The United States has deployed the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and supporting warships to Middle Eastern waters amid tensions with Iran following its crackdown on anti-government demonstrations. Tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high following Iran's crackdown on protestors. 

US-Iran Tensions: USS Abraham Enters West Asia Amid Iran Tensions

US President Donald Trump's 'enemy', Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar, on Tuesday (Jan 27) was attacked while speaking during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis. The Democrat was standing behind a podium, addressing the crowd, when a man suddenly rushed toward her from the audience, spraying her with an unknown substance.<h2>What happened?</h2>Omar, who has recently been the target of several Trump rants, was speaking during the town hall when a man rushed towards her. Witnesses say the man sprayed Omar with an unknown liquid and shouted as he moved in. What he yelled was not immediately clear.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/sometimes-people-need-a-dictator-trump-stuns-davos-after-greenland-rant-1769047692322">Sometimes people 'need a dictator’: Trump stuns Davos with sinister threat after Greenland rant</a><h2>A swift takedown</h2>The moment, which was captured on video, lasted only seconds. An apparent member of Omar’s security team lunged forward, wrapping the man in a bear hug and pulling him away from the stage. As he was being restrained, Omar could be seen stepping towards her attacker, visibly angry, though she did not appear to touch him. He was quickly escorted out of the room as the event was brought to a halt.&nbsp;Watch it here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨 BREAKING: Ilhan Omar sprayed with “unknown substance” at a Town Hall in Minneapolis Unfortunately, the substance WASN’T some sort of deportation potion, as Omar is still speaking at the podium. Darn. <a href="https://t.co/6thg5TdEIB">pic.twitter.com/6thg5TdEIB</a>&mdash; Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) <a href="https://twitter.com/nicksortor/status/2016319378992562437?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>"It smelled so bad"</h2>Seconds later, confusion spread through the room. Other speakers on stage commented on the sharp smell left behind by the spray. "You need to go get checked," one woman urged Omar. "You don’t know what he (sprayed). Whatever it is smelled so bad."Omar, however, refused to leave. "We will continue," she said. "These fu**ing as****es are not going to get away with this." She returned to the microphone as a member of her security detail tried to pull her away from the stage. "We are Minnesota strong," Omar told the crowd. “And we will stay resilient in the face of whatever they might throw at us.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/does-trump-have-alzheimer-s-his-niece-reveals-as-potus-ironically-forgets-the-word-for-it-1769513254487">Does Trump have Alzheimer’s? His niece reveals as POTUS ironically forgets the word for it</a><h2>Trump's enemy'</h2>The attack comes as President Donald Trump once again singled out Omar. Speaking at a rally in Iowa, Trump suggested the Department of Justice was investigating Omar's wealth. "The DOJ and Congress are looking at 'Congresswoman' Ilhan Omar," Trump said, claiming she arrived in the US with nothing and is now “worth more than 44 million dollars.”Omar responded sharply on social media, accusing Trump of using her name to distract from his political troubles, like the unrest in Minneapolis following the killing of demonstrator Alex Pretti.."Sorry, Trump, your support is collapsing, and you're panicking," she wrote on X. "Right on cue, you're deflecting from your failures with lies and conspiracy theories about me."Trump has repeatedly targeted Omar, often using language critics describe as Islamophobic. The Somali American lawmaker has been one of his most vocal critics, especially over immigration and rhetoric aimed at the Somali community.

A man rushed the stage and sprayed an unknown substance at Rep. Ilhan Omar during a town hall in Minneapolis. Video shows the attack and how security tackled the attacker within seconds. Watch it here.

US President Donald Trump's 'enemy', Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar, on Tuesday (Jan 27) was attacked while speaking during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis. The Democrat was standing behind a podium, addressing the crowd, when a man suddenly rushed toward her from the audience, spraying her with an unknown substance. What happened? Omar, who has recently been the target of several Trump rants, was speaking during the town hall when a man rushed towards her. Witnesses say the man sprayed Omar with an unknown liquid and shouted as he moved in. What he yelled was not immediately clear. Also read | Sometimes people 'need a dictator’: Trump stuns Davos with sinister threat after Greenland rant A swift takedown The moment, which was captured on video, lasted only seconds. An apparent member of Omar’s security team lunged forward, wrapping the man in a bear hug and pulling him away from the stage. As he was being restrained, Omar could be seen stepping towards her attacker, visibly angry, though she did not appear to touch him. He was quickly escorted out of the room as the event was brought to a halt. Watch it here:

A man rushed the stage and sprayed an unknown substance at Rep. Ilhan Omar during a town hall in Minneapolis. Video shows the attack and how security tackled the attacker within seconds. Watch it here.

Trump 'enemy' Ilhan Omar attacked during Minneapolis town hall, sprayed with mystery liquid | VIDEO

President Donald Trump spent nearly two hours in a closed-door Oval Office meeting on Monday night with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and her senior adviser Corey Lewandowski, according to two sources familiar with the discussion. Noem had requested the face-to-face conversation. The meeting followed signs that the administration is scaling back its aggressive federal response in Minneapolis after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti on Saturday, the second death involving federal agents in the city this month.&nbsp;Sources said Trump did not raise the possibility of dismissing either Noem or Lewandowski. Instead, the conversation focused on how to press forward with the president’s immigration policies in Minnesota as criticism mounts nationally, including from within the Republican Party, and tensions escalate locally. Several senior White House officials were also present, including Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, and Communications Director Steven Cheung. The New York Times first reported the meeting.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-uss-abraham-lincoln-arrival-us-announces-multi-day-air-drill-amid-escalating-iran-tensions-1769530980276">After USS Abraham Lincoln arrival, US announces multi-day air drill amid escalating Iran tensions</a>&nbsp;While the White House declined to comment directly, an administration official reiterated Trump’s continued backing of Noem. In the aftermath of Pretti’s killing, federal officials circulated multiple claims that have since been challenged by video evidence or remain unsubstantiated. Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino, who had overseen immigration enforcement efforts in Minneapolis, engaged in public disputes online, asserting that Pretti attacked federal officers before being shot.&nbsp;Bovino’s social media accounts were suspended by DHS on Monday, and he is expected to depart Minneapolis on Tuesday after Trump announced that border czar Tom Homan would take over leadership of the operation. Speaking on Fox News, DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that Trump and Noem have held extended discussions but declined to share details. She stressed that Noem will remain in charge of the department and welcomed Homan’s involvement in overseeing operations in the city.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/operation-sindoor-india-s-air-superiority-forced-pak-to-seek-ceasefire-during-op-sindoor-1769533570345/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/operation-sindoor-india-s-air-superiority-forced-pak-to-seek-ceasefire-during-op-sindoor-1769533570345/embed</a>&nbsp;The federal investigation into Saturday’s shooting is being led by Homeland Security Investigations, with support from the FBI. However, authorities have released few details, and the Justice Department has not initiated a civil rights probe. Meanwhile, officials have established a crisis coordination center in Minneapolis focused on investigating protest activity.

