articles 18 jan.

 
WORLD  - NATIONAL 1

China Secretly Delivers HQ-9B Air Defense Systems to Iran in Emergency Airlift Amid Strike Fears
https://www.thedefensenews.com/news-details/China-Secretly-Delivers-HQ-9B-Air-Defense-Systems-to-Iran-in-Emergency-Airlift-Amid-Strike-Fears/

U.S. Quietly Prepares for Iran War Scenario as CENTCOM Shifts to 24/7 Readiness
https://www.thedefensenews.com/news-details/US-Quietly-Prepares-for-Iran-War-Scenario-as-CENTCOM-Shifts-to-247-Readiness/

Martins Kazaks: Europe is already at war with Russia 
https://en.topcor.ru/67894-martinsh-kazaks-evropa-uzhe-nahoditsja-v-sostojanii-vojny-s-rossiej.html

According to Trump and Israel, regime change is Iran’s future
https://paulcraigroberts.org/according-to-trump-and-israel-regime-change-is-iran-future/

Iranian president says any aggression at supreme leader constitutes ‘all-out war’
https://ground.news/article/attack-on-khamenei-would-mean-all-out-war-iran-warns-us-as-toll-crosses-5-000

Senator Ted Cruz: “There is a very real possibility, that in the next six months the regimes in Iran, in Venezuela, and Cuba will all fall” (VIDEO)
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/01/senator-ted-cruz-people-iran-their-fight-freedom/

Trump's Huge Blind Spot in Iran /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Larry Johnson 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouFoxtkKVt0

EU Warns European Airlines Against "High Risk" Flights Over Iran
https://simpleflying.com/eu-warns-european-airlines-high-risk-flights-iran/

Latvian Central Banker: Naive to Think Europe Is Not at War With Russia
https://news.antiwar.com/2026/01/18/latvian-central-banker-naive-to-think-europe-is-not-at-war-with-russia/



ISRAEL  - US - ME 1

Iran Arrests Leaders of Terrorist Acts Linked to Mossad
https://www.telesurenglish.net/iran-arrests-leaders-of-terrorist-acts/

Ali Shaath begins duties as head of Gaza administration committee, signs mission statement
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/ali-shaath-begins-duties-as-head-of-gaza-administration-committee-signs-mission-statement/3802721

Syrian tribes liberate natural gas, oil fields east of Euphrates from YPG/SDF terrorists
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/syrian-tribes-liberate-natural-gas-oil-fields-east-of-euphrates-from-ypg-sdf-terrorists/3802811

Iraq announces full withdrawal of US forces from its federal territory
https://ground.news/article/iraq-announces-full-withdrawal-of-us-forces-from-its-federal-territory

More countries confirm invites to Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza. $1 billion buys a permanent seat
https://ground.news/article/more-countries-confirm-invites-to-trumps-board-of-peace-for-gaza-1-billion-buys-a-permanent-seat

US Evacuation of Ain al-Asad Base Strengthens Iraq’s National Sovereignty: Araghchi Iran FM (VIDEO)
https://gospanews.net/en/2026/01/18/us-evacuation-of-ain-al-asad-base-strengthens-iraqs-national-sovereignty-araghchi-video/

As world leaders squabble over controlling Gaza, another baby freezes to death – Not a ceasefire Day 100
https://israelpalestinenews.org/as-world-leaders-squabble-over-controlling-gaza-another-baby-freezes-to-death-not-a-ceasefire-day-100/

Confronting Israel’s mental health emergency
https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/mind-and-spirit/article-883696

Asra Media Office: 40 Palestinian journalists held in Israeli prisons
https://english.palinfo.com/news/2026/01/18/356073/

Jerusalem Patriarchs Warn Against Christian Zionism in the Holy City
https://english.palinfo.com/news/2026/01/18/356070/

IOF besieges Old Mosque, detains worshippers near Ramallah
https://english.palinfo.com/news/2026/01/18/356067/

Settlers seize vast tract of W. Bank land, use it as graveyard
https://english.palinfo.com/news/2026/01/18/356052/

