mass of around 22 per cent of Jupiter’s. Notably, Saturn is 30 per cent of Jupiter’s mass, leading to it being classified as a Saturn. Talking about what caused it to be thrown out, lead author Subo Dong of Peking University, China, wrote in a paper published in Science, that it likely had a gravitational interaction with another planet, and this caused it to be flung into an extremely wide orbit or completely out of its system. The researchers are sure that it was born in another solar system since it is relatively small. Also Read: 1.2 billion light-years away, a triple black hole collision is occurring for the first time The finding has led astronomers to conclude that billions of such orphan planets could be zooming through the Milky Way. In fact, they could even outnumber the stars. Discovering them would become easier after NASA’s Roman Space Telescope and China’s Chinese Space Station Telescope (CSST) are launched in late 2026.

A planet about the size of Saturn has been discovered roaming through the Milky Way. It is a rogue body that was kicked out of its star system billions of years ago. This is the first time astronomers have been able to measure the mass of a rogue planet.

Orphan Saturn 10,000 light-years away: Billions of rogue planets could be lost in the Milky Way

Video evidence clearly shows that the woman was fatally shot as she was driving away from the confrontation with the ICE agents in Minnesota, contradicting the justification of “self-defence” by US President Donald Trump. He called the lady recording the video a "professional agitator". The Department of Homeland Security has issued a statement claiming that the “violent rioters weaponised” a vehicle and the officer “fired defensive shots.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">The best video evidence right now shows ICE shot a woman while she was attempting to drive away from rather than run over a federal agent. Unless something else comes out, a trigger happy fed just executed an American citizen and the Trump admin wants to cover it up. This isn’t… <a href="https://t.co/hUE9ZEreqb">https://t.co/hUE9ZEreqb</a> <a href="https://t.co/qPQwfTbShs">pic.twitter.com/qPQwfTbShs</a>&mdash; Pedro L. Gonzalez (@emeriticus) <a href="https://twitter.com/emeriticus/status/2008973223401279661?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The video shows that the maroon car was stationary as two ICE agents approached the car and tried to forcefully open the door. The reverse light was on, and the third ICE agent approached from the front, pointing a gun. As the car starts to turn right and tries to drive away. The third ICE agent moves out of the way while shooting at the lady in the driver's seat. It is unclear whether the third agent physically made contact with the car.The video clearly shows disregard for human life by the ICE officers, blinded by the power on the behest of the Trump administration. The hypocrisy is palpable as Donald Trump threatens the Khomeini regime of Iran for violence against Iranians. But the US Department of Homeland Security is justifying a cold-blooded hate crime.&nbsp;Democrats and the city mayor have called for an independent investigation into the incident. Mayor Jacob Fray called the justification a “garbage narrative”.&nbsp;"Having seen the video myself, I want to tell everybody directly — that is bulls***," said Fray.Former Vice President Kamala Harris blamed the Trump administration for “gaslighting” the public. “Many of us have seen the horrifying and painful video, which makes it clear that the Trump administration's explanation of this shooting is pure gaslighting. A full and fair investigation at the state level is absolutely necessary,” wrote Kamala Harris in a post.&nbsp;

Video evidence shows a woman was shot by ICE while driving away, raising questions over self-defence claims by Trump and DHS amid calls for an independent probe.

Video evidence clearly shows that the woman was fatally shot as she was driving away from the confrontation with the ICE agents in Minnesota, contradicting the justification of “self-defence” by US President Donald Trump. He called the lady recording the video a "professional agitator". The Department of Homeland Security has issued a statement claiming that the “violent rioters weaponised” a vehicle and the officer “fired defensive shots.”

Video evidence shows a woman was shot by ICE while driving away, raising questions over self-defence claims by Trump and DHS amid calls for an independent probe.

Video contradicts Trump’s self-defence claim in fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota

