January 5, 2026

Iran’s Judiciary Vows No Leniency as Economic Protests Enter Second Week

Iran's judiciary says it will act firmly against rioters during ongoing protests over economic woes. Authorities distinguish peaceful protesters from violent rioters. The unrest spreads across 25 provinces amid currency collapse. US and Israel closely monitor the situation with warnings and solidarity statements.

January 5, 2026

Hollywood's Favorite Lie: US Power as Silent Extraction, Not Loud Invasion

Hollywood often shows American power not as grand invasions but as quiet extractions. Films like Zero Dark Thirty and Argo highlight US missions that slip in and out without fireworks, focusing on survival and retrieval instead of victory.

January 5, 2026

US Monitors Tanker Near Ireland as Venezuelan Oil Ships Dodge Caribbean Blockade

A tanker is under US military watch near Ireland, while Venezuelan oil ships try to bypass a US naval blockade in the Caribbean. The ships turned off tracking signals, using fake names to escape sanctions. US aircraft patrols the area to enforce the blockade on Venezuelan oil exports.

January 5, 2026

What is the Trump Doctrine? A Bold Take on US Global Power

The Trump Doctrine breaks all rules of diplomacy. It’s simple: America does what it wants. Trump’s worldview is about power, deals, and revenge, ignoring traditional rules and global order.

January 5, 2026

Bengaluru Slum Demolition Turns Communal, Housing Rights Sidelined

Activists say Kogilu Layout slum demolition debate in Bengaluru has shifted from homelessness to Hindu-Muslim politics. Families face delayed flat allotments amid party blame games.