January 1, 2026

Tamil Nadu: Environmentalists Demand Ban on Stone Quarries Near BPCL Pipeline Over Safety Fears

Environmentalists demand the cancellation of permits for stone quarries within 500 meters of BPCL's petroleum pipeline in Tamil Nadu's Karur, Tiruppur, and Coimbatore. They claim many quarries ignore safety rules, risking catastrophic incidents. Officials call for strict action to prevent disaster.

January 1, 2026

Iran Protesters Attack Government Building Amid Currency Crisis Unrest

Protesters in Iran tried to break into a government building in Fars province. The unrest follows a sharp fall in the Iranian currency. Police clashed with crowds; three officers injured and four arrested. The government declared a bank holiday in Tehran to try to stop the protests.

January 1, 2026

Woman Found Dead After Being Swept Into Ocean at Maroubra; Another Swimmer Missing at Coogee

A 25-year-old woman died after being swept out to sea from Sydney's Maroubra Beach early New Year's Day. Later, a man went missing at Coogee Beach. Emergency teams are searching for the missing swimmer.

January 1, 2026

Ernakulam Police Book Manager and Customers After Knife Threat at Fried Chicken Outlet

Two cases filed by Ernakulam police after a fried chicken outlet manager allegedly threatens customers with a knife over food quantity. The customers then allegedly manhandled the manager.

January 1, 2026

Indonesia Raises Volcano Alert to Second Highest at Mount Bur Ni Telong

Indonesia has raised the alert level for Mount Bur Ni Telong volcano in Aceh due to rising volcanic earthquakes. Residents near the volcano are urged to stay clear amid fears of eruptions.