Donald Trump meets with Kristi Noem for two hours as administration faces pressure over Minneapolis shootings

President Donald Trump spent nearly two hours in a closed-door Oval Office meeting on Monday night with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and her senior adviser Corey Lewandowski, according to two sources familiar with the discussion. Noem had requested the face-to-face conversation. The meeting followed signs that the administration is scaling back its aggressive federal response in Minneapolis after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti on Saturday, the second death involving federal agents in the city this month. Sources said Trump did not raise the possibility of dismissing either Noem or Lewandowski. Instead, the conversation focused on how to press forward with the president’s immigration policies in Minnesota as criticism mounts nationally, including from within the Republican Party, and tensions escalate locally. Several senior White House officials were also present, including Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, and Communications Director Steven Cheung. The New York Times first reported the meeting. Also Read: After USS Abraham Lincoln arrival, US announces multi-day air drill amid escalating Iran tensions While the White House declined to comment directly, an administration official reiterated Trump’s continued backing of Noem. In the aftermath of Pretti’s killing, federal officials circulated multiple claims that have since been challenged by video evidence or remain unsubstantiated. Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino, who had overseen immigration enforcement efforts in Minneapolis, engaged in public disputes online, asserting that Pretti attacked federal officers before being shot. Bovino’s social media accounts were suspended by DHS on Monday, and he is expected to depart Minneapolis on Tuesday after Trump announced that border czar Tom Homan would take over leadership of the operation. Speaking on Fox News, DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that Trump and Noem have held extended discussions but declined to share details. She stressed that Noem will remain in charge of the department and welcomed Homan’s involvement in overseeing operations in the city. https://www.wionews.com/videos/operation-sindoor-india-s-air-superiority-forced-pak-to-seek-ceasefire-during-op-sindoor-1769533570345/embed The federal investigation into Saturday’s shooting is being led by Homeland Security Investigations, with support from the FBI. However, authorities have released few details, and the Justice Department has not initiated a civil rights probe. Meanwhile, officials have established a crisis coordination center in Minneapolis focused on investigating protest activity.

Trump met with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem as federal immigration operations in Minneapolis face backlash after a fatal shooting and disputed official claims

The Doomsday Clock, a metaphorical measure of how close humanity is to destroying the world through technologies of its own making, especially nuclear weapons, stands at 85 seconds to midnight as of January 27, having moved four seconds closer. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, which created the clock at the start of the Cold War, announced on Tuesday that it has advanced by four seconds compared with a year ago, bringing it closest to a global catastrophe in its history. The announcement comes as Donald Trump, who often describes himself as the president of peace, completed one year in the White House of his second term. The first year of Trump's presidency is marked by shattering norms, withdrawing from established multilateral organisations, ordering unilateral actions abroad and deploying massive force at home, even after opposition from local authorities.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-lady-melania-trump-makes-rare-political-statement-as-anti-ice-unrest-grips-minnesota-1769525629288">First Lady Melania Trump makes rare political statement as anti-ICE unrest grips Minnesota</a>&nbsp;Major powers such as Russia, China, the United States and others have "become increasingly aggressive, adversarial and nationalistic," said a statement announcing the clock shift, concluded after consultations with a board that includes eight Nobel laureates, AFP reported.&nbsp;"Hard-won global understandings are collapsing, accelerating a winner-takes-all great power competition and undermining the international cooperation critical to reducing the risks of nuclear war, climate change, the misuse of biotechnology, the potential threat of artificial intelligence and other apocalyptic dangers." The Doomsday Clock board cautioned against increased risk of a nuclear arms race after the "New START" nuclear arms reduction treaty between the United States and Russia set to expire next week without a sign of renewal. &nbsp;"For the first time in over half a century, there will be nothing preventing a runaway nuclear arms race," Daniel Holz, a University of Chicago physicist who chairs the Bulletin's Science and Security Board, told a virtual news conference, as quoted by AFP.&nbsp;The board voiced its concerns about Donald Trump's threats to resume nuclear testing and push a costly 'Golden Dome" missile defence system, which is expected to further militarise space. It also raised alarm over Trump's ICE crackdown in Minnesota, noting "History has shown that when governments become unaccountable to their own citizens, conflict and misery follow."<h2>What is the Doomsday Clock?</h2>The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic "design" created in 1947 by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (including former members of the Manhattan Project). It serves as a metaphor for how close humanity is to destroying the world through technologies of its own making.&nbsp;Midnight: Represents the theoretical point of "annihilation" or global catastrophe.&nbsp;Who sets it? The Bulletin’s Science and Security Board, a group of global experts in nuclear technology and climate science, in consultation with its Board of Sponsors, which includes 9 Nobel Laureates.&nbsp;The Scale: It began at 7 minutes to midnight in 1947. Its "safest" point was 17 minutes to midnight in 1991, following the end of the Cold War.&nbsp;However, the clock is not a tool to predict the future; it acts as a call to action. The bulletin underlined that the hands can be moved back if world leaders act responsibly and embrace diplomacy to solve conflicts and work towards the climate issues the world is facing.&nbsp;

This is the closest the symbolic clock has ever been to a global catastrophe in its 79-year history, surpassing the previous record of 89 seconds set just last year.

