The FBI says it has thwarted a potential ISIS-inspired terror attack planned for New Year’s Eve in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old suspect before any harm could occur. Federal prosecutors allege the suspect, Christian Sturdivant of Mint Hill near Charlotte, attempted to provide material support to ISIS after making contact with individuals he believed were affiliated with the terror group. Authorities say those contacts were actually FBI undercover agents.
03 January,2026 02:47 AM IST
As America steps into its milestone 250th year, the celebrations begin with a moment destined for the history books. President Trump unveiled a stunning illumination of the Washington Monument, turning the iconic landmark into a towering symbolic “birthday candle” that marks the opening chapter of the nationwide America 250 program. The six-day projection show transforms the Monument into a luminous canvas, bringing to life America’s story, discovery, independence, struggle, triumph and the vision for its future. WATCH
02 January,2026 09:50 PM IST
President Donald Trump is set to ring in the New Year at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, with a high-profile New Year’s Eve gala often referred to as the “Winter White House” celebration. According to the White House press schedule, the event is expected to draw political figures, celebrities, and select guests, continuing a long-standing tradition of lavish gatherings at the exclusive estate.
01 January,2026 01:48 AM IST
New Year 2026 was welcomed by Sydney with a spectacular fireworks display held under heightened security, following a deadly attack that shocked the city weeks earlier. Countdown organisers paused celebrations for a moment of silence to honour the victims, with the Harbour Bridge lit in white and symbols of unity projected across the skyline.
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