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.
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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: Atlas Redefines Humanoid Robots with Super-Human Skills
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas wowed at CES 2026 with its 2.3 m reach, 50 kg lift, self-charging smarts and human-like range of motion. Is this the next game changer in humanoid robots?
Pretoria Solidarity: South Africans Rally to Free Maduro & Cilia
South Africans gathered outside the US Embassy in Pretoria, demanding the release of President Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores and urging urgent international action.
Global Poll: 9 in 10 Call Out U.S. ‘America First’ Moves 🌏✊
CGTN poll: 9 in 10 global respondents reject U.S. unilateralism, urge multilateral reform to tackle world challenges.
Cartoon Satire: Trump’s Greenland Gambit Sparks Outrage
A satirical cartoon shows Trump exploring a forced takeover of Greenland, prompting outrage from Nuuk’s mayor and sparking global memes. 🌍😂
Deadly Gaza Strikes Kill 11 After Rocket Launch Fails
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed 11 Palestinians this week after a rocket launch fell short, deepening tensions as the October ceasefire stalls.
Border Patrol Agent Shoots Two in Oregon Amid Immigration Protests
A U.S. Border Patrol agent wounded two people in Portland amid protests over President Trump’s immigration crackdown, days after an ICE officer killed a woman in Minneapolis.
China Vows to Deepen Cooperation with Venezuela
China’s foreign ministry reaffirms its commitment to deepen cooperation with Venezuela, backing its sovereignty and boosting collaboration across key sectors.
Khamenei Urges Unity, Slams US Amid Iran Protests
Iran’s Supreme Leader urges unity and slams the US as economic protests grow, with internet blackouts and flight cancellations disrupting daily life.