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US President Donald Trump rebuked the five GOP senators who voted for the war powers resolution, that they should be ashamed. He urged that those Republicans should "never be elected to office again." The resolution needed 51 votes to advance, and a small group of GOP lawmakers joined democrats to advance the resolution by a 52-47 split.&nbsp;"Republicans should be ashamed of the Senators that just voted with Democrats in attempting to take away our Powers to fight and defend the United States of America," wrote US President Donald Trump on Thursday.&nbsp;Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Todd Young of Indiana, Susan Collins of Maine and Josh Hawley of Missouri voted with all Democrats in favour of the legislation.Paul and Halwley, staunch supporters of the Trump administration, brushed off Trump's remarks.&nbsp;"On this issue, it's a constitutional debate," Paul told reporters. "What I said to him is it's more of an academic debate than it is an anti-Donald Trump [debate]. I think it's easy for presidents to take things personally." Hawley said that the President's frustration is understandable: "No president likes the War Powers Act."&nbsp;Read Also: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-considers-paying-greenland-residents-annexation-denmark-1767946987104">US may offer $100,000 to each Greenland resident in a bid to take over the island</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">JD Vance: &quot;The War Powers Act is fundamentally a fake and unconstitutional law&quot; <a href="https://t.co/tWlSF2lgZU">pic.twitter.com/tWlSF2lgZU</a>&mdash; Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) <a href="https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/2009340240314393028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Can the War Powers Resolution stop Trump?</h2>The War Powers Resolution was brought in by Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, to stop Trump from further escalating the conflict in Venezuela. Historically, it has never been able to stop any President from war. It needs to go through both the Senate and the House, and the House of Representatives is Republican-led, so it's not plausible. Even if it goes through, Trump can veto it. Overriding a veto requires at least two-thirds of the majority in both the Senate and the House. So it had always been a symbolic act more instead of providing any comprehensive outcome.Trump has always opposed the act, calling it unconstitutional, as it undermines the authority of the President as the Commander-in-Chief.&nbsp;Read Also: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/renee-nicole-good-ice-shooting-minnesota-protests-merchandise-1767942504583">Hours after Renee Nicole Good's death in ICE shooting, merchandise appears online</a>

Trump blasts GOP senators after Senate advances a War Powers Resolution aimed at limiting his military authority in Venezuela, highlighting congressional pushback. 

US President Donald Trump rebuked the five GOP senators who voted for the war powers resolution, that they should be ashamed. He urged that those Republicans should "never be elected to office again." The resolution needed 51 votes to advance, and a small group of GOP lawmakers joined democrats to advance the resolution by a 52-47 split. "Republicans should be ashamed of the Senators that just voted with Democrats in attempting to take away our Powers to fight and defend the United States of America," wrote US President Donald Trump on Thursday. Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Todd Young of Indiana, Susan Collins of Maine and Josh Hawley of Missouri voted with all Democrats in favour of the legislation. Paul and Halwley, staunch supporters of the Trump administration, brushed off Trump's remarks. "On this issue, it's a constitutional debate," Paul told reporters. "What I said to him is it's more of an academic debate than it is an anti-Donald Trump [debate]. I think it's easy for presidents to take things personally." Hawley said that the President's frustration is understandable: "No president likes the War Powers Act." Read Also: US may offer $100,000 to each Greenland resident in a bid to take over the island

Trump blasts GOP senators after Senate advances a War Powers Resolution aimed at limiting his military authority in Venezuela, highlighting congressional pushback.&nbsp;

Trump says republicans voting for War Powers Resolution should be 'ashamed'

The United States is considering paying $10,000-$100,000 to each Greenland resident, as a bid to encourage the annexation of the self-governing island nation from the Kingdom of Denmark. According to reports from Reuters, which quotes US officials and aides from the White House, the audacious project is likely to cost around $6 billion to a population of roughly 57,000.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News that the idea of the acquisition of Greenland had been around for a long time, as far back as the 1st term of Donald Trump. "The president has been very open and clear with all of you and the world that he views it as in the best interest of the United States to deter Russian and Chinese aggression in the Arctic region," &nbsp;said Leavitt.According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, the Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in a closed briefing that the recent threat of military action was to Greenland towards negotiation for a potential purchase. He is about to meet his counterpart in Denmark in the coming week to discuss Greenland.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/renee-nicole-good-ice-shooting-minnesota-protests-merchandise-1767942504583">Hours after Renee Nicole Good's death in ICE shooting, merchandise appears online</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🇺🇸🇬🇱🇩🇰 Senator John Kennedy on Greenland: “Even a modestly intelligent ninth grader knows that to invade Greenland would be weapons-grade stupid. President Trump is not weapons-grade stupid, nor is Marco Rubio. They do not plan to invade Greenland” <a href="https://t.co/9hxtIKdpWj">pic.twitter.com/9hxtIKdpWj</a>&mdash; HOT SPOT (@HotSpotHotSpot) <a href="https://twitter.com/HotSpotHotSpot/status/2009274288772198761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Trump has repeatedly claimed that the US needs its presence for security reasons, but the United States already has permission to extend its military presence in Greenland. Since 1951, the United States and Greenland have had an agreement with the U.S. “to improve and generally to fit the area for military use” and “construct, install, maintain, and operate facilities and equipment” in Greenland.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-taiwan-up-to-xi-venezuela-no-precedent-macron-warning-1767939120767">Trump says Taiwan decision is 'up to Xi' denies Venezuela action sets precedent</a>For the majority of 2025, European nations continued to plead with the United States for European security from Russia on the Eastern Front. But Trump's renewed interest in the Western Front can wreck the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance. Surprisingly, when European leaders met with US representatives in Paris for Ukraine Security measures, there was no discussion of Venezuela or Greenland.&nbsp;Experts at the think tank Chatham House believe a conflict within NATO is inevitable. “The pandering to Trump has been an element of our strategy over the last year, leaving observers hoping, but not entirely trusting, that another element of the strategy is preparing urgently for the final rupture with the United States,” said Keir Giles, Eurasia expert at Chatham House.&nbsp;

The US considers paying $10,000–$100,000 to each Greenland resident to encourage annexation from Denmark, raising NATO and Arctic security concerns.

The United States is considering paying $10,000-$100,000 to each Greenland resident, as a bid to encourage the annexation of the self-governing island nation from the Kingdom of Denmark. According to reports from Reuters, which quotes US officials and aides from the White House, the audacious project is likely to cost around $6 billion to a population of roughly 57,000. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News that the idea of the acquisition of Greenland had been around for a long time, as far back as the 1st term of Donald Trump. "The president has been very open and clear with all of you and the world that he views it as in the best interest of the United States to deter Russian and Chinese aggression in the Arctic region," said Leavitt. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, the Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in a closed briefing that the recent threat of military action was to Greenland towards negotiation for a potential purchase. He is about to meet his counterpart in Denmark in the coming week to discuss Greenland. Also Read: Hours after Renee Nicole Good's death in ICE shooting, merchandise appears online

US considers paying $10,000–$100,000 to each Greenland resident to encourage annexation from Denmark, raising NATO and Arctic security concerns.

US may offer $100,000 to each Greenland resident in a bid to take over the island

Amid this unrest, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered his first public address since the demonstrations began, calling for unity and denouncing foreign influence, while addressing the United States directly.

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37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by ICE agents in Minnesota as she was trying to drive away and avoid a confrontation with them. She was driving a Honda Pilot SUV, which crashed into a nearby vehicle. Within hours of Nicole's death, the protestors and supporters marched into the streets of Minnesota and other states in honour of Renee.&nbsp;At the same time, another phenomenon was observed, which is that merchandise related to Good popped up rapidly across E-commerce platforms like Amazon and Etsy. These ranged from t-shirts, hats, hoodies with her picture as a print and quotes “Justice for Good”, “Justice for Goodness,” “Renne Nicole Good”, “Rest in Power”. Even though the ideological inclination of these merchants remains unclear. But this phenomenon is not new; similar merchandising was seen after the assassinations of Charlie Kirk, Epstein Bubba email, and Alligator Alcatraz. &nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-taiwan-up-to-xi-venezuela-no-precedent-macron-warning-1767939120767">Trump says Taiwan decision is 'up to Xi' denies Venezuela action sets precedent</a>The rapid proliferation of e-commerce platforms has boosted consumerism and, at the same time, comes with the commodification of human emotions. A phenomenon which can be closely attributed to the “Narcotising Dysfunction” of the media. Being informed and aware seems like making a difference. The quick commodification of any real-world event helps people feel involved by purchasing items, thus fostering apathy and political passivity, just like drugs. This works as a safety lid against public outrage.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/video-ice-shooting-woman-driving-away-trump-self-defence-claim-1767878669267">Video contradicts Trump’s self-defence claim in fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota</a>Meanwhile, her poetry was being shared widely as a testament to her life. She reportedly won the prestigious Academy of American Poets Prize in 2002 for a poem called “On Learning to Dissect Fetal Pigs.”At the same time, some of the merchandise was being sold on GoFundMe to help Renee's wife and child. One such fundraiser has raised at least $400,000.&nbsp;The video of the incident went viral on social media. US President Donald Trump and the Department of Justice defended the ICE agents, calling the shooting “self-defence”, while democrats and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz asked for an investigation into the matter.

Renee Nicole Good, 37, was fatally shot by ICE agents in Minnesota, sparking nationwide protests and a surge in online merchandise, a pattern of increased commodification of human emotions.

37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by ICE agents in Minnesota as she was trying to drive away and avoid a confrontation with them. She was driving a Honda Pilot SUV, which crashed into a nearby vehicle. Within hours of Nicole's death, the protestors and supporters marched into the streets of Minnesota and other states in honour of Renee. At the same time, another phenomenon was observed, which is that merchandise related to Good popped up rapidly across E-commerce platforms like Amazon and Etsy. These ranged from t-shirts, hats, hoodies with her picture as a print and quotes “Justice for Good”, “Justice for Goodness,” “Renne Nicole Good”, “Rest in Power”. Even though the ideological inclination of these merchants remains unclear. But this phenomenon is not new; similar merchandising was seen after the assassinations of Charlie Kirk, Epstein Bubba email, and Alligator Alcatraz. Also read: Trump says Taiwan decision is 'up to Xi' denies Venezuela action sets precedent The rapid proliferation of e-commerce platforms has boosted consumerism and, at the same time, comes with the commodification of human emotions. A phenomenon which can be closely attributed to the “Narcotising Dysfunction” of the media. Being informed and aware seems like making a difference. The quick commodification of any real-world event helps people feel involved by purchasing items, thus fostering apathy and political passivity, just like drugs. This works as a safety lid against public outrage. Also read: Video contradicts Trump’s self-defence claim in fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota Meanwhile, her poetry was being shared widely as a testament to her life. She reportedly won the prestigious Academy of American Poets Prize in 2002 for a poem called “On Learning to Dissect Fetal Pigs.” At the same time, some of the merchandise was being sold on GoFundMe to help Renee's wife and child. One such fundraiser has raised at least $400,000. The video of the incident went viral on social media. US President Donald Trump and the Department of Justice defended the ICE agents, calling the shooting “self-defence”, while democrats and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz asked for an investigation into the matter.

Renee Nicole Good, 37, was fatally shot by ICE agents in Minnesota, sparking nationwide protests and a surge in online merchandise, a pattern of increased commodification of human emotions.