IOA annexes 695 dunums (171.7 acres) of W. Bank land to establish Jewish settlement
https://english.palinfo.com/news/2026/01/18/356044/

Fears grow over possible halt to Doctors Without Borders’ work in Gaza amid health system breakdown
https://english.palinfo.com/news/2026/01/18/356041/

Child Among Injured as Israeli Attacks Continue from Rafah to Gaza City
https://www.palestinechronicle.com/child-among-injured-as-israeli-attacks-continue-from-rafah-to-gaza-city/

Schools Shut, Homes Burned in Israeli and Settler Assaults from Ramallah to Jerusalem – VIDEOS
https://www.palestinechronicle.com/schools-shut-homes-burned-in-israeli-and-settler-assaults-from-ramallah-to-jerusalem-videos/

Israeli Army Preparing New Campaign to Occupy Gaza in Full – Israeli Media
https://www.palestinechronicle.com/israeli-army-preparing-new-campaign-to-occupy-gaza-in-full-israeli-media/



UKRAINE  - US WAR ON RUSSIA

Poland confirms transfer of up to 9 MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine after final technical clearance.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/aerospace-news/2026/poland-confirms-transfer-of-up-to-9-mig-29-fighters-to-ukraine-after-final-technical-clearance

"There will be no shells": Ukraine has become the graveyard of Rheinmetall's plans 
https://en.topcor.ru/67869-snarjadov-ne-budet-ukraina-stala-mogiloj-planov-rheinmetall.html

The Geranis disabled part of the energy ring that ensures the survivability of Ukraine's power grid. 
https://en.topcor.ru/67895-gerani-vyveli-iz-stroja-chast-jenergokolca-obespechivajuschego-zhivuchest-jenergosistemy-ukrainy.html

Tsarev: Russian oil exports by sea are under threat 
https://en.topcor.ru/67893-carev-jeksport-rossijskoj-nefti-morem-okazalsja-pod-ugrozoj.html

 Col Douglas Macgregor: Too Many Crooks Involved in Ukraine's Fate 
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCumYiA0Mjw
 
Seventeen Ukrainian drones were shot down over Russian regions.
https://www-kommersant-ru.translate.goog/doc/8361513?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

63 drones were shot down over Russian territory overnight.
https://www-kommersant-ru.translate.goog/doc/8361287?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp



NATIONAL  2

What is left of America? - PCR
https://paulcraigroberts.org/what-is-left-of-america/

President of Peace? How Donald Trump’s claims to have ended eight wars in his second term fall apart
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/trump-peace-eight-wars-israel-iran-gaza-b2900536.html

FBI asks agents across US to travel to Minneapolis for temporary duty
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/fbi-agents-minneapolis-temporary-duty-b2902880.html

Sources: About 100 Minneapolis police officers apply for new paid leave program
https://alphanews.org/sources-about-100-minneapolis-police-officers-apply-for-new-paid-leave-program/

House Republicans launch investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar's finances: report 
https://ground.news/article/house-republicans-launch-investigation-into-rep-ilhan-omars-finances-report_9a8b11

Pentagon readies 1,500 soldiers to possibly deploy to Minnesota: Report
https://ground.news/article/3a4e8d31-fffa-4d3e-ac8a-4282921cfb0b

Leftist mob makes man take off American flag hoodie or else he’ll get HURT
https://therightscoop.com/dude-video-leftist-mob-makes-man-take-off-american-flag-hoodie-or-else-hell-get-hurt/

St. Louis Calls Off Search for Band of Monkeys Allegedly Accompanied by a Goat After AI Images Flood Social Media
https://www.westernjournal.com/st-louis-calls-off-search-band-monkeys-allegedly-accompanied-goat-ai-images-flood-social-media/

WATCH: Somali Woman Robs Independent Journalist Nick Sortor in Minneapolis Then Drives Off, Dragging Him Down the Street Before Leftists Surround and Threaten Him – FBI Responds!
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/01/watch-somali-woman-robs-nick-sortor-minneapolis-then/