NASA has cancelled the first spacewalk of 2026 that was supposed to happen on Thursday (January 8). According to reports, a medical issue involving one of the crew members aboard the International Space Station (ISS) led to the decision. The space agency has not disclosed the name of the astronaut and the nature of the problem. The health concern is said to have risen on Wednesday afternoon, and the astronaut is stable, NASA wrote in a blog post. "The situation is stable. NASA will share additional details, including a new date for the upcoming spacewalk, later," the post said. Astronauts Mike Fincke, the ISS commander, and Zena Cardman, a flight engineer, were scheduled to conduct the spacewalk lasting around 6 and a half hours. No information regarding the next date for the spacewalk has been given.&nbsp;Meanwhile, NASA is also considering returning Crew 11 early. "Safely conducting our missions is our highest priority, and we are actively evaluating all options, including the possibility of an earlier end to Crew-11's mission," a NASA spokesperson said in a statement. Crew-11 crew consists of US astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov and Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yu.<h2>NASA astronauts spacewalk postponed&nbsp;</h2>The two astronauts were supposed to emerge from the station’s Quest airlock at approximately 8 am ET on Thursday. While this was &nbsp;Cardman’s first spacewalk, Fincke was due to go on his 10th. It would have tied him with Peggy Whitson for the most spacewalks by a NASA astronaut. The duo was supposed to prepare the 2A power channel where a roll-out solar array could be installed in future. The power is supposed to keep the ISS running in the last stretch of its time in space before it is de-orbited in 2030. The Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) and its larger version, the ISS Roll-Out Solar Array (iROSA), are flexible solar power sources for spacecraft. They are alternatives to existing solar array technologies and are compact and more affordable.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/nasa-saw-something-bizarre-happening-88kms-above-earth-from-space-what-was-it-1767858927469">NASA saw something bizarre happening 88 km above Earth from space. What was it?</a>&nbsp;A second spacewalk is also due to happen a week from now. Two other NASA astronauts will exit the space station on January 15 to replace a high-definition camera, install a new docking aid for spacecraft coming to the ISS, and relocate several cooling hoses. However, the postponement of today's spacewalk could lead to a delay in the second one as well. The astronauts for the second spacewalk are yet to be named.&nbsp;

NASA spacewalk postponed: Two astronauts were supposed to exit the space station on January 8 and perform a spacewalk to install a modification kit and routing cables for a future roll-out solar array. However, a medical issue has led to the spacewalk being cancelled.

NASA has cancelled the first spacewalk of 2026 that was supposed to happen on Thursday (January 8). According to reports, a medical issue involving one of the crew members aboard the International Space Station (ISS) led to the decision. The space agency has not disclosed the name of the astronaut and the nature of the problem. The health concern is said to have risen on Wednesday afternoon, and the astronaut is stable, NASA wrote in a blog post. "The situation is stable. NASA will share additional details, including a new date for the upcoming spacewalk, later," the post said. Astronauts Mike Fincke, the ISS commander, and Zena Cardman, a flight engineer, were scheduled to conduct the spacewalk lasting around 6 and a half hours. No information regarding the next date for the spacewalk has been given. Meanwhile, NASA is also considering returning Crew 11 early. "Safely conducting our missions is our highest priority, and we are actively evaluating all options, including the possibility of an earlier end to Crew-11's mission," a NASA spokesperson said in a statement. Crew-11 crew consists of US astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov and Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yu. NASA astronauts spacewalk postponed The two astronauts were supposed to emerge from the station’s Quest airlock at approximately 8 am ET on Thursday. While this was Cardman’s first spacewalk, Fincke was due to go on his 10th. It would have tied him with Peggy Whitson for the most spacewalks by a NASA astronaut. The duo was supposed to prepare the 2A power channel where a roll-out solar array could be installed in future. The power is supposed to keep the ISS running in the last stretch of its time in space before it is de-orbited in 2030. The Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) and its larger version, the ISS Roll-Out Solar Array (iROSA), are flexible solar power sources for spacecraft. They are alternatives to existing solar array technologies and are compact and more affordable. Also Read: NASA saw something bizarre happening 88 km above Earth from space. What was it? A second spacewalk is also due to happen a week from now. Two other NASA astronauts will exit the space station on January 15 to replace a high-definition camera, install a new docking aid for spacecraft coming to the ISS, and relocate several cooling hoses. However, the postponement of today's spacewalk could lead to a delay in the second one as well. The astronauts for the second spacewalk are yet to be named.

NASA spacewalk postponed: Two astronauts were supposed to exit the space station on January 8 and perform a spacewalk to install a modification kit and routing cables for a future roll-out solar array. However, a medical issue has led to the spacewalk being cancelled.

First spacewalk of 2026 postponed after astronaut suffers medical emergency

Mites and ticks are often mistaken for insects. Actually, they belong to the broader category of ‘arachnids’, creatures with two body segments and eight legs. They range from invisible dust mites in homes to blood-feeding ticks on pets and in forests, making them among the most widespread organisms on the planet.&nbsp;While many species are harmless, others are parasites that cause diseases such as scabies, lumpy skin disease, and crop-damaging plant galls. Together, they impose a high cost on public health, livestock and agriculture. Scientists are now turning to genomics to better understand which species pose disease risk.<h3>What researcher said?</h3>A new genomic study led by Siddharth Kulkarni, a Ramanujan faculty member at the CSIR–Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, together with three undergraduate students from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Thiruvananthapuram, sheds light on how parasitism in mites and ticks evolved over deep time. The findings could help improve disease surveillance and control, particularly as climate change alters the spread of vectors.&nbsp;The research addresses a long-standing evolutionary question by tracing how parasitic traits emerged and diversified over more than 100 million years. The team analysed 90 arachnid genomes, the largest dataset of its kind, to reconstruct ancient relationships among mites, ticks and their relatives.&nbsp;Instead of focusing only on individual genes, the researchers studied how genes are arranged on chromosomes. “Think of it like a deck of cards. Over millions of years, the cards (genes) get shuffled. But if you find two different groups of mites that have the exact same hand of cards in the same order, you know they share a common ancestor,” Dr Kulkarni explained.&nbsp;The analysis indicated that mites and ticks belong to two separate evolutionary lineages that originated independently from separate ancestors: Acariformes (which includes most mites) and Parasitiformes (which includes ticks and the remaining mites).&nbsp;Dr Kulkarni further added that the finding is a vital move toward reconstructing the evolutionary relationships among arachnids — from camel spiders to marine horseshoe crabs — whose group have long remained unclear. Finding these relationships can help scientists to predict the spread of known infections and identify potential new vectors before outbreaks take place.

