January 26, 2026
Rare Hailstorm Hits UAE as Temperatures Drop; Rain and Fog Expected
UAE woke up to rare hail in Ras Al Khaimah and rain in Fujairah and Al Ain due to a strong low-pressure system. Temperatures have dropped, and fog warnings are issued for early mornings ahead.
Heatwave Hits Australia as Millions Celebrate Australia Day; Fire Risks Rise
Australia faces intense heatwave with temperatures reaching 48.5C amid Australia Day festivities. Several events cancelled, fire dangers grow, and the Australian Open is impacted.
Fifteen Dead, 28 Missing as Philippine Ferry Sinks with Over 350 Onboard
At least 15 people died and 28 remain missing after the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 ferry sank near southern Philippines. Rescue teams saved 316 passengers amid rough seas.
Minneapolis shaken by second deadly shooting linked to immigration agents
Minneapolis faces unrest after federal agents fatally shot ICU nurse Alex Pretti, the city's second such death in weeks. Community protests and calls for change intensify amid ongoing ICE operations.
Protests Erupt in Minneapolis After ICE Kills Nurse Alex Pretti; Governor Demands Removal of Agents
After ICE agents fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, protests broke out across multiple US cities. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called for ICE's removal. Trump pledged a review but criticized local officials. The controversy has split opinions across the nation.
11 Dead, 12 Injured in Gun Attack at Guanajuato Soccer Field
In Guanajuato, Mexico, gunmen opened fire at a soccer field killing 11 and injuring 12. Authorities launched a manhunt as the state grapples with criminal turf wars.
Bihar’s Folk Dance Legend Vishwa Bandhu Gets Posthumous Padma Shri
Vishwa Bandhu, a famous Bihar folk dancer, was posthumously awarded the Padma Shri. His family and disciples expressed joy and called the honor well-deserved.
Tamil Nadu Remembers Ancient Voting System on National Voters' Day 2026
On National Voters' Day, Tamil Nadu's Chief Electoral Officer recalls the ancient Kudavolai system. The Election Commission focuses on flawless electoral rolls with 80,000 workers busy in revision.
HYDRAA Rescues 9 Workers Stranded on Mir Alam Tank Amidst Crocodile Threat
Nine workers stuck mid-lake after their boat engine failed during the Mir Alam tank bridge survey. HYDRAA bravely rescued them at midnight using flashlights and cell signals.
Yuvraj Mehta Drowns in Greater Noida as Rescue Delay Sparks Outrage
Yuvraj Mehta drowned in a waterlogged pit near his Greater Noida home after rescue teams delayed action amid thick fog. His death triggered a probe into negligence by local authorities and real estate firms.
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