Hours after Renee Nicole Good's death in ICE shooting, merchandise appears online

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has blamed the collapse of a proposed India–US trade deal on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While appearing on a podcast, Donald Trump's commerce secretary said that the trade deal did not materialise because Modi never made a personal call to the POTUS.<h2>Modi to blame for India-US trade deal failure?</h2>Speaking on the All In Podcast, Lutnick said the agreement was essentially ready but stalled because the final political outreach never happened. "I set the deal up," he said, adding that he had asked Indian officials to get Modi to call Trump, but "They (India) were uncomfortable with it. So, Modi didn't call."According to Lutnick, Washington had assumed India would be among the first countries to wrap up a trade agreement under Trump's second term. On that assumption, the US pushed ahead with negotiations with other nations at higher rates. Deals with Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam were concluded first, and at tariff levels that later complicated talks with New Delhi.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-pulls-us-out-of-66-organisations-and-treaties-including-india-led-international-solar-alliance-1767847347430">US exits 66 orgs and treaties, including India-led International Solar Alliance</a>"So that Friday left. The middle of the next week we did Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam. We announced a whole bunch of deals," Lutnick said. "And because we negotiated them and assumed India was gonna be done before them... I had negotiated them at a higher rate."He added that the conditions India believed were still on offer were no longer valid. "So now the problem is the deals came out at a higher rate and then India calls back it says oh, 'okay, We're ready,' I said ready for what?" Lutnick said. India has yet to formally respond to Lutnick’s remarks.&nbsp;Watch what he said here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">BIG BREAKING: India trade deal isn&#39;t done because PM Modi did not call Trump, claims US Commerce Secretary Lutnick &quot;I set the deal up. But you had to have Modi call President Trump. They (India) were uncomfortable with it. So Modi didn&#39;t call.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/gFiUGGaJRl">pic.twitter.com/gFiUGGaJRl</a>&mdash; Shashank Mattoo (@MattooShashank) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattooShashank/status/2009474733818232944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<h2>What now?</h2>Lutnick said that the US has now "stepped back from that trade deal that we had agreed to earlier. We are not thinking about it anymore."The US Commerce secretary's comments come on the heels of a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill approved by Trump on Wednesday (Jan 7) that targets countries buying Russian oil. The legislation, penned by senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, authorises tariffs of up to 500 per cent on imports from countries like India.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-pm-modi-is-not-happy-with-me-over-tariffs-says-trump-but-assures-continued-strong-ties-1767726513565">'PM Modi is not happy with me over tariffs,' says Trump, but assures strong ties</a>Explicitly naming India, China and Brazil, Lutnick said that the bill would give Trump "tremendous leverage" to incentivise these nations to stop buying the cheap Russian oil that "provides the financing for Putin's bloodbath against Ukraine".Recently, while speaking to reporters, Trump said Modi knew he (POTUS) was unhappy with India's oil imports from Russia and warned tariffs could be raised "very quickly." Trade talks between the two nations fell apart in 2025, when Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent, the highest rate imposed on any major economy. That included a 25 per cent retaliatory levy tied directly to India's continued purchases of Russian oil.&nbsp;&nbsp;

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says an India-US trade deal collapsed because PM Narendra Modi never personally called President Donald Trump. The deal, once ready, fell apart as Washington moved on, he claimed. Watch what he said here.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has blamed the collapse of a proposed India–US trade deal on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While appearing on a podcast, Donald Trump's commerce secretary said that the trade deal did not materialise because Modi never made a personal call to the POTUS. Modi to blame for India-US trade deal failure? Speaking on the All In Podcast, Lutnick said the agreement was essentially ready but stalled because the final political outreach never happened. "I set the deal up," he said, adding that he had asked Indian officials to get Modi to call Trump, but "They (India) were uncomfortable with it. So, Modi didn't call." According to Lutnick, Washington had assumed India would be among the first countries to wrap up a trade agreement under Trump's second term. On that assumption, the US pushed ahead with negotiations with other nations at higher rates. Deals with Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam were concluded first, and at tariff levels that later complicated talks with New Delhi. Also read | US exits 66 orgs and treaties, including India-led International Solar Alliance "So that Friday left. The middle of the next week we did Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam. We announced a whole bunch of deals," Lutnick said. "And because we negotiated them and assumed India was gonna be done before them... I had negotiated them at a higher rate." He added that the conditions India believed were still on offer were no longer valid. "So now the problem is the deals came out at a higher rate and then India calls back it says oh, 'okay, We're ready,' I said ready for what?" Lutnick said. India has yet to formally respond to Lutnick’s remarks. Watch what he said here:

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says an India-US trade deal collapsed because PM Narendra Modi never personally called President Donald Trump. The deal, once ready, fell apart as Washington moved on, he claimed. Watch what he said here.

India lost a major trade deal with US because of ‘no call from Modi’, says Trump aide Lutnick

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former Berkshire mansion that was sold for £15 million had been bought by funds originating from a company implicated in an international bribery scheme, according to investigations. Kazakh billionaire Timur Kulibayev, who bought the mansion used loan from a company called Enviro Pacific Investments to purchase it, reported BBC.&nbsp;According to Prosecutors in Italy, the firm had received cash from a bribery scheme in 2007.&nbsp;The lawyers of Kulibayev, the son-in-law of Kazakhstan's then-president and one of the most influential officials in the central Asian country's oil and gas industry, however argue that he never engaged in bribery or corruption and that the money used to buy Sunninghill Park was legitimate.The property was bought by Nazarbayev for £15 million, which was around £3 million above the asking price and an estimated £7 million more than the market value.&nbsp;After the mansion was sold and Andrew faced criticism for the deal, he appeared in an interview with the Daily Telegraph in 2009 and said, It's not my business, the second the price is paid. If that is the offer, I'm not going to look a gift horse in the mouth and suggest they have overpaid me."

The lawyers of Kulibayev, the son-in-law of Kazakhstans then-president and one of the most influential officials in the central Asian countrys oil and gas industry, however argue that he never engaged in bribery or corruption.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former Berkshire mansion that was sold for £15 million had been bought by funds originating from a company implicated in an international bribery scheme, according to investigations. Kazakh billionaire Timur Kulibayev, who bought the mansion used loan from a company called Enviro Pacific Investments to purchase it, reported BBC. According to Prosecutors in Italy, the firm had received cash from a bribery scheme in 2007. The lawyers of Kulibayev, the son-in-law of Kazakhstan's then-president and one of the most influential officials in the central Asian country's oil and gas industry, however argue that he never engaged in bribery or corruption and that the money used to buy Sunninghill Park was legitimate. The property was bought by Nazarbayev for £15 million, which was around £3 million above the asking price and an estimated £7 million more than the market value. After the mansion was sold and Andrew faced criticism for the deal, he appeared in an interview with the Daily Telegraph in 2009 and said, It's not my business, the second the price is paid. If that is the offer, I'm not going to look a gift horse in the mouth and suggest they have overpaid me."

The lawyers of Kulibayev, the son-in-law of Kazakhstan's then-president and one of the most influential officials in the central Asian country's oil and gas industry, however argue that he never engaged in bribery or corruption.

Andrew's £15m mansion bought by Oligarch using money traced to alleged bribery scheme

US President Donald Trump, in an interview with The New York Times, said that he would be unhappy if his Chinese counterpart decided to invade Taiwan, but it is entirely up to Xi Jinping. He further added that the US action in Venezuela does not set a precedent for an attack on the self-ruled island of Taiwan. Moreover, he does not entertain the idea that such a scenario is possible during his term at the office till 2029."He (Xi) considers it to be a part of China, and that’s up to him what he’s going to be doing," said Trump to the New York Times. Trump continued by calling the South American nation a "threat" to the United States, unlike Taiwan.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/video-ice-shooting-woman-driving-away-trump-self-defence-claim-1767878669267">Video contradicts Trump’s self-defence claim in fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota</a>&nbsp;“You didn’t have people pouring into China. You didn’t have drugs pouring into China. You didn’t have all of the bad things that we’ve had. You didn’t have the jails of Taiwan opened up and the people pouring into China,” said Trump.The Trump administration attacked Venezuela and kidnapped its President, Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on January 3, 2026. He is facing “narco-terrorism” charges in the Southern District of New York, in addition to the charges faced in cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/marjorie-taylor-greene-resigns-death-threats-charlie-kirk-epstein-files-1767865888549">Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned because she didn't want to be 'next Charlie Kirk'</a>&nbsp;US actions have created a world that has become “ungovernable”, said French President Emmanuel Macron. He accused the United States, Russia, and China of attempting to "divide the world among themselves." According to him, these nations have turned away from their allies &nbsp;and "freed themselves from the international rules that they themselves had recently promoted.""Every day, people wonder whether Greenland will be invaded, whether Canada is in danger of becoming the 51st state or something similar, and whether Taiwan will be further encircled," Macron told more than 150 ambassadors.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Trump says China’s decision on Taiwan is “up to Xi”, insists US action in Venezuela sets no precedent, as Macron warns of a world becoming ungovernable.

US President Donald Trump, in an interview with The New York Times, said that he would be unhappy if his Chinese counterpart decided to invade Taiwan, but it is entirely up to Xi Jinping. He further added that the US action in Venezuela does not set a precedent for an attack on the self-ruled island of Taiwan. Moreover, he does not entertain the idea that such a scenario is possible during his term at the office till 2029. "He (Xi) considers it to be a part of China, and that’s up to him what he’s going to be doing," said Trump to the New York Times. Trump continued by calling the South American nation a "threat" to the United States, unlike Taiwan. Also read: Video contradicts Trump’s self-defence claim in fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota “You didn’t have people pouring into China. You didn’t have drugs pouring into China. You didn’t have all of the bad things that we’ve had. You didn’t have the jails of Taiwan opened up and the people pouring into China,” said Trump. The Trump administration attacked Venezuela and kidnapped its President, Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on January 3, 2026. He is facing “narco-terrorism” charges in the Southern District of New York, in addition to the charges faced in cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices. Also read: Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned because she didn't want to be 'next Charlie Kirk' US actions have created a world that has become “ungovernable”, said French President Emmanuel Macron. He accused the United States, Russia, and China of attempting to "divide the world among themselves." According to him, these nations have turned away from their allies and "freed themselves from the international rules that they themselves had recently promoted." "Every day, people wonder whether Greenland will be invaded, whether Canada is in danger of becoming the 51st state or something similar, and whether Taiwan will be further encircled," Macron told more than 150 ambassadors.

Trump says China’s decision on Taiwan is “up to Xi”, insists US action in Venezuela sets no precedent, as Macron warns of a world becoming ungovernable.