Dr Siddharth Kulkarni sheds light on how parasitism in mites and ticks evolved over deep time. The findings could help improve disease surveillance and control, particularly as climate change alters the spread of vectors.

Mites and ticks are often mistaken for insects. Actually, they belong to the broader category of ‘arachnids’, creatures with two body segments and eight legs. They range from invisible dust mites in homes to blood-feeding ticks on pets and in forests, making them among the most widespread organisms on the planet. While many species are harmless, others are parasites that cause diseases such as scabies, lumpy skin disease, and crop-damaging plant galls. Together, they impose a high cost on public health, livestock and agriculture. Scientists are now turning to genomics to better understand which species pose disease risk. What researcher said? A new genomic study led by Siddharth Kulkarni, a Ramanujan faculty member at the CSIR–Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, together with three undergraduate students from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Thiruvananthapuram, sheds light on how parasitism in mites and ticks evolved over deep time. The findings could help improve disease surveillance and control, particularly as climate change alters the spread of vectors. The research addresses a long-standing evolutionary question by tracing how parasitic traits emerged and diversified over more than 100 million years. The team analysed 90 arachnid genomes, the largest dataset of its kind, to reconstruct ancient relationships among mites, ticks and their relatives. Instead of focusing only on individual genes, the researchers studied how genes are arranged on chromosomes. “Think of it like a deck of cards. Over millions of years, the cards (genes) get shuffled. But if you find two different groups of mites that have the exact same hand of cards in the same order, you know they share a common ancestor,” Dr Kulkarni explained. The analysis indicated that mites and ticks belong to two separate evolutionary lineages that originated independently from separate ancestors: Acariformes (which includes most mites) and Parasitiformes (which includes ticks and the remaining mites). Dr Kulkarni further added that the finding is a vital move toward reconstructing the evolutionary relationships among arachnids — from camel spiders to marine horseshoe crabs — whose group have long remained unclear. Finding these relationships can help scientists to predict the spread of known infections and identify potential new vectors before outbreaks take place.

Dr Siddharth Kulkarni sheds light on how parasitism in mites and ticks evolved over deep time. The findings could help improve disease surveillance and control, particularly as climate change alters the spread of vectors.

Invisible but found everywhere: How climate change is making mites, ticks bigger threat to human health

NRI Day 2026: The UN World Migration Report released in 2024 indicated that India is the origin of the largest number of international migrants in the world, touching nearly 18 million. Let's have a glance at the top 7 nations where Indian citizens reside the most.

Where do the most NRIs live? Top 7 countries with largest Indian overseas population

At Japan's Adventure World amusement park in the Wakayama prefecture, staff members are dressing up as pandas after they lost the last four that were returned to China. It is a way to keep the memory of having pandas alive and also to ensure that the visitors coming to the zoo remain engaged. Four pandas, the 24-year-old Rauhin and her offspring, Yuihin, Saihin and Fuhin, returned to China in June last year. The park housed pandas in its enclosures for 31 years. Rauhin was also the first panda to be born and raised in Japan. The pandas may have gone, but the zoo has kept all its arrangements in place, even though it isn't clear whether it will ever get more pandas from China. Meanwhile, it has started certain activities to keep the visitors engaged. The park has gotten four staff members to dress up as pandas while letting visitors act as their instructors and handlers. This quirky method went viral after Japanese media outlets reported on it in December.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/meet-aloka-indian-stray-dog-joins-buddhist-monks-on-epic-peace-walk-across-the-us-1767792732393">Meet Aloka: Indian stray dog joins Buddhist Monks on epic peace walk across the US</a><h2>People can treat pandas at this Japan zoo</h2>The park holds a panda keeper experience tour every week. People can become panda keepers and feed one of the four "pandas", essentially staff members mimicking the animals. They take turns to be at the enclosure and keep the visitors entertained. A viral video on social media shows a staff member wearing a panda hat and pretending to eat an apple given to him by a participant.They can also go inside the pandas’ living areas. Later, they are given a keeper certificate as well.&nbsp;The idea of holding this event came to the park’s public relations officer, Manami Wakabayashi, who has been raising pandas for three decades. It is part of the Panda Love Club and also includes events where the keepers talk about the pandas that have left and tours of the animal's playground. Japan still has two pandas, twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, born at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, but they are due to return to China by the end of January. Japan will be left panda-less for the first time in over 50 years. &nbsp;

A zoo in Japan has come up with a quirky way to keep visitors engaged in a strange panda event. Every week, it gets its staff to dress up as pandas and lets visitors turn into keepers. They feed the so-called pandas and can even enter their enclosure. 