The Doomsday Clock, a metaphorical measure of how close humanity is to destroying the world through technologies of its own making, especially nuclear weapons, stands at 85 seconds to midnight as of January 27, having moved four seconds closer. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, which created the clock at the start of the Cold War, announced on Tuesday that it has advanced by four seconds compared with a year ago, bringing it closest to a global catastrophe in its history. The announcement comes as Donald Trump, who often describes himself as the president of peace, completed one year in the White House of his second term. The first year of Trump's presidency is marked by shattering norms, withdrawing from established multilateral organisations, ordering unilateral actions abroad and deploying massive force at home, even after opposition from local authorities. Also Read: First Lady Melania Trump makes rare political statement as anti-ICE unrest grips Minnesota Major powers such as Russia, China, the United States and others have "become increasingly aggressive, adversarial and nationalistic," said a statement announcing the clock shift, concluded after consultations with a board that includes eight Nobel laureates, AFP reported. "Hard-won global understandings are collapsing, accelerating a winner-takes-all great power competition and undermining the international cooperation critical to reducing the risks of nuclear war, climate change, the misuse of biotechnology, the potential threat of artificial intelligence and other apocalyptic dangers." The Doomsday Clock board cautioned against increased risk of a nuclear arms race after the "New START" nuclear arms reduction treaty between the United States and Russia set to expire next week without a sign of renewal. "For the first time in over half a century, there will be nothing preventing a runaway nuclear arms race," Daniel Holz, a University of Chicago physicist who chairs the Bulletin's Science and Security Board, told a virtual news conference, as quoted by AFP. The board voiced its concerns about Donald Trump's threats to resume nuclear testing and push a costly 'Golden Dome" missile defence system, which is expected to further militarise space. It also raised alarm over Trump's ICE crackdown in Minnesota, noting "History has shown that when governments become unaccountable to their own citizens, conflict and misery follow." What is the Doomsday Clock? The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic "design" created in 1947 by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (including former members of the Manhattan Project). It serves as a metaphor for how close humanity is to destroying the world through technologies of its own making. Midnight: Represents the theoretical point of "annihilation" or global catastrophe. Who sets it? The Bulletin’s Science and Security Board, a group of global experts in nuclear technology and climate science, in consultation with its Board of Sponsors, which includes 9 Nobel Laureates. The Scale: It began at 7 minutes to midnight in 1947. Its "safest" point was 17 minutes to midnight in 1991, following the end of the Cold War. However, the clock is not a tool to predict the future; it acts as a call to action. The bulletin underlined that the hands can be moved back if world leaders act responsibly and embrace diplomacy to solve conflicts and work towards the climate issues the world is facing.

This is the closest the symbolic clock has ever been to a global catastrophe in its 79-year history, surpassing the previous record of 89 seconds set just last year.

Is world closer to the end? As Doomsday Clock moves nearer to midnight, a year into Trump’s term

India and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday (January 27) unveiled what officials are calling a landmark free trade agreement, one that is unlikely to sit well with US President Donald Trump. The deal brings together a bloc Trump has repeatedly criticised and pressured, and a country he has sought to strong-arm with steep tariffs. Trump, who has openly mocked Europe and clashed with it over issues ranging from defence spending to his controversial Greenland ambitions, is also locked in a tense trade standoff with India.&nbsp;Compounding Trump’s irritation, the European Union has also paused progress on its own trade agreement with the United States. The symbolism is hard to miss: Europe and India, both targets of Trump’s tariff threats, have instead chosen to deepen ties with each other.&nbsp;Signs of Washington’s discomfort surfaced on Monday when US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Europe of indirectly financing the Russia-Ukraine war by importing energy routed through India. Speaking to ABC News, Bessent pointed out that the US had imposed 25% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases, only for Europe to finalise a trade pact with New Delhi days later.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-loyal-till-the-end-pitbull-guards-teen-s-body-for-four-days-in-himachal-snow-1769510488560">WATCH | Loyal till the end: Pitbull guards teen’s body for four days in Himachal snow</a>&nbsp;What Bessent did not acknowledge is that Trump’s own trade tactics may have accelerated the deal. Negotiations between India and the EU have dragged on for nearly two decades. It was the growing uncertainty created by US tariffs, export controls, and diplomatic friction that finally pushed both sides to close ranks. Prime Minister Modi alluded to this global disruption while announcing the agreement. Without naming Trump, he noted that the international order was in flux and that the India-EU deal could help bring stability.<h2>How Trump’s pressure backfired</h2>India is currently facing combined US tariffs of 50%—25% under reciprocal measures and another 25% linked to Russian oil imports. Over the past year, Trump and his allies have repeatedly criticised India, branding it a conduit for Moscow and even framing the Ukraine conflict as “Modi’s war.” The pressure was aimed at forcing India into a trade deal tilted heavily in America’s favour.&nbsp;New Delhi, however, chose restraint over retaliation. While refusing to bow to US demands, India avoided direct attacks on Trump himself. Europe’s experience has been similar. Trump’s aggressive rhetoric, threats of additional tariffs, and anger over EU resistance to his Greenland proposal have strained transatlantic ties. In response, Brussels shelved its trade talks with Washington, while several European countries declined to participate in Trump-backed diplomatic initiatives in West Asia.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/white-house-confirms-trump-s-diplomatic-push-amid-europe-russia-tensions-1769512874157/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/white-house-confirms-trump-s-diplomatic-push-amid-europe-russia-tensions-1769512874157/embed</a><h2>Why the India-EU deal matters?</h2>For India, the agreement sends a clear message: it will not negotiate under duress. In recent months, New Delhi has concluded trade deals with the UK, New Zealand, and Oman, reinforcing its intent to diversify partnerships. India’s negotiating stance reflects an understanding that Trump responds to leverage, not submission. Unlike Canada, where trade talks with China were frozen after Trump threatened 100% tariffs, India has stayed the course.&nbsp;The EU, for its part, accommodated India’s long-standing sensitivities by excluding agriculture and dairy from the pact, safeguarding Indian farmers. This stands in contrast to US demands for deep access to these politically sensitive sectors. While European leaders have expressed unease over India’s ties with Russia, they have largely avoided public ultimatums or sanctions. That tone helped keep negotiations on track.&nbsp;India, now the world’s fourth-largest economy, offers Europe a vast and steadily expanding market. Despite occasional disagreements, New Delhi has refrained from publicly pressuring or embarrassing Brussels—an approach that paid dividends. The agreement, set to take effect next year, promises significant gains on both sides. Indian exporters in labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, chemicals, gems, and jewellery, hit hard by US tariffs, will gain preferential or duty-free access to European markets.&nbsp;The EU is already India’s largest trading partner. Under the FTA, duties will be eliminated on more than 90% of traded goods, while services sectors like telecom and accounting will see reduced barriers. Europe also stands to benefit from India’s decision to slash tariffs on imported EU cars to 40%, down from levels as high as 110%. This opens the door wider for manufacturers such as Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW in the world’s third-largest automobile market by volume.

