articles 8 jan.

 
WORLD  - NATIONAL 1

Trump says his powers are only limited ‘by my own morality’ and that he ‘doesn’t need international law’
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-president-powers-limit-overreach-b2897141.html

Trump Threatens Cuba Again and Claims: “I Don’t Need International Law”
https://www.telesurenglish.net/trump-threatens-cuba-again-and-claims-i-dont-need-international-law/

US withdrawal from 66 intl organizations a utilitarian move weakening multilateral cooperation, pushing the world toward a ‘jungle order’: Chinese expert
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202601/1352633.shtml

German President Warns of ‘Den of Robbers’ World Order, Slams U.S. Foreign Policy
https://www.thedefensenews.com/news-details/German-President-Warns-of-Den-of-Robbers-World-Order-Slams-US-Foreign-Policy/

Denmark Confirms ‘Shoot First’ Orders for Greenland as U.S. Takeover Rhetoric Triggers NATO Alarm
https://www.thedefensenews.com/news-details/Denmark-Confirms-Shoot-First-Orders-for-Greenland-as-US-Takeover-Rhetoric-Triggers-NATO-Alarm/

Gurulev: When the US gets involved in Venezuela, Cuba, Mexico, and Greenland, Russia should start "harassing" them.
https://en.topcor.ru/67606-gurulev-kogda-ssha-vlezut-v-venesujelu-kubu-meksiku-i-grenlandiju-rf-dolzhna-nachat-ih-koshmarit.html

What a "brave new multipolar world" around Russia might look like 
https://en.topcor.ru/67601-kak-mozhet-vygljadet-novyj-divnyj-mnogopoljarnyj-mir-vokrug-rossii.html

Plunging Toward Armageddon: U.S. and Russia on the Brink of a New Nuclear Arms Race 
https://scheerpost.com/2026/01/08/plunging-toward-armageddon-u-s-and-russia-on-the-brink-of-a-new-nuclear-arms-race/

The United States made a disappointing forecast for Europe in the event of a war with Russia
Political scientist Doctorow: Europe would lose very quickly in a war with Russia
https://lenta.ru/news/2026/01/09/v-ssha-sdelali-neuteshitelnyy-prognoz-dlya-evropy-na-sluchay-voyny-s-rossiey/

Ukrainian prisoner spoke about the mass exodus of soldiers from the training centers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
https://lenta.ru/news/2026/01/09/ukrainskiy-plennyy-rasskazal-o-massovom-begstve-soldat-iz-uchebnyh-tsentrov-vsu/



ISRAEL  - US - ME 1

Iran’s Crown Prince Rises As Protests Increase and Russia Reports that Islamic Leader Being Replaced Is a Real Possibility
https://joehoft.com/breaking-irans-crown-prince-rises-as-protests-increase-and-russia-reports-that-islamic-leader-being-replaced-is-a-real-possibility/

In Iran, more than 100 thousand people protested
https://www.vesti.ru/article/4862711

Israel Kills Five Children in Surge of Attacks on Gaza “Safe Zone”
https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/israel-gaza-attacks-surge-ceasefire-children-killed

‘I gave birth to my child to the sound of shelling’: Inside Gaza’s maternity crisis
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/gaza-israel-baby-birth-judi-dench-letter-b2896981.html

Mass protests erupt in Iran's capital after exiled prince's call, internet shut off nationwide
https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/08/mass-protests-erupt-in-irans-capital-after-exiled-princes-call-internet-shut-off-nationwid

 Death toll rises to 42 from protests in Iran: Report
 https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/death-toll-rises-to-42-from-protests-in-iran-report/3794256

Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard' if protestors killed
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/trump-threatens-to-hit-iran-very-hard-if-protestors-killed/3794225

SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces) attacks on Syria’s Aleppo neighborhoods displace over 140,000 civilians
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/sdf-attacks-on-syria-s-aleppo-neighborhoods-displace-over-140-000-civilians/3793998

Iranian military leader issues major threat after Trump’s warning
https://americanmilitarynews.com/2026/01/iranian-military-leader-issues-major-threat-after-trumps-warning/

