January 19, 2026

Violent Clashes Break Ceasefire in Raqqa Near IS Prison, Raising Security Fears

Fighting erupted near a prison holding Islamic State detainees on Raqqa's outskirts between Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces and Syrian government troops. This threatens to destabilize the region and risks a return of chaos and terrorism. The clashes come less than a day after a ceasefire agreement was announced.

January 19, 2026

Ghana Arrests Nine Nigerians Running Cyber-Crime Networks in Accra

Ghanaian authorities have arrested nine Nigerians accused of leading cyber-crime rings in Accra. Forty-four others, reportedly victims lured from Nigeria, were also detained. The raids seized laptops, phones, and guns amid rising online scams like romance fraud.

January 19, 2026

Kerala Gets 3 New Amrit Bharat Trains, PM Narendra Modi to Flag Off on Jan 23

Kerala will soon see three new Amrit Bharat Express trains and one passenger train. PM Narendra Modi will officially launch these trains on January 23 in Thiruvananthapuram. The weekly AMB trains and daily passenger service will enhance connectivity across the state.

January 19, 2026

South Africa Sends Rescue Team to Mozambique After Politician Swept Away in Flood

South Africa is aiding Mozambique after a local politician, Andile Mngwevu, was swept away by floodwaters. Floods have hit both countries hard, killing over 130 and affecting hundreds of thousands.

January 19, 2026

Guatemala Declares 30-Day Emergency After Gangs Kill 8 Cops, Seize Hostages in Prisons

Guatemala’s president has declared a 30-day state of emergency after gangs killed eight police officers and took hostages in three prisons. The government retook all prisons and freed hostages amid rising gang violence.