Trump says Taiwan decision is 'up to Xi' denies Venezuela action sets precedent

Iran on Friday (Jan 9) remained plunged into near total digital darkness as authorities imposed a nationwide internet blackout, even as protests continue to escalate. According to internet monitoring group NetBlocks, Iran, as of 0900 hrs (0500 hrs GMT), had been offline for over 12 hours, "with national connectivity flatlining at ~1% of ordinary levels". The shutdown came as demonstrators poured onto the streets across the country, despite an intensifying crackdown by security forces.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-are-gonna-start-now-hitting-land-donald-trump-says-us-will-launch-land-strikes-against-drug-cartels-1767929603922">Trump says US is 'gonna start hitting land,' launch strikes against drug cartels</a><h2>Digital blackout continues</h2>NetBlocks in an X post revealed that Iran has been offline for 12 hours, with the national connectivity dropping to around one per cent of normal levels. "Iran has now been offline for 12 hours with national connectivity flatlining at ~1% of ordinary levels, after authorities imposed a national internet blackout in an attempt to suppress sweeping protests while covering up reports of regime brutality," said the group.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⚠️ Update: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Iran</a> has now been offline for 12 hours with national connectivity flatlining at ~1% of ordinary levels, after authorities imposed a national internet blackout in an attempt to suppress sweeping protests while covering up reports of regime brutality 📉 <a href="https://t.co/furKo81BA3">pic.twitter.com/furKo81BA3</a>&mdash; NetBlocks (@netblocks) <a href="https://twitter.com/netblocks/status/2009482662025871737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Iran unrest continues</h2>The unrest in Iran began on December 28 with a strike at Tehran's historic bazaar, triggered by the collapse of the rial to record lows. What started as an economic protest has since morphed into a nationwide movement, spreading far beyond the capital. The scale of the protests, as per AFP, has unsettled Iran's authorities under Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, already grappling with a deep economic crisis stemming from years of sanctions and still reeling from the aftermath of June's war with Israel.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/internet-blackout-in-iran-as-protests-continue-for-12th-day-reza-pahlavi-heads-to-mar-a-lago-1767899040216">Internet blackout in Iran as protests continue; Reza Pahlavi heads to Mar-a-Lago</a><h2>Iran's response turns violent</h2>Rights groups say the state response has turned increasingly violent. The Norway-based group Iran Human Rights (IHR) said at least 45 protesters, including eight minors, have been killed since the demonstrations began. It said that thirteen deaths were recorded on Wednesday alone, describing Jan 7 as the bloodiest day so far. Hundreds more have been wounded and more than 2,000 people arrested, the group said. "The evidence shows that the scope of the crackdown is becoming more violent and more extensive every day," said IHR director Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam.Iranian officials acknowledge far fewer deaths. State media reports cite at least 21 people killed, including members of the security forces. On Wednesday, police said an officer was killed west of Tehran while trying to "control unrest." US President Donald Trump has meanwhile warned Tehran against further bloodshed, saying Washington would "hit them very hard" if "start killing people".<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-clash-iranians-chant-death-to-the-dictator-in-tehran-1767936088636/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-clash-iranians-chant-death-to-the-dictator-in-tehran-1767936088636/embed</a>&nbsp;

Iran has been almost completely offline for over 12 hours as protests spread nationwide, with internet access cut to near zero. All you need to know.

Iran on Friday (Jan 9) remained plunged into near total digital darkness as authorities imposed a nationwide internet blackout, even as protests continue to escalate. According to internet monitoring group NetBlocks, Iran, as of 0900 hrs (0500 hrs GMT), had been offline for over 12 hours, "with national connectivity flatlining at ~1% of ordinary levels". The shutdown came as demonstrators poured onto the streets across the country, despite an intensifying crackdown by security forces. Also read | Trump says US is 'gonna start hitting land,' launch strikes against drug cartels Digital blackout continues NetBlocks in an X post revealed that Iran has been offline for 12 hours, with the national connectivity dropping to around one per cent of normal levels. "Iran has now been offline for 12 hours with national connectivity flatlining at ~1% of ordinary levels, after authorities imposed a national internet blackout in an attempt to suppress sweeping protests while covering up reports of regime brutality," said the group.

Iran has been almost completely offline for over 12 hours as protests spread nationwide, with internet access cut to near zero. All you need to know.

Iran’s digital blackout crosses 12-hour mark, internet flatlines at 1% as protests continue to rage

Russia reportedly hit Ukraine’s western Lviv Oblast with and intermediate-range ballistic system called the Oreshnik missile, which is capable of carrying a nuclear payload. The site of attack was about 70 kilometers from Poland border. The missile struck a large, underground gas storage facility, and caused blackout in the area, said Lviv Regional Military Administration head Maksym Kozytskyi.&nbsp;Just before the attack, Ukrainian Telegram channels alerted about likely launch of missile from Russia’s Kapustin Yar test site, while an air raid alert covering the entire country was sounded by the Ukrainian Air Force.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-capture-of-maduro-us-reportedly-invites-venezuelan-opposition-leader-maria-machado-to-washington-what-does-it-mean-1767933094973">After capture of Maduro, US reportedly invites Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Machado to Washington. What does it mean?</a>&nbsp;Over ten powerful explosions, were reported by the locals which may have been caused by multiple warheads detonating upon impact.&nbsp;What is the Oreshnik missile&nbsp;The Oreshnik missile is nuclear capable and has a range of up to 5,500 kilometres and can mount both single or multiple conventional and nuclear warheads. The missile has speeds over 12,000 kilometres per hour, due to which Ukraine has no air defense capabilities against it.<h2>Moscow transferred missile system to Belarus?</h2>Earlier, on Dec 30, Belarus released a video that showed the deployment of the Russian nuclear-capable hypersonic Oreshnik missile system on its territory. The information about the deployment of the intermediate-range ballistic missile was first made in December by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.&nbsp;The released video by the Belarusian Defence Ministry did not disclose the location of the missile systems. But it showed the mobile launchers and their crews driving along forest roads and specialist troops camouflaging the systems with netting.&nbsp;

Over ten powerful blasts, were reported by the locals which may have been caused by multiple warheads detonating upon impact.

Russia reportedly hit Ukraine’s western Lviv Oblast with and intermediate-range ballistic system called the Oreshnik missile, which is capable of carrying a nuclear payload. The site of attack was about 70 kilometers from Poland border. The missile struck a large, underground gas storage facility, and caused blackout in the area, said Lviv Regional Military Administration head Maksym Kozytskyi. Just before the attack, Ukrainian Telegram channels alerted about likely launch of missile from Russia’s Kapustin Yar test site, while an air raid alert covering the entire country was sounded by the Ukrainian Air Force. ALSO READ: After capture of Maduro, US reportedly invites Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Machado to Washington. What does it mean? Over ten powerful explosions, were reported by the locals which may have been caused by multiple warheads detonating upon impact. What is the Oreshnik missile The Oreshnik missile is nuclear capable and has a range of up to 5,500 kilometres and can mount both single or multiple conventional and nuclear warheads. The missile has speeds over 12,000 kilometres per hour, due to which Ukraine has no air defense capabilities against it. Moscow transferred missile system to Belarus? Earlier, on Dec 30, Belarus released a video that showed the deployment of the Russian nuclear-capable hypersonic Oreshnik missile system on its territory. The information about the deployment of the intermediate-range ballistic missile was first made in December by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. The released video by the Belarusian Defence Ministry did not disclose the location of the missile systems. But it showed the mobile launchers and their crews driving along forest roads and specialist troops camouflaging the systems with netting.

Over ten powerful blasts, were reported by the locals which may have been caused by multiple warheads detonating upon impact.

Russia used nuclear capable missile to hit Ukraine's Lviv? Oreshnik missile reportedly used near Polish border

Greenland is at the centre of a major geopolitical row following Donald Trumps assertion that the US needs the Arctic island for its security. What could happen in the event he decides to send in the military? Experts claim Greenland does not stand much of a chance. 

Greenland row: Experts reveal how things could unfold in Arctic island. 'It could be like five...'

Just days after the United States attacked Venezuela and captured its ex-president Nicolas Maduro and her wife, Trump indicated on Thursday that Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is visiting Washington. The visit is expected anytime next week. Trump spoke about the likely visit of Machado in a Fox News interview.&nbsp;When asked by the anchor as to whether he plans to meet the Venezuelan Opposition leader after the attack and capture of Maduro, Trump said, "Well, I understand she's coming in next week sometime, and I look forward to saying hello to her," as reported by Reuters.&nbsp;The news agency reached out to the White House for more details on it, but was not able to gather much information.&nbsp;It will be the first meeting between the two leaders after Machado said she hadn't spoken to the US President after winning the Nobel Peace Prize in October.&nbsp;Notably, trump has rejected the idea of Machado playin an active role after the capture of Maduro. Speaking in the Fox News interview, he said "she doesn't have the support within or the respect within the country."&nbsp;"We have to rebuild the country. They couldn't have an election," he further said and added, "They wouldn't even know how to have an election right now."

Trump, speaking at a Fox News interview said Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is visiting Washington.

Just days after the United States attacked Venezuela and captured its ex-president Nicolas Maduro and her wife, Trump indicated on Thursday that Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is visiting Washington. The visit is expected anytime next week. Trump spoke about the likely visit of Machado in a Fox News interview. When asked by the anchor as to whether he plans to meet the Venezuelan Opposition leader after the attack and capture of Maduro, Trump said, "Well, I understand she's coming in next week sometime, and I look forward to saying hello to her," as reported by Reuters. The news agency reached out to the White House for more details on it, but was not able to gather much information. It will be the first meeting between the two leaders after Machado said she hadn't spoken to the US President after winning the Nobel Peace Prize in October. Notably, trump has rejected the idea of Machado playin an active role after the capture of Maduro. Speaking in the Fox News interview, he said "she doesn't have the support within or the respect within the country." "We have to rebuild the country. They couldn't have an election," he further said and added, "They wouldn't even know how to have an election right now."

Trump, speaking at a Fox News interview said Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is visiting Washington.

After capture of Maduro, US reportedly invites Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Machado to Washington. What does it mean?

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 8) announced that the United States will now be conducting land strikes against drug cartels. Speaking during an interview with Fox News, the POTUS confirmed, "We are gonna start now hitting land, with regard to the cartels". However, he did not share details on where and when land strikes may begin. This was Trump's first interview since America carried out a shock stealth operation which resulted in the capture of Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/maduro-captured-100-dead-over-hundred-injured-venezuela-reveals-grim-toll-of-us-raid-1767840789132">Maduro captured, 100 dead, over hundred injured: Venezuela reveals grim toll of US raid</a><h2>What did Trump say?</h2>Appearing for an interview, Trump claimed that the US has already knocked out “97 per cent of drugs coming in by water” and said that “we are now gonna start hitting land, with regardto cartels”. He then claimed that the “cartels are running Mexico”. Trump said it was “very sad to watch and see what's happened to that country, but the cartels are running it”. He also alleged that the cartels were killing “250,000-300,000 people” in America every year.Watch what he said here:

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Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-beware-denmark-soldiers-will-shoot-first-ask-questions-later-if-us-tries-to-invade-greenland-1767862463458">Trump Beware! Denmark soldiers will 'shoot first, ask questions later' if US tries to invade Greenland</a>Trump slammed his predecessor Joe Biden's administration for drug-related deaths in the US, saying, “the border was a total mess for years,” before proceeding to tout his actions to fix the mess. “I did it the first time quickly; this time, I did it even better because this was a bigger mess, this was a border like no other in the history of the world.”“There's never been a border like this, where anyone can just walk into a country,” said Trump.<h2>US strikes on alleged drug traffickers</h2>Previously, on Dec 29, the US President had confirmed that Washington carried out the first land strikes on Venezuela. The US president said that the US attacked the "dock area" linked to alleged drug boats. Speaking to reporters in Florida, Trump said the strike caused a "major explosion" at a site he claimed "they load the boats up with drugs".Since September, US forces have repeatedly targeted what Washington alleges are drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. According to US officials, more than 20 vessels have been hit, with at least 100 people killed.&nbsp;

Donald Trump says the US will now launch land strikes against drug cartels, claiming sea routes are largely shut. However, he gave no details on where or when. Watch what he said here.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 8) announced that the United States will now be conducting land strikes against drug cartels. Speaking during an interview with Fox News, the POTUS confirmed, "We are gonna start now hitting land, with regard to the cartels". However, he did not share details on where and when land strikes may begin. This was Trump's first interview since America carried out a shock stealth operation which resulted in the capture of Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Also read | Maduro captured, 100 dead, over hundred injured: Venezuela reveals grim toll of US raid What did Trump say? Appearing for an interview, Trump claimed that the US has already knocked out “97 per cent of drugs coming in by water” and said that “we are now gonna start hitting land, with regardto cartels”. He then claimed that the “cartels are running Mexico”. Trump said it was “very sad to watch and see what's happened to that country, but the cartels are running it”. He also alleged that the cartels were killing “250,000-300,000 people” in America every year. Watch what he said here:

Donald Trump says the US will now launch land strikes against drug cartels, claiming sea routes are largely shut. However, he gave no details on where or when. Watch what he said here.