Which Anti-ICE Mommy Wants to Take These Illegal Alien Killers Home to Play With Their Kids? 
https://rumble.com/v74ite6-which-anti-ice-mommy-wants-to-take-these-illegal-alien-killers-home-to-play.html?mref=1t8q76&mc=5gu6n



COVID BIOWEAPONS  - HEALTH

Long COVID Immune Chaos Driven by Envelope and Nucleocapsid Proteins - Thailand Medical News
https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/long-covid-immune-chaos-driven-by-envelope-and-nucleocapsid-proteins

New Genotypes of Human Cytomegalovirus Causing Ocular Diseases - Thailand Medical News
https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/new-genotypes-of-human-cytomegalovirus-causing-ocular-diseases

Gut Leak Tied to Crushing Fatigue in Long COVID - Thailand Medical News
https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/gut-leak-tied-to-crushing-fatigue-in-long-covid

Flu Risks in Children Shift After COVID-19 Era - Thailand Medical News
https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/flu-risks-in-children-shift-after-covid-19-era

Kansas Reports Recent Human Case of Deadly Bourbon Virus in the United States That Triggers Shock and Heart Failure - Thailand Medical News
https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/kansas-reports-recent-human-case-of-deadly-bourbon-virus-in-the-united-states-that-triggers-shock-and-heart-failure

COVID-19 Infection Triggers Widespread Blood Disorders in Adults - Thailand Medical News
https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/covid-19-infection-triggers-widespread-blood-disorders-in-adults

COVID-19 Infection Triggers Widespread Blood Disorders in Adults - Thailand Medical News
https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/covid-19-infection-triggers-widespread-blood-disorders-in-adults



AI - BIG TECH - INTERNET - MEDIA

New memristor training method slashes AI energy use by six orders of magnitude
https://techxplore.com/news/2026-01-memristor-method-slashes-ai-energy.html

Could ‘alien-looking’ giant airship over Chinese city transform wind farms worldwide?
https://interestingengineering.com/energy/giant-airship-over-china-wind-farms

China leads the global humanoid robot market, hosting more than 80% of installations
https://www.prototypingchina.com/2026/01/18/china-leads-the-global-humanoid-robot-market-hosting-more-than-80-of-installations/

China develops ion implanters to reduce reliance on overseas chip suppliers
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/china-homegrown-ion-implanters-chip-making

China pushed wind power into deep water and the real breakthrough wasn’t the turbine but what it unlocked offshore
https://www.prototypingchina.com/2026/01/18/china-pushed-wind-power-into-deep-water-and-the-real-breakthrough-wasnt-the-turbine-but-what-it-unlocked-offshore/

‘60 Minutes’ segment controversially spiked by CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss finally airs
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/60-minutes-cecot-airs-bari-weiss-cbs-b2902879.html

Microsoft Emergency Windows Update Triggers GPU Slowdowns for Millions of PC Users
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/microsoft-emergency-windows-update-triggers-gpu-slowdowns-millions-pc-users-1771819



SPACE - UFOs - SCIENCE - PARANORMAL - HISTORY

What Happened to Mars? Nuclear War and a Lost Civilization | Dr. John Brandenburg | Episode 441
they found microbial life on mars 50 yrs ago and kept it secret
we have two gov'ts, a transitory 'elected' gov't, and a 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op8PiRqUyX8

Destroyed planet? Giant iron bar found in the Ring Nebula may be a vaporized planet
https://interestingengineering.com/science/iron-cloud-in-ring-nebula

US firm proves deep borehole technology for next-gen reactor waste two miles down
https://interestingengineering.com/energy/us-firm-proves-deep-borehole-technology

After 25 Years in Orbit, US–Russia Enter Endgame Talks to Deorbit the ISS by 2030
https://www.thedefensenews.com/news-details/After-25-Years-in-Orbit-USRussia-Enter-Endgame-Talks-to-Deorbit-the-ISS-by-2030/

How to prevent charge buildup in a lunar rover
https://phys.org/news/2026-01-buildup-lunar-rover.html

A new robotic system could perform delicate eye surgery
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-robotic-delicate-eye-surgery.html

