A construction crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train in Sikhio district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeastern Thailand, on January 14, 2026, causing a derailment, fire and mass casualties. The Bangkok–Ubon Ratchathani express was carrying around 195 passengers when the crane—part of a high-speed rail construction project—fell onto multiple carriages. At least 22–31 people have been confirmed dead and dozens more injured, with some sources reporting about 80 casualties as rescue operations continue. Authorities have launched an investigation into safety lapses and the cause of the crane’s collapse amid ongoing recovery efforts.

Iran’s government has publicly blamed foreign intelligence agencies, particularly those of the United States and Israel, for instigating and escalating nationwide protests that began over economic issues. President Masoud Pezeshkian claimed external forces trained “terrorists” and fomented unrest, including attacks on mosques and bazaars, shifting attention from domestic grievances to geopolitics. Tehran’s allegations come amid a severe crackdown on dissent, with heavy casualties and mass arrests reported. Analysts note these claims coincide with heightened tensions between Iran and Western adversaries, though independent verification of foreign involvement is limited. Iranian officials see external interference as part of a broader effort to destabilise the state. (PC: X)

Denmark’s world No. 2 Anders Antonsen said he skipped the India Open in Delhi due to severe air pollution. In a social media post, he said Delhi was not fit to host a badminton event in its current condition. He added that the Badminton World Federation fined him $5,000 for withdrawing. This is the third year in a row he has missed the tournament. His remarks followed comments by compatriot Mia Blichfeldt, who raised hygiene concerns about training areas, including dust and bird droppings. The Badminton Association of India said the main arena was clean and that the issues were limited to warm-up venues. (PC: India Today)

Seven Pakistani police personnel were killed after a remote-controlled bomb struck an armoured vehicle in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank district on Monday. A video of the blast has surfaced online showing the vehicle overturned on the road. Tank deputy police chief Pervez Shah said five officers died on the spot while two later died in hospital. Those killed included a station house officer, a sub-inspector, three Elite Force members and a driver. Police said the vehicle was on routine patrol when it was targeted with an improvised explosive device. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan has been linked to similar attacks in the region. Pakistan has reported a rise in assaults on police in recent months. 

At least 22 people were killed after a construction crane collapsed onto a moving train in Thailand on Tuesday morning. The accident happened around 9am local time as the train was travelling from Bangkok to a northeastern province. Officials said the train was carrying about 195 passengers. At least 80 people were injured, including a one-year-old child. A train staff member said passengers were thrown into the air when the crane hit the carriage. Rescue teams worked for hours to pull people from the damaged coaches. The head of the State Railway of Thailand has been asked to carry out a full investigation into the cause of the crash. (PC: BBC)

Telangana Police have registered cases against 15 people, including seven village heads, over the killing of hundreds of stray dogs in Hanamkonda and Kamareddy districts. Officials say at least 500 dogs may have been poisoned in the first two weeks of January. A video from Dharmapuri shows a man injecting a dog with a toxic substance. Police have dug up over 100 carcasses in Shayampeta and sent samples for forensic tests. Investigators allege the killings were planned after election promises to create “dog-free villages”. The accused have been booked under animal cruelty laws. The state has ordered strict enforcement of animal birth control rules. (PC: India Today)

US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington will take “very strong action” if Iran carries out executions of detained protesters. Speaking to CBS News, he said the US would respond if people are hanged. Rights groups say more than 2,400 protesters have been killed in the crackdown. Relatives of 26-year-old Erfan Soltani told BBC Persian that he faces execution this week after a court issued a death sentence within two days. The Hengaw rights group said it had never seen such speed. Iran says about 2,000 died and blames “terrorists”. Trump has cancelled talks with Tehran and announced new trade penalties. (PC: BBC)

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced the NATO Unity Protection Act to prevent President Donald Trump from using funds to occupy, annex, or control Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark and NATO ally, after Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring it for “national security.” The legislation, led by Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski, would bar the Defense and State departments from spending on such actions, aiming to uphold NATO commitments and discourage any aggressive move. Denmark and Greenland firmly reject U.S. control, and European allies express concern about potential damage to transatlantic unity. (PC: X)

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Iranians to continue nationwide protests, saying “help is on the way” as Washington weighs tough action against Tehran over the deadly crackdown. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Iranian patriots, keep protesting – take over your institutions,” and said he had cancelled talks with Iranian officials until the killings stop. He claimed Iran’s leaders had recently reached out “to negotiate”, but warned the US “may have to act before a meeting”. Trump said the administration is reviewing “very strong options”, including military steps. He also announced 25% tariffs on goods from countries trading with Iran. (PC: India Today)

US President Donald Trump has cancelled all talks with Iran as protests spread across the country. In a post on Truth Social, he urged Iranians to continue demonstrating. “KEEP PROTESTING – TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS,” Trump wrote. He also asked protesters to document abuses by authorities. Trump said those involved in killing protesters would “pay a big price” and added, “Help is on its way.” Iranian officials told Reuters that around 2,000 people have died during the unrest. The protests, driven by economic hardship, are now in their third week. Iran has blamed the violence on terrorists and foreign-backed groups. (PC: AP)