'We are gonna start now hitting land': Donald Trump says US will launch strikes against drug cartels | Watch

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to "unconditionally support" Russian President Vladimir Putin and all his policies and decisions, according to Pyongyang state media on Friday (Jan 9). Kim's statement comes as the war in Ukraine grinds on.<h2>What did Kim say?</h2>In a letter published on Friday by North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency, Kim described his relationship with Putin as one built on "true comradely relations" and called ties between the two countries the "most precious ones."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-beware-denmark-soldiers-will-shoot-first-ask-questions-later-if-us-tries-to-invade-greenland-1767862463458">Trump Beware! Denmark soldiers will 'shoot first, ask questions later' if US tries to invade Greenland</a>He said "close cooperation" between North Korea and Russia would continue to deepen across "various spheres," and left little room for ambiguity about where Pyongyang stands. "I will unconditionally respect and unconditionally support all your policies and decisions and I have a willingness to be always with you for the sake of you and your Russia," Kim wrote. "This choice will be constant and permanent."The letter was sent in response to a message from Putin, though Russian state media has not released the contents of the original note.<h2>North Korea-Russia ties deepen with Kim-Putin bromance</h2>The exchange comes against the backdrop of North Korea's growing role in Russia's war effort. In his New Year message, Kim had said that the two nations shared "blood, life and death" in the Ukraine war. Putin, meanwhile, hailed the "invincible friendship" between the two countries.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-sends-submarine-to-shadow-oil-tanker-chased-by-us-near-venezuela-watch-1767779992738">Russia sends submarine to shadow oil tanker chased by US near Venezuela | Watch</a>South Korean and Western intelligence agencies have said Pyongyang has already sent thousands of troops to support Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, now approaching its fourth year. In addition to troops, Pyongyang is believed to have supplied Russia with artillery shells, missiles and long-range rocket systems. In return, Russia is thought to be providing North Korea with a mix of financial assistance, military technology and basic supplies, including food and energy supplies.

Kim Jong Un has pledged unconditional support for Vladimir Putin, calling the ties between Russia and North Korea “permanent” and “comradely.” 

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to "unconditionally support" Russian President Vladimir Putin and all his policies and decisions, according to Pyongyang state media on Friday (Jan 9). Kim's statement comes as the war in Ukraine grinds on. What did Kim say? In a letter published on Friday by North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency, Kim described his relationship with Putin as one built on "true comradely relations" and called ties between the two countries the "most precious ones." Also read | Trump Beware! Denmark soldiers will 'shoot first, ask questions later' if US tries to invade Greenland He said "close cooperation" between North Korea and Russia would continue to deepen across "various spheres," and left little room for ambiguity about where Pyongyang stands. "I will unconditionally respect and unconditionally support all your policies and decisions and I have a willingness to be always with you for the sake of you and your Russia," Kim wrote. "This choice will be constant and permanent." The letter was sent in response to a message from Putin, though Russian state media has not released the contents of the original note. North Korea-Russia ties deepen with Kim-Putin bromance The exchange comes against the backdrop of North Korea's growing role in Russia's war effort. In his New Year message, Kim had said that the two nations shared "blood, life and death" in the Ukraine war. Putin, meanwhile, hailed the "invincible friendship" between the two countries. Also read | Russia sends submarine to shadow oil tanker chased by US near Venezuela | Watch South Korean and Western intelligence agencies have said Pyongyang has already sent thousands of troops to support Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, now approaching its fourth year. In addition to troops, Pyongyang is believed to have supplied Russia with artillery shells, missiles and long-range rocket systems. In return, Russia is thought to be providing North Korea with a mix of financial assistance, military technology and basic supplies, including food and energy supplies.

Kim Jong Un has pledged unconditional support for Vladimir Putin, calling the ties between Russia and North Korea “permanent” and “comradely.”&nbsp;

Kim Jong Un pledges 'unconditional support' to Vladimir Putin as Ukraine war drags on

Just a day after a woman was shot dead by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, federal immigration officers on Thursday (Jan 8) shot and wounded two people in Portland, Oregon. The FBI's Portland office, in a statement on X, confirmed that it was investigating an "agent involved shooting" but later deleted the post. This comes a day after 37-year-old Minnesota resident Renee Nicole Good was "shot in the face" by an ICE agent. The killing triggered widespread anger with Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey telling ICE to "get the fu** out". &nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/minneapolis-ice-shooting-woman-shot-in-face-by-ice-agent-identified-as-renee-nicole-good-all-we-know-about-her-1767834405663">Minneapolis ICE shooting: Woman 'shot in face' by ICE agent identified as Renee Nicole Good. All we know about her</a><h2>What happened in Oregon?</h2>As per the FBI's now-deleted statement, the shooting incident around 2:15 pm "involving Customs and Border Patrol Agents" wounded two individuals. While the victims' identities have not been revealed, the Portland Police Bureau said that its officers responded and found a man and a woman with apparent gunshot wounds. They were moved to a hospital and their conditions remain unknown, it added.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-you-killed-my-fu-ing-neighbour-medic-begs-to-help-renee-good-ice-officers-tells-him-i-don-t-care-disturbing-video-emerges-1767857999720">'You killed my fu**ing neighbour': Medic begs to help Renee Good, ICE officers tells him 'I don't care'. Disturbing video emerges</a>The local police force stressed that its officers were not involved in the shooting and said, "At 2:24 p.m., officers received information that a man who had been shot was calling and requesting help in the area of Northeast 146th Avenue and East Burnside. Officers responded and found a male and female with apparent gunshot wounds. Officers applied a tourniquet and summoned emergency medical personnel. The patients were transported to the hospital. Their conditions are unknown.""Officers have determined the two people were injured in the shooting involving federal agents."<h2>Portland mayor slams Trump and ICE</h2>Slamming US President Donald Trump and ICE, Portland's mayor, Keith Wilson, said the shooting in his city was the result of the flood of heavily-armed federal agents deployed by the POTUS as part of his crackdown on illegal immigration.“Just one day after the horrific violence in Minnesota at the hands of federal agents, our community here in Portland is now grappling with another deeply troubling incident,” he said. “We cannot sit by while constitutional protections erode and bloodshed mounts. Portland is not a 'training ground' for militarised agents, and the 'full force' threatened by the administration has deadly consequences.”

Just a day after an ICE agent killed Renee Good in Minneapolis, federal officers shot and wounded two people in Portland. The FBI says it is probing an agent-involved shooting.

Just a day after a woman was shot dead by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, federal immigration officers on Thursday (Jan 8) shot and wounded two people in Portland, Oregon. The FBI's Portland office, in a statement on X, confirmed that it was investigating an "agent involved shooting" but later deleted the post. This comes a day after 37-year-old Minnesota resident Renee Nicole Good was "shot in the face" by an ICE agent. The killing triggered widespread anger with Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey telling ICE to "get the fu** out". Also read | Minneapolis ICE shooting: Woman 'shot in face' by ICE agent identified as Renee Nicole Good. All we know about her What happened in Oregon? As per the FBI's now-deleted statement, the shooting incident around 2:15 pm "involving Customs and Border Patrol Agents" wounded two individuals. While the victims' identities have not been revealed, the Portland Police Bureau said that its officers responded and found a man and a woman with apparent gunshot wounds. They were moved to a hospital and their conditions remain unknown, it added. Also read | 'You killed my fu**ing neighbour': Medic begs to help Renee Good, ICE officers tells him 'I don't care'. Disturbing video emerges The local police force stressed that its officers were not involved in the shooting and said, "At 2:24 p.m., officers received information that a man who had been shot was calling and requesting help in the area of Northeast 146th Avenue and East Burnside. Officers responded and found a male and female with apparent gunshot wounds. Officers applied a tourniquet and summoned emergency medical personnel. The patients were transported to the hospital. Their conditions are unknown." "Officers have determined the two people were injured in the shooting involving federal agents." Portland mayor slams Trump and ICE Slamming US President Donald Trump and ICE, Portland's mayor, Keith Wilson, said the shooting in his city was the result of the flood of heavily-armed federal agents deployed by the POTUS as part of his crackdown on illegal immigration. “Just one day after the horrific violence in Minnesota at the hands of federal agents, our community here in Portland is now grappling with another deeply troubling incident,” he said. “We cannot sit by while constitutional protections erode and bloodshed mounts. Portland is not a 'training ground' for militarised agents, and the 'full force' threatened by the administration has deadly consequences.”

Just a day after an ICE agent killed Renee Good in Minneapolis, federal officers shot and wounded two people in Portland. The FBI says it is probing an agent-involved shooting.

Day after Minneapolis ICE shooting, federal officers shoot two people in Portland

The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday (January 8) addressed the shooting incident involving ICE officers in Minnesota. Leavitt claimed that federal law enforcement is increasingly being targeted and said the Trump administration would intensify its efforts to remove what she described as ‘criminal illegal alien criminals, rapists, and killers’. She stressed &nbsp;that federal agents would maintain a strong presence in Minnesota despite mounting criticism. Her statement placed blame squarely on left-wing activists, whom she accused of fostering hostility toward federal officers. While sharp, the rhetoric echoed a familiar White House line used against Democratic leaders who oppose ICE operations in their cities.&nbsp;Vice President JD Vance followed, unveiling a new inter-agency task force aimed at tackling immigration-related fraud. He also announced the creation of a new assistant attorney general position with nationwide authority, starting with investigations in Minnesota. Although the initiative appeared only loosely connected to the shooting, Vance framed it as part of a broader effort to address what he called widespread fraud that has “defrauded the American people.” He singled out Minnesota as a focal point, citing childcare fraud and explicitly blaming “Somali immigrants and others.”<h2>Walz is a joke: JD Vance</h2>Vance also criticised the media for the coverage of the Minneapolis shooting. Reading from a CNN headline, he insisted the incident should be labeled an “attack” rather than an accident. “This was an attack on federal law enforcement, on law and order, and on the American people,” Vance said, accusing news outlets of misrepresenting the facts and endangering officers through their reporting. He also dismissed criticism from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who has questioned the federal account of events. Calling Walz “a joke,” Vance accused the governor of enabling fraud and said he had no interest in the governor’s objections.&nbsp;Throughout the briefing, Vance repeatedly linked the shooting to what he described as a broader campaign by Democrats and activists to undermine ICE. He alleged, without providing evidence, that a network of left-wing groups aims to harass, dox, and physically obstruct federal agents. Addressing the death of Renee Good, Vance said her killing was tragic but argued it was ultimately the result of “far-left radicalisation.” He accused her of interfering with a lawful enforcement action and claimed she drove her vehicle toward an ICE officer, forcing the agent to act in self-defense.&nbsp;While acknowledging that “nobody wants an American citizen to be killed,” Vance insisted the blame lies with what he called reckless rhetoric from the left. He rejected suggestions that aggressive ICE raids might have contributed to tensions, instead arguing that Democrats have “rallied a mob” against law enforcement.<h2>ICE agent has ‘absolute immunity’: JD Vance</h2>Vance also defended the decision to sideline Minnesota state authorities from the investigation, saying that the ICE agent involved has “absolute immunity” as a federal officer. He argued it would be unprecedented for local officials to prosecute a federal agent acting in the line of duty. Much of Vance’s frustration centered on press coverage. He accused journalists of portraying the ICE agent as a “federal assassin” and described the reporting as one of the most egregious media failures he had ever seen.&nbsp;Although he conceded that details of the incident remain disputed, Vance stood by his broader claim that immigration enforcement has been unfairly vilified. He concluded by urging Minnesota leaders to oppose administration policies without, in his words, “turning law enforcement into the enemy.”

