North America
US
US Immigration Officer Fatally Shoots Woman in Minneapolis, Sparking Protests
Protests were set to resume in Minneapolis after ICE agents shot dead 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good during an encounter, with city leaders rejecting Trump claims she posed a terrorist threat.
Jan. 8, 2026
US Defense Industry Faces ‘Soviet-Style’ Gridlock as Ukraine War Exposes Gaps
Security experts warn of a “national security risk” from centralized production, urging a trillion-dollar investment to match Russian scaling. Trump proposes a $1.5T budget for a “dream military.”
Jan. 8, 2026
Ukraine
Trump Pulls US Out of 66 International Bodies, Including Ukraine Nuclear Watchdog
The US exit from dozens of international bodies sparks concerns over nuclear oversight in Ukraine, climate cooperation, and global credibility as Washington shifts to an America-first diplomacy.
Jan. 8, 2026
US
Trump Says Will Ban US Defense Companies Issuing Dividends, Stock Buybacks
The announcement took the markets by surprise, sending US companies in the defense sector – such as Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics – about 1.4 percent lower.
Jan. 7, 2026
Zelensky
‘What’s His Name, Kadyrov’ – Zelensky Says Trump Should Capture Chechen Leader Next
Ramzan Kadyrov responded with predictable anger to Zelensky’s suggestion that the US remove him from power in the same way it removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Jan. 7, 2026
NATO
Trump’s Team Discussing ‘Purchase’ of Greenland, Military Force Still on the Table
Although White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump would prioritize diplomatic avenues, his repeated threats of annexation are deepening the rift between the US and its NATO allies.
Jan. 7, 2026
Russia
US Seizes Venezuela-Linked Oil Tanker Sailing Under Russia’s Flag
Washington’s seizure of the Marinera – with UK military support – threatens to further strain US relations with Russia in the wake of Trump’s shock announcement of US military action in Venezuela.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2026
UN
After Maduro’s Capture, Russia Pleads for ‘Respect for International Legal Norms’
“Venezuela must be guaranteed the right to determine its own destiny without any destructive external interference,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said, now deciding to wave around the UN Charter.
Jan. 7, 2026
Europe
‘Cannot Imagine That Scenario’ – World Leaders React as Trump Threatens Greenland Grab
The White House’s announcement came as Kyiv’s allies gathered in Paris were still stunned at the Trump administration’s unilateral invasion of Venezuela just a few days beforehand.
Jan. 7, 2026
Ukraine
Not NATO, Not Minsk: West Backs Stronger Ukraine Defense
A historic European-led security deal gives Kyiv more protection than past pledges, draws in the US, and pressures Moscow – without collective defense, says veteran US diplomat Daniel Fried.
Jan. 7, 2026
Ukraine
Security Guarantees for Ukraine ‘Largely Finished,’ Witkoff Says
It came as the UK, France and Ukraine signed a joint declaration of intent to confirm details of a so-called postwar “Multinational Force” to safeguard any potential peace agreement.
Jan. 6, 2026
Ukraine
Chrystia Freeland and the Foreign Faces in Ukraine’s Government
Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland was recently appointed as Zelensky’s adviser, but she is not the only foreign-born politician to have served in Ukraine.
Jan. 6, 2026
US
US to Europe: Deregulate AI or Face ‘Civilizational Erasure’
In a blunt Year Two kickoff, a top Trump official warns that Brussels’ “onerous” rules, particularly when it comes to AI, are fueling a historic economic divorce from Washington.
Jan. 6, 2026
Ukraine
Peace Plan Without Teeth Won’t Stop Putin, Analysts Warn, as Leaders Gather in Paris to Revive Ukraine Talks
Officials talk momentum, analysts see a narrowing window and unanswered questions as European powers scramble to pin down the Trump administration’s willingness to enforce a lasting settlement.
Jan. 6, 2026
Europe
‘That’s Enough’: Greenland PM Urges Trump to Drop Annex Threats
Trump urged to stop his renewed claims to Greenland.
Jan. 5, 2026
US
‘Russians Bombed American Property’: Dnipro Mayor Says as Drone Hits Agrobusiness
Russian drones struck an American-owned factory in Dnipro, spilling about 300 tons of sunflower oil onto city roads and shutting down a major embankment for several days, officials said.
Jan. 5, 2026
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