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India and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday (January 27) unveiled what officials are calling a landmark free trade agreement, one that is unlikely to sit well with US President Donald Trump. The deal brings together a bloc Trump has repeatedly criticised and pressured, and a country he has sought to strong-arm with steep tariffs. Trump, who has openly mocked Europe and clashed with it over issues ranging from defence spending to his controversial Greenland ambitions, is also locked in a tense trade standoff with India. Compounding Trump’s irritation, the European Union has also paused progress on its own trade agreement with the United States. The symbolism is hard to miss: Europe and India, both targets of Trump’s tariff threats, have instead chosen to deepen ties with each other. Signs of Washington’s discomfort surfaced on Monday when US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Europe of indirectly financing the Russia-Ukraine war by importing energy routed through India. Speaking to ABC News, Bessent pointed out that the US had imposed 25% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases, only for Europe to finalise a trade pact with New Delhi days later. Also Read: WATCH | Loyal till the end: Pitbull guards teen’s body for four days in Himachal snow What Bessent did not acknowledge is that Trump’s own trade tactics may have accelerated the deal. Negotiations between India and the EU have dragged on for nearly two decades. It was the growing uncertainty created by US tariffs, export controls, and diplomatic friction that finally pushed both sides to close ranks. Prime Minister Modi alluded to this global disruption while announcing the agreement. Without naming Trump, he noted that the international order was in flux and that the India-EU deal could help bring stability. How Trump’s pressure backfired India is currently facing combined US tariffs of 50%—25% under reciprocal measures and another 25% linked to Russian oil imports. Over the past year, Trump and his allies have repeatedly criticised India, branding it a conduit for Moscow and even framing the Ukraine conflict as “Modi’s war.” The pressure was aimed at forcing India into a trade deal tilted heavily in America’s favour. New Delhi, however, chose restraint over retaliation. While refusing to bow to US demands, India avoided direct attacks on Trump himself. Europe’s experience has been similar. Trump’s aggressive rhetoric, threats of additional tariffs, and anger over EU resistance to his Greenland proposal have strained transatlantic ties. In response, Brussels shelved its trade talks with Washington, while several European countries declined to participate in Trump-backed diplomatic initiatives in West Asia. https://www.wionews.com/videos/white-house-confirms-trump-s-diplomatic-push-amid-europe-russia-tensions-1769512874157/embed Why the India-EU deal matters? For India, the agreement sends a clear message: it will not negotiate under duress. In recent months, New Delhi has concluded trade deals with the UK, New Zealand, and Oman, reinforcing its intent to diversify partnerships. India’s negotiating stance reflects an understanding that Trump responds to leverage, not submission. Unlike Canada, where trade talks with China were frozen after Trump threatened 100% tariffs, India has stayed the course. The EU, for its part, accommodated India’s long-standing sensitivities by excluding agriculture and dairy from the pact, safeguarding Indian farmers. This stands in contrast to US demands for deep access to these politically sensitive sectors. While European leaders have expressed unease over India’s ties with Russia, they have largely avoided public ultimatums or sanctions. That tone helped keep negotiations on track. India, now the world’s fourth-largest economy, offers Europe a vast and steadily expanding market. Despite occasional disagreements, New Delhi has refrained from publicly pressuring or embarrassing Brussels—an approach that paid dividends. The agreement, set to take effect next year, promises significant gains on both sides. Indian exporters in labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, chemicals, gems, and jewellery, hit hard by US tariffs, will gain preferential or duty-free access to European markets. The EU is already India’s largest trading partner. Under the FTA, duties will be eliminated on more than 90% of traded goods, while services sectors like telecom and accounting will see reduced barriers. Europe also stands to benefit from India’s decision to slash tariffs on imported EU cars to 40%, down from levels as high as 110%. This opens the door wider for manufacturers such as Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW in the world’s third-largest automobile market by volume.

India and the EU finalise a major trade deal, easing tariffs and deepening ties as both seek stability amid US pressure and Trump’s trade confrontations

Questions were raised after US President Donald Trump appeared to forget the word “Alzheimer’s” while describing his father’s illness during remarks. The moment, reported by journalist Ben Terris, drew attention as Trump gestured to his forehead and looked toward Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, sparking debate and political reactions.

