January 12, 2026

Indian High Commission Celebrates Pongal Festival with 1,500 Migrant Workers in Singapore

Nearly 1,500 Indian migrant workers joined the Indian High Commission in Singapore for a lively Pongal celebration. The festival showcased Tamil culture with music, dance, and traditional arts, bringing together workers, volunteers, and officials for a joyful day of community and culture.

January 12, 2026

U-Haul Truck Rams Iran Protest in Los Angeles, Several Injured

A U-Haul truck drove into a crowd of Iran protest supporters in Los Angeles, injuring several and sparking violent clashes. Police intervened as the driver was seized by protesters amid growing global unrest over Iran’s crisis.

January 12, 2026

Trump Says Iran Proposes Talks; Considering Strong Military Action Amid Deadly Protests

Donald Trump says Iran has offered to negotiate while he weighs strong military options over protests killing hundreds. US eyes urgent response as unrest spreads in Iran.

January 12, 2026

Trump May Block ExxonMobil from Investing in Venezuela Over 'Uninvestable' Oil Market

Donald Trump hinted at stopping ExxonMobil’s investment in Venezuela after its CEO called the country “uninvestable.” This comes after Trump urged big oil firms to pour $100bn into Venezuela’s oil sector following the removal of Nicolás Maduro.

January 12, 2026

Meta Deactivates Over 544,000 Under-16 Accounts in Australia Following Social Media Ban

Meta has shut down more than half a million accounts for users under 16 across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads after Australia's new social media ban took effect. The move is part of efforts to comply with the law, but challenges remain in verifying ages online.