January 5, 2026

Eighty UK Asylum Seekers Urge UN Probe into Harsh Detention Conditions

Eighty asylum seekers detained under the UK's 'one in, one out' scheme claim poor treatment at Harmondsworth centre. They seek a UN probe into alleged abuse and mental health harm.

January 5, 2026

Indian-Americans Show High Economic Value; Far-Right Deportation Calls Unfounded

Indian-Americans use less welfare and pay more taxes than most immigrant groups. Despite this, far-right voices demand their deportation. Experts say these calls ignore facts and could hurt the US economy.

January 5, 2026

Pentagon Funds Controversial Quebec Graphite Mine Amid Local Backlash

A Canadian graphite mine in Quebec’s La Petite-Nation backed by the Pentagon faces fierce local protests over environmental worries and US military involvement. The mine will produce 100,000 tonnes of graphite for 15 years, fueling tensions between residents and investors.

January 5, 2026

Oil Prices Dip After US Captures Maduro; Former Chevron Exec Eyes $2bn Investment in Venezuela

Oil prices slipped after the US captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. A former Chevron boss is raising $2bn to invest in Venezuela's oil. Despite falling output, Venezuela holds huge crude reserves. OPEC+ sticks to current production plans. Gold, silver, and bitcoin also rose amid global uncertainty.

January 5, 2026

32 Cubans killed in US raid on Venezuela’s Maduro, national mourning declared

Cuba confirms 32 of its nationals died during a US raid targeting Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The dead were Cuban forces protecting Maduro. Two days of national mourning announced amid sharp US-Cuba tensions.