January 7, 2026

Indian Student Missing in Alaska; Family Seeks Answers as Search Continues

Hari Karasani from Andhra Pradesh is missing in Alaska since December 31. His phone is off, and no clues about his whereabouts have emerged. Meanwhile, a tragic murder case involving another Indian student in Maryland surfaces.

January 7, 2026

Abu Dhabi Court Orders Company to Pay Dh159,800 for Unpaid Salary and Benefits

An Abu Dhabi Labour Court has ordered a private company to pay Dh159,800 to a worker for unpaid salary and end-of-service benefits after 11 years of service. The company failed to attend the hearing and must pay immediately, reinforcing UAE’s strong labour rights enforcement.

January 7, 2026

Biman Bangladesh Airlines To Relaunch Direct Dhaka-Karachi Flights After 10 Years

Biman Bangladesh Airlines will restart nonstop flights between Dhaka and Karachi from January 29. The service resumes after a break of over 10 years, flying twice a week and improving travel between Bangladesh and Pakistan.

January 7, 2026

Australia Urges Citizens to Leave Iran Amid Violent Protests and Rising Death Toll

Australia has warned its citizens to leave Iran immediately due to violent protests spreading nationwide. At least 27 protesters have died amid a volatile security scene. The government called the situation “volatile” and warned violence could escalate without warning.

January 7, 2026

Big Freeze Hits Western Europe, Causes Flight Cancellations and Travel Chaos

A severe cold snap with heavy snow and ice has disrupted travel across Western Europe. Over 700 flights were cancelled at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, France cut 40% of flights at Paris airports, and Eurostar trains delayed. At least six people have died in weather-related incidents this week.

January 7, 2026

Kanthapuram Urges India to Follow Malappuram’s Model of Communal Harmony and Growth

Kerala Muslim Jamaat president Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar applauds Malappuram's spirit of unity and development during his Kerala Yatra. He denounces negative portrayals and calls for district reorganisation and infrastructure upgrades.

January 7, 2026

Telangana Police Files Chargesheets in Telugu to Help Public Understand Justice

Head Constable Swaroopa at Dundigal police station filed chargesheets in Telugu to make legal processes easier for the public. The move gained praise from senior officers and benefits many who struggle with English legal documents.

January 7, 2026

Lithuanian J-1 Student Faces Abuse, Boss Revealed as Convicted Sex Offender in US

Ugne Duncyte, a Lithuanian student on a US J-1 visa, reports emotional abuse and harassment by a convicted sex offender boss while working in Colorado. Multiple J-1 workers reveal harsh work conditions and exploitation.

January 7, 2026

USCIS Resumes Neighborhood Checks for New Citizenship Applicants

USCIS has restarted neighborhood investigations before granting citizenship. Officials will visit neighbors and employers to check applicants’ character. The citizenship test has also become tougher, with more questions and a higher passing score.

January 7, 2026

Two Uber Drivers in Alberta Charged with Sexual Assault of Passengers

Manvir Singh, 27, charged with sexual assault in Lethbridge; arrested after returning to Canada. In Edmonton, ex-Uber driver Gurvinder Pannu also charged for a 2024 assault.