Settlers wound 3 Palestinians, torch cars in latest West Bank attack; 3 arrested
https://www.timesofisrael.com/settlers-wound-3-palestinians-torch-cars-in-latest-west-bank-attack-3-arrested/

Israel is starving Gaza, ‘asphyxiating’ West Bank – Not a ceasefire Day 90
https://israelpalestinenews.org/israel-is-starving-gaza-asphyxiating-west-bank-not-a-ceasefire-day-90/

Jerusalem court sends senior Lev Tahor cult leader Elazar Rumpler to prison in child abuse case
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-882825

Two elderly Palestinians injured in settler attack on Al-Junaidi factory
https://english.palinfo.com/news/2026/01/08/355431/

Nine Palestinians killed in fresh Israeli attacks across Gaza Strip
https://english.palinfo.com/news/2026/01/08/355417/

35,000 ‘Partially or Completely’ Deaf in Gaza Due to Israeli Bombings – Report
https://www.palestinechronicle.com/35000-partially-or-completely-deaf-in-gaza-due-to-israeli-bombings-report/

Terror in the Black Sea: Tanker Elbus Attacked by Drone Off the Coast of Turkey
https://avia-pro.net/news/terror-v-chernom-more-tanker-elbus-atakovan-bespilotnikom-u-poberezhya-turcii



UKRAINE  - US WAR ON RUSSIA

Most of the sailors captured by the US on the Russian tanker Mariner are Ukrainians.
https://avia-pro.net/news/bolshinstvo-moryakov-zahvachennyh-ssha-na-rossiyskom-tankere-marinera-sostavlyayut-ukraincy

Russia Reportedly Prepares to Seize U.S. and UK Oil Tankers After Russian-Flagged Vessel Is Seized
https://www.thedefensenews.com/news-details/Russia-Reportedly-Prepares-to-Seize-US-and-UK-Oil-Tankers-After-Russian-Flagged-Vessel-Is-Seized/

What is the only possible Russian response to the US's piratical actions? 
https://en.topcor.ru/67581-kakoj-zerkalnyj-otvet-rf-na-piratskie-dejstvija-ssha-javljaetsja-edinstvenno-vozmozhnym.html

"Going for broke": Why the US decided to seize a Russian tanker 
https://en.topcor.ru/67590-igra-va-bank-pochemu-ssha-reshilis-na-zahvat-rossijskogo-tankera.html

A list of shadow fleet tankers slated for seizure by the US has emerged. 
https://en.topcor.ru/67605-pojavilsja-spisok-tankerov-tenevogo-flota-nahodjaschihsja-v-ocheredi-na-zahvat-u-ssha.html

The Paris Accord means Ukraine War will continue - Like Versailles, it is a disaster for all the players 
https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/the-paris-accord-means-ukraine-war-will-continue/

The Times: France and Britain want to send up to 15 troops to Ukraine. 
Interestingly, even within the countries themselves, this figure is being called "overly optimistic."
https://en.topwar.ru/276124-the-times-francija-i-velikobritanija-obsuzhdajut-otpravku-svoih-voennyh-na-ukrainu.html

"Neo-colonialist tendencies": The Russian Foreign Ministry responded to the tanker seizure a day later.
Stopping and inspecting a vessel on the high seas is only possible for a limited number of reasons, such as piracy or slave trading, which clearly do not apply to the Mariner.
https://en.topwar.ru/276128-neokolonialnye-zamashki-mid-rf-spustja-sutki-otreagiroval-na-zahvat-tankera.html

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Putin using winter as weapon after drones cut power to 600,000 homes in Zaporizhzhia
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-trump-putin-zelensky-peace-map-latest-news-b2896550.html

The White House handed over to Moscow a draft peace settlement agreed upon with Kyiv.
https://avia-pro.net/news/belyy-dom-peredal-moskve-soglasovannyy-s-kievom-proekt-mirnogo-uregulirovaniya

Mash: Ukraine's largest gas storage facility could have exploded near Lviv
https://www.vesti.ru/article/4862683

