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.

January 8, 2026

Kanpur YouTuber Arrested, Cop on Run in 14-Year-Old Girl’s Abduction and Gang Rape Case

A YouTuber is arrested and a sub-inspector is missing after a 14-year-old girl was abducted and gang raped near Kanpur. Police have suspended two officers and started a thorough probe.

January 8, 2026

West Bengal ASHA Workers Protest for Higher Pay, Insurance Outside Health Dept HQ

Hundreds of ASHA workers in West Bengal protested outside the health department demanding their honorarium be raised to ₹15,000 and death compensation of ₹5 lakhs. The protest marks over two weeks of strike as workers seek permanent status and better benefits.

January 8, 2026

Greenlanders Say ‘We Are Not For Sale’ as Trump Eyes Buying Territory

Greenlanders express anger and fear after Trump showed interest in buying Greenland from Denmark. They reject any idea of US ownership or forceful takeover. Locals and politicians call it disrespectful and warn against threats to their self-rule and NATO ties.