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US Warns Citizens to Leave Iran Amid Deadly Protests and Crackdown
Protests in Iran over inflation and currency collapse have led to over 600-2,000 deaths, with 10,000+ arrested; US State Department issues urgent advisory for Americans to exit. President Trump imposes 25% tariffs on nations trading with Iran, including China and India, amid threats of strikes.
Iranian officials say ready for war or talks.
US Forces Capture Venezuelan President Maduro and First Lady
US Marines struck Venezuelan military sites with Hellfire missiles; Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores captured and flown out, Vice President Delcy RodrĂguez now acting president. Footage shows attacks on Fort Tiuna and air base.
Oil leaders call Venezuela's environment 'uninvestable'.
Russia Launches Massive Drone and Missile Attack on Ukraine
Russia fired nearly 300 drones, 18 ballistic missiles, and 7 cruise missiles targeting Ukraine's power grid, leaving thousands without heat; 4 killed. Attacks hit infrastructure amid winter conditions.
Deadly Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Kill Palestinians Including Children
Israeli strikes killed 4 in Khan Yunis refugee camp and 13 others including 5 children across Gaza; Israel claims targeting Hamas. Additional Palestinian killed in West Bank incident.
UAE-Backed RSF Drone Strike Kills 27 in Sudan
Rapid Support Forces launched drone attack on Sudanese army base in Syna, killing 27. Conflict escalates in southeastern Sudan.
Justice Department Launches Criminal Probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
US DOJ investigates Federal Reserve Chairman amid Trump's pressure to lower interest rates. Powell calls it a pressure campaign.
Credit card stocks fall after Trump's 10% fee cap proposal.
DHS Surges Agents to Minnesota After Deadly ICE Shooting
Hundreds more federal agents deployed to Minneapolis amid protests over Renee Good's fatal shooting by ICE; 2400 officers ramping up immigrant crackdown. Governor lays flowers at memorial.
China Stakes Claim to Shaksgam Valley Amid India Tensions
China provokes India by claiming Shaksgam Valley belongs to Beijing, despite New Delhi's criticism. G7 talks on diversifying supply chains from Chinese rare earths.
Severe Winter Storm Hits India; US Inflation Data Looms
Rajasthan, Haryana face extreme cold with frost at 0.6°C in Gurugram. US PPI, retail sales data due today could sway markets; economists warn on misleading inflation figures.
NASA to Evacuate ISS Astronauts Early Due to Medical Issue
Four Crew-11 astronauts returning early from International Space Station over one crew member's medical concern. ISRO's PSLV-C62 launch faces anomaly.
Cambodia Liquidates Prince Bank After Founder's US Indictment
Central bank orders shutdown of Prince Bank linked to Chen Zhi, extradited to China for fraud. Ties to scam centers.
Allianz Risk Barometer: Cyber Top Risk, AI Fastest Rising
Cyber incidents, especially ransomware, remain top business risk globally; AI jumps to #2. Released January 14, 2026.