Caracas After the US Raid: 100 Dead, Maduro Seized
Five days after the US raid on Jan 3, Caracas is tense: 100 casualties, Maduro in NYC custody. Here’s what life looks like in Venezuela’s capital now.
Viral Video Shows ICE Officer Fatally Shoot Woman in Minneapolis
Eyewitness footage from Jan 7 shows an ICE officer shooting and killing a woman in Minneapolis, sparking calls for transparency and justice.
Iran Slams US Over ‘Interventionist’ Remarks on Protests
Iran lashes out at the US for ‘interventionist and deceptive’ comments on protests sparked by a plunging rial and economic hardship, accusing Washington of waging an economic war.
US Legal Experts: US Cannot Run Venezuela under Its Own Laws 🤔
Scholars argue the US raid on Venezuela’s president and bid to govern the country violates US and international law on war powers, budgets, and head-of-state immunity.
U.S. Exits 66 Intl Orgs: Impact on Global Cooperation
On January 7, 2026, the U.S. announced its exit from 66 international bodies, reshaping global governance and affecting climate, trade, and digital policy in South & Southeast Asia.
Xi Jinping Congratulates Laos’ Thongloun on LPRP Reelection 🎉🤝
Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Thongloun Sisoulith on his reelection as general secretary of the LPRP, highlighting strong China-Laos ties.
Nearly 10,000 Birds Find Winter Refuge at Xinjiang’s Frozen Ruohai Lake
Nearly 10,000 ruddy shelducks and mallards have wintered at Ruohai Lake in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, thanks to wetland restoration boosting aquatic life and open-water patches.
AU Rejects Israel’s Somaliland Recognition
The African Union condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as null and void under international law, urging solidarity to uphold Somalia’s unity and regional stability.
Mayon Volcano Oozes Lava, 1,000 Families Evacuated 🌋🚨
Nearly 1,000 families in Albay, Philippines, were evacuated as Mayon volcano continued to ooze lava on Thursday, prompting authorities to set up shelters and issue safety alerts.
US Pauses Aid to Somalia Over Alleged Food Aid Seizure
The US has paused all aid to Somalia after reports of destroyed and seized food supplies, putting humanitarian efforts at risk. Here’s what you need to know.