January 1, 2026

UAE Cuts Petrol and Diesel Prices for January 2026, Reversing December Hikes

The UAE has lowered petrol and diesel prices starting January 1, 2026. Fuel prices dropped across all major types after December’s increase, easing costs for drivers and transporters.

January 1, 2026

Teenager Charged for Starting Bushfire in Perth with Firecracker on New Year's Eve

A 19-year-old from Kalamunda is charged for sparking a dangerous bushfire near Perth after throwing a firecracker into dry grass. Over 160 firefighters battled the blaze that threatened homes and cut power to 2,000+ properties.

January 1, 2026

Khaleda Zia Laid to Rest with State Honours in Dhaka; Modi’s Letter Handed to Tarique Rahman

Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia was laid to rest in Dhaka with full state honours. Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar handed over a personal letter from PM Modi to her son Tarique Rahman during the funeral.

January 1, 2026

Russian Drones Attack Odesa, Injure Six Amid Russia-Ukraine War Tensions

Russian drones hit Odesa city overnight, damaging apartments and power stations, injuring six including children. Putin touted victory as peace talks advance.

January 1, 2026

Bihar Police Kill Maoist Leader Dayanand Malakar in Begusarai Encounter

Security forces killed Maoist leader Dayanand Malakar in Begusarai, Bihar. Malakar had a ₹50,000 bounty and was wanted for over 14 crimes. Two associates were arrested.

January 1, 2026

Goa Govt Disqualifies Arpora-Nagoa Sarpanch and Dismisses Panchayat Secretary Over Nightclub Fire

Goa government disqualified Arpora-Nagoa's sarpanch and dismissed its former panchayat secretary after a magisterial report on a nightclub fire that killed 25 people.

January 1, 2026

Goa Nightclub Fire: Illegal Salt Pan Structure and Licence Lapses Blamed for 25 Deaths

A magisterial inquiry found Goa's deadly nightclub was built illegally on a salt pan and ran without a valid licence. The fire, lacking safety measures, killed 25. Authorities and owners face probe and arrests.

January 1, 2026

Villupuram Police Install Over 100 CCTV Cameras on Highways to Catch Traffic Offenders

Villupuram police have installed 100+ high-res CCTV cameras at key highway points. These cameras will capture offences like speeding and red-light jumping, linking to a new control room for better crime detection and traffic safety.

January 1, 2026

Teen Falls 500 Feet on Mt Baldy; Three Hikers Found Dead in California

Three hikers, including 19-year-old Marcus Casanova, were found dead on California’s Mt Baldy. Marcus fell about 500 feet while hiking on the Devil's Backbone trail. Weather and safety concerns highlight rising dangers on this popular mountain.

January 1, 2026

Disney Worker Hurt Stopping 400-lb Fake Boulder at Indiana Jones Show

A Disney worker is recovering after being hit by a 400-lb fake boulder that rolled off track during an Indiana Jones stunt at Walt Disney World. The brave staffer stopped the boulder from hitting the audience. Disney promises a safety review and support for the injured worker.