January 11, 2026

Dozens Arrested, One Officer Injured in Minneapolis Protests Over ICE Shooting

At least 29 people were arrested and one police officer injured during Minneapolis protests following the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent. Over 1,000 people joined the demonstrations, with police declaring an unlawful assembly as some protesters threw ice and rocks.

January 11, 2026

US Hits Islamic State Targets in Syria with Massive Air Strikes

The US and allies launched heavy air attacks on Islamic State targets in Syria after deadly IS attacks on US forces. Over 90 precision strikes hit 35+ targets in Operation Hawkeye Strike.

January 11, 2026

US and Allies Launch Major Strikes on ISIS in Syria After Deadly December Attack

The US and allied forces hit Islamic State targets in Syria in a big retaliation. This strikes back after the Dec 13 Palmyra attack that killed 3 Americans. The operation, called Hawkeye Strike, aims to weaken IS strongholds spread across Syrian deserts.

January 11, 2026

Man Arrested with 100 Skulls from Historic Philadelphia Cemetery Robberies

Jonathan Christ Gerlach, 34, was caught near Mount Moriah Cemetery with about 100 human skulls and body parts. He is linked to grave robberies at the abandoned historic site. Police found mummified remains and jewelry from disturbed graves. Gerlach faces multiple charges and is held on a $1 million bond.

January 11, 2026

Man Detained in Ram Temple Ayodhya for Allegedly Offering Namaz; Mental Health Claims Raised

Security at Ram Temple in Ayodhya detained Ahmed Sheikh for allegedly offering namaz inside the complex. His family claims he is mentally ill. Authorities are investigating how he entered the high-security area.

January 11, 2026

VTU Vice-Chancellor Criticizes Education as 48,000 Engineers Register for Yuva Nidhi Job Scheme

VTU Vice-Chancellor S. Vidyashankar expresses concern over 48,000 engineering graduates seeking Yuva Nidhi, urging professors to improve education quality and end illegal internships.

January 11, 2026

Syrian Forces Deploy in Aleppo After Deadly Clashes with Kurdish Fighters

Syrian security forces took control of Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud after fierce clashes with Kurdish fighters left 22 dead. An explosive drone hit a government building as talks failed. Over 140,000 were displaced; surrenders and ceasefire talks follow.

January 11, 2026

MBBS Course Suspended at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College; Muslim Students Migrate

The MBBS course at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College in Jammu's Katra has been suspended unexpectedly, leading many Muslim students to leave the campus. The move came after protests and an NMC visit that found faculty and infrastructure lacking.

January 11, 2026

Avakai-Amaravati Festival Ends with 7,000+ Visitors and Musical Tributes in Vijayawada

The Avakai-Amaravati Festival wrapped up in Vijayawada with over 7,000 attendees, musical acts by Chowraasta band and Javed Ali, plus a tribute to N.T. Rama Rao. The next edition is set for December 2026.

January 11, 2026

Telco Services Australia Earned $185m from Centrelink Contract but Paid No Corporate Tax

Telco Services Australia earned over $185 million in 2024-25 from a major Centrelink contract but reported no taxable income or corporate tax. Experts call for more transparency in government public contract awards.