January 15, 2026

Labubu Toy Factory Worker Abuse Exposed by Labour Group

A US labour group accuses a Chinese factory making Labubu dolls of worker exploitation. Claims include forced overtime, unclear contracts and no paid leave. Pop Mart is probing the issue amid global demand for the toys.

January 15, 2026

Supreme Court Rejects Jana Nayagan Producer’s Plea Against Film Certification Stay

The Supreme Court on January 15 refused to hear Jana Nayagan's producer's plea challenging Madras High Court's stay on the film's censor certificate. The Court asked the producer to approach the High Court Division Bench instead. The Board argued its certification process followed legal norms.

January 15, 2026

ICE Officer Shoots Minneapolis Man as Protests Demand ICE Exit Minnesota

An ICE agent shot a man in the leg during a car chase in Minneapolis. Protests erupt calling for ICE to leave Minnesota amid ongoing tension following a recent fatal shooting.

January 15, 2026

Deadly Train Crash in Thailand: Crane Collapses on Moving Train, 32 Killed

A construction crane collapsed onto a moving train in Ban Thanon Khot, Thailand, killing 32 and injuring 66. Rescue teams battled fire and wreckage amid screams for help.

January 15, 2026

BBC Shares Heartbreaking Stories as Iran Protest Death Toll Tops 2,400

BBC reports on tragic deaths during Iran protests. Over 2,400 people, including children, have died in a severe crackdown. Families share painful stories amid an internet blackout.

January 15, 2026

Delhi Records Coldest Morning of Season at 2.9°C Amid Persisting Cold Wave

Delhi woke up to its coldest morning this season on January 15, 2026, with temperatures dropping to 2.9°C at Safdarjung. The city is still under a cold wave with very poor air quality and chilly days ahead.

January 15, 2026

Severe Storms Hit Victoria’s Lorne: Flash Flooding Closes Great Ocean Road, Cars Washed Out to Sea

Heavy storms dumped over 170mm of rain in Victoria’s Lorne, causing flash floods, closing Great Ocean Road, and washing a 4WD into the sea. Locals urged to find shelter.

January 15, 2026

Trump Says Iran Has Stopped Killing Protesters; US Will 'Watch and See' on Military Action

Donald Trump announced that Iran has stopped killing protesters and delayed executions. The US will monitor the situation before deciding on military action. Iran reopened airspace after brief closure as tensions ease.

January 15, 2026

Verizon Mobile and Data Services Disrupted Across USA, 170,000+ Customers Affected

Verizon faced a major outage on Wednesday affecting mobile calls and data services for over 170,000 users across the USA. The company is working to fix the issue quickly.

January 15, 2026

Scientists Discover New Equatorial Water Mass in Atlantic Ocean Using Argo Data

Scientists have found a new equatorial water mass in the Atlantic Ocean. Using detailed data from Argo floats, they spotted unique temperature and salinity patterns, changing old ideas about Atlantic waters.