At Japan's Adventure World amusement park in the Wakayama prefecture, staff members are dressing up as pandas after they lost the last four that were returned to China. It is a way to keep the memory of having pandas alive and also to ensure that the visitors coming to the zoo remain engaged. Four pandas, the 24-year-old Rauhin and her offspring, Yuihin, Saihin and Fuhin, returned to China in June last year. The park housed pandas in its enclosures for 31 years. Rauhin was also the first panda to be born and raised in Japan. The pandas may have gone, but the zoo has kept all its arrangements in place, even though it isn't clear whether it will ever get more pandas from China. Meanwhile, it has started certain activities to keep the visitors engaged. The park has gotten four staff members to dress up as pandas while letting visitors act as their instructors and handlers. This quirky method went viral after Japanese media outlets reported on it in December. Also Read: Meet Aloka: Indian stray dog joins Buddhist Monks on epic peace walk across the US People can treat pandas at this Japan zoo The park holds a panda keeper experience tour every week. People can become panda keepers and feed one of the four "pandas", essentially staff members mimicking the animals. They take turns to be at the enclosure and keep the visitors entertained. A viral video on social media shows a staff member wearing a panda hat and pretending to eat an apple given to him by a participant. They can also go inside the pandas’ living areas. Later, they are given a keeper certificate as well. The idea of holding this event came to the park’s public relations officer, Manami Wakabayashi, who has been raising pandas for three decades. It is part of the Panda Love Club and also includes events where the keepers talk about the pandas that have left and tours of the animal's playground. Japan still has two pandas, twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, born at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, but they are due to return to China by the end of January. Japan will be left panda-less for the first time in over 50 years.

A zoo in Japan has come up with a quirky way to keep visitors engaged in a strange panda event. Every week, it gets its staff to dress up as pandas and lets visitors turn into keepers. They feed the so-called pandas and can even enter their enclosure.&nbsp;

Japan will soon lose all its pandas for first time in 50 years. This zoo's bizarre solution is going viral

An underwater sinkhole off the southeastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is much deeper than previously thought. Scientists have also detected strange conditions at a certain depth, which hints at the presence of tunnels and caves. Taam Ja' Blue Hole (TJBH) was discovered in 2021 and goes 1,380 feet deep below sea level, as per new analysis. Earlier estimates had placed this figure at 900 feet, meaning it is an additional 480 feet deep. This also puts it ahead of the Sansha Yongle Blue Hole, or the Dragon Hole, in the South China Sea, as the one in Mexico is 390 feet deeper than it. Scientists stated in a study published in 2024 that it is the deepest known blue hole on Earth, and "its bottom is still not reached." For the analysis, the researchers used a special probe that can read water properties to measure depth, temperature and conductivity. The data was transmitted in real time, and proved that Taam Ja' Blue Hole is deeper than expected, and one whose bottom is yet to be reached.&nbsp;The blue hole also has different layers of water, with the most striking one present at 1,312 feet. Under this region, the temperature and salinity conditions are similar to those observed in the Caribbean Sea and nearby coastal reef lagoons. The authors think that this could be because of a hidden network of tunnels and caves that possibly connects the blue hole to the ocean.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/nasa-saw-something-bizarre-happening-88kms-above-earth-from-space-what-was-it-1767858927469">NASA saw something bizarre happening 88kms above Earth from space. What was it?</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/30-foot-wide-sinkhole-opens-up-in-melbourne-near-26bn-highway-tunnel-project-1767673155361">30-foot-wide sinkhole opens up in Melbourne near $26bn highway tunnel project</a><h2>An ocean anomaly invisible from space</h2>Another fascinating information about the Taam Ja' Blue Hole in Mexico is that even though the world's oceans are mapped from space, this hole remained a secret until 2021. It was never seen by the satellites and remains practically invisible from above. Scientists learned about it in 2021 when local fishermen who knew about it told them. Its depth meant that their probe could not reach the bottom, and they had to stop because their CTD profiler ran out of cable at 1,380 feet. This means the hole could go as deep as the "Twilight Zone."<h2>What are blue holes?</h2> These structures in the oceans present a bizarre image. They look intriguing and are still a mystery to humans. What goes on at the bottom of the hole is a secret, as scientists find it hard to reach the bottom of these pits. Blue holes are nothing but sinkholes, similar to those that form on Earth. As ground caves in on land, it also does in the ocean. Their name carries the word "blue" because they appear darker than the rest of the water around them. According to NOAA Ocean Exploration, these holes are not empty and are home to various kinds of plants and animals. They are all different from each other, but scientists haven't had much success in digging deep since they aren't easily accessible. Most of them start several hundred feet below the surface, and aren't as wide. Some of these blue holes have such narrow openings that most probes cannot enter them.