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Melania, the documentary on Melania Trump, is set to hit theatres on 30 Jan, 2026. Ahead of its release, the First Lady of the United States hosted an exclusive screening of the film at the White House.&nbsp;The multi-million-dollar documentary revolves around the 20 days leading up to the 2025 inauguration of her husband, Donald Trump, as the 47th President of the United States.<h2>Melania Trump hosts screening of her documentary at the White House</h2>&nbsp;Earlier this week, on Jan 25, Melania shared a photo of herself from the screening of her documentary. Sharing a picture of herself from the screening, Melania called it a, ‘’historic moment.''&nbsp;The photo shows the 55-year-old standing on a podium in front of the huge crowd.&nbsp;Sharing the picture, she wrote,"I am deeply humbled to have been surrounded by an inspiring room of friends, family, and cultural iconoclasts at the White House last night. Each of these individuals&nbsp;brought their unique vision to the world, making a lasting impression."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">MELANIA, the film A Historic Moment I am deeply humbled to have been surrounded by an inspiring room of friends, family, and cultural iconoclasts at the White House last night. Each of these individuals each brought their unique vision to the world, making a lasting… <a href="https://t.co/NmAUuEQp2L">pic.twitter.com/NmAUuEQp2L</a>&mdash; MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) <a href="https://twitter.com/MELANIATRUMP/status/2015473994863153359?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Our personal stories endure time and serve as a reminder of our mutual obligation to one another. It was an honor to present my new film, MELANIA, ahead of its global launch," she added.<h2>What is the new documentary about?</h2>For the first time ever, Melania’s side of the story is told during the moment when Trump was set to take the oath for the second time as President of the United States.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-they-want-to-talk-trump-won-t-strike-iran-us-president-issues-big-statement-after-moving-warships-to-west-asia-1769486591926">Trump hints at talks, not strikes, even after moving US warships near Iran</a>&nbsp;Directed by Brett Ratner, the documentary is produced by him and Melania Trump, along with Fernando Sulichin and Marc Beckman.&nbsp;Made in a budget of approximately $35 million, the film documents Trump's return to the White House, and instead of him, it shows what Melania was doing.&nbsp;As shared by Ratner, Melania is a very private person, and this is the first time she has allowed the camera into her life.&nbsp;Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-blog-eu-india-fta-summit-2026-live-updates-free-trade-agreement-pm-narendra-modi-ursula-von-der-leyen-1769493974586">EU–India Live: ‘Blueprint for shared prosperity’: PM Modi lauds ‘historic’ deal</a><h2>Melania trailer</h2>The film gives audiences a look at what the First Lady was doing in the 20 days prior to the US presidential inauguration. &nbsp;In the trailer, she is seen participating in meetings while balancing family responsibilities, business matters, and her philanthropic work, and choosing what she's going to wear for the main event when she becomes USA's first lady for the second time.&nbsp;

“Step inside Melania Trump’s world as she orchestrates inauguration plans, navigates the complexities of the White House transition and moves her family back to the Nation’s Capital,” the official synopsis of the film says. “With exclusive footage capturing critical meetings, private conversations, and never-before-seen environments, MELANIA showcases Mrs. Trump’s return to one of the world’s most powerful roles.”<h2>How and when to watch ‘Melania’</h2>Melania, the 1 hour 44 minutes film, will be released in the theatres on 30 Jan. It will be available on Prime Video later, but the exact date has not yet been announced.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Directed by Brett Ratner, the documentary revolves around Melania and her life the 20 days leading up to President Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration. 

Melania, the documentary on Melania Trump, is set to hit theatres on 30 Jan, 2026. Ahead of its release, the First Lady of the United States hosted an exclusive screening of the film at the White House. The multi-million-dollar documentary revolves around the 20 days leading up to the 2025 inauguration of her husband, Donald Trump, as the 47th President of the United States. Melania Trump hosts screening of her documentary at the White House Earlier this week, on Jan 25, Melania shared a photo of herself from the screening of her documentary. Sharing a picture of herself from the screening, Melania called it a, ‘’historic moment.'' The photo shows the 55-year-old standing on a podium in front of the huge crowd. Sharing the picture, she wrote,"I am deeply humbled to have been surrounded by an inspiring room of friends, family, and cultural iconoclasts at the White House last night. Each of these individuals brought their unique vision to the world, making a lasting impression."

Directed by Brett Ratner, the documentary revolves around Melania and her life the 20 days leading up to President Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration.&nbsp;

Melania Trump’s documentary: Release date, synopsis and where to watch

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Donald Trump doesn't want people to be hurt or killed on America's streets. She blamed the democratic leaders in Minnesota for the tragic death of 37-year old Alex Petti in an ICE raid on Saturday. "Nobody in the White House, including President Trump, wants to see people getting hurt or killed in America's streets," Leavitt told reporters. "This tragedy occurred as a result of deliberate and hostile resistance by democratic leaders and the state of Minnesota. Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other elected democrats were spreading lies about federal enforcement officers who are fighting against illegal aliens accused of murder, crimes, rapes and drug smuggling," she said during a press conference at White House.&nbsp;She further said that President Trump held a call with Governor Walz to restore law and order in Minnesota and called for local police assistance in apprehending illegal aliens wanted for crimes.&nbsp;Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-tom-homan-trump-s-border-czar-deployed-to-minnesota-amid-ice-protests-1769443324040"> 'Mother of all deals': India, EU FTA finalised, formal announcement on January 27</a>Earlier in the day, Donald Trump deployed his trusted aide and Border Czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to stabilise federal enforcement operations after unrest in Minneapolis following the second death in raids conducted by ICE agents. Trump reiterated his allegations that the protests are bing being organised by the Democrats with an alleged 20 billion dollar fraud. "A major investment is going on with respect to massive 20 billion dollar, plus, Welfare Fraud that has taken place in Minnesota and is at least partially responsible for the violent organised protests going on in the streets," he said in a Truth Social post. Several cities across Minnesota, especially Minneapolis, erupted in protests after agents from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) fatally shot another individual in less than a month during a high-stakes immigration raid. The victim, 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti, was killed on Saturday, January 24, while reportedly attempting to film the federal operation and assist a bystander.&nbsp;This tragedy follows the earlier death of Renee Good, a mother and poet, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent on January 7 while she was in her vehicle.

Earlier in the day, Donald Trump deployed his trusted aide and Border Czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to stabilise federal enforcement operations after unrest in Minneapolis following the second death in raids conducted by ICE agents.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Donald Trump doesn't want people to be hurt or killed on America's streets. She blamed the democratic leaders in Minnesota for the tragic death of 37-year old Alex Petti in an ICE raid on Saturday. "Nobody in the White House, including President Trump, wants to see people getting hurt or killed in America's streets," Leavitt told reporters. "This tragedy occurred as a result of deliberate and hostile resistance by democratic leaders and the state of Minnesota. Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other elected democrats were spreading lies about federal enforcement officers who are fighting against illegal aliens accused of murder, crimes, rapes and drug smuggling," she said during a press conference at White House. She further said that President Trump held a call with Governor Walz to restore law and order in Minnesota and called for local police assistance in apprehending illegal aliens wanted for crimes. Also Read: 'Mother of all deals': India, EU FTA finalised, formal announcement on January 27 Earlier in the day, Donald Trump deployed his trusted aide and Border Czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to stabilise federal enforcement operations after unrest in Minneapolis following the second death in raids conducted by ICE agents. Trump reiterated his allegations that the protests are bing being organised by the Democrats with an alleged 20 billion dollar fraud. "A major investment is going on with respect to massive 20 billion dollar, plus, Welfare Fraud that has taken place in Minnesota and is at least partially responsible for the violent organised protests going on in the streets," he said in a Truth Social post. Several cities across Minnesota, especially Minneapolis, erupted in protests after agents from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) fatally shot another individual in less than a month during a high-stakes immigration raid. The victim, 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti, was killed on Saturday, January 24, while reportedly attempting to film the federal operation and assist a bystander. This tragedy follows the earlier death of Renee Good, a mother and poet, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent on January 7 while she was in her vehicle.

