January 16, 2026

Cuba mourns 32 troops killed in Venezuela as US ties shift

Cuba has lost 32 troops in Venezuela, marking its biggest military loss since 1961. The deaths reveal deep ties between Cuba and Venezuela's security forces. While US-Venezuela relations warm, Cuba faces a tough future.

January 16, 2026

Afghan Man on Trial in Germany for Deadly Munich Car Attack

Farhad N., accused of ramming a car into a crowd in Munich, killing a mother and her toddler, goes on trial. Prosecutors say he acted with religious motives, targeting random victims.

January 16, 2026

BMC Election Vote Counting Starts Today at 10 AM in Mumbai

Vote counting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections begins today at 10 a.m. across 23 centres in Mumbai. Officials expect a higher turnout than 2017. Counting follows strict Election Commission rules amid earlier ink controversy.

January 16, 2026

Iran Demands High Fees for Releasing Protesters' Bodies Amid Crackdown

Iranian authorities are charging families thousands of dollars to return bodies of protesters killed in recent unrest. Reports reveal security forces holding over 70 bodies and demanding ransom, with some families forced to leave without their loved ones.

January 16, 2026

Democrats Demand FTC Probe Into Trump Mobile Over Delayed T1 Phone and Refund Concerns

Democratic lawmakers have asked the FTC to investigate Trump Mobile after hundreds of thousands paid deposits for the delayed T1 phone. The phone promised US-made features but remains undelivered, raising fraud concerns.