Minneapolis ICE shooting: Vice President JD Vance blames 'far-left radicalisation' for 'incident'; slams media for 'coverage'

The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday (January 8) addressed the shooting incident involving ICE officers in Minnesota. Leavitt claimed that federal law enforcement is increasingly being targeted and said the Trump administration would intensify its efforts to remove what she described as ‘criminal illegal alien criminals, rapists, and killers’. She stressed that federal agents would maintain a strong presence in Minnesota despite mounting criticism. Her statement placed blame squarely on left-wing activists, whom she accused of fostering hostility toward federal officers. While sharp, the rhetoric echoed a familiar White House line used against Democratic leaders who oppose ICE operations in their cities. Vice President JD Vance followed, unveiling a new inter-agency task force aimed at tackling immigration-related fraud. He also announced the creation of a new assistant attorney general position with nationwide authority, starting with investigations in Minnesota. Although the initiative appeared only loosely connected to the shooting, Vance framed it as part of a broader effort to address what he called widespread fraud that has “defrauded the American people.” He singled out Minnesota as a focal point, citing childcare fraud and explicitly blaming “Somali immigrants and others.” Walz is a joke: JD Vance Vance also criticised the media for the coverage of the Minneapolis shooting. Reading from a CNN headline, he insisted the incident should be labeled an “attack” rather than an accident. “This was an attack on federal law enforcement, on law and order, and on the American people,” Vance said, accusing news outlets of misrepresenting the facts and endangering officers through their reporting. He also dismissed criticism from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who has questioned the federal account of events. Calling Walz “a joke,” Vance accused the governor of enabling fraud and said he had no interest in the governor’s objections. Throughout the briefing, Vance repeatedly linked the shooting to what he described as a broader campaign by Democrats and activists to undermine ICE. He alleged, without providing evidence, that a network of left-wing groups aims to harass, dox, and physically obstruct federal agents. Addressing the death of Renee Good, Vance said her killing was tragic but argued it was ultimately the result of “far-left radicalisation.” He accused her of interfering with a lawful enforcement action and claimed she drove her vehicle toward an ICE officer, forcing the agent to act in self-defense. While acknowledging that “nobody wants an American citizen to be killed,” Vance insisted the blame lies with what he called reckless rhetoric from the left. He rejected suggestions that aggressive ICE raids might have contributed to tensions, instead arguing that Democrats have “rallied a mob” against law enforcement. ICE agent has ‘absolute immunity’: JD Vance Vance also defended the decision to sideline Minnesota state authorities from the investigation, saying that the ICE agent involved has “absolute immunity” as a federal officer. He argued it would be unprecedented for local officials to prosecute a federal agent acting in the line of duty. Much of Vance’s frustration centered on press coverage. He accused journalists of portraying the ICE agent as a “federal assassin” and described the reporting as one of the most egregious media failures he had ever seen. Although he conceded that details of the incident remain disputed, Vance stood by his broader claim that immigration enforcement has been unfairly vilified. He concluded by urging Minnesota leaders to oppose administration policies without, in his words, “turning law enforcement into the enemy.”

US Vice President JD Vance blamed the far left and media for the fatal Minnesota shooting. Vance defends the ICE agent involved

Protests continued for the 12th day in Iran on Thursday amid the unrest triggered by rising living costs and economic woes, with clashes also being reported in several locations amid reports of a digital blackout. A nationwide internet blackout was reported by online watchdog NetBlocks, as authorities stepped up digital restrictions amid the protests. NetBlocks said live network data showed Iran was “in the midst of a nationwide internet blackout.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ویدیوهای دریافتی با شرح: &quot;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%D8%A7%D9%87%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#اهواز</a>، پنجشنبه، ۱۸ دی&quot; <a href="https://t.co/IPey2BiFUI">pic.twitter.com/IPey2BiFUI</a>&mdash; Vahid Online (@Vahid) <a href="https://twitter.com/Vahid/status/2009323352960422093?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/senate-clears-resolution-to-restrain-trump-from-further-military-action-in-venezuela-1767896125708">Senate clears resolution to restrain Trump from further military action in Venezuela</a>&nbsp;Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights said at least 45 protesters, including eight minors, have been killed by Iranian security forces since demonstrations began in December. It added that hundreds more have been injured and over 2,000 people arrested.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⚡️BREAKING Reza Pahlavi&#39;s call to take to the Streets Has been answered About 3,000 people gathered in Tehran And several hundred in other cities For regime change, millions of people would have to take to the streets. Tehran alone has a population of 15 million Security… <a href="https://t.co/XAGvmWlSBw">pic.twitter.com/XAGvmWlSBw</a>&mdash; Iran Observer (@IranObserver0) <a href="https://twitter.com/IranObserver0/status/2009323218965024799?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-it-s-the-energy-greed-of-north-venezuela-s-interim-president-slams-us-for-drugs-democracy-falsehoods-1767887211995">‘It’s the energy greed of North’: Venezuela’s interim president slams US for drugs, democracy falsehoods</a><h2>Reza Pahlavi to visit former Trump’s Mar-a-Lago next week</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Iran’s exiled prince, Reza Pahlavi, is likely to visit US President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence next week. He is expected to speak at the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast, said journalist Laura Loomer.Loomer said there was no confirmation on whether Pahlavi would meet President Donald Trump.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/reza-pahlavi-urges-iranians-to-continue-protests-warns-tehran-may-cut-internet-1767871076570">Reza Pahlavi urges Iranians to continue protests, warns Tehran may cut internet</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">NEW: Iran’s Crown Prince <a href="https://twitter.com/PahlaviReza?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PahlaviReza</a> will be at Mar a Lago next Tuesday amid the growing anti Islamic Republic of Iran protests &amp; calls for regime change in Iran. He’s speaking at the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast. No word yet on whether he will be meeting with President Trump.&mdash; Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) <a href="https://twitter.com/LauraLoomer/status/2009279687852261421?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;The Iranian authorities have reacted differently to the unrest, with President Masoud Pezeshkian calling for “utmost restraint” in the handling of the demonstrations, urging security forces to avoid violence and coercion.Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said earlier that rioters must be “put in their place”, while the country’s top judge also accused demonstrators of “operating in line” with the United States and Israel.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-us-will-take-all-the-oil-stuck-in-venezuela-and-sell-it-in-market-at-market-rates-marco-rubio-1767806398832">‘US will take all the oil stuck in Venezuela and sell it in market, at market rates’: Marco Rubio</a>&nbsp;Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei said there would be no leniency for those who “create insecurity”.“If anyone comes into the streets for riots or to create insecurity, or supports them, then no excuse remains for them,” he said. “The matter has become very clear and transparent. They are now operating in line with the enemies of the Islamic Republic of Iran.”

Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights said at least 45 protesters, including eight minors, have been killed by Iranian security forces since demonstrations began in December. It added that hundreds more have been injured and over 2,000 people arrested.

Protests continued for the 12th day in Iran on Thursday amid the unrest triggered by rising living costs and economic woes, with clashes also being reported in several locations amid reports of a digital blackout. A nationwide internet blackout was reported by online watchdog NetBlocks, as authorities stepped up digital restrictions amid the protests. NetBlocks said live network data showed Iran was “in the midst of a nationwide internet blackout.”

Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights said at least 45 protesters, including eight minors, have been killed by Iranian security forces since demonstrations began in December. It added that hundreds more have been injured and over 2,000 people arrested.

Internet blackout in Iran as protests continue for 12th day; Reza Pahlavi heads to Mar-a-Lago

The Senate on Thursday moved to block President Donald Trump from taking military action in Venezuela, just five days after US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from Caracas. In a stunning defeat for the president, the upper chamber adopted the “War Powers resolution” by a 52-47 vote to force Trump to end hostilities toward Venezuela, but it still must clear the House. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), who had initially proposed the resolution, reintroduced it last month along with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), after Trump amassed military assets in the region and greenlit dozens of strikes against alleged drug boats.&nbsp;“In the Senate, we Democrats are fighting to prevent military adventurism in Venezuela and other countries and endless wars,” Schumer told reporters ahead of the vote.“Donald Trump said last night in his interview with The New York Times. It could take years to solve the problem in Venezuela. That is not what Americans want.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-it-s-the-energy-greed-of-north-venezuela-s-interim-president-slams-us-for-drugs-democracy-falsehoods-1767887211995">‘It’s the energy greed of North’: Venezuela’s interim president slams US for drugs, democracy falsehoods</a>&nbsp;Under the War Powers Act, Congress can adopt a resolution to stop a president from engaging in a military conflict without the consent of the legislative branch.&nbsp;Trump reacted to the development and said Republicans should be ashamed of the Senators that just voted with Democrats on the resolution.&nbsp;&nbsp;In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Republicans should be ashamed of the Senators that just voted with Democrats in attempting to take away our Powers to fight and defend the United States of America. Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul, Josh Hawley, and Todd Young should never be elected to office again.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/reza-pahlavi-urges-iranians-to-continue-protests-warns-tehran-may-cut-internet-1767871076570">Reza Pahlavi urges Iranians to continue protests, warns Tehran may cut internet</a>&nbsp;“This Vote greatly hampers American Self Defense and National Security, impeding the President’s Authority as Commander in Chief. In any event, and despite their “stupidity,” the War Powers Act is Unconstitutional, totally violating Article II of the Constitution, as all Presidents, and their Departments of Justice, have determined before me. Nevertheless, a more important Senate Vote will be taking place next week on this very subject.”&nbsp;&nbsp;The White House also opposed the measure, arguing that it would undermine the authority of Trump as commander-in-chief.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-us-will-take-all-the-oil-stuck-in-venezuela-and-sell-it-in-market-at-market-rates-marco-rubio-1767806398832">‘US will take all the oil stuck in Venezuela and sell it in market, at market rates’: Marco Rubio</a>&nbsp;“The actions of our Armed Forces have been directed by the President consistent with his inherent responsibility to protect US citizens both at home and abroad,” the White House said in a memo.&nbsp;Last year, Congress repealed the Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) for the Gulf War and the 2003 invasion of Iraq in passing the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act.The Trump administration defended the capture of Maduro as a law enforcement endeavour, pointing to the federal indictment against the Venezuelan leader on drug and weapons charges.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-wants-to-buy-greenland-not-seize-it-marco-rubio-tells-us-lawmakers-1767810822681">‘Trump wants to buy Greenland, not seize it,’ Marco Rubio tells US lawmakers</a>&nbsp;Trump’s team is seeking to leverage its oil quarantine of Venezuela to pressure its current leader, Delcy Rodriguez, into making changes, but questions remain about the longer-term strategy to restore democracy in Venezuela.&nbsp;“We will rebuild it in a very profitable way,” Trump said in an interview on Wednesday. “We’re going to be using oil, and we’re going to be taking oil.”“We’re getting oil prices down, and we’re going to be giving money to Venezuela, which they desperately need.”Lawmakers are also eyeing other war powers resolutions to stop Trump from taking military action against Iran or to acquire Greenland.

Under the War Powers Act, Congress can adopt a resolution to stop a president from engaging in a military conflict without the consent of the legislative branch. Trump reacted, saying Republicans should be ashamed of the senators who voted with Democrats on the resolution.

The Senate on Thursday moved to block President Donald Trump from taking military action in Venezuela, just five days after US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from Caracas. In a stunning defeat for the president, the upper chamber adopted the “War Powers resolution” by a 52-47 vote to force Trump to end hostilities toward Venezuela, but it still must clear the House. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), who had initially proposed the resolution, reintroduced it last month along with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), after Trump amassed military assets in the region and greenlit dozens of strikes against alleged drug boats. “In the Senate, we Democrats are fighting to prevent military adventurism in Venezuela and other countries and endless wars,” Schumer told reporters ahead of the vote. “Donald Trump said last night in his interview with The New York Times. It could take years to solve the problem in Venezuela. That is not what Americans want.” Also Read: ‘It’s the energy greed of North’: Venezuela’s interim president slams US for drugs, democracy falsehoods Under the War Powers Act, Congress can adopt a resolution to stop a president from engaging in a military conflict without the consent of the legislative branch. Trump reacted to the development and said Republicans should be ashamed of the Senators that just voted with Democrats on the resolution. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Republicans should be ashamed of the Senators that just voted with Democrats in attempting to take away our Powers to fight and defend the United States of America. Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul, Josh Hawley, and Todd Young should never be elected to office again.”

