January 23, 2026

Landslides in New Zealand Kill Two, Campground Buried Under Rubble

Two deadly landslides struck New Zealand’s North Island, killing two people early Thursday. Emergency crews race to rescue survivors from rubble at a house and a crowded campground near Mount Maunganui.

January 23, 2026

ICE Detains 5-Year-Old Minnesota Boy and Uses Him to Lure Adults at Home

Federal agents in Minnesota detained a five-year-old boy and allegedly made him knock on his home's door to find others. School officials worry about the aggressive tactics near schools.

January 23, 2026

French Navy Boards Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker in Mediterranean, Macron Warns No Tolerance

France’s Navy boarded a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean. President Macron said the ship was under international sanctions and suspected of flying a false flag. A judicial probe is underway, and the tanker has been diverted. Macron stressed France will enforce international law and sanctions strictly.

January 23, 2026

Sacred Statue Vandalised at Sri Venkateswara Temple, North Carolina; Police Investigating

The Sri Venkateswara Temple in Cary, North Carolina, was vandalized on January 18, damaging a sacred deity statue. Police are investigating amid calls from Hindu groups for a hate crime probe. The temple insists its sanctity remains intact and is restoring the statue following traditions.

January 23, 2026

US Congressman Shri Thanedar Slams Trump Over Renee Good Shooting Remarks

Congressman Shri Thanedar called President Trump a 'deranged sociopath' after Trump defended ICE and referenced victim Renee Good's father. The Indian-origin leader condemned the president's lack of remorse for the fatal Minnesota shooting.