Donald Trump deployed his trusted aide and Border Czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to stabilise federal enforcement operations after unrest in Minneapolis following the second death in raids conducted by ICE agents.

‘Hostile Democrats are responsible for unrest in Minneapolis’: White House on ICE protests after second fatal shooting

After an audio recording of US Senator Ted Cruz surfaced, rift withing the Donald Trump administration have come into sharper focus. In the audio clip, the Texas Republican openly condemned Vice President JD Vance, White House adviser Peter Navarro and, at times, President Donald Trump himself over trade policy and the stalled India-US tariff negotiations.&nbsp;As per an Axios report, the nearly 10-minute recording was shared by a Republican source and dates back to early to mid-2025. In the audio, Cruz speaks frankly to private donors, presenting himself as a conventional, free-trade, pro-intervention Republican while distancing himself from Vance’s more isolationist stance, an ideological divide seen as significant with a potential 2028 presidential primary on the horizon.&nbsp;In the recording, Cruz also attacks Trump's tariff-focused trade approach, cautioning that it could badly harm the US economy and even raise the risk of impeachment. He describes how, following the rollout of tariffs in early April 2025, he and several fellow senators joined a late-night call with the President to urge him to reconsider.&nbsp;According to Cruz, the discussion did not end well. He told donors that Trump yelled and cursed while speaking to lawmakers during the call, which reportedly stretched past midnight, the Axios report said. "Trump was in a bad mood. I have been in conversations where he was very happy. This was not one of them," Cruz said.&nbsp;WATCH: https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-manufacturing-jobs-downs-72-000-since-april-tariffs-1769400351111/embedd<h3>Cruz cautioned Trump</h3>Cruz said he had cautioned President Trump that if, by November 2026, retirement savings had dropped by 30 per cent and food prices had risen by 10 to 20 per cent, Republicans would be headed for an electoral “bloodbath”.&nbsp;"You are going to lose the House, you are going to lose the Senate, you are going to spend the next two years being impeached every single week," Cruz said he told the President. Trump's reported reply: "F**k you, Ted".&nbsp;He also ridiculed the administration's branding of the tariff rollout as "Liberation Day". Responding to a donor who used the term, Cruz mocked that anyone on his team using those words would be "fired on the spot".&nbsp;A large portion of Cruz’s comments centred on trade talks with India. He told donors he had been “fighting” the White House to push the agreement forward and even named officials he said were blocking such deals.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/can-iran-sink-uss-abraham-lincoln-with-its-hypersonic-missiles-1769386001221/1769386001222">Can Iran sink USS Abraham Lincoln with its hypersonic missiles?</a>

A large portion of Cruz’s comments centred on trade talks with India. He told donors he had been “fighting” the White House to push the agreement forward and even named officials he said were blocking such deals.

After an audio recording of US Senator Ted Cruz surfaced, rift withing the Donald Trump administration have come into sharper focus. In the audio clip, the Texas Republican openly condemned Vice President JD Vance, White House adviser Peter Navarro and, at times, President Donald Trump himself over trade policy and the stalled India-US tariff negotiations. As per an Axios report, the nearly 10-minute recording was shared by a Republican source and dates back to early to mid-2025. In the audio, Cruz speaks frankly to private donors, presenting himself as a conventional, free-trade, pro-intervention Republican while distancing himself from Vance’s more isolationist stance, an ideological divide seen as significant with a potential 2028 presidential primary on the horizon. In the recording, Cruz also attacks Trump's tariff-focused trade approach, cautioning that it could badly harm the US economy and even raise the risk of impeachment. He describes how, following the rollout of tariffs in early April 2025, he and several fellow senators joined a late-night call with the President to urge him to reconsider. According to Cruz, the discussion did not end well. He told donors that Trump yelled and cursed while speaking to lawmakers during the call, which reportedly stretched past midnight, the Axios report said. "Trump was in a bad mood. I have been in conversations where he was very happy. This was not one of them," Cruz said. WATCH: https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-manufacturing-jobs-downs-72-000-since-april-tariffs-1769400351111/embedd Cruz cautioned Trump Cruz said he had cautioned President Trump that if, by November 2026, retirement savings had dropped by 30 per cent and food prices had risen by 10 to 20 per cent, Republicans would be headed for an electoral “bloodbath”. "You are going to lose the House, you are going to lose the Senate, you are going to spend the next two years being impeached every single week," Cruz said he told the President. Trump's reported reply: "F**k you, Ted". He also ridiculed the administration's branding of the tariff rollout as "Liberation Day". Responding to a donor who used the term, Cruz mocked that anyone on his team using those words would be "fired on the spot". A large portion of Cruz’s comments centred on trade talks with India. He told donors he had been “fighting” the White House to push the agreement forward and even named officials he said were blocking such deals. Also read: Can Iran sink USS Abraham Lincoln with its hypersonic missiles?

A large portion of Cruz’s comments centred on trade talks with India. He told donors he had been “fighting” the White House to push the agreement forward and even named officials he said were blocking such deals.

‘F**k you, Ted’: Leaked audio exposes Ted Cruz’s sharp rift with Trump over India trade talks

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly gone into hiding in a fortified underground bunker in Tehran as tensions between the United States and Iran escalate. The move follows US President Donald Trump’s warning of deploying “big forces” near Iran amid fears of a possible military strike. Iranian authorities have not officially confirmed the report, but regional tensions continue to rise sharply.


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Claims of a mysterious “sonic weapon” used during a Trump-era operation in Caracas have stunned observers. Eyewitnesses describe Venezuelan and Cuban forces bleeding, vomiting, and collapsing as experts reveal what the weapon may actually have been.

