U.S. COMMITS $45MILLION TO STRENGTHEN CAMBODIA-THAILAND BORDER TRUCE
By Micah JonahJanuary 9, 2026 The United States has announced a $45 million aid package to reinforce a recent ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, aimed at stabilizing the volatile border…
PETRO SAYS TRUMP DISCUSSED MILITARY ACTIONS
By Micah JonahJanuary 9, 2026 Colombian President, Gustavo Petro said in an interview that U.S. President, Donald Trump mentioned plans to carry out “bad actions” in Colombia during a phone…
IRAN SHUTS DOWN AMID WIDENING PROTESTS
By Micah JonahJanuary 9, 2026 Internet access across Iran has gone largely offline as nationwide protests over rising inflation and economic hardship intensify, according to monitoring groups, tracking online activity.…
GERMAN EXPORTS DROP WHILE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION SURPRISES ON THE UPSIDE
By Micah JonahJanuary 9, 2026 Germany’s export sector faltered unexpectedly in November, even as industrial output registered a modest rise, signaling mixed signals for Europe’s largest economy. Data released on…
SENATE ADVANCES RESOLUTION TO BAR TRUMP FROM FURTHER MILITARY ACTION IN VENEZUELA WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL
By Micah JonahJanuary 9, 2026 The United States Senate took a rare bipartisan step on Thursday to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to take further military action in Venezuela without…
BAIN CAPITAL’S ACQUISITION OF MANAPPURAM FINANCE FACES REGULATORY HURDLES IN INDIA
By Micah JonahJanuary 9, 2026 Mumbai-U.S.-based investment firm Bain Capital is encountering regulatory obstacles in its planned acquisition of a controlling stake in Manappuram Finance, one of India’s prominent non-bank…
EU STATES’ NOD ON MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL ENDS 25 YEARS WAIT
By Micah JonahJanuary 9, 2026 European Union ambassadors have given a provisional nod to the bloc’s largest ever free trade agreement, paving the way for tariff free trade with the…
POPE LEO DECRIES WORLD’S ZEAL FOR WAR IN FIERY VATICAN ADDRESS
By Micah JonahJanuary 9, 2026 Pope Leo XIV has strongly criticized the growing reliance on military force in global affairs, warning that the world is witnessing a dangerous return to…
TRUMP SAYS HE IS NOT CONSIDERING A PARDON FOR SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS
By Micah JonahJanuary 9, 2026 US President, Donald Trump has confirmed that he is not considering granting a presidential pardon to music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, despite receiving a formal…
REAR ADMIRAL ESEN EFANGA ASSUMES DUTY AS FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING, NAVAL TRAINING COMMAND
By Micah JonahJanuary 9, 2026 In furtherance of the Headquarters Nigerian Navy redeployment of senior officers aimed at strengthening operational effectiveness, Rear Admiral Esen Paul Efanga has officially assumed duty…
