Four astronauts safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on January 15, 2026, marking the first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station (ISS). The unprecedented return was necessitated by a serious medical condition affecting one crew member, ending the mission earlier than planned. SpaceX Dragon “Endeavour” Completes Historic Descent The astronauts returned aboard the

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Thailand is reeling after a second crane collapse in just two days, highlighting persistent safety concerns in the country’s construction industry. On January 15, 2026, a crane fell on the outskirts of Bangkok in Samut Sakhon province, killing two people and injuring five others, one day after a massive crane collapse in the northeast killed

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Five Democratic members of the United States Congress have revealed that they are under investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) after posting a video in November urging military and intelligence personnel to refuse illegal orders. The legislators—Senator Elissa Slotkin and Representatives Jason Crow, Maggie Goodlander, Chrissy Houlahan, and Chris Deluzio—are all veterans who previously

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Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, developed by his company xAI, will now prevent users from generating sexualised images of real people following global criticism and regulatory scrutiny. The move comes amid mounting concern over deepfakes depicting women and children in explicit or non-consensual contexts. Geoblocking and Safety Measures Introduced In a statement released on January

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As mass protests sweep across Iran, Moscow has maintained a cautious and largely muted stance, signalling that Russia is unlikely to intervene directly despite centuries of strategic ties with Tehran. Analysts and former diplomats say the Kremlin is primarily focused on avoiding a “reputation failure” and preserving its own strategic interests. Kremlin Sees Protests as

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Japan and the Philippines have signed two significant defence agreements, marking a deepening of military cooperation amid increasing regional tensions with China. The agreements, announced on January 15, 2026, in Manila, include a pact allowing the two countries to exchange supplies and services, as well as a security assistance package from Japan aimed at boosting

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In a dramatic escalation of violence in the occupied Palestinian territories, the Israeli military carried out widespread raids across the West Bank, demolishing homes, arresting more than 80 Palestinians, and injuring at least one man. These operations come amid Israel’s intensified military campaign in Gaza, reflecting heightened regional tensions and a deepening humanitarian crisis. Overnight

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Nuuk, Greenland – January 15, 2026 – European military forces have begun deploying to Greenland in a show of solidarity with Denmark and the island’s autonomous government, as talks with the United States hit an impasse over the future of the Arctic territory. The arrival of troops from France, Germany, Norway, and Sweden comes amid

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Bekaa Valley, Lebanon – January 15, 2026 – The Israeli military has conducted air and artillery strikes on villages in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, escalating tensions in the region and raising fears of a broader confrontation with Hezbollah. Reports indicate that the villages of Sohmor and Mashghara were targeted, with Israeli officials claiming the strikes hit

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