January 13, 2026

UK Imposes Full Sanctions on Iran Amid Deadly Protests and Global Pressure

The UK has announced full sanctions on Iran targeting vital sectors due to deadly protests. The Foreign Office summoned Iran's ambassador. Trump urged protests to continue.

January 13, 2026

Iran Official Confirms Nearly 2,000 Killed in Ongoing Protests Amid Blame on Terrorists

An Iranian official told Reuters that about 2,000 people, including security forces, died during protests. Authorities blame terrorists and foreign-backed groups for the violence.

January 13, 2026

Amanda Goodall Sparks Debate: Cut 90% of HR to Boost Business, She Says

Workforce strategist Amanda Goodall sparks a viral debate claiming HR produces no revenue, lowers morale, and mainly protects companies, not workers. She boldly says cutting 90% of HR would improve business speed and happiness.

January 13, 2026

US Body Brokering Industry Worth $1 Billion Sells Human Remains Amid Ethical Concerns

The US body brokering business buys donated human bodies, cuts them up, and sells parts for research and more. Families say they were misled, finding breaches of trust in this billion-dollar trade with weak rules.

January 13, 2026

Mississippi Man Arrested for Antisemitic Arson at Jackson’s Largest Synagogue

Stephen Spencer Pittman, 19, is charged with setting fire to Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi. The attack caused heavy damage and is seen as an antisemitic hate crime.

January 13, 2026

Trump Administration Ends Deportation Protection for Somali Immigrants

The Trump administration has decided to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali immigrants. From March 17, about 2,500 Somalis will lose legal work permits and face possible deportation. Homeland Security says Somalia’s conditions have improved. This move is part of a broader push against illegal immigration in states with large Somali communities.

January 13, 2026

South Korean Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Ex-President Yoon Over 2024 Martial Law Bid

Prosecutors demand the death penalty for former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol for his failed martial law declaration in December 2024. This is the first insurrection trial of a Korean head of state in 30 years. A verdict is due in mid-February.

January 13, 2026

Greenland's PM: We Choose Denmark Over US Amid US Annexation Talks

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen states Greenland would pick Denmark over the US if asked now. His strong words come after renewed US plans to annex the island, highlighting rising geopolitical tension over Greenland's strategic Arctic location.

January 13, 2026

Gandikota Festival 2026 Ends With Folk Songs, Adventure Rides, and 3D Heritage Show

The Gandikota Festival 2026 saw huge crowds on its final day with folk songs, spicy Rayalaseema food, boat rides and a spectacular 3D Sound and Light Show on the fort’s history.

January 13, 2026

AP Govt Approves ₹250 Crore Open Model Flyover at Ranasthalam, Srikakulam

Andhra Pradesh government has cleared a ₹250 crore open model flyover at Ranasthalam in Srikakulam. MP Kalisetti Appala Naidu helped resolve local concerns. Construction starts soon and will finish by end 2026.