January 9, 2026

Explosive Device Blasts Near School Bus in Purameri, Kerala; No Injuries Reported

A crude explosive went off by a roadside as a school bus passed near Purameri in Kerala. No one was hurt. Police have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation.

January 9, 2026

Russia Strikes Ukraine with Hypersonic Missiles; Kyiv Hit by Deadly Drone and Missile Attacks

Russia launched Oreshnik hypersonic missiles at Ukraine overnight in retaliation, hitting near EU borders. Kyiv faced deadly drone and missile strikes killing 4 and injuring 22. Over half a million lost power in Russian Belgorod due to Ukrainian counterattack.

January 9, 2026

India-Nepal Border Committee Meets to Boost Security Ahead of Nepal Elections

India and Nepal officials met to ensure peace and safety along their border during Nepal's upcoming elections. Key police and district officials promised tight security and smooth cooperation.

January 9, 2026

UK Denies Palestinian Scholar's Plea to Reunite Family from Gaza Amid Visa Hurdles

Bassem Abudagga, a Palestinian PhD student in the UK, was denied family reunion as Home Office ruled visa rules and security concerns prevent evacuating his wife and children from Gaza.

January 9, 2026

Gambian Leaders Challenge FGM Ban at Supreme Court After Child Deaths

Religious leaders and an MP in Gambia have moved to overturn the country's ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) at the supreme court. The case follows tragic deaths of two babies last year. Women's rights activists warn this move signals a global backlash against protections for women.