A blue hole in the sea near Mexico is so deep that humans have yet to reach its bottom. It also has certain conditions that scientists think could be because of the presence of certain tunnels and caves connecting the hole to the ocean. But what are blue holes? 

An underwater sinkhole off the southeastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is much deeper than previously thought. Scientists have also detected strange conditions at a certain depth, which hints at the presence of tunnels and caves. Taam Ja' Blue Hole (TJBH) was discovered in 2021 and goes 1,380 feet deep below sea level, as per new analysis. Earlier estimates had placed this figure at 900 feet, meaning it is an additional 480 feet deep. This also puts it ahead of the Sansha Yongle Blue Hole, or the Dragon Hole, in the South China Sea, as the one in Mexico is 390 feet deeper than it. Scientists stated in a study published in 2024 that it is the deepest known blue hole on Earth, and "its bottom is still not reached." For the analysis, the researchers used a special probe that can read water properties to measure depth, temperature and conductivity. The data was transmitted in real time, and proved that Taam Ja' Blue Hole is deeper than expected, and one whose bottom is yet to be reached. The blue hole also has different layers of water, with the most striking one present at 1,312 feet. Under this region, the temperature and salinity conditions are similar to those observed in the Caribbean Sea and nearby coastal reef lagoons. The authors think that this could be because of a hidden network of tunnels and caves that possibly connects the blue hole to the ocean. Also Read: NASA saw something bizarre happening 88kms above Earth from space. What was it? Also Read: 30-foot-wide sinkhole opens up in Melbourne near $26bn highway tunnel project An ocean anomaly invisible from space Another fascinating information about the Taam Ja' Blue Hole in Mexico is that even though the world's oceans are mapped from space, this hole remained a secret until 2021. It was never seen by the satellites and remains practically invisible from above. Scientists learned about it in 2021 when local fishermen who knew about it told them. Its depth meant that their probe could not reach the bottom, and they had to stop because their CTD profiler ran out of cable at 1,380 feet. This means the hole could go as deep as the "Twilight Zone." What are blue holes? These structures in the oceans present a bizarre image. They look intriguing and are still a mystery to humans. What goes on at the bottom of the hole is a secret, as scientists find it hard to reach the bottom of these pits. Blue holes are nothing but sinkholes, similar to those that form on Earth. As ground caves in on land, it also does in the ocean. Their name carries the word "blue" because they appear darker than the rest of the water around them. According to NOAA Ocean Exploration, these holes are not empty and are home to various kinds of plants and animals. They are all different from each other, but scientists haven't had much success in digging deep since they aren't easily accessible. Most of them start several hundred feet below the surface, and aren't as wide. Some of these blue holes have such narrow openings that most probes cannot enter them.

A blue hole in the sea near Mexico is so deep that humans have yet to reach its bottom. It also has certain conditions that scientists think could be because of the presence of certain tunnels and caves connecting the hole to the ocean. But what are blue holes?&nbsp;

World's deepest blue hole remained a secret until 2021 because it is invisible from space

Danish soldiers, under a decades-old military rule, will "shoot first, ask questions later" if the United States tries to take over Greenland by force. This is not a statement made by Denmark; it stems from a 1952 rule that requires soldiers to attack invading forces "immediately" without waiting for any orders. This emerges as US President &nbsp;Donald Trump continues to insist that America needs to gain control over Greenland to counter Russian and Chinese influence in the region. Here's all we know about it.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-you-killed-my-fu-ing-neighbour-medic-begs-to-help-renee-good-ice-officers-tells-him-i-don-t-care-disturbing-video-emerges-1767857999720">Medic begs to help Renee Good, ICE says 'I don't care' | Disturbing video HERE</a><h2>'Go in guns blazing'</h2>According to a rule that dates back to 1952, soldiers in Denmark are required to "go in guns blazing" in case of an invasion. The Danish defence ministry, on Wednesday (Jan 7), confirmed to Danish newspaper Berlingske that the rule "remains in force".The Danish publication reports that if an invasion occurs, the rule stipulates that "the attacked forces must immediately take up the fight without waiting for or seeking orders, even if the commanders in question are not aware of the declaration of war or state of war".Confirming the rules' continued existence, the Danish defence ministry said, "The order on precautionary measures for military defence in the event of attacks on the country and during war, remains in force".<h2>Will it be needed?</h2>Recent days have seen Trump threaten to take over Greenland, either through purchase or by force. The POTUS claims that the United States "needs Greenland from the standpoint of national security". While White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has confirmed that a possible US offer to buy the self-governing territory was "currently being actively discussed by the president and his national security team," Trump's administration has not ruled out using military force.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-pulls-us-out-of-66-organisations-and-treaties-including-india-led-international-solar-alliance-1767847347430">US exits 66 orgs and treaties, including India-led International Solar Alliance</a>"All options are always on the table for President Trump as he examines what’s in the US’s interests… but the president’s first option, always, has been diplomacy," commented Leavitt.<h2>Europe ready to fight for Greenland's "territorial integrity"</h2>On Tuesday (Jan 6), seven European leaders, from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and Denmark, in a joint statement declared that they won't "stop defending" Greenland. This only served to anger Trump, who on Truth Social slammed the US's NATO allies and reminded them "most weren't paying their bills"."Remember, for all of those big NATO fans, they were at 2% GDP, and most weren’t paying their bills, UNTIL I CAME ALONG. The USA was, foolishly, paying for them! I, respectfully, got them to 5% GDP, AND THEY PAY, immediately," he said once again claiming that he "single-handedly ENDED 8 WARS".

