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From curated global news sourcesFCC approves up to 7,500 more Starlink Gen2 satellites; total allowed 15,000
January 9, 2026The U.S. FCC grants SpaceX permission to launch 7,500 additional Starlink satellites, and, with earlier approvals, a cumulative total of 15,000 Gen2 satellites is now permitted.
Australia and India invited to G7 talks on critical minerals
January 9, 2026U.S. Treasury Secretary says Australia and several other nations will join a Washington-hosted G7 finance ministers meeting to discuss critical minerals.
Iran antigovernment protests persist as authorities threaten crackdown
January 9, 2026Iranian antigovernment protests persist; judiciary and leaders threaten harsher responses.
Mound of garbage collapses at Philippine landfill; 38 trapped
January 9, 2026A mound of garbage collapses at a Philippine landfill, burying and trapping 38 people; one person has died.
Crisis Group analyzes global reactions to U.S. raid in Venezuela
January 9, 2026Crisis Group experts offer a 360-degree view of reactions and implications following the U.S. raid in Venezuela.
Saudi official accuses UAE of helping Yemeni separatist escape
January 9, 2026Saudi officials accuse the United Arab Emirates of aiding a Yemeni separatist to escape.
North Korea says South Korean drone entered its airspace on Jan 4
January 9, 2026North Korea states a South Korean drone entered its airspace on January 4, according to KCNA.
North Korea says South Korean drone entered its airspace on Jan 4
January 9, 2026North Korea states that a South Korean drone entered its airspace on January 4, according to KCNA.
Jobs Report Shows U.S. Hiring Slowed One Year Into Trump’s Second Term
January 9, 2026The latest payroll data indicates slower hiring in December, with policymakers watching for the implications for the economy.
Trump promises oil companies ‘total safety’ in Venezuela as he urges them to invest billions
January 9, 2026Trump pledges 'total safety' to oil companies for investments in Venezuela, despite concerns about the investment climate.
Trump says US needs to own Greenland to deter Russia, China
January 9, 2026President Trump says the United States should own Greenland to deter Russia and China.
China crackdown on unofficial churches grows, arrests reported
January 9, 2026Arrests reported as China tightens crackdown on unofficial Christian groups.
Grok and X urged to be suspended from app stores over AI imagery
January 9, 2026Senators call for suspension of X and Grok from app stores until safety concerns are addressed.
X sues music publishers over licensing deals
January 9, 2026X alleges licensing deals were coerced at inflated rates; publishers had sued X for copyright violations in 2023.
Putin missile strike on Ukraine serves as warning to Europe
January 9, 2026A missile strike on Ukraine is reported; described as a warning to Europe.
Your Party membership launch flagged as potential data breach risk
January 9, 2026UK data watchdog says the unauthorised launch should be referred to police; concerns about data handling.
Venezuela to begin exploratory talks with the United States to restore diplomatic ties
January 9, 2026Venezuela says it will start exploratory talks with the United States to reestablish diplomatic relations, severed since 2019.
Trump nominates Nickolay Mladenov for Gaza board; noted for easing Mideast tensions
January 9, 2026Trump's Gaza board nominee Nickolay Mladenov is described as repeatedly working to ease tensions in the Middle East.
Grok deepfakes prompt backlash as XAI updates image-editing policy
January 9, 2026Grok faced backlash after its image-editing features enabled non-consensual deepfakes; XAI updates its policy to curb misuse.
Meta signs nuclear-energy deals to power Prometheus AI cluster with TerraPower, Oklo and Vistra
January 9, 2026Meta signs nuclear-energy agreements with TerraPower, Oklo and Vistra to power its Prometheus AI data centers, targeting up to 6.6 gigawatts of capacity.
Greenland labor union chief rebukes Trump’s annexation calls
January 9, 2026Greenland’s top labor union chair rebukes calls for annexation by the United States, citing sovereignty and democratic process.