SHOT: the moment of the explosion in Lviv was caught on video
https://www.vesti.ru/article/4862727

Britain has transferred 13 Raven air defense systems and two Gravehawk systems to Ukraine.
https://www-kommersant-ru.translate.goog/doc/8338387?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

Merz ruled out the deployment of European forces in Ukraine without Russia's consent.
https://www-kommersant-ru.translate.goog/doc/8338377?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

The Times: France and Britain will send up to 15,000 peacekeepers to Ukraine.
https://www-kommersant-ru.translate.goog/doc/8338317?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

Russian air defense forces shot down 11 drones in two hours
https://www-kommersant-ru.translate.goog/doc/8338273?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

During the night, 66 drones were shot down over the territory of Russia
https://www-kommersant-ru.translate.goog/doc/8338239?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp



NATIONAL  2

Investigative Reporter Nick Shirley Interview in Minneapolis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmIrwjKQQKc

Hundreds of Thousands are rejecting Smart Meters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2A4ziuTv_0

America is a Country Lost to Regime Change - PCR
https://www.paulcraigroberts.org/2026/01/08/america-is-a-country-lost-to-regime-change/

5 Jan 26 - Genocide Was Trump’s Gateway Crime. Why the Surprise Over His Vanquishing of Venezuela?
https://www.unz.com/imercer/genocide-was-trumps-gateway-crime-why-the-surprise-over-his-vanquishing-of-venezuela/

2 Shot in Oregon After Trying to Run Over Border Patrol Agents 
https://www.conservativenewsdaily.net/breaking-news/breaking-2-shot-in-oregon-after-trying-to-run-over-border-patrol-agents/

DHS: CBP Agents Shot Two Tren de Aragua Members in Portland After They Tried to Run Them Over (Updated)
https://redstate.com/sister-toldjah/2026/01/08/breaking-two-shot-by-customs-and-border-protection-agents-in-portland-n2197933

New York City parents may soon have access to free child care for their 2-year-olds, under a plan set to be unveiled by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani (who will pay for it?)
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/hochul-mamdani-unveil-free-child-care-plan-new-129013299

Democrats: No One Would Get Shot If We Just Let Them Attack Law Enforcement
https://thefederalist.com/2026/01/08/democrats-no-one-would-get-shot-if-we-just-let-them-attack-law-enforcement/

Straight Talk From Florida Sheriff Grady Judd: ‘If You Violently Assault Police With a Two-Ton Weapon, Expect to be Shot’ (VIDEO)
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/01/straight-talk-florida-sheriff-grady-judd-if-you/

Slow Motion Analysis Shows ICE Attacker Intended to Run Over ICE Officer 
https://rumble.com/v742116-slow-motion-analysis-shows-ice-attacker-intended-to-run-over-ice-officer.html?mref=1htl22&mrefc=2

Tim Pool presents slowed-down footage “proving” the 37-year-old woman shot by ICE intended to “kill that ICE agent.”
“Watch the officer who has his gun drawn… You see his foot sliding? Yeah. He’s not taking a step. He’s being hit by the vehicle.”
https://www.vigilantfox.com/p/tim-pool-presents-slowed-down-footage

Tim Walz and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison Criminally Referred to DOJ for Investigation and Prosecution Over Somali Fraud Scandal
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/01/new-tim-walz-minnesota-attorney-general-keith-ellison/

WHO IS RENEE NICOLE GOOD? “She/Her” Recently Moved Back From Canada Where She Was Trying To Escape Trump—She Was “Trained against these ICE agents” and Won Prize For Grotesque Poem “On Learning To Dissect Fetal Pigs” [VIDEO]
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/01/who-is-renee-nicole-good-she-her-recently/

Katie Hopkins Explains the Islamic Takeover of America
https://rumble.com/v742glg-katie-hopkins-explains-the-islamic-takeover-of-america.html?mref=1t8q76&mc=5gu6n

