January 19, 2026

Syria and Kurdish-led SDF Agree Ceasefire, Government Gains Control of Key Provinces

Syria’s government and the Kurdish-led SDF have agreed on a ceasefire. The deal ends clashes and hands Raqqa and Deir el-Zour provinces to Damascus. Kurdish forces will join Syrian military, marking a big shift after years of tension.

January 19, 2026

Japan’s TEPCO to Restart World’s Largest Nuclear Plant Reactor Despite Local Fears

TEPCO will restart Reactor No. 6 at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant, Japan's largest nuclear power facility, despite local opposition and safety worries. The move aims to boost power supply and meet emissions targets but faces strong public resistance after Fukushima’s 2011 accident.

January 19, 2026

Parents of Youngest Bondi Massacre Victim Want Yellow Footbridge, Warn Against Rushed Gun Laws

Matilda’s parents want the pedestrian footbridge from Bondi massacre painted yellow in her memory. They urge calm on new gun laws and thank her sister’s protector.

January 19, 2026

Tensions Rise as Trump Sends Troops to Minnesota Amid Immigration Protests

Trump deploys 1,500 federal agents to Minnesota amid protests against his immigration crackdown. Locals film ICE agents, demanding rights and safety after shootings involving officers.

January 19, 2026

Australian Billionaires' Wealth Soars by $10.5bn in a Year, Oxfam Demands Tax Reforms

Australian billionaires earned an average of $600,000 daily, adding over $10.5bn collectively last year. Oxfam calls for ending tax breaks like negative gearing and capital gains discount to reduce inequality.