3,000 Tourists Evacuated as Wildfires Rage in Argentine Patagonia
Over 3,000 tourists were evacuated from Puerto Patriada in Argentine Patagonia amid soaring temperatures and drought-fueled wildfires, with multiple provinces battling the flames.
Inside the World’s Largest Ice & Snow Park in Harbin
Harbin is home to the world’s largest ice-and-snow theme park, open since December 17. From a super ice slide to a snowflake Ferris wheel, it’s a tech-culture winter wonderland.
Russia Launches Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile Near NATO Border
Russia’s overnight launch of its hypersonic Oreshnik missile at Ukraine’s Lviv region near Poland marks a new escalation, elevating security concerns across Europe.
2025 Sees Hottest Oceans on Record, Study Finds
A study finds that in 2025 the worlds oceans hit a record 23 zettajoules of heat, driving extreme weather and sea-level rise.
U.S. Commerce Drops Plan to Restrict Chinese Drones
The U.S. Commerce Department drops plans to restrict Chinese drones, shaping global availability and prices for drone fans and pros.
Trump’s $100B Oil Pitch for Venezuela Falls Flat
Trump’s $100B plan to rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry hit a snag as major US oil CEOs cite political risk and legal hurdles, leaving the initiative searching for backers.
IDF Strikes: 2 Hamas Leaders Killed, Gaza Reports 14 Deaths
IDF says it killed two senior Hamas militants in Jan 8 airstrikes, while Gaza health officials report 14 deaths amid the ongoing ceasefire.
US Seizes 5th Venezuelan Oil Tanker, Caracas Explores Diplomatic Talks
On Jan 9, 2026, US forces seized the Olina, the fifth Venezuela-linked oil tanker, as a US diplomatic team begins exploratory talks in Caracas toward potential embassy reopening.
Trump Says Greenland Deal Could Go the “Easy Way” or the “Hard Way”
U.S. President Trump says Greenland deal could go the ‘easy way’ or the ‘hard way,’ but Denmark and Greenland insist the island is not for sale.
CES 2026: Chinese Tech Brands Steal the Spotlight
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Chinese tech brands captured attention. Attendees shared lively takes on gadgets and innovations at this year’s biggest tech showcase.