India, Jan. 22 -- As 2026 has started, interest in ancient prophecies has once again surged. The most popular predictor is Nostradamus, the 16th-century French astrologer whose cryptic verses continue to intrigue believers worldwide. His followers claim that several of his predictions hint at major global events in 2026.

Michel de Nostredame, popularly known as Nostradamus, published Les Propheties in 1555. The book contains 942 quatrains written in Latin and Old French, many of which are believed to predict future events. Over the years, he has been linked to events like the 9/11 attacks and Princess Diana's death, though interpretations remain debated.

According to followers, the 26th quatrains of his writings are linked to the year 2...