Under the War Powers Act, Congress can adopt a resolution to stop a president from engaging in a military conflict without the consent of the legislative branch. Trump reacted, saying Republicans should be ashamed of the senators who voted with Democrats on the resolution.

Senate clears resolution to restrain Trump from further military action in Venezuela

Senator Lindsey Graham, a US Republican, has made a very serious warning to the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, that eventually the President Donald Trump would take lethal action if the Iranian officials do not stop killing or causing injury to the demonstrators. During his interview on Fox News Tuesday night, Graham expressed very strong support for the Iranian people and implied that the US was the one that stood with them when they went out into the streets all over the country protesting against the worsening economic conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was very critical during the interview of Iran’s authorities, accusing Khamenei of being a “religious Nazi.” “To the people of Iran: we stand with you tonight,” Graham said during his presence on the Sean Hannity show. “We stand for you taking your country back from the Ayatollah, a religious Nazi who kills his own people and terrorizes the world.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/minneapolis-ice-shooting-mob-of-agitators-were-harassing-ice-agent-says-dhs-secretary-kristi-noem-1767890717090">Minneapolis ICE shooting: 'MOB OF AGITATORS was harassing ICE agent', says DHS Secretary Kristi Noem</a>&nbsp;Graham who was already turning his comments to Iran’s supreme leader then said, “If you keep killing your people who are just asking for a new and better life, then it will be Donald J. Trump’s killing.” He also encouraged the Iranian people by telling them that “help is on the way.” The demonstrations that are now going on in Iran began on December 28 following the terrible devaluation of the rial, which is Iran’s currency, against the US dollar. After that protests erupted throughout the country and in some places they turned violent resulting in clashes with the security forces.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-government-arrests-members-of-opposition-alliance-in-lahore-1767896442385/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-government-arrests-members-of-opposition-alliance-in-lahore-1767896442385/embed</a>&nbsp;As per the reports by the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, a total of 39 killings and over 2,000 arrests have taken place. Activists have reported that Wednesday was probably one of the largest days of protests so far this year, with at least 37 demonstrations occurring in different cities, as stated by the Associated Press. Graham’s statement was made at a time when there was already a lot of exchange of strong words between Washington and Tehran. President Trump had previously warned that the US might take action if the Iranian protesters were “shot” continued to be so.

'DONALD TRUMP WILL KILL YOU': US Senator Lindsey Graham's stern warning to Iran's supreme leader, Khamenei

Senator Lindsey Graham, a US Republican, has made a very serious warning to the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, that eventually the President Donald Trump would take lethal action if the Iranian officials do not stop killing or causing injury to the demonstrators. During his interview on Fox News Tuesday night, Graham expressed very strong support for the Iranian people and implied that the US was the one that stood with them when they went out into the streets all over the country protesting against the worsening economic conditions. He was very critical during the interview of Iran’s authorities, accusing Khamenei of being a “religious Nazi.” “To the people of Iran: we stand with you tonight,” Graham said during his presence on the Sean Hannity show. “We stand for you taking your country back from the Ayatollah, a religious Nazi who kills his own people and terrorizes the world.” Also Read: Minneapolis ICE shooting: 'MOB OF AGITATORS was harassing ICE agent', says DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Graham who was already turning his comments to Iran’s supreme leader then said, “If you keep killing your people who are just asking for a new and better life, then it will be Donald J. Trump’s killing.” He also encouraged the Iranian people by telling them that “help is on the way.” The demonstrations that are now going on in Iran began on December 28 following the terrible devaluation of the rial, which is Iran’s currency, against the US dollar. After that protests erupted throughout the country and in some places they turned violent resulting in clashes with the security forces. https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-government-arrests-members-of-opposition-alliance-in-lahore-1767896442385/embed As per the reports by the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, a total of 39 killings and over 2,000 arrests have taken place. Activists have reported that Wednesday was probably one of the largest days of protests so far this year, with at least 37 demonstrations occurring in different cities, as stated by the Associated Press. Graham’s statement was made at a time when there was already a lot of exchange of strong words between Washington and Tehran. President Trump had previously warned that the US might take action if the Iranian protesters were “shot” continued to be so.

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham warns Iran’s supreme leader that Trump would act if protesters are harmed amid nationwide protests and escalating tensions

Addressing the French diplomatic corps, French President Emmanuel Macron has urged against the fragmentation of the global order, emphasising the need for cooperation between the G7 and BRICS groupings as France holds the G7 presidency and India chairs BRICS this year. In remarks highlighting the importance of multilateral dialogue, Macron said, "We should fight against the fragmentation of the world. G7 should not be an anti-China club or anti BRICS group. BRICS can't be an anti-G7 group. India being the BRICS President, it can create bridges, working with BRICS essential. It is a priority for G7, and BRICS to work."&nbsp;Macron described India, Australia, and Indonesia as France's "unprecedented" partners in key areas, adding that these are "solid partners" in defence, security, artificial intelligence, and climate change. The comments show Franco-Indian relations on a firm footing, with Macron announcing he will travel to India next month to attend the AI Impact Summit to take place in Delhi. He has also invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the German Chancellor to attend the Africa-France summit, scheduled for May 11-12, 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya.&nbsp;The statements come as India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is in France for high-level talks. Jaishankar held wide-ranging discussions with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, describing them as "driven by the comfort and depth of our Strategic Partnership."&nbsp;Jaishankar said, "France is our earliest Strategic Partner in Europe, and I think the quality of our ties is something very special. So we discussed our bilateral cooperation, global issues, we hope to welcome President Macron in India soon." The meetings focused on advancing bilateral ties, elevating India-EU engagement, and sharing perspectives on global developments.&nbsp;Jaishankar also participated in the inaugural India-Weimar Format meeting with the foreign ministers of France, Germany (represented by Johann Wadephul), and Poland (Radosław Sikorski). Discussions covered deepening India-EU relations, Indo-Pacific challenges, and the Ukraine conflict. France is the first foreign destination of India's external affairs minister in 2026.

French President Emmanuel Macron confirms his India visit next month; calls for G7-BRICS Bridge

Addressing the French diplomatic corps, French President Emmanuel Macron has urged against the fragmentation of the global order, emphasising the need for cooperation between the G7 and BRICS groupings as France holds the G7 presidency and India chairs BRICS this year. In remarks highlighting the importance of multilateral dialogue, Macron said, "We should fight against the fragmentation of the world. G7 should not be an anti-China club or anti BRICS group. BRICS can't be an anti-G7 group. India being the BRICS President, it can create bridges, working with BRICS essential. It is a priority for G7, and BRICS to work." Macron described India, Australia, and Indonesia as France's "unprecedented" partners in key areas, adding that these are "solid partners" in defence, security, artificial intelligence, and climate change. The comments show Franco-Indian relations on a firm footing, with Macron announcing he will travel to India next month to attend the AI Impact Summit to take place in Delhi. He has also invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the German Chancellor to attend the Africa-France summit, scheduled for May 11-12, 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya. The statements come as India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is in France for high-level talks. Jaishankar held wide-ranging discussions with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, describing them as "driven by the comfort and depth of our Strategic Partnership." Jaishankar said, "France is our earliest Strategic Partner in Europe, and I think the quality of our ties is something very special. So we discussed our bilateral cooperation, global issues, we hope to welcome President Macron in India soon." The meetings focused on advancing bilateral ties, elevating India-EU engagement, and sharing perspectives on global developments. Jaishankar also participated in the inaugural India-Weimar Format meeting with the foreign ministers of France, Germany (represented by Johann Wadephul), and Poland (Radosław Sikorski). Discussions covered deepening India-EU relations, Indo-Pacific challenges, and the Ukraine conflict. France is the first foreign destination of India's external affairs minister in 2026.

Macron described India, Australia, and Indonesia as France's ‘unprecedented’ partners in key areas, adding that these are ‘solid partners’ in defence, security, artificial intelligence, and climate change

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem in a press conference on Thursday (January 8), once again stressed on her claim that the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an ICE agent was in reply to “an act of domestic terrorism”. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem held a press conference on Thursday (January 8) to discuss ongoing operations to arrest and deport criminal illegal aliens in New York. Noem was joined by officials from the US Customs and Border Protection (СВР), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). Noem said that the officer who killed Good was ‘following his training’ when he shot the 37-year-old.&nbsp;“These individuals had followed our officers all day, had harassed them, had blocked them in. They were impeding our law enforcement operations, which is against the law, and when they demanded and commanded her [Good] to get out of her vehicle, several times, she did not.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/3-indian-nationals-among-crew-in-russian-flagged-oil-tanker-linked-to-venezuela-seized-by-us-1767887224751">3 Indian nationals among crew in Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela seized by US: Reports</a>&nbsp;Noem, who visited Minneapolis on Wednesday night, has said Good was ‘stalking and impeding’ the ICE officers and blocking them with her vehicle. "ICE agents repeatedly ordered her to get out of the car and to stop obstructing law enforcement, but she refused to obey their commands," she was quoted as saying. The DHS secretary said Good then went to ‘weaponise’ her vehicle" and ‘attempted to run a law enforcement officer over’.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-seizes-russia-flagged-venezuelan-tanker-russia-calls-the-move-an-act-of-piracy-1767884760934/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-seizes-russia-flagged-venezuelan-tanker-russia-calls-the-move-an-act-of-piracy-1767884760934/embed</a>&nbsp;"This appears to be an attempt to kill or to cause bodily harm to agents, an act of domestic terrorism. The ICE officer, fearing for his life and the other officers around him and the safety of the public, fired defensive shots," she said. The Homeland secretary also said that there would be an investigation by the FBI and that ICE operations will not stop.

Minneapolis ICE shooting: 'MOB OF AGITATORS was harassing ICE agent', says DHS Secretary Kristi Noem

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem in a press conference on Thursday (January 8), once again stressed on her claim that the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an ICE agent was in reply to “an act of domestic terrorism”. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem held a press conference on Thursday (January 8) to discuss ongoing operations to arrest and deport criminal illegal aliens in New York. Noem was joined by officials from the US Customs and Border Protection (СВР), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). Noem said that the officer who killed Good was ‘following his training’ when he shot the 37-year-old. “These individuals had followed our officers all day, had harassed them, had blocked them in. They were impeding our law enforcement operations, which is against the law, and when they demanded and commanded her [Good] to get out of her vehicle, several times, she did not.” Also Read: 3 Indian nationals among crew in Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela seized by US: Reports Noem, who visited Minneapolis on Wednesday night, has said Good was ‘stalking and impeding’ the ICE officers and blocking them with her vehicle. "ICE agents repeatedly ordered her to get out of the car and to stop obstructing law enforcement, but she refused to obey their commands," she was quoted as saying. The DHS secretary said Good then went to ‘weaponise’ her vehicle" and ‘attempted to run a law enforcement officer over’. https://www.wionews.com/videos/u-s-seizes-russia-flagged-venezuelan-tanker-russia-calls-the-move-an-act-of-piracy-1767884760934/embed "This appears to be an attempt to kill or to cause bodily harm to agents, an act of domestic terrorism. The ICE officer, fearing for his life and the other officers around him and the safety of the public, fired defensive shots," she said. The Homeland secretary also said that there would be an investigation by the FBI and that ICE operations will not stop.

