6.0-Magnitude Quake Strikes Off Oregon Coast 🌊💥
Magnitude 6.0 quake rocked off Oregon coast on Thursday, Jan 15, 2026, says China Earthquake Networks Center. Details scarce; stay tuned.
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Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Deactivates Nearly 5M Accounts
Since December 10, 2025, Australia’s world-first under-16 social media ban has led to around 4.7 million teen accounts deactivated, as regulators and platforms adapt to the new law.
New Palestinian Tech Committee Gears Up for Gaza Administration
A 15-member technocratic committee led by Ali Abdel Hamid Shaath has arrived in Cairo to plan Gaza administration under a fragile ceasefire, as clashes and humanitarian needs persist.
Antarctica’s New Ice Core Vault Safeguards Climate History
A new global ice core repository opened near Antarctica’s Concordia station on January 14, 2026, preserving mountain glacier samples to safeguard climate history as glaciers melt.
Venezuela Seeks Oil Reforms as U.S. Seizes Sixth Tanker
Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodriguez urges legislature to pass oil reforms for investment, as the U.S. seizes its sixth oil tanker, halving exports and reshaping market dynamics.
Japanese PM Eyes Snap Election Soon
Japan’s prime minister is reportedly considering a snap election soon to reshape his mandate on economics and innovation. Find out what this could mean!
Trump Announces ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza
President Trump announced a new ‘board of peace’ for Gaza on Truth Social, with members to be named soon, sparking global curiosity.
Trump Weighs Iran Intervention Amid Protests; U.S. Troops Evacuate
Amid nationwide protests, President Trump is weighing intervention in Iran while ordering U.S. troops to evacuate, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Why Canada’s PM Is in China: A New Era of Cooperation
Canada’s PM Mark Carney visits Beijing this week to explore new horizons in Canada–the Chinese mainland cooperation, from trade and tech to green finance. Here’s what to expect.
CAF Hits Samuel Eto’o with Four-Match Ban at AFCON
CAF has banned Samuel Eto’o, president of Cameroon’s football federation, for four matches after alleged misconduct during last Friday’s 2-0 AFCON loss to Morocco.