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.

January 15, 2026

Kuwait Launches Instant Residence Alerts to Protect Property Owners

Kuwait’s Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) has launched a new digital service that alerts property owners instantly when a lease is registered for their property. This helps owners monitor rentals and prevent unauthorized use easily via the Sahel app.

January 15, 2026

Uganda Votes Amid Crackdown as Museveni Seeks Seventh Term

Ugandans are set to vote as President Museveni eyes a seventh term. The campaign saw violence and a harsh crackdown on opposition, raising fears of unrest. Bobi Wine, main rival, has strong youth support, but Museveni’s decades-long rule and tight control may decide the race.

January 15, 2026

India's FIU Tightens Crypto Rules with New KYC and AML Guidelines

India's Financial Intelligence Unit updates crypto guidelines. Exchanges must verify users with KYC, selfies, geo-location, and bank checks. Anonymous tokens and mixers banned.

January 15, 2026

Nearly a Dozen Pipe Bombs Found Across Canberra Footpaths, Police Warn Public

Police found 11 pipe bombs on a 1km footpath near Lake Ginninderra in Canberra. Some bombs exploded, none hurt. Police urge people not to touch but call 000 immediately.

January 15, 2026

Maharashtra Civic Polls Begin With High Stakes Battle in Mumbai

Voting started on January 15 in 29 Maharashtra municipal corporations, including Mumbai's key BMC elections. Over 3.48 crore voters choose from 15,931 candidates amid tight security. The contest features BJP-led allies versus reunited Thackeray cousins after a split.

January 15, 2026

Ukraine Declares Energy Emergency as Russian Strikes Cut Power Amid Harsh Winter

Ukraine has declared a state of emergency in its energy sector due to heavy Russian strikes causing power outages in Kyiv during a severe cold wave. President Zelensky sets up a 24/7 task force to restore energy and aid residents.