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This African city wakes up to snowfall for the first time in 25 years | World News

The morning did not arrive quietly in Oujda. For the first time in nearly 25 years, snowfall was observed in the central area of the city, located in the northeastern region of Morocco, on January 7, 2026. Approximately two centimetres of snow settled across the downtown streets, while the adjacent villages experienced significantly more snowfall. […]

Iran protests turn deadly: Over 2500 killed; internet restored partially | World News

At least 2,500 people have died in protests across Iran, as the Khamenei-led Islamic Republic faces weeks of massive unrest triggered by rising prices and inflation. Meanwhile, some Iranians were able to make phone calls abroad on Tuesday for the first time after the government partially lifted a communication blackout, reported AP.The US-based Human Rights […]

The world’s largest beaver dam is so big that you can see it from space | World News

Wood Buffalo National Park, in Canada, which spans northern Alberta and parts of the Northwest Territories, contains the largest beaver dam ever recorded. The structure lies deep within the park, far from roads, towns, or marked trails, making it largely inaccessible by foot. Its size is so vast that it is visible in satellite images […]

Boman Irani joins Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 shoot in Delhi; quips “Aap party hai ya broker” : Bollywood News

Boman Irani is back as Kishan Khurana — a character that continues to live rent-free in the hearts of audiences. The actor recently shared a picture from the sets of Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 with Anupam Kher and Ranvir Shorey, and one line was enough to trigger instant nostalgia: “Aap Party Hai Ya Broker?” The […]

Trump hurls abuse and shows middle finger to Ford worker who shouted ‘pedophile protector’ | World News

President Donald Trump appeared to lash out at a worker who shouted pedophile protector during his visit to Ford Motor Company’s River Rouge complex in Dearborn, Michigan, on Tuesday, with video showing him seemingly responding with an expletive and the middle finger.Footage obtained by TMZ captured the moment as Trump toured the plant, pointing towards […]

America in decline? Data shows even its poorest states now outperform most G7 economies | World News

America Isn’t in Decline, The Data Shows It Still Outpaces Its Allies/ Representative Image For more than a decade, the idea of American decline has hardened into a familiar refrain. Polarised politics, institutional strain and a relentless cycle of domestic crises have made it easy to assume that US power is ebbing, particularly when measured […]

Explained: How Elon Musk’s Starlink becomes Iran protesters’ lifeline as internet blackout deepens | World News

When mass protests erupt in Iran, one of the first responses from authorities is often the same: shut down the internet.The tactic has been used repeatedly during major unrest, limiting communication between protest organisers, slowing the spread of footage, and cutting off access to independent news. In Iran’s latest blackout, internet availability has reportedly collapsed […]

Meet Stephen Spencer Pittman: Teen baseball player jailed for burning a Mississippi synagogue under influence of online hate | World News

Stephen Spencer Pittman, a 19-year-old from Madison, Mississippi, is at the centre of a federal arson case after authorities say he set fire to Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, the state’s largest synagogue and the only one in the capital city. Investigators say the attack was motivated by antisemitism, citing the synagogue’s Jewish identity and […]

Trump trolled for 2018 ‘Middle East policeman’ tweet amid Iran tensions and fresh strikes in the region | World News

Donald Trump’s 2018 tweet questioning whether the US should act as the “policeman of the Middle East” is resurfacing online amid renewed tensions involving Iran and a fresh wave of military action across the wider region.The post, shared on 20 December 2018, argued that the US was “spending precious lives and trillions of dollars” protecting […]

Vir Das’ Happy Patel receives CBFC ‘A’ certificate; advance bookings open tomorrow : Bollywood News

Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos is one of the most anticipated films of 2026, produced under Aamir Khan’s banner, Aamir Khan Productions. Known for consistently delivering acclaimed cinema, the production house now brings a fresh spy comedy to the big screen. The film stars actor-comedian Vir Das in the lead and also marks his directorial debut. […]