Iran enters week two of nationwide anti-government protests, with demonstrators facing heightened security measures and threats of severe legal repercussions, including the death penalty. The unrest, described as the largest protests in years, has drawn international attention as President Trump and U.S. officials are reportedly briefed on military options. Iranian authorities have labeled protesters as ‘enemies of God’, with the Attorney General warning of harsh punishments under Iranian law. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has blamed acts of urban damage on sabotage, alleging links to U.S. interference and oil interests and accused Washington of encirclement strategies in Latin America. WATCH
11 January,2026 07:31 PM IST
Ukraine is facing its darkest winter challenge yet. On the night of January 9, 2026, Russia launched a massive aerial assault involving over 240 drones and ballistic missiles, including the experimental "Oreshnik." The attack specifically targeted Ukraine's energy grid during a severe cold snap, leaving millions without heat and water in sub-zero temperatures.
11 January,2026 12:00 AM IST
Post the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, tensions have escalated across the United States. The incident triggered protests in Minnesota and other major cities, intensifying debate over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. At a White House briefing, Vice President JD Vance defended the ICE officer’s actions, saying the shooting was an act of self-defense and blaming left-wing groups, Democratic leaders, and sections of the media for creating a hostile environment toward federal law enforcement. He said he was not concerned about prejudging the investigation, arguing that the facts were already clear.
09 January,2026 03:52 PM IST
The US Senate has delivered a stunning political shock, advancing a resolution that would restrict Donald Trump from launching further military action against Venezuela without explicit congressional approval. In a rare bipartisan move, five Republican senators joined Democrats, signaling deep cracks inside Trump’s own party after the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
09 January,2026 03:35 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