Nvidia and Gates-backed startup pursue AI-powered fusion power
January 9, 2026A startup backed by Nvidia and Bill Gates is advancing AI-assisted fusion power research, aiming to accelerate energy breakthroughs.
Exclusive interview with the president
January 9, 2026The president sits for an interview released today, detailing perspectives on current policy priorities.
Healthy Returns: Pharma plans at JPM conference
January 9, 2026Pharma companies outline pipelines and potential deals ahead of the JPMorgan healthcare conference.
Madrid explosion leaves one dead and nine injured
January 9, 2026A building explosion in Madrid has left one person dead and nine injured; authorities are investigating the cause.
NASA chief reviews Orion heat shield, confident for Artemis II
January 9, 2026NASA leadership reviews the Orion heat shield and expresses confidence in its suitability for Artemis II.
India’s Reliance in talks for US permit to buy Venezuelan oil
January 9, 2026India's Reliance Industries is in talks for a U.S. permit to buy Venezuelan crude.
Russian drone strikes hit two foreign vessels in the Odesa region
January 9, 2026Ukrainian authorities say drones struck two foreign-flagged civilian vessels in the Odesa region, killing a Syrian national and injuring another.
Mortgage rates fall to near three-year low as Trump orders $200 billion mortgage-bond purchases
January 9, 2026Trump directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, with the move expected to affect housing financing.
December payrolls rise modestly; 2025 job growth weakest in five years
January 9, 2026The unemployment rate fell in December, but total job growth across 2025 was the weakest in five years.
China, Russia and Iran send warships to South Africa for drills
January 9, 2026Warships from China, Russia and Iran arrive in South Africa ahead of joint naval exercises.
SpaceX and China lead 2025 launches; Vandenberg expansion eyed
January 9, 2026SpaceX led 2025 launches, with plans to expand at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Attorney general: diplomacy should guide calls on allies over international-law breaches
January 9, 2026In an exclusive interview, the UK attorney general says diplomacy should factor into decisions about allies’ breaches of international law.
Pope rebukes global ‘zeal for war’ in ambassador address
January 9, 2026The pope criticizes countries prioritizing violence over diplomacy in an annual address to ambassadors.
China, Russia and Iran dispatch ships to South Africa ahead of naval drills
January 9, 2026Ships from China, Russia and Iran move to South Africa ahead of joint naval exercises.
Taiwan becomes ‘super-aged society’ in 2025, data shows
January 9, 2026Taiwan's population aged 65 and older reaches 20% of the total in 2025, marking a significant demographic shift.
Winter storm slams UK and France, disrupting travel and powering outages
January 9, 2026A winter storm disrupts travel across the UK and France, leaving tens of thousands without power.
Trump would use alternative tariff authorities if Supreme Court rules against him, Hassett says
January 9, 2026White House adviser Hassett says the administration could deploy other tariff authorities to reach the same outcome if the Supreme Court rules against President Trump.
China top diplomat postpones Somalia visit amid Africa tour
January 9, 2026China's top diplomat postpones a planned historic visit to Somalia as part of a broader Africa tour focused on strategic trade, according to Somalia's foreign affairs ministry.
Charity watchdog opens statutory inquiry into City & Guilds’ sale of business arm
January 9, 2026The Charity Commission opens a statutory inquiry into City & Guilds’ sale of its qualifications arm to a private firm, following bonuses paid to executives.
Trump signals possible land strikes against drug cartels in Mexico
January 9, 2026President Trump suggests the U.S. could conduct land strikes against drug cartels in Mexico.
China’s growing Latin America influence as Trump weighs next moves
January 9, 2026China has built a dominant strategic position in Latin America as lender and trading partner; U.S. actions in the region are under close observation as President Trump contemplates next steps.
US payrolls rise in December, below expectations
January 9, 2026Nonfarm payrolls increased by 50,000 in December, with the unemployment rate at 4.4%.
US withdraws from global body focused on preventing violent extremism
January 9, 2026The United States withdraws support from an international organization dedicated to preventing violent extremism; the group notes that militant-attacks risk is rising in the Middle East and Sahel.
