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Demonstrations Spread from Minnesota to the Nation Thousands of protesters poured into the streets of Minnesota and cities across the United States in late January, braving extreme winter conditions to oppose Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). What began as localized outrage quickly evolved into a coordinated national movement, as demonstrators condemned the Trump administration’s intensified immigration…

A Fresh Disclosure, an Old Scandal The US Justice Department’s latest release of Jeffrey Epstein–related records has reignited one of the most controversial criminal sagas in modern American history. Unsealed on January 30, 2026, the document dump runs into millions of pages and names globally recognized figures, instantly reviving public scrutiny. While the release fulfills a legal…

Relations between Washington and Tehran have entered a perilous phase, marked by accelerated military preparations, sharpened rhetoric, and shrinking diplomatic space. As memories of past confrontations linger, both sides are signaling readiness rather than restraint. The late-January 2026 surge in threats, deployments, and arms transfers suggests that deterrence—not dialogue—is currently shaping the strategic mindset on both ends…

Palestinian Leadership Urges India to Play Mediator in Conflict Resolution Calling for an end to prolonged violence in West Asia, Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin has urged India to take on a mediating role in efforts to resolve the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, emphasizing that Palestinians seek sovereign statehood rather than continued warfare. During her visit to New…

Tensions between the United States and Canada have sharply escalated after President Donald Trump announced that Washington could revoke certification for Bombardier’s Global Express business jets and impose a 50 percent tariff on aircraft manufactured in Canada. The move is framed as retaliation for what the U.S. administration describes as Canada’s prolonged delay in certifying several Gulfstream…

Russia Invites Zelenskyy to Moscow, Guarantees Safety In a striking diplomatic move, Russia has formally invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Moscow for direct peace negotiations, publicly pledging his personal safety and promising conditions suitable for serious dialogue. Kremlin officials framed the proposal as part of renewed efforts to move discussions toward tangible outcomes following recent…

“China will eat them up.” With that blunt warning, US President Donald Trump reignited diplomatic tensions with Canada and rattled European allies. In a January 23, 2026 post on Truth Social, Trump attacked Ottawa for resisting his proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system over Greenland, accusing Canada of freeloading on US security while drifting closer to…

Iran Draws a Red Line Iran has delivered its most uncompromising warning yet to US President Donald Trump, declaring that any military strike on Iranian territory—regardless of scale or intent—would be treated as a declaration of “all-out war.” The statement follows Washington’s announcement of a major naval deployment toward the Middle East, signalling a sharp escalation…

What Is the Board of Peace Meant to Achieve? The strategic aims of President Donald Trump’s newly announced “Board of Peace” are ambitious and controversial: to create a faster, more decisive mechanism for conflict resolution under U.S. leadership, reduce reliance on slow multilateral institutions, and translate financial and political commitments directly into enforceable peace outcomes. Initially conceived…

A Provocative Post with Strategic Undertones President Donald Trump once again ignited geopolitical debate by amplifying a viral social media quip claiming Secretary of State Marco Rubio would become the “President of Cuba.” Trump reposted the remark and added his own endorsement: “Sounds good to me.” While framed humorously, the post landed amid heightened U.S. pressure…