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Another Crane Collapse in Thailand Kills Two, Following Deadly Accident That Killed 32
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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UNICAL Students Protest Compulsory Interdenominational Service
Students at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) have voiced opposition to a directive mandating attendance at an interdenominational service, prompting calls for calm from authorities. The controversy follows a memo issued by Dean of Students’ Affairs, Prof. Eyo Offiong Mensah, dated January 14, 2026 (Ref: UC/SAD/PGS/001), instructing all undergraduate and postgraduate students to attend the
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Five US Lawmakers Investigated Over Warning Troops Against Illegal Orders
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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ED Alleges Mehul Choksi’s Son Rohan Was ‘Actively’ Involved in Money Laundering Case
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has, for the first time, claimed that Rohan Choksi, the son of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, was “actively” involved in the money laundering offences perpetrated alongside his father. This development comes as part of ongoing proceedings before the Appellate Tribunal for Forfeited Property (ATFP)in Delhi, where the ED has sought to justify the attachment
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Elon Musk’s Grok to Block Users from Creating Sexualised Images of Real People
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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Supreme Court Directs ECI to Extend SIR Deadline, Publicly Display Deleted Voter Lists in Kerala
New Delhi: In a significant directive affecting millions of voters, the Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the Election Commission of India (ECI) to extend the deadline for filing objections following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Kerala. The apex court also directed the poll panel to publicly display the list of voters who were
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Russia Likely to Avoid Direct Intervention in Iran Amid Widespread Unrest
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 Philippines Strengthen Defence Ties Amid Rising China Tensions
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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Supreme Court Rules RWAs Cannot Intervene in Developer Insolvency Cases, Clarifies Homebuyers’ Rights Under IBC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday delivered a landmark ruling clarifying the limited role of resident welfare associations (RWAs) in insolvency proceedings against real estate developers, holding that such bodies have no legal right to intervene when a financial creditor seeks to trigger insolvency under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The bench, comprising
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Israel Conducts Mass Raids and Demolitions in the West Bank, Detaining Dozens Amid Rising Tensions
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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