Minneapolis Somalis Sent $350M in Cash Out of the US Annually
https://www.independentsentinel.com/minneapolis-somalis-sent-350m-in-cash-out-of-the-us-annually/

BUSTED: Ilhan Omar Caught Trying to Funnel $1M to a “Substance Abuse Clinic” Operating Out of a Restaurant Run by Three People at the Same Address — GOP TORPEDOES the Earmark
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/01/busted-ilhan-omar-tried-slip-1m-fraud-linked/

(Wisconsin ) School District Cares More About Hiring ‘Diverse,’ ‘Culturally Competent’ Teachers Over Effective Ones
https://dailycaller.com/2026/01/08/wisconsin-school-district-diverse-culturally-competent-teachers/

New York Teachers Claim Schools Forces Them To Pass Failing Students
https://dailycaller.com/2026/01/08/new-york-teachers-claim-schools-forces-them-to-pass-failing-students/

Commiefornia Democrat Outraged Over Pedophile Get-Out-of-Jail Free Card Her Party Created
https://thelibertydaily.com/commiefornia-democrat-outraged-pedophile-get-jail-free-card/

Epstein Victim Accuses Billionaire Banker Leon Black of 'Human Trafficking and Money Laundering' — and Paying off 'Young Women With Known Ties' to Twisted Sex Fiend in Sensational Court Filing
https://radaronline.com/p/jeffrey-epstein-victim-lawyer-leon-black-human-trafficking-money-laundering/

Disgraced Hollywood Mogul Harvey Weinstein Negotiating Plea Deal To Avoid Third Sex Crimes Trial
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/01/disgraced-hollywood-mogul-harvey-weinstein-negotiating-plea-deal/

Tucker Carlson Delivers a Chilling Assessment of America’s Trajectory | Daily Pulse
https://www.vigilantfox.com/p/tucker-carlson-delivers-a-chilling

Federal Prosecutors Launch New Criminal Investigation Into Letitia James
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/01/federal-prosecutors-investigating-financial-transactions-between-letitia-james/

TULSI GABBARD, THE SPY CHIEF WHO OPPOSED WAR — AND WAS KEPT OUT OF THE WAR ROOM 
https://scheerpost.com/2026/01/08/tulsi-gabbard-the-spy-chief-who-opposed-war-and-was-kept-out-of-the-war-room/

NYPD keeps anti-Zionist protesters away from Queens synagogue
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-january-09-20266-2/



COVID BIOWEAPONS  - HEALTH

Controlled hotel study finds zero flu transmission between sick students and healthy adults
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-hotel-flu-transmission-sick-students.html

University of North Carolina Withholds 5,205 COVID Files as Lawmakers Quietly Review Baric-Linked Work
https://www.vigilantfox.com/p/university-of-north-carolina-withholds

COVID-19 Prostatitis Triggers Prostate Cancer Evolution - Thailand Medical News
https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/covid-19-prostatitis-triggers-prostate-cancer-evolution

Mystery Spike Triad Drives SARS-CoV-2 Shape Shift - Thailand Medical News
https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/mystery-spike-triad-drives-sars-cov-2-shape-shift

COVID-19 Triggers Stealth Brain Damage, Driving Thinking Decline - Thailand Medical News
https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/covid-19-triggers-stealth-brain-damage-driving-thinking-decline

North Carolina Flu Deaths Surge Even as Outbreak Slows - Thailand Medical News
https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/north-carolina-flu-deaths-surge-even-as-outbreak-slows

Convalescent Plasma Found to Spark Hidden Inflammation in Severe COVID-19 Patients - Thailand Medical News
https://www.thailandmedical.news/news/convalescent-plasma-found-to-spark-hidden-inflammation-in-severe-covid-19-patients

Israeli scientists unlock genetic links to Autism, brain disorder using CRISPR tech -study
https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-882674



AI - BIG TECH - INTERNET - MEDIA

Robot dog Sirius blends trainable AI, 14 degrees of freedom, custom tricks
https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/hengbot-sirius-trainable-ai-robot-dog