EU signs landmark Mercosur free-trade deal
January 9, 2026The European Union signs a landmark free-trade agreement with Mercosur members Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, signaling deeper regional economic integration.
Pakistan nears $1.5 billion deal to supply weapons and jets to Sudan
January 9, 2026Pakistan is in final stages of a $1.5 billion deal to supply weapons and jets to Sudan, according to multiple sources.
Humanoid robots take over CES in Las Vegas as tech industry touts future of AI
January 9, 2026CES showcases humanoid robots and AI devices as major firms highlight advances in physical AI applications.
EU envoys provisionally approve signing of Mercosur trade deal
January 9, 2026EU envoys provisionally approve signing of the Mercosur trade deal, advancing a landmark regional pact. The decision formalizes steps toward closer EU‑Mercosur economic integration.
Meta signs nuclear energy deals to power Prometheus AI supercluster
January 9, 2026Meta signs agreements with Vistra, TerraPower and Oklo to power its Prometheus AI supercluster using nuclear energy technologies.
China's top diplomat Wang Yi postpones historic Somalia visit
January 9, 2026China's top diplomat has postponed a planned historic visit to Somalia, part of a broader Africa tour focusing on strategic trade, according to Somalia's foreign affairs ministry.
Venezuela releases prisoners; observers doubt democratic openness remains
January 9, 2026The government releases several political prisoners, including Enrique Marquez and Rocio San Miguel, but critics question the durability of democratic reforms.
Oil executives cautious on Venezuela investments ahead of White House talks
January 9, 2026Executives warn that investment plans are risky amid political uncertainty and plan to meet President Trump to discuss Venezuela.
Cambodia seeks further China mediation after Chen Zhi extradition
January 9, 2026Cambodia extradites crypto-scam suspect Chen Zhi to China; officials say the move could prompt additional China-mediated diplomacy to preserve the ceasefire with Thailand.
Microsoft adds direct hyperlink pasting to Word for faster linking
January 9, 2026Microsoft announces a feature allowing users to paste a URL directly onto text to create hyperlinks, speeding up document editing.
Asia’s drone wars: Which militaries are buying Predators and Reapers
January 9, 2026Asian militaries are expanding use of Predator, Reaper and Sea Guardian drones, increasing regional air capabilities.
Iran cuts internet access amid nationwide protests; judiciary warns of harsh response
January 9, 2026Iran internet access is cut amid nationwide protests; judiciary and security leaders warn of a harsh response.
Russia says it used a new Oreshnik ballistic missile against Ukraine
January 9, 2026Russia says it used a newly developed Oreshnik ballistic missile against Ukraine.
U.S. frees two Russian crew from seized tanker per Moscow request
January 9, 2026The United States says it released two Russian crew members from a seized oil tanker at Moscow's request.
South Korea's former president Yoon faces potential death sentence in trial
January 9, 2026South Korea's former president Yoon faces a potential death-sentence request in a trial.
New Zealand’s rare flightless parrot begins breeding again
January 9, 2026Only 236 of the birds remain across three breeding populations in New Zealand.
US to provide US$57.9 million to help implement Cambodian-Thai accords
January 9, 2026The United States will provide US$57.9 million to help implement Cambodian-Thai accords, including US$15 million for border stabilization.
China tops Japanese public’s security worries in latest government poll
January 9, 2026A government poll shows Chinese security concerns now outrank perceived North Korean missile threats among Japanese respondents.
US oil confiscation from Venezuela hits small refineries and Chinese creditors
January 9, 2026The move could penalize small refineries and jeopardize debt repayments to Beijing amid sanctions enforcement.
Jeju Air crash: barrier linked to fatalities, report says
January 9, 2026A government-commissioned report concludes the runway end barrier may have influenced casualties, prompting safety reviews.
Rio Tinto and Glencore restart talks on mega-merger to form the world's largest miner
January 9, 2026Rio Tinto and Glencore resumed talks about a merger that would create the world’s largest mining firm.
