January 30, 2026

UN: At Least 170 Killed in Myanmar Military Air Strikes During Controversial Election

The UN says at least 170 people died in Myanmar military air strikes during the recent election period. The vote was widely called a sham as conflict rages on.

January 30, 2026

SIT Finds More Suspects in Chhattisgarh Labourer Lynching Near Walayar

The SIT has identified new suspects in the lynching of Ram Narayan Baghel, a labourer from Chhattisgarh, near Walayar. Some accused fled to Tamil Nadu. Arrests continue as police probe deepens.

January 30, 2026

Israel’s Army Uses Armed Settler Militias in West Bank, Increasing Violence Against Palestinians

Israel’s military has activated armed settler units called hagmar across the West Bank. These reservists, paid by the state, act with little control and often join or lead attacks on Palestinians. Rights groups and soldiers say this blurs the line between army and settlers, fueling violence and forced displacement.

January 30, 2026

Indonesian Couple Caned 140 Times for Sex Outside Marriage and Drinking Alcohol in Aceh

In Indonesia's Aceh province, a couple was publicly caned 140 times for violating Sharia law. The woman fainted after the record punishment for sex outside marriage and alcohol use.

January 30, 2026

Police Recover Bihar Woman’s Body in Chennai Triple Murder Case

After a three-day search, police found a woman’s body in Perungudi dump yard linked to a triple murder in Chennai. The victims—a migrant family from Bihar—were killed on January 24. Three suspects have been arrested and investigation continues.