Our Lady Of Zeitoun The Most Documented Apparition Of The Blessed Virgin Mary In History 
https://rumble.com/v74hli0-our-lady-of-zeitoun-the-most-documented-apparition-of-the-blessed-virgin-ma.html?mref=wrdkl&mc=7vj9z



MILITARY - AVIATION

US firm conducts 90° vertical launch of joint-air-to-ground missile, neutralizes unmanned threat
https://interestingengineering.com/military/us-vertical-launch-missile-unmanned-threat

Chinese Helicopter Carrier and Type 055 Heavy Destroyer Conduct Amphibious Assault Exercises in Far Seas 
https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/chinese-helicopter-carrier-type055-assault-exercises

U.S. Army Again Fails to Meet Deadline For Developing Urgently Needed Dark Eagle Hypersonic Weapon 
https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/us-army-fails-deadline-darkeagle-hypersonic

Japanese Audit Reveals Major Delays to U.S. Arms Deliveries Are Placing Defences At Risk 
https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/japanese-audit-major-delays-us-deliveries-risk

New Analysis Reveals Oreshnik Missile Built for High-Speed Saturation Strikes, Not Precision MIRV System
https://www.thedefensenews.com/news-details/New-Analysis-Reveals-Oreshnik-Missile-Built-for-High-Speed-Saturation-Strikes-Not-Precision-MIRV-System/

South Korea Deploys Heavy Hyunmoo-5 Ballistic Missile in Show of Force Against North
https://www.thedefensenews.com/news-details/South-Korea-Deploys-Heavy-Hyunmoo-5-Ballistic-Missile-in-Show-of-Force-Against-North/

Jufeng-3000 microwave combat system for the PLA
https://en.topwar.ru/276487-mikrovolnovyj-boevoj-kompleks-czjujfjen-3000-dlja-noak.html

Hypersonic from the Newcomers: the Yukongji-1000 Missile System  (China)
https://en.topwar.ru/274663-giperzvuk-ot-novichkov-raketnyj-kompleks-jujkunczi-1000.html

Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 777F Skids Off Icy Taxiway In Budapest
https://simpleflying.com/ethiopian-airlines-boeing-777f-skids-icy-taxiway-budapest/



ENVIRONMENT - WEATHER - FOOD

(Unverified) Black Star Detonates Earthquakes & Volcanos Worldwide in 2026 – Weston Warren  - Greg Hunter USAWatchdog.com
https://rumble.com/v74hh2a-black-star-detonates-earthquakes-and-volcanos-worldwide-in-2026-weston-warr.html

Early-blooming cherry trees attract visitors to seaside garden near Tokyo
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260117_10/

Magnitude 4.3 earthquake shakes Kaohsiung (S. Taiwan)
https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202601190001

Magnitude 4.9 quake off eastern Taiwan independent event: CWA
https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202601180013

UK-built tiny sailing robots collect first-ever data from live Category 5 hurricane at sea
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/uk-built-tiny-sailing-robots

Nuclear-Linked Isotope Detected in West Philippine Sea, Scientists Trace Source Beyond Philippines
https://www.thedefensenews.com/news-details/Nuclear-Linked-Isotope-Detected-in-West-Philippine-Sea-Scientists-Trace-Source-Beyond-Philippines/

Blast of winter weather hits Midwest and East Coast and could bring snow to Florida
https://ground.news/article/blast-of-winter-weather-hits-midwest-and-east-coast-and-could-bring-snow-to-florida_9c0d21



ECONOMY

Zhipu AI Breaks US Chip Reliance with GLM-Image trained on Huawei Stack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Proq3YymdnA

Trump’s NATO ally tariffs could have far-reaching consequences
Among them: US might abandon interest in security guarantees for Ukraine due to worsening ties with Western Europe 
https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/trumps-nato-ally-tariffs-could-have-far-reaching-consequences/

Blue State Raids 'Emergency' Funds to Pay Off Student Loans, Could Fuel 'Unsustainable' Borrowing
https://www.westernjournal.com/blue-state-raids-emergency-funds-pay-off-student-loans-fuel-unsustainable-borrowing/

