Gunmen Kill 11 at Football Match in Central Mexico’s Salamanca

January 26, 2026

Gunmen Kill 11 at Football Match in Central Mexico’s Salamanca

Gunmen opened fire at a football match in Salamanca, Mexico, killing 11 and injuring 12. The attack is linked to ongoing gang violence in Guanajuato state.

Families Demand Release of Venezuela’s Political Prisoners After Maduro’s US Arrest

January 26, 2026

Families Demand Release of Venezuela’s Political Prisoners After Maduro’s US Arrest

After Maduro was captured by US forces, Venezuelan families camp outside prisons demanding release of all political prisoners. Only 250 freed so far; over 600 remain jailed amid ongoing repression.

Bangladesh Court Sentences Ex-Police Chief to Death for 2024 Protest Killings

January 26, 2026

Bangladesh Court Sentences Ex-Police Chief to Death for 2024 Protest Killings

A Bangladesh court has sentenced former Dhaka police chief Habibur Rahman and two senior officers to death for killing six protesters during the July 2024 uprising that ousted PM Sheikh Hasina. Five other officials got prison terms. All were tried in absentia.

Arecanut Farmers Ask WHO to Reclassify Crop from Cancer Group I to II-B

January 26, 2026

Arecanut Farmers Ask WHO to Reclassify Crop from Cancer Group I to II-B

Karnataka and Kerala arecanut farmers urge Health Minister J.P. Nadda to push WHO to reclassify arecanut from Group I (carcinogenic) to Group II-B. They cite ongoing Indian research and fear of a ban that could hurt millions relying on arecanut farming.

Pourakarmikas Shine at Mysuru Republic Day Parade; City Aims for 7-Star Garbage Free Certification

January 26, 2026

Pourakarmikas Shine at Mysuru Republic Day Parade; City Aims for 7-Star Garbage Free Certification

Mysuru’s 77th Republic Day saw civic workers proudly march alongside other contingents. The city targets ‘7-Star Garbage Free City’ status with citizen support under Swachh Survekshan 2025-26.