Meanwhile, hundreds of people gathered in Minneapolis and neighbouring St. Paul. They marched, held sign urging ICE agents to get out of their city

On Wednesday (January 7), United States seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic. According to reports, three Indian nationals were among the 28 crew members onboard. The vessel, currently named Marinera, was intercepted by US forces after being tracked from the Caribbean Sea, according to Russia Today (RT), mentioning Russia’s transport ministry. The tanker had previously been operating under the name Bella 1 and was chartered by a private trader. Although initially reported as Russian-flagged, RT said the ship was operating under the flag of Guyana at the time of the seizure. The multinational crew reportedly included 17 Ukrainians, six Georgians, three Indians, two Russians, and other personnel.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-it-s-the-energy-greed-of-north-venezuela-s-interim-president-slams-us-for-drugs-democracy-falsehoods-1767887211995">‘It’s the energy greed of North’: Venezuela’s interim president slams US for drugs, democracy falsehoods</a>&nbsp;US authorities said the tanker was seized due to its alleged links to Venezuela, which remains under strict US sanctions. According to news agency Reuters, the vessel had evaded a US maritime blockade of sanctioned tankers and ignored repeated attempts by the US Coast Guard to board it. Two US officials told Reuters that the operation involved both the Coast Guard and the US military, marking what appears to be the first seizure of a Russian-flagged vessel by US forces in recent years.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/earth-s-magnetic-shield-weakens-as-mysterious-weak-spot-grows-threatening-satellites-1767889260157/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/earth-s-magnetic-shield-weakens-as-mysterious-weak-spot-grows-threatening-satellites-1767889260157/embed</a>&nbsp;Russia’s transport ministry said it lost all contact with the tanker after US naval forces boarded it. Images aired by RT showed a helicopter hovering above the vessel, suggesting an active boarding operation. A senior Russian lawmaker, Andrei Klishas of the ruling United Russia party, condemned the action as “outright piracy,” according to the TASS news agency. The US later confirmed it had seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela, Bella 1 (now Marinera) and M Sophia, a Panama-flagged vessel described as a “stateless, sanctioned dark fleet tanker.” US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said the Coast Guard conducted “meticulously coordinated” boardings of both vessels, adding that Bella 1 had attempted to evade authorities by changing its name and flag.

3 Indian nationals among crew in Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela seized by US: Reports

On Wednesday (January 7), United States seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic. According to reports, three Indian nationals were among the 28 crew members onboard. The vessel, currently named Marinera, was intercepted by US forces after being tracked from the Caribbean Sea, according to Russia Today (RT), mentioning Russia’s transport ministry. The tanker had previously been operating under the name Bella 1 and was chartered by a private trader. Although initially reported as Russian-flagged, RT said the ship was operating under the flag of Guyana at the time of the seizure. The multinational crew reportedly included 17 Ukrainians, six Georgians, three Indians, two Russians, and other personnel. Also Read: ‘It’s the energy greed of North’: Venezuela’s interim president slams US for drugs, democracy falsehoods US authorities said the tanker was seized due to its alleged links to Venezuela, which remains under strict US sanctions. According to news agency Reuters, the vessel had evaded a US maritime blockade of sanctioned tankers and ignored repeated attempts by the US Coast Guard to board it. Two US officials told Reuters that the operation involved both the Coast Guard and the US military, marking what appears to be the first seizure of a Russian-flagged vessel by US forces in recent years. https://www.wionews.com/videos/earth-s-magnetic-shield-weakens-as-mysterious-weak-spot-grows-threatening-satellites-1767889260157/embed Russia’s transport ministry said it lost all contact with the tanker after US naval forces boarded it. Images aired by RT showed a helicopter hovering above the vessel, suggesting an active boarding operation. A senior Russian lawmaker, Andrei Klishas of the ruling United Russia party, condemned the action as “outright piracy,” according to the TASS news agency. The US later confirmed it had seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela, Bella 1 (now Marinera) and M Sophia, a Panama-flagged vessel described as a “stateless, sanctioned dark fleet tanker.” US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said the Coast Guard conducted “meticulously coordinated” boardings of both vessels, adding that Bella 1 had attempted to evade authorities by changing its name and flag.

Three Indian nationals are among 28 crew members aboard the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera, which was seized by US forces over alleged links to Venezuela

Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, has slammed the United States and said that all the ‘false’ claims about drugs, democracy, and human rights were just excuses for ‘oil’. In her address to the Venezuelan Parliament, Rodriguez said the country is open to energy relations where all parties benefit and where economic cooperation is clearly defined in commercial contracts. These remarks of Rodriguez gain significance as they came after Trump said in an interview that the US is receiving full cooperation from Venezuela’s regime and will control the country and its vast oil reserves for years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump said that Caracas was giving Washington “everything that we feel is necessary” and the US would remain a political overlord there for an indefinite period.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez: Venezuela is an energy powerhouse, and that reality has brought serious challenges. Claims about drugs, democracy, and human rights have been used as excuses for one real goal: control of our oil. <a href="https://t.co/sQ1ABleGCB">pic.twitter.com/sQ1ABleGCB</a>&mdash; Clash Report (@clashreport) <a href="https://twitter.com/clashreport/status/2009246050251362788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/reza-pahlavi-urges-iranians-to-continue-protests-warns-tehran-may-cut-internet-1767871076570">Reza Pahlavi urges Iranians to continue protests, warns Tehran may cut internet</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;In a video that is going viral, Rodriguez said, “We are an energy powerhouse, we truly are. It has brought us tremendous problems, because you all know that the energy greed of the North wants resource of our country. And we have denounced it all, the falsehoods about drug trafficking, democracy, and human rights. They were the excuses because what has always been present is the (threat) that Venezuela’s oil must be handed over to the global North.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-us-will-take-all-the-oil-stuck-in-venezuela-and-sell-it-in-market-at-market-rates-marco-rubio-1767806398832">‘US will take all the oil stuck in Venezuela and sell it in market, at market rates’: Marco Rubio</a>&nbsp;Rodríguez added that her government is open to energy partnerships and commercial agreements with other nations, highlighting the country’s vast oil and gas reserves and willingness to work within international law.“And here we are, our stance has been very clear. Venezuela is open to energy relations where all parties benefit, where economic cooperation is clearly defined in commercial contracts. This is our stance as it the diversity of our energy relations,” she added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-wants-to-buy-greenland-not-seize-it-marco-rubio-tells-us-lawmakers-1767810822681">‘Trump wants to buy Greenland, not seize it,’ Marco Rubio tells US lawmakers</a>&nbsp;Earlier, Venezuela’s interim president defended plans to open up her country’s oil market to Washington.&nbsp;Rodríguez said on Wednesday that the US attack to remove her predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, had put a “stain” on the countries’ relations, but that it was “not unusual or irregular” to trade with the US, adding that Venezuela was “open to energy relations where all parties benefit”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-slams-us-demand-for-venezuela-oil-exclusively-calls-it-typical-bullying-1767794505500">China slams US demand for Venezuela oil exclusively, calls it ‘typical bullying’</a>&nbsp;The US seized two sanctioned tankers on Wednesday and announced it would manage all sales of Venezuela’s future crude production and oversee the sale of the country’s petroleum worldwide.&nbsp;She further announced an upcoming bill aimed at ensuring stability and called on all political forces to work together to address internal divisions. "Extremist or fascist social, political, and economic expressions cannot be allowed, because they have led to very dangerous situations for the life of this Republic. That is why we must have programs for peace and national coexistence.”

Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, said that her government is open to energy partnerships and commercial agreements with other nations, highlighting the country’s vast oil and gas reserves and willingness to work within international law.

Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, has slammed the United States and said that all the ‘false’ claims about drugs, democracy, and human rights were just excuses for ‘oil’. In her address to the Venezuelan Parliament, Rodriguez said the country is open to energy relations where all parties benefit and where economic cooperation is clearly defined in commercial contracts. These remarks of Rodriguez gain significance as they came after Trump said in an interview that the US is receiving full cooperation from Venezuela’s regime and will control the country and its vast oil reserves for years. Trump said that Caracas was giving Washington “everything that we feel is necessary” and the US would remain a political overlord there for an indefinite period.

Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, said that her government is open to energy partnerships and commercial agreements with other nations, highlighting the country’s vast oil and gas reserves and willingness to work within international law.

‘It’s the energy greed of North’: Venezuela’s interim president slams US for drugs, democracy falsehoods

As US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, the lingering question remains: who will lead the country next? While Nobel laureate and opposition leader María Corina Machado is one name circulating widely among the masses, US President Donald Trump appeared to sidestep this pressing question. In an interview with The New York Times journalists at the White House, Trump instead mentioned Vice President Delcy Rodríguez. Trump hinted that she could be the next to assume office.&nbsp;Trump’s response clarified his stance and put Rodríguez in the spotlight. While Machado, after winning the Nobel Peace Prize, had spoken highly of Trump, it now appears that the US president is not returning the favour. Machado was also successful in her 2024 election campaign against Maduro. During the interview, Trump refused to comment on whether he had personally exchanged words with Rodríguez. “But Marco speaks to her all the time,” he said of the secretary of state. “I will tell you that we are in constant communication with her and the administration," Trump added.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-ending-8-wars-trump-fails-to-win-nobel-peace-prize-but-wins-meme-fest-1760098224742">After 'ending 8 wars': Trump fails to win Nobel Peace Prize, but wins meme fest</a>&nbsp;The internet never forgets, and as Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize, one of her earlier interviews resurfaced. In her interview with Donald Trump Jr in February last year, spoke about the infinite potential that her country possesses. She noted that the government will be ‘kicked’ from old sectors, which will be privatised. Highlighting industries like oil, gas, minerals, and technology, she expressed confidence by saying, “Venezuela is going to be the brightest opportunity for investment for American companies.”&nbsp;Given the country's proximity to America, Machado was prompt in saying that, given its ‘strategic location’, it’s only hours from the US. The Nobel laureate spoke about the massive oil reserves in her country. She said, "Forget Saudi Arabia, I mean we have more oil than them, I mean endless possibilities. We will privatise our entire industry for you. American companies will profit greatly!"&nbsp;As the Nobel Peace Prize was announced in October 2025, Trump, who had claimed to be the rightful winner, was left disappointed.

Trump’s response clarified his stance and put Rodríguez in the spotlight. While Machado, after winning the Nobel Peace Prize, had spoken highly about Trump. Now, it seems like the US president is not returning the favour. 

As US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, the lingering question remains: who will lead the country next? While Nobel laureate and opposition leader María Corina Machado is one name circulating widely among the masses, US President Donald Trump appeared to sidestep this pressing question. In an interview with The New York Times journalists at the White House, Trump instead mentioned Vice President Delcy Rodríguez. Trump hinted that she could be the next to assume office. Trump’s response clarified his stance and put Rodríguez in the spotlight. While Machado, after winning the Nobel Peace Prize, had spoken highly of Trump, it now appears that the US president is not returning the favour. Machado was also successful in her 2024 election campaign against Maduro. During the interview, Trump refused to comment on whether he had personally exchanged words with Rodríguez. “But Marco speaks to her all the time,” he said of the secretary of state. “I will tell you that we are in constant communication with her and the administration," Trump added. Also read: After 'ending 8 wars': Trump fails to win Nobel Peace Prize, but wins meme fest The internet never forgets, and as Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize, one of her earlier interviews resurfaced. In her interview with Donald Trump Jr in February last year, spoke about the infinite potential that her country possesses. She noted that the government will be ‘kicked’ from old sectors, which will be privatised. Highlighting industries like oil, gas, minerals, and technology, she expressed confidence by saying, “Venezuela is going to be the brightest opportunity for investment for American companies.” Given the country's proximity to America, Machado was prompt in saying that, given its ‘strategic location’, it’s only hours from the US. The Nobel laureate spoke about the massive oil reserves in her country. She said, "Forget Saudi Arabia, I mean we have more oil than them, I mean endless possibilities. We will privatise our entire industry for you. American companies will profit greatly!" As the Nobel Peace Prize was announced in October 2025, Trump, who had claimed to be the rightful winner, was left disappointed.