China weighs stronger property support ahead of March policy meeting
January 9, 2026Ahead of a major policy meeting, Beijing signals potential measures to bolster the property sector and stability in the economy.
Trump withdraws from UN climate framework; US signals new stance
January 9, 2026The United States announces withdrawal from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and related climate agreements, signaling a shift in international climate governance.
Trump pursues Greenland move; NATO security implications raised
January 9, 2026Reports question how a potential action regarding Greenland could affect NATO commitments and regional security dynamics.
Gambia court hears bid to overturn ban on female genital mutilation
January 9, 2026A Supreme Court hearing follows a bid by religious leaders and a MP to overturn a ban on FGM in the country, amid ongoing rights debates.
Myanmar’s junta-built capital faces legitimacy test amid unrest
January 9, 2026A junta-built capital struggles to project control amid economic strain and political unrest.
Venezuela frees political prisoners, including presidential candidate Enrique Marquez and activist Rocio San Miguel
January 9, 2026The government releases multiple political prisoners, including Enrique Marquez and rights advocate Rocio San Miguel.
China touts governance model as Trump tests global norms
January 9, 2026A Chinese official frames socialism as an increasingly favored governance model amid U.S. challenges to global norms.
Trump says he will meet Venezuela opposition leader Machado and threatens land strikes
January 9, 2026Trump states he plans to meet opposition leader María Corina Machado and warns of possible ground strikes against drug cartels in Latin America.
Jeju Air crash: runway end barrier linked to fatalities, report says
January 9, 2026A government-commissioned report concludes the runway end barrier may have influenced casualties in the Jeju Air crash, prompting safety reviews.
France will not vote on EU-Mercosur trade deal
January 9, 2026France says it will not vote on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, reflecting opposition within the government.
Cebu landfill landslide: search for survivors continues
January 9, 2026At least 12 workers were rescued and hospitalised as search-and-rescue continues after a landfill landslide in Cebu.
Storm Goretti ends red alert in Manche after winds exceed 200 km/h
January 9, 2026Goretti ends red weather alert in the Manche region after winds exceed 200 km/h; 33 departments remain on orange alert for violent winds.
China urges Nestle to expedite baby formula recall
January 9, 2026China urges Nestle to move quickly on a baby formula recall; authorities note the market is the world's largest infant formula market.
Indonesia plans expanded military role in counter-terrorism
January 9, 2026Civil society groups warn the move could undermine reforms and civil liberties.
Russia appears to have used a nuclear-capable missile in Ukraine
January 9, 2026Russia is reported to have used a nuclear-capable missile in Ukraine. If confirmed, the use would be an ominous threat to Ukraine and its Western allies.
Two injured in Portland shooting involving federal agents
January 9, 2026Two people, a man and a woman, were injured in a Portland shooting involving federal agents; the victims' condition remains unknown.
Italy's Meloni to visit South Korea for summit with President Lee
January 9, 2026Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will visit South Korea January 17–19 for a summit with President Lee Jae Myung, according to South Korea's Blue House.
French farmers protest in Paris over free-trade deal
January 9, 2026French farmers drove tractors through central Paris to protest a free-trade deal.
NASA shortens ISS mission for medical reasons; first medical evacuation from the station
January 9, 2026NASA has shortened an International Space Station mission for medical reasons, marking the first medical evacuation from the space station. Officials did not disclose identities or medical details.
Hopes rise for a Korea-China cultural thaw after Lee's visit, but K-pop remains cautious
January 9, 2026China remains a top music market ahead of South Korea, fueling optimism about closer Korea-China cultural ties after the president's visit, though sentiment in K-pop remains cautious.
Trump says power is constrained only by his own morality, not international law
January 9, 2026Trump states that international law does not constrain his actions, claiming morality is the only limit.
Three missing as Victoria bushfires destroy homes
January 9, 2026Three people are unaccounted for as out-of-control bushfires rage in Victoria, destroying homes and burning large areas of bushland.