Politics

Iranian authorities imposed a total internet blackout on January 9, 2026, as anti-government protests over economic despair left over 60 dead and cities in turmoil.

President Trump's focus on Venezuela and foreign policy is causing friction with aides like JD Vance, who fear economic issues will hurt the GOP in the 2026 midterms.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces a major fraud crackdown in Minnesota, targeting Somali remittances amidst rising federal-local tensions over immigration.

Russia fires an Oreshnik hypersonic missile near the Polish border on Jan 9, 2026. A strategic warning to NATO as Europe considers troop deployments in Ukraine.

North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Jan 9, 2026, amid a heated drone dispute with the South and deepening ties with Putin's Russia.

North Korea escalates tensions on January 9, 2026, firing a ballistic missile and labeling South Korea its 'most hostile' enemy following drone incursion claims.

Protests erupt in Manhattan following the fatal ICE agent shooting of a 37-year-old woman, as video evidence contradicts government claims of 'domestic terrorism.'

Officials in Portland and Minneapolis are calling for a transparent Federal Agent Shootings Investigation 2026 following controversial incidents. Read the latest recap.

Donald Trump intensifies his attacks on Senator Susan Collins ahead of the 2026 election. We analyze the impact on Maine's political landscape and the GOP's internal strife.

Yemen's STC announces disbandment on January 9, 2026, during Riyadh talks. Analysis of the Yemen STC disbanding 2026, Iran's internet cuts, and the crisis in Aleppo.

Iran enforces an internet shutdown in 2026 to suppress upcoming protests. Read more on the escalating Aleppo crisis and political shifts in Yemen.

President Trump meets with oil executives on Jan 9, 2026, to discuss strategic Venezuelan oil investments aimed at lowering US energy prices.