Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado handed her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump. The Nobel institution clarified that while the medal's ownership can change, the prize itself is non-transferable.
26-year-old Irfan Soltani is set to be executed in Iran for his involvement in ongoing protests. His swift sentencing and lack of legal representation have drawn criticism from human rights groups and a warning from US President Donald Trump.
Anti-government protests in Iran have led to internet and phone bans, with at least 62 deaths reported. Protests started on December 28, 2025, due to inflation, spreading across 180 cities and resulting in flight cancellations.
Iran's Army Chief issued a stern warning to the US following President Trump's threats regarding ongoing protests in Iran. The Iranian military declared heightened readiness amidst domestic unrest and international support for protesters.
A 40-year-old Hindu shopkeeper was killed with sharp weapons in Bangladesh's Narsingdi district, marking the sixth such killing in 18 days. Other recent incidents include another Hindu man shot dead and a Hindu widow gang-raped.
Loud explosions were reported in Venezuela, including the capital Caracas and La Guaira Port area, confirmed by Reuters. The country's airspace was cleared, and the US banned its civilian aircraft. Colombia's President claimed Caracas was bombed with missiles.
