ISS Crew-11 to Return Jan 14 in First-Ever Medical Evacuation
NASA and SpaceX plan to undock ISS Crew-11 this Thursday, Jan 14, for an early return after the station’s first-ever medical evacuation. Splashdown is set for Jan 15 off California.
Indonesia Temporarily Blocks Grok Chatbot Over AI-Generated Porn
Indonesia has become the first country to block Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot over AI-generated pornographic images, citing non-consensual deepfake concerns.
Trump Eyes Military Strikes in Iran: NYT Reveals Options
President Trump has been briefed on new military strike options against Iran, including possible non-military targets in Tehran, though no decision has been made.
DPRK Demands ROK Explain Drone Crossing Border
On January 4, a drone crossed into DPRK airspace, and DPRK official Kim Yo Jong is demanding South Korea provide a detailed explanation, deepening border tensions.
U.S. Launches Operation Hawkeye Strike Against IS in Syria
On January 10, 2026, U.S. forces and partners hit multiple IS targets in Syria under Operation Hawkeye Strike, responding to a deadly December ambush.
Chinese Mainland and Tanzania Align Development Strategies for Shared Growth
The Chinese mainland and Tanzania agreed in Dar es Salaam to align development plans, boost trade, and revive the TAZARA Railway as part of their six-decade partnership.
Greenlanders Reject Trump’s Arctic Threat: ‘We Don’t Want to Be Americans’
Greenland’s political parties and locals push back at President Trump’s suggestion to buy or seize the island, insisting Greenlanders alone must decide their future.
Iran Restores Ride-Hailing Apps as Nationwide Protests Persist
On Jan 10, Iran restored ride-hailing apps and some online services amid ongoing protests over economic issues, but internet access remains limited and international calls blocked.
Democratic Senators Urge Apple, Google to Remove X and Grok AI Over Unsafe Content
Three Democratic senators urged Apple and Google to pull Elon Musk’s X and Grok AI from app stores over failures to curb nonconsensual explicit and child abuse content.
Australia’s Bushfires Devastate Homes, Knock Out Power to 38,000
Southeastern Australia faces major bushfires, with over 300,000 hectares burned, 130+ structures lost, and 38,000 homes without power amid a record heatwave.