Japan’s Opposition Parties Explore New Alliance Ahead of Snap Election
Japan’s CDPJ and Komeito are in talks to form a new alliance as PM Takaichi calls a snap election for late January. Young voters, take note!
Astronauts Return Early from ISS in First-Ever Med Evac
Astronauts Mike Fincke, Zena Cardman, Oleg Platonov and Kimiya Yui made history with the ISS’s first-ever medical evacuation, undocking early to return home safely aboard SpaceX Dragon.
Trump Warns Greenland PM Ahead of Key Washington Talks
US President Donald Trump has warned Greenland’s PM after he said the island would choose Denmark over closer US ties, calling it a ‘big problem’ ahead of Washington talks.
Northeast Thailand Train Derails After Crane Collapse, 32 Dead
On Jan 14, a construction crane fell onto a train in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, derailing it and killing 32 passengers. Here’s the latest on the tragedy.
Ford Unveils New Rides at Detroit Auto Show Amid EV Shift
At the 2026 Detroit Auto Show, Ford rolls out eye-catching new vehicles while tackling financial and strategic challenges tied to its electric shift.
US Democrats Push to Impeach DHS Secretary Over Fatal ICE Raid
Democratic lawmakers are calling to impeach DHS Secretary Kristi Noem after a federal agent killed an American citizen during a recent ICE operation in Minnesota.
Tens of thousands deported from U.S. return to Honduras
Honduras is seeing tens of thousands of deportees from the U.S. return home, putting stress on families, jobs and services in one of Latin America’s poorest nations.
Peru’s Bold $140B Export Roadmap by 2040
Peru unveils plan to boost exports to $140B by 2040, aiming to transform its economy and become Latin America’s leading Pacific port hub.
Trump and Venezuela’s Acting President Rodriguez Reconnect in Long Call
President Trump and Acting President Delcy Rodriguez had a long, productive call this week, paving the way for embassy reopening and improved US-Venezuela relations.
Bulgaria Heads to Another Snap Election After Government Bid Fails
Bulgaria is on track for a snap vote after PP-DB and GERB-SDS both refused to form a government, weeks after joining the euro zone on January 1, 2026.