A wave of protests sparked by Iran's failing economy has entered its ninth day, as President Donald Trump renewed his threat of US intervention. Trump warned overnight that Iranian authorities would be "hit very hard" if more protesters died. Iran and Israel fought a 12-day war last June, during which Israeli and US jets bombed key Iranian nuclear facilities. Another video purportedly showed security forces storming a hospital in the western city of Ilam, where a human rights activist said wounded protesters were sheltering. Hundreds of people were killed and thousands detained in a violent crackdown by security forces.

Dramatic images show Venezuela's seized president Nicolás Maduro being transferred to a New York court. In handcuffs and escorted by armed officers, Maduro can be seen with his wife Cilia Flores - the pair are charged with various drugs and weapons offences. Maduro and Flores were seized at their Caracas compound on Saturday and flown to the US as part of a dramatic special forces operation. Meanwhile, Venezuela's new leader Delcy Rodríguez is due to be sworn in before the country's National Assembly. Maduro has now stepped off the helicopter in Manhattan, alongside a woman who appears to be his wife.

A group of MPs mainly from Luo Nyanza region, have called on top ODM leaders to desist from public exchange of words. The seven MPs argued that with ODM being one of the largest parties in the country, they are concerned by the spectacle of self- cannibalisation that has been exhibited of late in the ODM party. “We encourage the Party Leader to call for an internal 'spitting session' to avoid the ongoing mud-fest." They argued that the wrangles can only be due to the absence of the party leader, late Raila Odinga. “Even as we appear to self-cannibalise, we can’t help but curiously observe that small parties are aggressively and strategically moving to occupy the spaces previously held by our beloved ODM party.

A lady leaked her brother's WhatsApp chats with his girlfriend, who reached out to him requesting moneyIn the leaked chats, the lady asked her boyfriend for cash to make her hair, but things did not go as expectedThe lovebirds' chats elicited mixed reactions on social media, with most men supporting the man's decisionA TikToker identified as Fari has leaked her brother's WhatsApp chats with his girlfriend, leaving netizens in stitches. Leaked WhatsApp chats of a lady begging lover for money to make hair go viral. Source: Getty ImagesIn the leaked chats, the lady asked her boyfriend for money to do her hair, but it did not go as expected. She shared Abdullah and Faith's WhatsApp conversation showing how the conversation ended in premium tears. Leaked chats of a lady begging her boyfriend for money to do her hair.

Leonardo DiCaprio has expressed his concerns that cinema-going is steadily falling out of favour, with audiences increasingly choosing to watch films on streaming platforms instead. Speaking to The Sunday Times about the shifting landscape of movies, he said: 'It’s changing at a lightning speed. And Leo and Paul are among those concerned, with the There Will Be Blood director describing the drive to bring audiences to streaming platforms instead of cinemas as 'hand-to-hand combat'. 'But I think box office is important because it means people are in the seats going to theatre, going to have that communal experience.' Leonardo referenced recent AI clips of famous late stars doing covers of popular songs as he admitted that they are 'cool' to watch once.

India-Japan relations: India attracted significant foreign investment in 2025, including a record $9 billion (over Rs 81,250 crore) investment from Japan. According to official data, over $9 billion were invested in India by Japanese megabanks and major businesses via mergers and acquisitions. The figure is the highest in recent years, over $2 billion higher than the $7 billion investment Japanese companies had made in India in 2019. Japan has invested approximately $20 billion in India over the past decade, nearly half of which was invested in 2025. Will Japanese investments increase in India?

Photo: Karangu Muraya. Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading about in the top right corner ;)Who is Karangu Muraya is mourning? Patrick Thitai:"Oooh pole xanaa Mr Karangu,,, The way you comfort others,,, may God comfort your soul in this hardest time." Photo: Karangu Muraya. Source: FacebookWas Karangu Muraya accused of fraud?

