January 8 Senate Dem John Fetterman supports prospect of US Greenland purchase, citing 'massive strategic benefits' Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said he supports the U.S. acquisition of Greenland, saying the territory has "massive strategic benefits for the United States."
January 8 Venezuela says 100 were killed in US operation to capture Maduro: report Venezuelan official claims 100 killed in U.S. operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro, while Cuba reports 32 of its forces died in weekend mission.
January 8 Iran regime said to unleash Hezbollah and Iraqi militias as uprising spreads Iran’s regime is accused of importing foreign militias to crush protests, as experts warn the move marks a dangerous escalation to suppress domestic unrest.
January 8 Russian winter strike leaves nearly 800K homes without power and heat in Ukraine’s Dnipro region Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure leaves nearly 800,000 homes without power amid freezing winter temperatures across the country.
January 8 Lindsey Graham says Trump backs Russia sanctions bill President Donald Trump approved a Russia sanctions bill backed by Sen. Lindsey Graham as tensions between Moscow and Washington continue.
January 8 Landmark coin tied to legendary ruler preserved for nation after detectorist's lucky discovery Scotland's oldest known coin has been uncovered by a detectorist near Edinburgh, a 900-year-old artifact bearing the image of King David I from the 12th century.
January 8 Christians targeted in systematic kidnapping campaign in Nigeria by jihadi herdsmen, experts say One Nigerian church paid $205,000 ransom for 50 kidnapped members as Fulani militants allegedly wage economic jihad against Christians in Middle Belt.
January 7 Trump greenlights Russian sanctions bill, paving way for 500% tariff on countries supporting Moscow: Graham Trump reportedly approved a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill imposing 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil after Lindsey Graham announced a pivotal Ukraine policy shift.
January 7 'Irregular' armed guards aboard Russian shadow tankers alarm Nordic-Baltic governments Russia demands humane treatment of the crew aboard the seized oil tanker Marinera, and the White House says the Venezuelan shadow fleet vessel faces prosecution.
January 7 US Coast Guard vessels track sanctioned oil tanker before seizure U.S. Coast Guard vessels track sanctioned crude oil carrier Bella 1 before it was seized by the the United States in the North Atlantic early Wednesday. (Credit: Department of Defense)