January 12, 2026

ED Links ₹540 Crore Chhattisgarh Coal Levy Scam Money to Bribery, Election Funding

The Enforcement Directorate says ₹540 crore extorted in a Chhattisgarh coal levy scam funded elections and bribed officials. Assets worth ₹2.66 crore were attached.

January 12, 2026

NSW Inquiry Looks at Banning 'Globalise the Intifada' Phrase Amid Community Concerns

A NSW parliamentary inquiry is reviewing whether to ban the phrase 'globalise the intifada,' sparking debate over its impact on Muslim and Palestinian communities and freedom of speech.

January 12, 2026

Meta blocks 550,000 accounts after Australia bans social media for under-16 users

Meta has blocked over half a million accounts as Australia enforces a strict social media ban for kids under 16. The law aims to protect children from harmful online content but faces challenges and debates on its effects.

January 12, 2026

Trump to Send Hundreds More Federal Agents to Minneapolis After ICE Shooting

The Trump administration will send hundreds more federal officers to Minneapolis following protests sparked by the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent. The administration claims self-defense, but local officials and protesters disagree. Protests continue nationwide as tensions rise over immigration enforcement.

January 12, 2026

Trump Eyes 'Very Strong' Military Moves as Iran Protests Kill Hundreds

US President Donald Trump says strong military actions are being considered as anti-government protests in Iran kill nearly 500, with mass arrests and a harsh crackdown underway. Tehran calls protesters vandals and holds pro-government rallies amid growing unrest.