Denmark still has a 1952 order to shoot invading forces on sight, and it applies to Greenland. The rule has resurfaced as Donald Trump renewed threats to take the island by force. All you need to know.

Danish soldiers, under a decades-old military rule, will "shoot first, ask questions later" if the United States tries to take over Greenland by force. This is not a statement made by Denmark; it stems from a 1952 rule that requires soldiers to attack invading forces "immediately" without waiting for any orders. This emerges as US President Donald Trump continues to insist that America needs to gain control over Greenland to counter Russian and Chinese influence in the region. Here's all we know about it. Also read | Medic begs to help Renee Good, ICE says 'I don't care' | Disturbing video HERE 'Go in guns blazing' According to a rule that dates back to 1952, soldiers in Denmark are required to "go in guns blazing" in case of an invasion. The Danish defence ministry, on Wednesday (Jan 7), confirmed to Danish newspaper Berlingske that the rule "remains in force". The Danish publication reports that if an invasion occurs, the rule stipulates that "the attacked forces must immediately take up the fight without waiting for or seeking orders, even if the commanders in question are not aware of the declaration of war or state of war". Confirming the rules' continued existence, the Danish defence ministry said, "The order on precautionary measures for military defence in the event of attacks on the country and during war, remains in force". Will it be needed? Recent days have seen Trump threaten to take over Greenland, either through purchase or by force. The POTUS claims that the United States "needs Greenland from the standpoint of national security". While White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has confirmed that a possible US offer to buy the self-governing territory was "currently being actively discussed by the president and his national security team," Trump's administration has not ruled out using military force. Also read | US exits 66 orgs and treaties, including India-led International Solar Alliance "All options are always on the table for President Trump as he examines what’s in the US’s interests… but the president’s first option, always, has been diplomacy," commented Leavitt. Europe ready to fight for Greenland's "territorial integrity" On Tuesday (Jan 6), seven European leaders, from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and Denmark, in a joint statement declared that they won't "stop defending" Greenland. This only served to anger Trump, who on Truth Social slammed the US's NATO allies and reminded them "most weren't paying their bills". "Remember, for all of those big NATO fans, they were at 2% GDP, and most weren’t paying their bills, UNTIL I CAME ALONG. The USA was, foolishly, paying for them! I, respectfully, got them to 5% GDP, AND THEY PAY, immediately," he said once again claiming that he "single-handedly ENDED 8 WARS".

Denmark still has a 1952 order to shoot invading forces on sight, and it applies to Greenland. The rule has resurfaced as Donald Trump renewed threats to take the island by force. All you need to know.

