Trump Withdraws US from 66 International Bodies
On Jan 7, 2026, President Trump signed a memo to withdraw the US from 66 international organizations – from UN panels to climate forums – citing ‘America First’ and a ‘woke’ agenda.
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Chinese Humanoid Robots Wow at CES 2026
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Chinese humanoid robots wowed crowds with lifelike AI smarts, as tech firms eye cross-border supply-chain collaborations with U.S. partners for next-gen innovation.
One Year After LA’s Deadliest Wildfires: The Road to Recovery
One year after LA’s deadliest wildfires, 31 lives were lost and 16,000 homes destroyed. Communities from Malibu to Altadena are still rebuilding and finding hope.
US Draws Heat at OAS Meeting Over Venezuela Crisis
On Jan. 6 in Washington, the U.S. faced sharp criticism at the OAS meeting as 30+ Western Hemisphere reps pushed for new approaches to the Venezuela crisis.
Warner Bros. Discovery Rejects Paramount Bid, Clears $83B Netflix Path
Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount Skydance bid, clearing the way for its $83B Netflix deal and shaking up the streaming scene.
Trump’s Warning to Colombia After Venezuela Intervention
President Trump threatened military action against Colombia after US intervention in Venezuela, accusing its leader of narcotrafficking ties that Bogotá calls unjust interference.
France Braces for ‘Meteorological Bomb’ Storm Goretti After Snows
After days of heavy snow from Brittany to Corsica, Storm Goretti is set to slam France’s coasts with 100-120 km/h winds, prompting amber alerts, closures, and travel bans.
Ramaphosa Slams US Operation in Venezuela: Unity Under Pressure
On Jan 6, 2026, South African President Ramaphosa condemned the US military operation in Venezuela, sparking coalition tensions and raising economic risks amid strained ties with Washington.
US Seizes Sanctioned Oil Tanker M/V Bella 1 in North Atlantic
The US European Command seized the oil tanker M/V Bella 1 in early January 2026 for breaching US sanctions linked to Russia and Venezuela.
US Eyes Greenland Acquisition; Beijing Criticizes “China Threat” Talk
The US is weighing options—from diplomacy to military—to acquire Greenland, while Beijing warns ‘China threat’ talk risks reviving Cold War tensions.