Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has vowed to stand firm against intimidation following reports that the Trump administration is investigating him over his comments regarding immigration enforcement in the city. The alleged probe comes as part of a broader crackdown by federal authorities, particularly U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which has drawn national attention due

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January 17, 2026 – Minneapolis, Minnesota – A federal judge in Minnesota has issued a landmark injunction restricting federal immigration agents’ actions against protesters and observers, following rising tensions over the deployment of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) officers in the state. The ruling comes in the wake of a fatal shooting earlier this month,

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January 17, 2026 – Syria – In a historic move, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has issued a decree formally recognising the Kurdish language as a national language and restoring citizenship to all Kurdish Syrians. The decree marks the first formal recognition of Kurdish national rights since Syria’s independence in 1946, signaling a potential turning point

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TEHRAN, Iran – January 17, 2026 – Iran has begun easing sweeping communication restrictions that were imposed after nationwide anti-government protests erupted last month, leaving hundreds dead and thousands detained. The move marks the start of a phased rollback of the near-total internet blackout that has disrupted daily life, commerce, and communication across the country.

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Brasília, Brazil – Brazil’s federal prosecutors are expected to take four to six months to review evidence in the ongoing investigation into the collapsed lender Banco Master, a source within the prosecutor general’s office told Reuters on Friday. The source spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the case. The probe

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Ugandan authorities have denied allegations that presidential candidate Bobi Wine was abducted from his home in the capital, Kampala, as the country’s vote counting continues under a widespread internet blackout. The denial comes amid rising tensions following Thursday’s election, which saw President Yoweri Museveni seeking a seventh term in office. Conflicting Reports About Bobi Wine’s

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The mayor of Yokohama, Takeharu Yamanaka, has publicly apologized after being accused of insulting city officials and making offensive remarks in the workplace. The apology comes after Japan’s unusual move of a serving city official publicly accusing a sitting mayor of workplace harassment. Allegations of Workplace Harassment The accusations were made by Jun Kubota, Yokohama’s

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In a dramatic escalation of tensions between the Trump administration and Minnesota state leaders, the U.S. Justice Department has launched an inquiry into two prominent Minnesota Democrats—Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey—over alleged attempts to obstruct federal immigration operations. The investigation centers on public statements made by both leaders regarding Immigration and Customs

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In a major development in Middle East diplomacy, former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio have been appointed as founding members of the newly established “Board of Peace” for Gaza, announced by the Trump administration. This board is a central part of President Donald Trump’s broader 20-point plan aimed at

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MI London have confirmed Kieron Pollard and Lisa Keightley as the head coaches of their men’s and women’s teams respectively for the 2026 edition of The Hundred, bringing a wealth of international experience and T20 expertise to the Oval-based franchise. Kieron Pollard to Lead MI London Men Former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard, 38, has

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