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NASA detected something strange above Earth from the International Space Station, which proved that what goes on at the ground level doesn't necessarily remain restricted there. This strange phenomenon is linked to Hurricane Helene, which slammed the Florida coast in September 2024. An instrument on the ISS detected an unknown phenomenon rushing through Earth's atmosphere, around 88 kilometres above the planet. NASA was baffled to see something that was not visible from the ground, yet was picked up from space. What it saw were atmospheric waves, and to see them high above Earth shows that strong weather events not only devastate land, but also have an effect on the different layers of the atmosphere. The phenomenon was observed in the mesosphere, the third layer of Earth's atmosphere that extends from 50 to 85 km.&nbsp;As Helene smashed into Florida, a NASA instrument aboard the ISS saw hints of a type of atmospheric wave that typically forms when events like hurricanes occur, Earth.com reported. The Atmospheric Wave Instrument (AWE) was installed outside the ISS in 2023 to detect “atmospheric glow,” a light displayed by gases at high altitudes. When Helene hit, AWE observed a pattern that appeared to be like ripples high above Earth. NASA said that this happened because of the storm, which was so strong that it stirred the air so far above.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/earth-might-freeze-not-burn-up-due-to-extreme-heat-scientists-warn-new-ice-age-is-waiting-1767610266625">Scientists warn intense heat due to climate change could freeze Earth, ushering in a new Ice Age</a>&nbsp;The pattern travelled towards the West, meaning the disturbance did not remain restricted to the storm zone. The ISS orbits 400 kilometres above the surface, and caught something that did not show up in ordinary weather measurements. This makes it the perfect vantage point for making similar observations in the future.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/major-catastrophe-unfolding-in-antarctica-as-hundreds-of-earthquakes-slam-doomsday-glacier-1767680441864">Major catastrophe unfolding in Antarctica as hundreds of earthquakes slam Doomsday Glacier</a><h2>How AWE on ISS and a set of telescopes can find more new phenomena</h2>AWE was made with the aim of understanding what goes on in the upper atmosphere when storms hit the ground. Learning of this impact in the thin air at higher altitudes can prove crucial to gauging the ripple effects and how they impact a region that ultimately affects the conditions that matter for satellites. Even a slight shift in the density of air in the upper atmosphere could lead satellites to run into problems. AWE can help learn more about these observations and help prevent any problems that might impact satellites. AWE, alongside Advanced Mesospheric Temperature Mapper (AMTM), a set of telescopes that can detect details that ordinary sensors miss, can continue to monitor such never-before-seen phenomena higher up.&nbsp;

NASA saw a strange occurrence in the upper atmosphere in 2024 when a hurricane slammed into Florida. Scientists are intrigued by the detection since it can impact satellites and also proves how weather on the ground can ripple to such high levels.

NASA detected something strange above Earth from the International Space Station, which proved that what goes on at the ground level doesn't necessarily remain restricted there. This strange phenomenon is linked to Hurricane Helene, which slammed the Florida coast in September 2024. An instrument on the ISS detected an unknown phenomenon rushing through Earth's atmosphere, around 88 kilometres above the planet. NASA was baffled to see something that was not visible from the ground, yet was picked up from space. What it saw were atmospheric waves, and to see them high above Earth shows that strong weather events not only devastate land, but also have an effect on the different layers of the atmosphere. The phenomenon was observed in the mesosphere, the third layer of Earth's atmosphere that extends from 50 to 85 km. As Helene smashed into Florida, a NASA instrument aboard the ISS saw hints of a type of atmospheric wave that typically forms when events like hurricanes occur, Earth.com reported. The Atmospheric Wave Instrument (AWE) was installed outside the ISS in 2023 to detect “atmospheric glow,” a light displayed by gases at high altitudes. When Helene hit, AWE observed a pattern that appeared to be like ripples high above Earth. NASA said that this happened because of the storm, which was so strong that it stirred the air so far above. Also Read: Scientists warn intense heat due to climate change could freeze Earth, ushering in a new Ice Age The pattern travelled towards the West, meaning the disturbance did not remain restricted to the storm zone. The ISS orbits 400 kilometres above the surface, and caught something that did not show up in ordinary weather measurements. This makes it the perfect vantage point for making similar observations in the future. Also Read: Major catastrophe unfolding in Antarctica as hundreds of earthquakes slam Doomsday Glacier How AWE on ISS and a set of telescopes can find more new phenomena AWE was made with the aim of understanding what goes on in the upper atmosphere when storms hit the ground. Learning of this impact in the thin air at higher altitudes can prove crucial to gauging the ripple effects and how they impact a region that ultimately affects the conditions that matter for satellites. Even a slight shift in the density of air in the upper atmosphere could lead satellites to run into problems. AWE can help learn more about these observations and help prevent any problems that might impact satellites. AWE, alongside Advanced Mesospheric Temperature Mapper (AMTM), a set of telescopes that can detect details that ordinary sensors miss, can continue to monitor such never-before-seen phenomena higher up.

NASA saw a strange occurrence in the upper atmosphere in 2024 when a hurricane slammed into Florida. Scientists are intrigued by the detection since it can impact satellites and also proves how weather on the ground can ripple to such high levels.

NASA saw something bizarre happening 88 km above Earth from space. What was it?

