January 1, 2026

Indonesia Raises Volcano Alert to Second Highest at Mount Bur Ni Telong

Indonesia has raised the alert level for Mount Bur Ni Telong volcano in Aceh due to rising volcanic earthquakes. Residents near the volcano are urged to stay clear amid fears of eruptions.

January 1, 2026

Oklahoma Trooper Stops Sleeping Driver Using Lane Assist on Will Rogers Turnpike

A trooper safely stopped a sleeping driver on Oklahoma's Will Rogers Turnpike. The driver, working 20 hours, relied on the car's lane assist to stay on track. The patrol warns that sleepy driving is as dangerous as drunk driving.

January 1, 2026

Massive Protests Rage Across Iran as Currency Crashes and Prices Soar

Iran erupts in protests for the fourth day as the rial hits historic low and inflation spikes. Merchants shut shops, students block campuses. Government warns while US hints at military threats.

January 1, 2026

Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Flags Rising Violence Against Migrants, Asks Amit Shah to Act

Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah about worsening law and order. He highlighted attacks on migrant workers and rising drug abuse among youth.

January 1, 2026

NIA Marks 2025 with 92% Conviction, Major Terror Arrests, and Extraditions

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) finished 2025 with a 92% conviction rate. Key wins include extraditing 2008 Mumbai attacks accused from the US and arresting 276 suspects in terror-related crimes nationwide.