January 17, 2026

Singapore’s Tough Vape Crackdown: Jail, Caning & Hotline To Stop Dangerous K-pods

Singapore bans e-cigarettes, cracking down hard on drug-laced vapes called K-pods. Offenders face jail, caning, rehab, and heavy fines. A hotline reports vapers, with strict new laws in schools and public campaigns warning of dangers.

January 17, 2026

Hindu Teacher's Home Set on Fire in Bangladesh as Minority Violence Rises Before Elections

A mob set fire to Hindu teacher Birendra Kumar Dey's house in Sylhet, Bangladesh. The family escaped safely. Violence against Hindus surges ahead of Feb 12 polls, raising concerns in India and the UK.

January 17, 2026

Iran Plans to Cut Global Internet Access, Allowing Only Government-Approved Users

Iran aims to break from the global internet by 2026. Only those vetted by the government will access a limited online world. Others get a closed national network. The move follows harsh internet blackouts amid deadly protests.

January 17, 2026

Europe Stands Firm as Trump Pushes to Buy Greenland, Threatening NATO Unity

US President Donald Trump’s push to buy Greenland has sparked a diplomatic crisis with Europe. Denmark and Greenland reject the US offer, raising tensions in NATO and European-US relations.

January 17, 2026

Trump Forms New Gaza Peace Board with Rubio and Blair as Founding Members

US President Donald Trump named a new seven-member Gaza peace board including Marco Rubio and Tony Blair. This move is part of the second phase of the US-backed Gaza peace plan amid the ongoing conflict.