January 8, 2026

Trump Wants Greenland, But US Already Has Military Access Under 1951 Pact

President Trump wants Greenland for national security and even suggested buying it. But the US already has broad military rights there through a Cold War pact. Greenland and Denmark reject any sale, and local people oppose US takeover. Experts say the US can expand presence by asking, no need to buy the island.

January 8, 2026

ICE Officer Shoots Woman Dead During Minnesota Immigration Raid, Trump Reacts

A deadly shooting took place in Minneapolis when an ICE officer shot a woman driving an SUV during a heated immigration raid. President Trump called the incident 'horrible' and labeled the woman a 'professional agitator.' Protests erupted as tensions surged.

January 8, 2026

US Airstrikes Hit Lakurawa Group in Northwest Nigeria, Impact Unclear

The US struck the Lakurawa Islamist group in northwest Nigeria, claiming success. Details remain vague, with uncertain fighter casualties and questions over the target choice.

January 8, 2026

Venezuela Opens Oil Market to US as Trump Gains Control Over Supplies

Venezuela's interim president backs oil trade with US despite past conflicts. Trump administration seizes tankers and plans to sell all Venezuelan crude globally. US VP JD Vance warns oil sales must serve American interests. Trump hits back with new deals and insists Venezuela buys only US products.

January 8, 2026

US ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Woman in Minneapolis; City Officials Reject Self-Defense Claim

A US immigration agent shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis. Local leaders rejected federal claims of self-defense. Protests erupted near the scene, amid nationwide ICE crackdown.