Chinese tech recovers the grid from failure in just 0.1 second, exported to 12 nations
https://interestingengineering.com/energy/blackout-chinese-tech-recovers-the-grid-in-1-second

China makes coal (almost) completely green by tripling the production of this industry-critical element while cutting its CO₂ emissions to nearly zero
https://www.prototypingchina.com/2026/01/08/china-makes-coal-almost-completely-green-by-tripling-the-production-of-this-industry-critical-element-while-cutting-its-co%e2%82%82-emissions-to-nearly-zero/

'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells
https://techxplore.com/news/2026-01-worst-ces-products-ai-refrigerators.html

Elon Musk says AI surgeons will be better than humans in just three years
https://www.the-independent.com/tech/elon-musk-ai-optimus-surgeons-b2897000.html

All The EVs That Died In 2025
https://www.autoblog.com/features/all-the-evs-that-died-in-2025



SPACE - UFOs - SCIENCE - PARANORMAL - HISTORY

Japanese startup unveils 3D graphene structure built for faster-charging batteries
https://interestingengineering.com/ces-2026/3d-graphene-fast-charging-battery-electrodes

First-of-a-kind nuclear digital modernization project approved for US reactors
https://interestingengineering.com/energy/nuclear-digital-modernization-project

New process densifies electrolytes, stabilizing lithium anodes for long-lasting all-solid-state batteries
https://techxplore.com/news/2026-01-densifies-electrolytes-stabilizing-lithium-anodes.html

From sci-fi to sidewalk: Exoskeletons go mainstream
https://techxplore.com/news/2026-01-sci-fi-sidewalk-exoskeletons-mainstream.html

First galaxy-wide wobbling black hole jet discovered in a disk galaxy
https://phys.org/news/2026-01-galaxy-wide-black-hole-jet.html

Scientists solve the mystery of Europe's missing dinosaurs. Spoiler alert! They were never actually missing
https://phys.org/news/2026-01-scientists-mystery-europe-dinosaurs-spoiler.html

New group of potential diabetes drugs with fewer side effects can reprogram insulin-resistant cells to be healthier
https://phys.org/news/2026-01-group-potential-diabetes-drugs-side.html

ISS crew returning early due to medical issue for first time in NASA history 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkNU2NVmkpM



MILITARY - AVIATION

Chinese J-20 Long Range Stealth Fighter Flies Over Southern Taiwan Undetected in Major Show of Force 
https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/chinese-j20-stealth-taiwan-undetected

Russian Su-57 Stealth Fighter Successfully Evades Radars and Electronic Attacks on Ukrainian Frontlines 
https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/su57-stealth-evades-radar-electronic-ukrainian

MBDA Confirms New TAURUS NEO Missile Enters Production Phase to Boost Germany Long-Range Strike.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2026/mbda-confirms-new-taurus-neo-missile-enters-production-phase-to-boost-germany-long-range-strike

Pilot Who Landed Plane After Panel Blew Out Sues Boeing, Claims Company Unfairly Blamed Him
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/pilot-who-landed-plane-after-panel-blew-out-sues-boeing-claims-company-unfairly-blamed



ENVIRONMENT - WEATHER - FOOD

Popular specialty cheese brands recalled nationwide under highest risk warning over listeria contamination
https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/cheese-recall-ambriola-boars-head-listeria-b2897247.html

Storms hit Oklahoma with high winds and 2 tornadoes, officials say
https://ground.news/article/severe-storms-bring-high-winds-and-possible-tornadoes-to-oklahoma_5a4754



ECONOMY

Chintai-MAJV $28bn tokenization tests new development finance model 
https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/chintai-majv-28bn-tokenization-tests-new-development-finance-model/

Trump preparing affordability order that will let people dip into retirement to pay for homes
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-affordability-retirement-account-down-payment-b2897010.html

Johnson & Johnson to Cut Drug Prices in Exchange for Tariff Exemptions
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/johnson-andjohnson-drug-prices-trump-admin/2026/01/08/id/1241410/