A disturbing video of the Minnesota ICE shooting has emerged. The footage captured by a bystander shows a medic offering to help 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, who was 'shot in the face' by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent on Wednesday (Jan 7) morning. Despite repeated pleas, the medical professional was told by Donald Trump-deployed immigration agents, "I don't care". All you need to know.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/minneapolis-on-edge-ice-agent-shot-renee-nicole-good-in-the-face-just-blocks-from-where-george-floyd-was-killed-by-police-1767837077854">Minneapolis on edge: ICE agent shot Renee Good 'in the face,' just blocks from where police killed George Floyd</a><h2>"I don't care"</h2>Good, a Minneapolis resident was shot fatally by an ICE officer during a tense confrontation. The shooting took place near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue, an area that had already been on edge amid ongoing immigration raids and protests. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the officer opened fire during what it described as a life-threatening encounter.A video of the aftermath has now shocked the internet. In the video, an ICE officer can be heard telling a bystander, who identified as a physician, to back off. The medic, who is off camera, can be repeatedly heard offering to help the victim, only to be told, "I don't care" as the agents insisted they have their own medics.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/minneapolis-ice-shooting-woman-shot-in-face-by-ice-agent-identified-as-renee-nicole-good-all-we-know-about-her-1767834405663">Minneapolis ICE shooting: Woman 'shot in face' by ICE agent identified as Renee Nicole Good. All we know about her</a>Aggravated by the exchange, a woman can then be heard yelling, "Where are they!?," to which the agent tells her to "relax". This only aggravates the woman further, and she can then be heard yelling, "You killed my fu**ing neighbour, you shot her in the fu**ing face." Watch video here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center" data-conversation="none">a video taken by the eyewitness, Emily Heller, shows agents denying a self-identified physician access to the victim and telling bystanders to “just relax.” <a href="https://t.co/tDvyP7udDh">pic.twitter.com/tDvyP7udDh</a>— Jessica Schulberg (@jessicaschulb) <a href="https://twitter.com/jessicaschulb/status/2009022093581861172?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Internet reacts</h2>The horrifying exchange has left netizens disturbed, with people calling ICE's actions "worst of worst"."When 'I don't care' is official policy, humanity is the casualty," pointed out one person.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">When 'I don't care' is official policy, humanity is the casualty.— Simply Shashi (@ShashiSimply) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShashiSimply/status/2009103289623994538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Preventing aid while simultaneously refusing to even render aid themselves. No remorse will be given once karma catches up to them," said another.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Preventing aid while simultaneously refusing to even render aid themselves No remorse will be given once karma catches up to them.— Blast Bleats (@Blast_Bleats) <a href="https://twitter.com/Blast_Bleats/status/2009115337095303488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A third comment said, "Not allowing a doctor in should be a prosecutable offense".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Not allowing a doctor in should be a prosecutable offense— Wall Street Simplified (@WallStSimple) <a href="https://twitter.com/WallStSimple/status/2009058493555478796?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

More reactions below:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">She was murdered, plain and simply— F Joseph Merlino (@jmerlino1) <a href="https://twitter.com/jmerlino1/status/2009104010947776746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Whatever happens, I really hope, they can look in the mirror each day they are on earth— catsail (@22ndWorld) <a href="https://twitter.com/22ndWorld/status/2009076769207545973?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Just so inhumane and cruel and just against everything all of us hold dear. 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔😔😔😔😔😔— ExpatMom (@MomExpat) <a href="https://twitter.com/MomExpat/status/2009152549727998119?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Pieces of sh*t. Anyone that is agreeing with ICE and blaming that woman…And to deny the doctor from checking on her. Worst of the worst.— Autumn Graves (@autumngmicros82) <a href="https://twitter.com/autumngmicros82/status/2009137888794189961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">No one should have to fight for medical help after being shot. Policy, training, and oversight should make sure this never happens, no matter the circumstances.— Frankie (@MistaFrank_) <a href="https://twitter.com/MistaFrank_/status/2009071837431648286?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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A chilling video from Minneapolis shows an ICE agent blocking a medic from helping Renee Nicole Good after she was shot in the face, coldly saying, “I don’t care.” The footage has fuelled outrage. Watch it here.

A disturbing video of the Minnesota ICE shooting has emerged. The footage captured by a bystander shows a medic offering to help 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, who was 'shot in the face' by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent on Wednesday (Jan 7) morning. Despite repeated pleas, the medical professional was told by Donald Trump-deployed immigration agents, "I don't care". All you need to know. Also read | Minneapolis on edge: ICE agent shot Renee Good 'in the face,' just blocks from where police killed George Floyd "I don't care" Good, a Minneapolis resident was shot fatally by an ICE officer during a tense confrontation. The shooting took place near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue, an area that had already been on edge amid ongoing immigration raids and protests. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the officer opened fire during what it described as a life-threatening encounter. A video of the aftermath has now shocked the internet. In the video, an ICE officer can be heard telling a bystander, who identified as a physician, to back off. The medic, who is off camera, can be repeatedly heard offering to help the victim, only to be told, "I don't care" as the agents insisted they have their own medics. Also read | Minneapolis ICE shooting: Woman 'shot in face' by ICE agent identified as Renee Nicole Good. All we know about her Aggravated by the exchange, a woman can then be heard yelling, "Where are they!?," to which the agent tells her to "relax". This only aggravates the woman further, and she can then be heard yelling, "You killed my fu**ing neighbour, you shot her in the fu**ing face." Watch video here:

A chilling video from Minneapolis shows an ICE agent blocking a medic from helping Renee Nicole Good after she was shot in the face, coldly saying, “I don’t care.” The footage has fuelled outrage. Watch it here.

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