US President Donald Trump has been briefed on new military options against Iran as nationwide protests continue, US officials told the New York Times. They said Trump is considering limited strikes if Tehran steps up its crackdown. The unrest began on December 28 over a currency crisis and high living costs. Rights groups say at least 72 people have been killed and more than 2,300 detained. Iran’s attorney general warned protesters would be treated as “enemies of God”, a charge that can carry the death penalty. Trump said the United States is “ready to help” Iranians but ruled out sending ground troops. Protests have also spread to cities in Europe and the United States. (PC: India Today)

Social media platform X has blocked about 3,500 posts and deleted 600 accounts after the Centre flagged obscene content generated through its AI tool Grok, government sources said. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology had last week asked the company to submit an action report within 72 hours. The ministry warned that failure to comply would be “viewed seriously” and could lead to strict legal action. Officials said users were misusing Grok to create or share vulgar images of women. The notice asked X to review its technical systems and enforce strict user rules, including account suspension and termination. It also warned of possible loss of legal protection under Indian law. (PC: NDTV)

Iran’s attorney general Mohammad Movahedi Azad has warned that people taking part in nationwide protests will be treated as an “enemy of God”, an offence that can lead to the death penalty under Iranian law. News agency AP, citing a US-based rights group, said at least 116 people have been killed and more than 2,600 detained since demonstrations began on December 28. The unrest has spread across Tehran and several provinces, including Fars, Ilam and Kermanshah. Authorities have not released official figures. Internet access has been largely cut for three days, making it hard to confirm events on the ground. The FBI is not involved. (PC: X)

Police arrested at least 29 people in Minneapolis during protests over the death of Renee Nicole Good, who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this week. City officials said one officer suffered minor injuries after a “chunk of ice” was thrown during the protest. More than 1,000 people gathered near two hotels where ICE staff were believed to be staying. Police said some protesters forced entry into one hotel and damaged windows and walls at another site. The crowd threw ice, snow and rocks at officers and vehicles. The police chief said all 29 people were later released. The FBI is probing the shooting. (PC: BBC)

The United States military, as part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, conducted large-scale airstrikes across Syria targeting multiple Islamic State (ISIS) positions on January 10, 2026. The campaign, carried out with partner forces, was launched in retaliation for a December ISIS ambush in Palmyra that killed three Americans and aims to degrade ISIS capabilities, disrupt infrastructure and deter future attacks. U.S. Central Command said the strikes hit numerous jihadist targets nationwide, reinforcing Washington’s commitment to counterterrorism and protect U.S. and allied forces in the region. Damage and casualty details have not been publicly released. (PC: X)

Iran’s attorney-general Mohammad Movahedi Azad has warned that anyone involved in the ongoing nationwide protests — including participants and those who “helped rioters” — will be treated as “enemies of God,” a charge under Iranian law that carries the death penalty. Prosecutors are instructed to pursue cases swiftly without leniency or compassion, intensifying a harsh government response to nearly two weeks of demonstrations driven by economic hardship and unrest. Security forces have reportedly killed dozens and detained thousands, while the state has also cut internet and phone access amid efforts to suppress dissent. (PC: NDTV)

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring a national emergency to safeguard Venezuelan oil revenue held in U.S. Treasury accounts from seizure by courts or creditors, aiming to support U.S. foreign policy objectives and political stability in Venezuela. The order blocks any judicial process against these funds, which are considered sovereign assets of Venezuela but held under U.S. custody. Washington says controlling the revenue helps advance its strategic interests, including stabilising Venezuela and countering illicit networks. This move follows heightened U.S. involvement in Venezuela’s political and energy sectors and comes amid broader geopolitical and economic shifts involving Venezuelan oil exports. (PC: India Today)

Political leaders in Greenland’s parliament have firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed calls to acquire the Arctic island, stating the territory’s future should be decided only by Greenlanders themselves. In a joint statement, leaders from all five major parties declared: “We don’t want to be Americans, we don’t want to be Danes, we want to be Greenlanders,” emphasizing autonomy and self-determination. Trump argues U.S. control is needed to counter Russian and Chinese influence, but local leaders and Denmark have strongly opposed any external interference. The move has raised broader geopolitical and NATO concerns as discussions continue. (PC: The Guardian)

Russia has fired its advanced Oreshnik hypersonic missile at a target in western Ukraine near the Polish (NATO) border, marking only its second combat use. Moscow claims the strike was in retaliation for an alleged Ukrainian attack on President Putin’s residence — a claim denied by Kyiv and the U.S. Analysts say the launch serves to intimidate Ukraine’s Western allies and demonstrate Russia’s strategic capabilities, as the missile travels at about Mach 10 and may carry conventional or future nuclear warheads. The attack, part of broader Russian strikes that hit Kyiv and infrastructure, drew strong European condemnation due to heightened security concerns. (PC: AP)

U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected suggestions that the United States could mount a mission to capture Russian President Vladimir Putin similar to the recent U.S. operation that detained Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Responding to remarks from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who implied the U.S. might act against dictators, Trump said such action “won’t be necessary” and emphasised his long—but currently strained—relationship with Putin. Trump described himself as “very disappointed” with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict but reiterated that Washington aims for a settlement. Putin currently faces an International Criminal Court arrest warrant over alleged war crimes in Ukraine, but Trump signalled no intention of a raid. (PC: AP)