One Year On: LA’s Deadliest Wildfires and the Long Road to Rebuild
On January 7, 2026, LA marks one year since its deadliest wildfires. 31 lives lost, 16,000+ homes destroyed, and communities continue the slow journey to rebuild.
US Under Fire at OAS Meeting Over Venezuela Crisis
At a Jan. 6 OAS meeting in Washington, more than 30 Western Hemisphere reps leveled heavy criticism at the United States over its handling of the crisis in Venezuela.
Warner Bros. Rejects Paramount Bid, Clears Way for $83B Netflix Deal
Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount Skydance’s latest takeover offer, clearing the way for its $83B Netflix merger in a major streaming industry shakeup.
Trump Threatens Military Action Against Colombia After Venezuela Intervention
Trump has threatened military action against Colombia after a U.S. intervention in Venezuela, accusing President Gustavo Petro of narcotrafficking—an accusation Bogotá calls unjustified.
Storm Goretti: France braces for ‘meteorological bomb’ after heavy snow
Storm Goretti is set to blast France today after days of heavy snow. Amber alerts, school closures, and icy roads risk life and travel.
AFCON Quarterfinals Set: Mali vs Senegal Kicks Off Showdown
AFCON quarterfinals kick off Jan 9-10 with Mali vs Senegal, Cameroon vs Morocco, Algeria vs Nigeria, and Egypt vs Cote d’Ivoire. Semis follow Jan 14, final on Jan 18 in Rabat.
Latin America at a Crossroads After U.S. ‘Donroe Doctrine’ Operation
After the U.S. ‘Donroe Doctrine’ operation in Venezuela, Latin America faces energy, trade, and supply chain shocks—and a possible wave of resistance.
Chinese Mainland Sanctions Diehard Taiwan Independence Separatists
On Jan. 7, 2026, the Chinese mainland added two diehard “Taiwan independence” secessionists and one accomplice to its sanction lists, vowing legal measures to protect national interests.
PLA Air Force Kicks Off 2026’s First Combat Training
This week (Jan 4–6), the PLA Air Force of the Chinese mainland held its first combat training of 2026, focusing on enhancing tactical and operational capabilities.
Drunk Driver Drags Guardrails for Hundreds of Meters Before Arrest
A driver under the influence dragged guardrails for hundreds of meters before fleeing, but police detained him. A stark reminder of the dangers of drunk driving.