Trump administration ending deportation protections for 2,500 Somalis

WASHINGTON, Jan 13 – The Trump administration has moved to end deportation protections for thousands of Somali nationals living in the United States, a decision that places many long term residents at risk of removal and reignites a broader debate over immigration policy, humanitarian protections, and national interest. The action affects individuals who have been … Read more

Healthcare tensions rise as thousands of nurses strike at New York City hospitals

NEW YORK CITY, Jan 12 – Thousands of nurses across several of New York City’s largest hospital systems launched a strike on Monday, escalating a labor dispute that has been building for weeks and drawing attention from city and state leaders. The walkout follows failed negotiations over the weekend between hospital management and the nurses’ … Read more

Federal use of ‘domestic terrorism’ questioned after ICE agent kills Minneapolis mother

Federal use of ‘domestic terrorism’ questioned after ICE agent kills Minneapolis mother

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 11 – The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis resident and US citizen, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has ignited a national debate over the expanding use of the term “domestic terrorism” by federal officials. At the center of the controversy is US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s public … Read more

Iran warns US and Israel could be targeted if Washington intervenes amid protests

TEHRAN, Jan 11 – Iran has issued stark warnings to the United States and Israel as nationwide protests continue to grip the country, entering their third week with no clear sign of easing. Demonstrations that began over economic hardship have grown into a broader challenge to Iran’s political system, prompting forceful rhetoric from senior Iranian … Read more

Greenland at the center of a growing rift between Denmark and Washington

COPENHAGEN, Jan 10 – Denmark is facing one of the most complex strategic challenges in its modern history as pressure mounts over Greenland, a vast Arctic territory that has been steadily moving toward independence for decades. While Copenhagen is now rallying diplomatic and political support to protect Greenland from external pressure, particularly from the United … Read more

Trump presses US oil giants to revive Venezuela’s ailing energy industry

WASHINGTON, Jan 9 – Senior U.S. officials and top executives from major American oil companies gathered at the White House this week as President Donald Trump laid out an ambitious vision for Venezuela’s energy future. Framing oil as the central pillar of Washington’s strategy toward the South American nation, Trump urged U.S. energy firms to … Read more

Minneapolis woman killed by ICE agent Was a mother of three

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 8 – The fatal shooting of a Minnesota woman during a federal immigration enforcement operation has sent shockwaves through Minneapolis and reignited national debate over the use of force, immigration policy, and accountability of federal officers. The incident, which occurred during a large scale Department of Homeland Security operation, has drawn intense scrutiny … Read more

European allies prepare response plan amid renewed US focus on Greenland

PARIS, Jan 7 – European allies are quietly intensifying diplomatic coordination as renewed statements from U.S. President Donald Trump about Greenland have triggered concern across the continent. The Arctic island, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has once again found itself at the center of a geopolitical debate that touches on sovereignty, alliance … Read more

Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack rekindles deep divisions at the Capitol

WASHINGTON, Jan 6 – Five years after the violent breach of the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, the country remains sharply divided over how to remember and interpret one of the most consequential days in modern American political history. What unfolded that winter afternoon, when Congress met to certify the results of the … Read more

“I Am Innocent,” Maduro tells U.S. court as he pleads not guilty to drug charges

NEW YORK, Jan 5 – Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared before a federal court in New York this Monday, rejecting sweeping U.S. drug trafficking charges and insisting he remains the legitimate leader of Venezuela. His court appearance, following a U.S. military operation that removed him from power, has triggered intense debate over international law, … Read more