Minneapolis, Minnesota – January 15, 2026 – United States President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, a rarely used federal law, to deploy U.S. military forces in Minneapolis, where protests have erupted following two shootings by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents within a single week. The president framed the measure

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New York, January 15, 2026 – An appeals court in the United States has handed a legal victory to the administration of President Donald Trump by dismissing a petition from Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who had challenged his detention and deportation. The ruling potentially allows for Khalil’s re-arrest, although the order does not take effect

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Philadelphia, January 15, 2026 – Federal prosecutors in the United States have charged 20 individuals, including 15 former NCAA Division I basketball players, in connection with an alleged international betting scheme to manipulate basketball games in both the United States and China. The case, which spans several years, represents one of the largest sports betting

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Beijing, January 15, 2026 – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has praised the strengthening of Canada-China relations, emphasizing the leadership of President Xi Jinping and highlighting a renewed spirit of strategic cooperation between the two nations. Carney’s remarks came during the first official visit to China by a Canadian prime minister since 2017, signaling a

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Washington, January 15, 2026 – The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iranian political and security officials accused of orchestrating a brutal crackdown on antigovernment protesters, intensifying pressure on Tehran amid ongoing civil unrest. The move coincides with US President Donald Trump’s conditional approval of Iran’s reported decision to halt executions of demonstrators. The

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New York City, January 16, 2026 – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered his final annual speech to the UN General Assembly on Thursday, sharply criticizing global leaders for failing to uphold international cooperation amid rising geopolitical tensions and humanitarian crises. Guterres warned that “self-defeating geopolitical divides” and “brazen violations of international law” are threatening

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Havana, January 15, 2026 – Cuba held a solemn tribute for 32 Cuban soldiers killed during the United States’ military operation in Venezuela earlier this month, which resulted in the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The fallen soldiers, who served in Cuba’s armed forces and intelligence agencies, were honored in a public ceremony in

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Tehran, January 15, 2026 – The United States has warned that “all options remain on the table” in response to the ongoing killings of antigovernment protesters in Iran, signaling potential military or diplomatic action if Tehran continues its crackdown. The warning comes amid mass demonstrations, a nationwide internet blackout, and heightened tensions in the Iranian

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Washington, D.C., January 15, 2026 – Former U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a new healthcare proposal, dubbed “The Great Healthcare Plan”, aiming to reduce costs and increase consumer choice. However, experts and lawmakers have raised concerns over the plan’s lack of a clear funding structure and an implementation timeline, leaving uncertainty about its impact on

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Gaza, January 15, 2026 – At least 10 Palestinians were killed across Gaza on Thursday, as the United States officially declared the launch of phase two of a 20-point ceasefire plan designed to end the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The deadly attacks coincided with continued violence across the war-torn enclave, highlighting the fragile

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