Trump’s response clarified his stance and put Rodríguez in the spotlight. While Machado, after winning the Nobel Peace Prize, had spoken highly about Trump. Now, it seems like the US president is not returning the favour.&nbsp;

Trump not considering Nobel laureate María Machado as new Venezuelan leader, who's next in line?

Video evidence clearly shows that the woman was fatally shot as she was driving away from the confrontation with the ICE agents in Minnesota, contradicting the justification of “self-defence” by US President Donald Trump. He called the lady recording the video a "professional agitator". The Department of Homeland Security has issued a statement claiming that the “violent rioters weaponised” a vehicle and the officer “fired defensive shots.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">The best video evidence right now shows ICE shot a woman while she was attempting to drive away from rather than run over a federal agent. Unless something else comes out, a trigger happy fed just executed an American citizen and the Trump admin wants to cover it up. This isn’t… <a href="https://t.co/hUE9ZEreqb">https://t.co/hUE9ZEreqb</a> <a href="https://t.co/qPQwfTbShs">pic.twitter.com/qPQwfTbShs</a>&mdash; Pedro L. Gonzalez (@emeriticus) <a href="https://twitter.com/emeriticus/status/2008973223401279661?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The video shows that the maroon car was stationary as two ICE agents approached the car and tried to forcefully open the door. The reverse light was on, and the third ICE agent approached from the front, pointing a gun. As the car starts to turn right and tries to drive away. The third ICE agent moves out of the way while shooting at the lady in the driver's seat. It is unclear whether the third agent physically made contact with the car.The video clearly shows disregard for human life by the ICE officers, blinded by the power on the behest of the Trump administration. The hypocrisy is palpable as Donald Trump threatens the Khomeini regime of Iran for violence against Iranians. But the US Department of Homeland Security is justifying a cold-blooded hate crime.&nbsp;Democrats and the city mayor have called for an independent investigation into the incident. Mayor Jacob Fray called the justification a “garbage narrative”.&nbsp;"Having seen the video myself, I want to tell everybody directly — that is bulls***," said Fray.Former Vice President Kamala Harris blamed the Trump administration for “gaslighting” the public. “Many of us have seen the horrifying and painful video, which makes it clear that the Trump administration's explanation of this shooting is pure gaslighting. A full and fair investigation at the state level is absolutely necessary,” wrote Kamala Harris in a post.&nbsp;

Video evidence shows a woman was shot by ICE while driving away, raising questions over self-defence claims by Trump and DHS amid calls for an independent probe.

Video evidence clearly shows that the woman was fatally shot as she was driving away from the confrontation with the ICE agents in Minnesota, contradicting the justification of “self-defence” by US President Donald Trump. He called the lady recording the video a "professional agitator". The Department of Homeland Security has issued a statement claiming that the “violent rioters weaponised” a vehicle and the officer “fired defensive shots.”

Video evidence shows a woman was shot by ICE while driving away, raising questions over self-defence claims by Trump and DHS amid calls for an independent probe.

Video contradicts Trump’s self-defence claim in fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota

A day after a woman, now identified as Renee Nicole Good, was shot and killed by and ICE agent in Minneapolis, Police Chief Brian O'Hara, told media outlets that Wednesday's shooting was 'entirely predictable'. "We recognise quite obviously that this has been building over the course of several weeks," he was quoted as saying in an interview.&nbsp;&nbsp;"This was a very tense situation on the ground." "The woman fatally shot, Renee Nicole Good, appears not have been the target of any "pre-planned law enforcement", O'Hara said, further saying that it seemed ICE officers approached Good's vehicle because ‘it was blocking the street’.&nbsp;Meanwhile, US Vice-President JD Vance took it to X and said the woman's death was her own making. He wrote, "You can accept that this woman's death is a tragedy while acknowledging it's a tragedy of her own making. Don't illegally interfere in federal law enforcement operations and try to run over our officers with your car. It's really that simple," he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-indian-truck-drivers-arrested-in-us-indiana-for-carrying-cocaine-enough-to-kill-over-113-000-americans-1767878991288">Two Indian truck drivers arrested in US' Indiana for carrying cocaine 'enough to kill over 113,000 Americans'</a><h2>Minneapolis Public Schools cancel classes&nbsp;</h2>Minneapolis Public Schools on Wednesday (January 7) announced that all classes would be cancelled on Thursday and Friday ‘out of an abundance of caution’. This comes in the wake of an ICE agent fatally shooting and killing a 37-year-old woman. Renee Nicole Good was shot after she reportedly hit the agent with her car. Several clips appeared to show Good’s car making contact with an ICE agent as he took out his gun and opened fire. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and President Donald Trump said that Good was shot and killed in self-defense when she sped her car towards the agent. The DHS also said that the agent was ‘fearing for his life’.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/minneapolis-ice-shooting-woman-in-minnesota-fatally-shot-by-ice-agent-during-raid-1767842432634/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/minneapolis-ice-shooting-woman-in-minnesota-fatally-shot-by-ice-agent-during-raid-1767842432634/embed</a>&nbsp;“Out of an abundance of caution, there will be no school on Thursday, Jan. 8 and Friday, Jan. 9 due to safety concerns related to today’s incidents around the city. All MPS-sponsored programs, activities, athletics and Community Education classes, including adult education, will be canceled. The district will not move to e-learning because that is only allowable for severe weather,” Minneapolis Public Schools said in a statement.

'Shooting was entirely predictable', says Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara

A day after a woman, now identified as Renee Nicole Good, was shot and killed by and ICE agent in Minneapolis, Police Chief Brian O'Hara, told media outlets that Wednesday's shooting was 'entirely predictable'. "We recognise quite obviously that this has been building over the course of several weeks," he was quoted as saying in an interview. "This was a very tense situation on the ground." "The woman fatally shot, Renee Nicole Good, appears not have been the target of any "pre-planned law enforcement", O'Hara said, further saying that it seemed ICE officers approached Good's vehicle because ‘it was blocking the street’. Meanwhile, US Vice-President JD Vance took it to X and said the woman's death was her own making. He wrote, "You can accept that this woman's death is a tragedy while acknowledging it's a tragedy of her own making. Don't illegally interfere in federal law enforcement operations and try to run over our officers with your car. It's really that simple," he added. Also Read: Two Indian truck drivers arrested in US' Indiana for carrying cocaine 'enough to kill over 113,000 Americans' Minneapolis Public Schools cancel classes Minneapolis Public Schools on Wednesday (January 7) announced that all classes would be cancelled on Thursday and Friday ‘out of an abundance of caution’. This comes in the wake of an ICE agent fatally shooting and killing a 37-year-old woman. Renee Nicole Good was shot after she reportedly hit the agent with her car. Several clips appeared to show Good’s car making contact with an ICE agent as he took out his gun and opened fire. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and President Donald Trump said that Good was shot and killed in self-defense when she sped her car towards the agent. The DHS also said that the agent was ‘fearing for his life’. https://www.wionews.com/videos/minneapolis-ice-shooting-woman-in-minnesota-fatally-shot-by-ice-agent-during-raid-1767842432634/embed “Out of an abundance of caution, there will be no school on Thursday, Jan. 8 and Friday, Jan. 9 due to safety concerns related to today’s incidents around the city. All MPS-sponsored programs, activities, athletics and Community Education classes, including adult education, will be canceled. The district will not move to e-learning because that is only allowable for severe weather,” Minneapolis Public Schools said in a statement.

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara while speaking to media outlets said that it was a very tense situation on the ground and that the shooting was ‘entirely predictable’

Two Indian truck drivers were apprehended in Indiana for carrying 309 pounds of cocaine worth $7 million. They were arrested during a highway inspection where the sleeper berth of a semi-truck was found containing cocaine, which was "enough to kill more than 113,000 Americans," according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).&nbsp;The arrested individuals were identified as Gurpreet Singh, 25, and Jasveer Singh, 30, who had entered the United States in 2017 and 2023, respectively. After the discovery of cocaine in the vehicle, a sniffer dog unit was alerted by the officers. During the inspection, police found "numerous cardboard boxes covered by a blanket in the sleeper berth of the truck," according to court records accessed by Fox59.&nbsp;Both drivers were taken into custody and lodged at the Putnam County Jail. Indiana State Police stated that they face felony charges related to narcotics trafficking, and deportation holds have been issued against them, according to a Fox 32 Chicago report. However, both men claimed they did not know the truck’s contents, saying their employer had directed them to deliver the vehicle to an Indian restaurant in Richmond and wait for a consignment.<h3>Both drivers entered the US illegally</h3>Police said Gurpreet Singh illegally entered the US from Arizona on March 11, 2023, while Jasveer Singh entered unlawfully from California on March 21, 2017. Jasveer was also arrested last month in San Bernardino, California, on charges of receiving stolen property.&nbsp;"Thanks to Gavin Newsom's reckless policies, these two criminal illegal aliens were granted commercial drivers' licences by the state of California and were arrested for trafficking a whopping 300 pounds of cocaine inside a semi-truck," the DHS assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin said.&nbsp;She added, "Gavin Newsom and his fellow sanctuary politicians even refused to honour an arrest detainer on one of these criminal illegal aliens in December. Sanctuary policies put American lives at risk. ICE law enforcement lodged arrest detainers to ensure these drug traffickers are not allowed back into American communities."

After the discovery of cocaine in the vehicle, a sniffer dog unit was alerted by the officers. During the inspection, police found “numerous cardboard boxes covered by a blanket in the sleeper berth of the truck.”

Two Indian truck drivers were apprehended in Indiana for carrying 309 pounds of cocaine worth $7 million. They were arrested during a highway inspection where the sleeper berth of a semi-truck was found containing cocaine, which was "enough to kill more than 113,000 Americans," according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The arrested individuals were identified as Gurpreet Singh, 25, and Jasveer Singh, 30, who had entered the United States in 2017 and 2023, respectively. After the discovery of cocaine in the vehicle, a sniffer dog unit was alerted by the officers. During the inspection, police found "numerous cardboard boxes covered by a blanket in the sleeper berth of the truck," according to court records accessed by Fox59. Both drivers were taken into custody and lodged at the Putnam County Jail. Indiana State Police stated that they face felony charges related to narcotics trafficking, and deportation holds have been issued against them, according to a Fox 32 Chicago report. However, both men claimed they did not know the truck’s contents, saying their employer had directed them to deliver the vehicle to an Indian restaurant in Richmond and wait for a consignment. Both drivers entered the US illegally Police said Gurpreet Singh illegally entered the US from Arizona on March 11, 2023, while Jasveer Singh entered unlawfully from California on March 21, 2017. Jasveer was also arrested last month in San Bernardino, California, on charges of receiving stolen property. "Thanks to Gavin Newsom's reckless policies, these two criminal illegal aliens were granted commercial drivers' licences by the state of California and were arrested for trafficking a whopping 300 pounds of cocaine inside a semi-truck," the DHS assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin said. She added, "Gavin Newsom and his fellow sanctuary politicians even refused to honour an arrest detainer on one of these criminal illegal aliens in December. Sanctuary policies put American lives at risk. ICE law enforcement lodged arrest detainers to ensure these drug traffickers are not allowed back into American communities."

After the discovery of cocaine in the vehicle, a sniffer dog unit was alerted by the officers. During the inspection, police found “numerous cardboard boxes covered by a blanket in the sleeper berth of the truck.”

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