Aries (21 March – 19 April)With Saturn parking itself in your sign, 2026 is the year you finally learn that coffee is not a food group. The stars suggest cooling, grounding foods. Think chilled ragi malt or a hearty dal khichdi with a dollop of ghee to soothe that internal fire. Avoid anything that makes you sweat more than a summer in Nagpur; 2026 is about sustainable fuel, not burnout. A hibiscus-infused iced tea, red for your ruling planet, but cold for your sanity.

Air India is searching for a new candidate to appoint as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), before Campbell Wilson’s office ends in June 2027. Air India Express also eyes to replace…Similar changes are expected to extend beyond Ratan Tata’s full-service carrier. However, there is no official confirmation from Wilson or the Tata Group regarding the leadership transition yet. When did Campbell Wilson become Air India’s CEO? Campbell Wilson became the chief executive and managing director at Air India in July 2022.

The government has broken its silence following claims by the Democracy for the Citizens Party leader, Rigathi Gachagua, that President William Ruto and his administration benefited from the alleged theft of funds linked to the Minnesota fraud case. The allegations were made by Gachagua on Sunday during a church service at AIPCA Kiratina in Komothai, Githunguri Constituency, Kiambu County. He called for the intervention of the United States to investigate Kenya’s leadership over the alleged sponsorship involving the contested funds. In a statement issued on Monday, January 5, Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui dismissed the claims, noting that Gachagua was previously the running mate to President Ruto, a fact he said raises questions about the motive behind the accusations. Adding that, “The United States knows where the money went, and they are now looking for it.

Donald Trump has warned Venezuela's new leader Delcy Rodríguez she could "pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro" if she "doesn't do what's right". His comments to US magazine The Atlantic came as the country's deposed president Nicolás Maduro was set to appear in a New York court on Monday. That's not a war against Venezuela," Rubio told NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday morning. When asked why congressional authorisation wasn't sought before the US operation in Venezuela, Rubio told ABC it "wasn't necessary because this wasn't an invasion". House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the secretive military operation, which was conducted without approval from Congress, "was not simply a narcotics operation".

Chris Jericho might be able to surprise the wrestling fans by making a comeback to WWE as early as January 5. In a recent episode of The Coach & Bro podcast, the company’s former head writer, Vince Russo, asserted that Jericho does not have to return to the Stamford promotion. He also suggested that if Chris Jericho came back, it would be in a non-wrestling role. “He can’t come in and wrestle at all.Chris Jericho return rumors intensify ahead of RAW’s first anniversary showHe doesn’t need to . We’re talkin about Chris Jericho here, he does not need to wrestle.

Maduro set to appear in US court to face narco-terrorism chargesOusted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is set to appear in Manhattan federal court on Monday to face narco-terrorism charges, days after his capture by the US military sparked deep uncertainty about the oil-rich South American nation’s future. They are both set to appear at the hearing scheduled for 12:00 pm before US District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein. Maduro is charged with narco-terrorism, cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices. Prosecutors say that as president, Maduro directed cocaine trafficking routes, used the military to protect shipments, sheltered violent trafficking groups and used presidential facilities to move drugs. Maduro also authorised the arrests of low-level military officials to deflect blame, prosecutors say.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says America is at war "against drug trafficking organisations", not Venezuela, a day after US strikes on the country. Why US did not arrest more members of Maduro's regimeIn an interview with CBS, Rubio is asked why the US didn't arrest other members of Maduro's regime. Until then, says Rubio, Venezuela will continue to face the oil quarantine, pressure from the US, and have "drug boats" targeted and seized when necessary. Rubio is asked if he thinks Interim President Delcy Rodríguez is now the legitimate president of Venezuela. He says "this is not about the legitimate president" as the US does not believe the regime in place is legitimate.

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has backed President William Ruto’s call for the death penalty for drug traffickers and peddlers. He cited data from Port Reitz County Hospital indicating that more than half of admissions in recent months were linked to drug use. “I support President William Ruto’s call for the death penalty for drug traffickers and peddlers. “At Port Reitz County hospital, statistics for July, August and September over 50% of those admitted is because of Jaba (Muguka),” he said. Nassir reiterated his long-standing opposition to the presence of muguka in Mombasa, saying he had consistently warned against its introduction into the county.