Trump sends border czar, speaks to Minnesota Governor

A file image of U.S. President Donald Trump. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump sent his “border czar” to Minnesota and spoke to the State’s Governor Monday (January…

Trump, unbowed by backlash to Minneapolis shooting, blames Democrats for chaos

The fatal shooting of a Minneapolis protester by a federal immigration officer touched off a fierce national debate and prompted some fellow Republicans to question U.S. President Donald Trump’s hard-line…

WHO chief says reasons U.S. gave for withdrawing untrue

The head of the UN’s health agency, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Saturday (January 24, 2026) pushed back against Washington’s stated reasons for withdrawing from the World Health Organization, dismissing U.S.…

U.S. envoys urge Netanyahu to move into Gaza ceasefire’s second phase

Top U.S. envoys met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (January 24, 2026) urging his government to move into the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza. Mr.…

Syrian troops, Kurdish forces poised on front lines as truce deadline looms

Members of the Popular Mobilization Forces gather along the border with Syria in the Tarfawi area of northwestern Iraq on January 22, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP Syrian troops and…

Venezuela says over 600 prisoners released; families’ patience wanes

Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez. File | Photo Credit: AP Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez said on Friday (January 23, 2026) that over 600 inmates have been released, far more…