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On the campaign trail, President Trump promised Americans cheaper fuel and ‘energy dominance’ for the US 1 year into his term, oil and gas prices have dropped, but high electricity costs, cautious energy investors, and cuts to renewable incentives show that achieving all three energy goals simultaneously may be far more complicated.
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President Donald Trump has revealed that the US military used a new weapon system—the “Discombobulator”—during the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro from his residence in the capital Caracas earlier this month successfully without losing a single American life. “The Discombobulator. I’m not allowed to talk about it,” Trump told the New York Post during an exclusive interview in the Oval Office.“I would love to,” the president added, before confirming its use in the stealth operation.&nbsp;Trump claimed that the weapon “made [Venezuela’s] equipment not work,” suggesting that the new system was able to disable and disrupt the Venezuelan air defence and radar systems and allowed US forces to carry out the raid with near-impunity.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-carney-is-sorely-mistaken-trump-threatens-canada-with-100-tariff-if-it-strikes-trade-deal-with-china-1769265986272">‘Carney is sorely mistaken’: Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff if it strikes trade deal with China</a>&nbsp;<h2>‘They had Russian and Chinese rockets, and never got one off’</h2>&nbsp;“They never got their rockets off. They had Russian and Chinese rockets, and they never got one off. We came in, they pressed buttons and nothing worked. They were all set for us,” Trump told The New York Post.&nbsp;The US president’s comments came after the press asked him about recent reports that the Biden administration had purchased a pulsed energy weapon suspected of being the type that caused “Havana Syndrome” and was presumably used in Caracas.&nbsp;Not much is known about the weapon, but those reports followed on-the-ground accounts from Venezuela describing how Maduro’s gunmen were brought to their knees, “bleeding through the nose” and vomiting blood. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-aide-scott-bessent-hints-at-us-removing-25-tariffs-on-india-over-russian-oil-purchase-1769253076610">Trump aide Scott Bessent hints at US removing 25% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchase</a>&nbsp;<h2>‘Suddenly all our radar systems shut down without explanation’</h2>&nbsp;One of Maduro’s former guards later revealed the sequence of events on the night of the US raid, and said, “Suddenly all our radar systems shut down without any explanation.”&nbsp;“The next thing we saw were drones, a lot of drones, flying over our positions. We didn’t know how to react,” he said, saying that helicopters then appeared — “barely eight” — carrying about 20 US troops into the area.&nbsp;“The Discombobulator” then was aimed directly at Maduro’s defenders.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-wooing-bangladesh-s-islamist-party-jamaat-e-islami-ahead-of-elections-report-1769196745350">US wooing Bangladesh’s Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami ahead of elections: Report</a>&nbsp;“At one point, they launched something; I don’t know how to describe it. It was like a very intense sound wave. Suddenly I felt like my head was exploding from the inside,” the witness said.“We all started bleeding from the nose. Some were vomiting blood. We fell to the ground, unable to move. We couldn’t even stand up after that sonic weapon — or whatever it was.”&nbsp;Maduro, 63, is now locked up in a Brooklyn federal jail awaiting trial on narcoterrorism charges, while his former vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, serves as Venezuela’s interim leader.“We have a great relationship with the new president,” Trump said. “She’s been terrific.”

President Donald Trump said that the new weapon made [Venezuela’s] equipment not work, suggesting that it was able to disable and disrupt the Venezuelan air defences and radar systems and allowed US forces to carry out the raid with near-impunity and without losing a single American life.

President Donald Trump has revealed that the US military used a new weapon system—the “Discombobulator”—during the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro from his residence in the capital Caracas earlier this month successfully without losing a single American life. “The Discombobulator. I’m not allowed to talk about it,” Trump told the New York Post during an exclusive interview in the Oval Office. “I would love to,” the president added, before confirming its use in the stealth operation. Trump claimed that the weapon “made [Venezuela’s] equipment not work,” suggesting that the new system was able to disable and disrupt the Venezuelan air defence and radar systems and allowed US forces to carry out the raid with near-impunity. Also Read: ‘Carney is sorely mistaken’: Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff if it strikes trade deal with China ‘They had Russian and Chinese rockets, and never got one off’ “They never got their rockets off. They had Russian and Chinese rockets, and they never got one off. We came in, they pressed buttons and nothing worked. They were all set for us,” Trump told The New York Post. The US president’s comments came after the press asked him about recent reports that the Biden administration had purchased a pulsed energy weapon suspected of being the type that caused “Havana Syndrome” and was presumably used in Caracas. Not much is known about the weapon, but those reports followed on-the-ground accounts from Venezuela describing how Maduro’s gunmen were brought to their knees, “bleeding through the nose” and vomiting blood. Also Read: Trump aide Scott Bessent hints at US removing 25% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchase ‘Suddenly all our radar systems shut down without explanation’ One of Maduro’s former guards later revealed the sequence of events on the night of the US raid, and said, “Suddenly all our radar systems shut down without any explanation.” “The next thing we saw were drones, a lot of drones, flying over our positions. We didn’t know how to react,” he said, saying that helicopters then appeared — “barely eight” — carrying about 20 US troops into the area. “The Discombobulator” then was aimed directly at Maduro’s defenders. Also Read: US wooing Bangladesh’s Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami ahead of elections: Report “At one point, they launched something; I don’t know how to describe it. It was like a very intense sound wave. Suddenly I felt like my head was exploding from the inside,” the witness said. “We all started bleeding from the nose. Some were vomiting blood. We fell to the ground, unable to move. We couldn’t even stand up after that sonic weapon — or whatever it was.” Maduro, 63, is now locked up in a Brooklyn federal jail awaiting trial on narcoterrorism charges, while his former vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, serves as Venezuela’s interim leader. “We have a great relationship with the new president,” Trump said. “She’s been terrific.”

President Donald Trump said that the new weapon made [Venezuela’s] equipment not work, suggesting that it was able to disable and disrupt the Venezuelan air defences and radar systems and allowed US forces to carry out the raid with near-impunity and without losing a single American life.

What is ‘discombobulator’, the secret weapon Trump says US forces used during Venezuela raid

In a Truth Social post, Trump lambasted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and said that if he "thinks he is going to make Canada a "Drop Off Port" for China to send goods and products into the United States, he is sorely mistaken."


