Meta has clarified that Instagram accounts remain secure after users reported receiving a large number of password-reset emails in recent days. A company spokesperson explained that an issue allowing an external party to trigger these emails has been fixed, reassuring users that there was no breach of Meta’s systems and that the emails can be safely ignored.

Forest fires in southern Argentina have devastated over 15,000 hectares (37,000 acres) this week, though rainfall in parts of Patagonia on Sunday provided much-needed relief. The largest fire, burning near the town of Epuyen in the Andes since Monday, has destroyed approximately 11,980 hectares, according to the Chubut provincial fire service. Another fire of unspecified size continues in Los

After a delay of nearly 16 years caused by prolonged conflict and instability in Libya, a trader in Tripoli has finally received a shipment of Nokia mobile phones that were originally ordered back in 2010. The long-awaited delivery highlights the severe disruption to business operations and supply chains that followed the outbreak of civil war, which brought normal commercial activity in the

Supporters of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei staged rallies in several cities across the country, demonstrating public loyalty to the Islamic Republic’s leadership at a time of heightened political tension and nationwide unrest. Participants gathered in large numbers, waving Iranian flags and holding placards that emphasized unity, stability, and support for the state’s religious

The Jeddah Tower has reached a major construction milestone with 80 floors now completed, bringing the project significantly closer to becoming the tallest building in the world. Once finished, the tower is expected to rise above 1,000 meters, overtaking Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, which currently holds the record at 828 meters. The project is scheduled for completion by 2028 and represents one of the

In early January 2026, President Donald Trump announced a new arrangement involving Venezuelan oil and U.S. economic policy, saying that Venezuela will use the money it earns from selling oil under a recent U.S.‑backed deal to purchase products made in the United States. Trump made the claim in a post on his Truth Social platform, stating that Venezuela “is going to be purchasing ONLY American

A 19-year-old teenager in the United States, Sam Nelson, tragically died from a drug overdose after reportedly seeking guidance about substances from the AI chatbot ChatGPT over an 18-month period, according to a report by SFGate. Nelson’s family said he was found at home after ingesting a combination of kratom, Xanax, and alcohol.

Tensions across the United States over federal immigration enforcement have been rising sharply after two high‑profile shootings involving federal agents. In Portland, Oregon, a U.S. Border Patrol agent shot and wounded a man and a woman during what federal officials described as a targeted vehicle stop on Thursday afternoon.

Russia warned on Thursday that any Western troops deployed to Ukraine would be treated as legitimate military targets, following announcements by Britain and France about plans to send a multinational force if a ceasefire is reached. The Russian Foreign Ministry said the increasingly militaristic rhetoric from pro-Ukraine Western governments poses growing risks and threatens wider regional

Colombian President Gustavo Petro made a defiant public challenge to Donald Trump after a U.S. military operation in Venezuela that captured Nicolás Maduro and heightened tensions across the region. Petro taunted Trump with a statement like “come get me, I’m waiting for you here,” directly responding to threats implied by Trump that similar action might be considered against Colombia. Petro