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UK Weighs Social Media Ban for Children, PM Starmer Warns of Risks of ‘Endless Scrolling’
London, January 20,2026The United Kingdom is considering a possible ban on social media for children, following Australia’s recent move to restrict platform access for those under 16. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government is ready to take strong steps to protect young people from the harmful effects of excessive screen time, warning that many children are being drawn into a cycle of “endless scrolling, anxiety and comparison.”The Labour government has begun examining whether certain features of social media platforms, such as infinite scrolling, should be restricted and whether the current age limits for access are appropriate. Officials said they are studying global examples, including Australia’s approach, to understand how a ban for...
UN Human Rights Council to Hold Emergency Session on Iran Situation
Geneva, January 20, 2026The United Nations Human Rights Council has announced that it will hold an urgent special meeting on the worsening human rights situation in Iran. The session will take place on Friday, January 23, following growing international concern over reports of violence and repression linked to ongoing anti-government protests in the country.The decision came after a formal request by five countries — Britain, Germany, Iceland, Moldova and North Macedonia. According to UN officials, the request received support from more than one-third of the council’s 47 member states, which is the minimum required to convene a special session. Council spokesperson Pascal Sim confirmed the development while speaking to reporters in Geneva.In...
Bangladesh Says Most Minority-Related Incidents in 2025 Were Criminal, Not Communal
Dhaka | January 19, 2026The interim government of Bangladesh on Monday said that most incidents involving minority communities in the country during 2025 were criminal in nature and not driven by communal motives. The statement was issued by the Press Wing of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, amid growing international concern over the safety of minorities in Bangladesh.According to the government, a year-long review of police records showed that 645 incidents involving minority communities were reported across the country between January and December 2025. While acknowledging that every such incident is serious, the government said the data clearly indicates that the majority of cases were linked to general crime or social disputes rather than religious hatred....
21 Dead, Dozens Injured as High-Speed Trains Collide in Southern Spain in ‘Very Strange’ Accident
Spain | 19 January 2026At least 21 people were killed and around 75 others injured after a shocking collision between two high-speed trains in southern Spain on Sunday evening. The tragic accident occurred near the city of Córdoba when a derailed train slammed into another oncoming train, triggering a massive rescue operation. Authorities have warned that the death toll could rise as assessments continue.According to initial reports, the tail end of a high-speed train traveling from Málaga to Madrid, carrying nearly 300 passengers, went off the tracks at around 7:45 pm local time. Moments later, it collided with another train coming from Madrid to Huelva with about 200 passengers on board. Spain’s Transport Minister Óscar Puente confirmed after midnight...
FAA warns pilots about flying over eastern Pacific amid U.S. military activity
Washington | January 17, 2026The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a cautionary notice urging pilots and aircraft operators to be careful when flying over parts of the eastern Pacific Ocean, especially near Mexico, Central America and portions of South America. The FAA’s series of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) highlights “military activities” and possible interference with satellite navigation systems as risks for aircraft at all altitudes, including takeoff, landing and overflight phases.These warnings, which are effective for the next 60 days, come amid increased U.S. military presence and operations in the region. The FAA routinely issues such alerts when there is heightened activity or hostilities nearby to ensure flight...
China Strongly Rejects U.S.–Taiwan Trade Agreement, Reiterates One-China Policy
Beijing | January 16, 2026China on Friday expressed strong opposition to a newly signed trade deal between the United States and Taiwan, which aims to lower tariffs on Taiwanese goods and encourage greater investment from the self-ruled island into the U.S. The agreement has once again heightened diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Washington.Responding to the development, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that China “consistently and resolutely opposes” any form of agreement signed between countries that maintain diplomatic relations with China and the Taiwan region. He urged the United States to strictly adhere to the one-China principle and respect China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.Beijing...
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