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US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Canada if it strikes a trade deal with China and warned Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that a deal with Beijing would endanger his country.“China will eat Canada alive, completely devour it, including the destruction of their businesses, social fabric, and general way of life,” Trump wrote in a post on his social media platform Truth Social.&nbsp;“If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% Tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the U.S.A,” the US president added.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-aide-scott-bessent-hints-at-us-removing-25-tariffs-on-india-over-russian-oil-purchase-1769253076610">Trump aide Scott Bessent hints at US removing 25% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchase</a> Trump further suggested that China would try to use Canada to evade US tariffs. “If Governor Carney thinks he is going to make Canada a ‘Drop Off Port’ for China to send goods and products into the United States, he is sorely mistaken,” Trump said. During a recent visit to China, PM Carney had called the Asian superpower a “reliable and predictable partner” and more recently at Davos, he encouraged European leaders to seek investment from the world’s second-largest economy. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-wooing-bangladesh-s-islamist-party-jamaat-e-islami-ahead-of-elections-report-1769196745350">US wooing Bangladesh’s Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami ahead of elections: Report</a> Trump on Thursday withdrew an invitation for Canada to join his Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts after Carney openly decried powerful nations using economic integration as weapons and tariffs as leverage in his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Trump’s threat signals a hardline stance against deeper Canada-China trade ties and renewed protectionist pressure on key US allies.Last week, Carney had announced in a post on X, “We’ve secured a new trade agreement with China—unlocking more than $7 billion in export markets for Canadian workers and businesses.”

Donald Trump withdrew an invitation for Canada to join his Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts after PM Mark Carney openly decried powerful nations using economic integration as weapons and tariffs as leverage in his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Canada if it strikes a trade deal with China and warned Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that a deal with Beijing would endanger his country. “China will eat Canada alive, completely devour it, including the destruction of their businesses, social fabric, and general way of life,” Trump wrote in a post on his social media platform Truth Social. “If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% Tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the U.S.A,” the US president added.

Donald Trump withdrew an invitation for Canada to join his Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts after PM Mark Carney openly decried powerful nations using economic integration as weapons and tariffs as leverage in his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

‘Carney is sorely mistaken’: Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff if it strikes trade deal with China

Amid a gathering of numerous global leaders, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled the Gaza Board of Peace, a bold new forum emerging from the fragile Gaza ceasefire. Supporters hail it as a promising route to peace, while critics caution that it may undermine the United Nations, the very body tasked with maintaining global order.

Global Leaders Split on Trump's Board of Peace; Meloni Urges New Configuration

The Pentagon's 2026 National Defense Strategy marks a significant shift in US military priorities, focusing on homeland defense and China deterrence while reducing support to international allies. The strategy adopts a softer tone toward China and Russia compared to the Biden administration's approach, emphasizing border security as a national security priority and elevating Latin America through the "Trump Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine." The document represents a fundamental reorientation toward regional dominance and reduced global commitments.



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US President Donald Trump has announced in his Truth Social post that Vice President JD Vance will be visiting the South Caucasus in February, months after the historic Azerbaijan-Armenian peace deal in Washington. Trump said that the visit was intended to further the trade and diplomatic relations with Azerbaijan and Armenia. The Southern Caucasus had rarely featured in Washington's diplomatic list before Trump."We will strengthen our strategic partnership with Azerbaijan, a beautiful Agreement for Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation with Armenia, Deals for our Great Semiconductor Makers, and the sale of Made in the U.S.A. Defense Equipment, such as body armour and boats, and more, to Azerbaijan," wrote Trump in a Truth Social post.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-carrier-strike-group-persian-gulf-iranian-vessels-uae-waters-1769167856013">Iranian vessels appear near UAE waters as US carriers heads to Persian Gulf</a>

The two countries were engaged in nearly four decades of conflict over the mountainous region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Trump again took credit for solving “8 wars” and said there was now “prosperity and peace”. Trump publicly thanked the leadersof &nbsp;Azerbaijan, President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, for upholding the peace argument. Under the agreement, the two countries are to refrain from using force, relinquish all claims to each other's territory and respect international law.&nbsp;In recent years, Armenia has seen only one visit from US Representative Nancy Pelosi in 2022. The last time any of these countries received a visit from a US VP was in 2008 by Dick Cheney. Now, Vance is headed to both capitals as a signal, aides say privately, to elevate the foreign policy card.&nbsp;However, Azerbaijan is suffering from internal political problems. President Ilham Aliyev has launched a crackdown on opposition figures. US lawmakers have warned the Trump administration it may be “sleepwalking into complicity.” “Why is Aliyev treated as legitimate…while others are sanctioned as pariahs?” said Samara Seyidova, wife of opposition leader &nbsp;Ali Karimli, who was arrested, allegedly for attempting a “violent seizure of power,” an allegation opposition leaders call “farce”.&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump says Vice President JD Vance will visit Azerbaijan and Armenia in February to boost trade and diplomacy, months after the Washington-brokered peace deal that ended decades of conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.

US President Donald Trump has announced in his Truth Social post that Vice President JD Vance will be visiting the South Caucasus in February, months after the historic Azerbaijan-Armenian peace deal in Washington. Trump said that the visit was intended to further the trade and diplomatic relations with Azerbaijan and Armenia. The Southern Caucasus had rarely featured in Washington's diplomatic list before Trump. "We will strengthen our strategic partnership with Azerbaijan, a beautiful Agreement for Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation with Armenia, Deals for our Great Semiconductor Makers, and the sale of Made in the U.S.A. Defense Equipment, such as body armour and boats, and more, to Azerbaijan," wrote Trump in a Truth Social post. Also Read: Iranian vessels appear near UAE waters as US carriers heads to Persian Gulf

US President Donald Trump says Vice President JD Vance will visit Azerbaijan and Armenia in February to boost trade and diplomacy, months after the Washington-brokered peace deal that ended decades of conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.

Trump announces JD Vance visit to Azerbaijan and Armenia months after historic peace deal

Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza despite ceasefire claims, with reports of over 350 violations since the January agreement, killing dozens amid ongoing peace talks.


Gaza Ceasefire: Gaza Bombed Amid Ceasefire Claims, Dozens Dead

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