January 22, 2026

Israeli Strike Kills 11 in Gaza, Including 3 Journalists and 2 Boys

At least 11 Palestinians, including three journalists and two 13-year-old boys, were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. The attack shattered the fragile ceasefire and caused grief across the region.

January 22, 2026

Son-in-law of Venezuelan opposition leader freed after year in jail

Rafael Tudares, son-in-law of opposition candidate Edmundo González, released from prison after 380 days. Over 150 prisoners freed following US capture of Nicolás Maduro. Yet, 777 political detainees remain in Venezuela amid political tensions.

January 22, 2026

NIA court in Kolkata gives 10-year jail to man in LeT recruitment case

A Kolkata NIA court sentenced Sayyad M. Idris to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment for recruiting Muslim youths for Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group. He was also fined ₹70,000. The case involved a Pakistan-backed conspiracy targeting West Bengal.

January 22, 2026

Ukrainian Drone Strike Hits Russian Oil Terminal, Kills 3 in Krasnodar Krai

A Ukrainian drone attacked an oil terminal near Volna in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, killing three and igniting a major fire. The blaze was put out by emergency teams after intensive efforts. This continues a wave of cross-border strikes targeting Russian energy sites.

January 22, 2026

Two Dead, Several Missing in New Zealand Landslides Amid Heavy Rains

Two people died and several went missing after severe landslides struck New Zealand’s North Island. Rescue teams are searching at Mount Maunganui campsite while heavy rains cause flooding and power outages.