Seattle businesses under more financial strain now than at the COVID pandemic's peak 
https://komonews.com/news/local/seattle-businesses-now-under-financial-strain-more-severe-than-height-of-covid-pandemic-shopping-insurance-money-taxes-economy-inflation-prices-tariffs-retail-cafe-crime-drugs-debt-savings-support-benefits-relief-funds

Bank of England is being advised to plan for a financial crisis sparked by “aliens”
https://endtimeheadlines.org/2026/01/bank-of-england-is-being-advised-to-plan-for-a-financial-crisis-sparked-by-aliens/



EU - UK - CANADA

US voted against 90% of UN General Assembly resolutions under 2nd Trump admin.
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260119_02/

Trump-Greenland latest: EU ‘prepares €93bn tariffs’ after US president’s threats to Nato allies
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/trump-greenland-uk-tariffs-denmark-eu-nato-news-b2902646.html

Macron Urges EU to Ready ‘Anti-coercion’ Trade Weapon After Trump Tariff Threat Over Greenland
https://www.thedefensenews.com/news-details/Macron-Urges-EU-to-Ready-Anti-coercion-Trade-Weapon-After-Trump-Tariff-Threat-Over-Greenland/

Denmark Alarmed After Report Says U.S. Quietly Sought Sensitive Military-Use Data on Greenland
https://www.thedefensenews.com/news-details/Denmark-Alarmed-After-Report-Says-US-Quietly-Sought-Sensitive-Military-Use-Data-on-Greenland/

"We've hit rock bottom!": Americans on Trump's Greenland claims 
https://en.topcor.ru/67892-my-dostigli-dna-amerikancy-o-pretenzijah-trampa-na-grenlandiju.html

Trump is reportedly turning his attention to Canada and focusing on its ‘vulnerability’
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-canada-vulnerability-greenland-b2902798.html

Spain train crash latest: At least 21 dead and more than 100 injured after collision
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/high-speed-train-crash-adamuz-cordoba-spain-b2902884.html

EU holds back trade ‘bazooka’ as it seeks diplomatic solution with the US over Greenland
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/18/eu-holds-back-trade-bazooka-as-it-seeks-diplomatic-solution-with-the-us-over-greenland

Don’t 'provoke' your 'daddy’: Russian envoy mocks Europe on Trump’s Greenland tariffs
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/world/don-t-provoke-your-daddy-russian-envoy-mocks-europe-on-trump-s-greenland-tariffs/3802653

Europe is considering eliminating US military bases in response to Trump's Greenland claims.
https://avia-pro.net/news/evropa-rassmatrivaet-vozmozhnost-likvidacii-voennyh-baz-ssha-v-otvet-na-prityazaniya-trampa-na

We studied the situation and waved to the locals. Germany hastily withdrew its military from Greenland after Trump's threats
https://lenta.ru/news/2026/01/19/izuchili-situatsiyu-i-pomahali-rukoy-mestnym-germaniya-speshno-vyvela-svoih-voennyh-iz-grenlandii-posle-ugroz-trampa/

Greenlanders consider contingency plans after Trump threats
https://www.bluewin.ch/de/news/international/groenlaender-waelzen-nach-trump-drohungen-notfallplaene-3055084.html



CHINA - ASIA

Taiwan says Chinese drone violated airspace over remote island it controls
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260118_03/



MEXICO - LATIN AMERICA

Venezuela’s Machado says transition to unfold in several phases, aim is pro-US society
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/venezuela-s-machado-says-transition-to-unfold-in-several-phases-aim-is-pro-us-society/3801862

GRAPHIC: Cartel Gunmen Behead, Castrate Cop as Message Amid Turf War in Mexico
https://ijr.com/graphic-cartel-gunmen-behead-castrate-cop-as-message-amid-turf-war-in-mexico/

FAA Warns of Military Activity Over Mexico, South America
https://news.antiwar.com/2026/01/18/faa-warns-of-military-activity-over-mexico-south-america/