January 23, 2026

Japan Halts World’s Largest Nuclear Plant Restart After Alarm Raises Safety Concerns

Japan stopped the restart of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, the world's biggest nuclear plant, just one day after it went online. Tepco detected an alarm during reactor startup and paused operations. The fix may take time, but the reactor is stable with no radioactive leak reported.

January 23, 2026

Magenta Soil Near Edappally Reveals Toxic Legacy of Old Dye Factory

Workers found bright magenta soil behind Edappally railway station. It's from a closed dye factory's waste, risking health and environment decades later.

January 23, 2026

Knife Attack Injures Six at Kurdish Protest in Antwerp, Belgium; Two Critical

Six people were stabbed during a Kurdish demonstration in Antwerp, Belgium. Two victims are in critical condition. Police arrested two suspects swiftly. The attack is being treated as attempted murder, not terrorism.

January 23, 2026

Odisha Man Lynched by Gau Rakshaks; Police Launch Massive Anti-Cattle Smuggling Raids

A mason in Odisha was lynched by gau rakshaks during a cattle-related incident, triggering police raids and arrests across districts. The victim’s family faces financial and social hardship while political and police actions intensify.

January 23, 2026

UN Takes Charge of al-Hol Camp for IS Families Amid Syria Turmoil

The UN has taken over Syria's al-Hol camp, home to IS-linked families, after Kurdish forces withdrew and unrest broke out. Meanwhile, the US began moving IS detainees to Iraq for trial to protect regional security.

January 23, 2026

Canada Court Cancels Deportation of Ex-Punjab Police Head Constable Munir Malhi

Munir Ahmad Malhi, a former Punjab Police officer accused of complicity in crimes against humanity, has won a Canadian court appeal. The court found his deportation order lacked clear justification and sent his case back for review. Malhi claimed he only worked as a mail carrier and feared persecution in Pakistan due to his Ahmadiyya faith.

January 23, 2026

Twitch Streamer Kingsman265 Gains 10,000 Subs After Marvel Rivals Tournament Fallout

Marvel Rivals streamer Kingsman265 was removed from a $40,000 tournament after a fight with teammates. Instead of sinking, he soared on Twitch, gaining 10,000 subscribers and $3,000 in donations within days.

January 23, 2026

Europe Considers Boycott of 2026 World Cup Over US-Greenland Dispute

Five months before kickoff, the 2026 World Cup faces political tensions as European leaders debate boycotting the US-hosted event. Trump's Greenland talks spark a debate on football's role amid geopolitics.

January 23, 2026

Kansas City Man Faces 14 Felonies in Viral Facebook Marketplace Car Scam

Mamadou Diallo of Kansas City sold cars via Facebook Marketplace using forged documents, then stole them back quickly. He now faces up to 98 years in prison for 14 felony counts after at least eight similar scams.

January 23, 2026

Education Ministry Forms Panel to Review IIT-Kanpur Student Suicides, Boost Mental Health Support

Following two student suicides at IIT-Kanpur in one month, the Education Ministry sets up a three-member panel to find solutions and improve mental health care in higher education.