January 7, 2026

Big Freeze Hits Western Europe, Causes Flight Cancellations and Travel Chaos

A severe cold snap with heavy snow and ice has disrupted travel across Western Europe. Over 700 flights were cancelled at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, France cut 40% of flights at Paris airports, and Eurostar trains delayed. At least six people have died in weather-related incidents this week.

January 7, 2026

Big Freeze Hits Western Europe, Causes Flight Cancellations and Travel Chaos

A severe cold snap with heavy snow and ice has disrupted travel across Western Europe. Over 700 flights were cancelled at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, France cut 40% of flights at Paris airports, and Eurostar trains delayed. At least six people have died in weather-related incidents this week.

January 7, 2026

Kanthapuram Urges India to Follow Malappuram’s Model of Communal Harmony and Growth

Kerala Muslim Jamaat president Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar applauds Malappuram's spirit of unity and development during his Kerala Yatra. He denounces negative portrayals and calls for district reorganisation and infrastructure upgrades.

January 7, 2026

Lithuanian J-1 Student Faces Abuse, Boss Revealed as Convicted Sex Offender in US

Ugne Duncyte, a Lithuanian student on a US J-1 visa, reports emotional abuse and harassment by a convicted sex offender boss while working in Colorado. Multiple J-1 workers reveal harsh work conditions and exploitation.

January 7, 2026

USCIS Resumes Neighborhood Checks for New Citizenship Applicants

USCIS has restarted neighborhood investigations before granting citizenship. Officials will visit neighbors and employers to check applicants’ character. The citizenship test has also become tougher, with more questions and a higher passing score.