Here are the 17 Republican lawmakers who voted with Democrats to revive Obamacare subsidies 
https://justthenews.com/government/congress/here-are-17-republican-lawmakers-who-voted-democrats-revive-obamacare-subsidies

California’s Latest Consumer Harassment Scheme -  California enters the New Year facing an $18 billion budget deficit...
https://spectator.org/californias-latest-consumer-harassment-scheme/

Blue state's billionaire exodus about to get much worse in 2026, insider warns
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/blue-states-billionaire-exodus-about-get-much-worse-2026-warns-insider

Trump orders the government to buy $200B in mortgage bonds to address housing costs
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/jan/8/trump-orders-government-buy-200b-mortgage-bonds-address-housing-costs/

Chile and Panama Strengthen Free Trade Agreement
https://www.telesurenglish.net/chile-and-panama-strengthen-free-trade-agreement/

Baghdad announced the nationalization of LUKOIL's largest Iraqi asset.
https://avia-pro.net/news/energeticheskiy-peredel-bagdad-obyavil-o-nacionalizacii-krupneyshego-irakskogo-aktiva-lukoyla



EU - UK - CANADA

Washington will act if Europe does not take Greenland security seriously: JD Vance
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/washington-will-act-if-europe-does-not-take-greenland-security-seriously-jd-vance/3794254

Pascal Kohler – the herald of Kaja Kallas
In an article published in the Swiss Military Journal, Swiss officer Pascal Koller slanders Jacques Baud in the most despicable manner. We prove that he is lying and show that criminal charges are the only way to put this petty criminal in his place. 
https://sonar21.com/pascal-koller-the-herald-of-kaja-kallas/

The New German Warfare State 
https://scheerpost.com/2026/01/08/the-new-german-warfare-state/

British renewable energy hits record, yet bills remain high
https://courthousenews.com/british-renewable-energy-hits-record-yet-bills-remain-high/

Convicted Afghan child rapist avoided prison due to age and is now charged again with raping minor at gunpoint
https://rmx.news/sweden/convicted-afghan-child-rapist-avoided-prison-due-to-age-and-is-now-charged-again-with-raping-minor-at-gunpoint/

Belgium: African man placed trash bag over wife’s head before raping and strangling her, but his lawyer argues in court that he ‘comes from a culture where a woman has to satisfy her husband’
https://rmx.news/article/belgium-african-man-placed-trash-bag-over-wifes-head-before-raping-and-strangling-her-but-his-lawyer-argues-in-court-that-he-comes-from-a-culture-where-a-woman-has-to-satisfy-her-husband/

Germany: Suspected foreigners beat young medical student Paul S. so severely that they shatter his knee in 7 places, but that was only the beginning of his hell
https://rmx.news/article/germany-suspected-foreigners-beat-young-medical-student-paul-s-so-severely-that-they-shatter-his-knee-in-7-places-but-that-was-only-the-beginning-of-his-hell/



CHINA - ASIA

29 Dec 25 - China Launches Snap “Warning” Drills Around Taiwan Simulating A Total Blockade
https://www.twz.com/news-features/china-launches-snap-warning-drills-around-taiwan-simulating-a-total-blockade

Between US and China, Japan finds itself friendless 
https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/between-us-and-china-japan-finds-itself-friendless/



MEXICO - LATIN AMERICA - CARIBBEAN

Venezuelan Gov't Has NOT Fallen, U.S. Claims of Control Part of 'Coup Strategy' | Camila Escalante
https://rachelblevins.substack.com/p/venezuela-coup-strategy-camila-escalante

Trump’S Venezuela Oil Claim Sparks Backlash As Experts Warn Of Costly Reality Behind “Tar-Like” Crude
https://www.thedefensenews.com/news-details/TrumpS-Venezuela-Oil-Claim-Sparks-Backlash-As-Experts-Warn-Of-Costly-Reality-Behind-Tar-Like-Crude/

Why Trump Underestimates the Challenge of Reviving Venezuela’s Oil
https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Why-Trump-Underestimates-the-Challenge-of-Reviving-Venezuelas-Oil.html

China Gives Up: Trump Takes $3 Billion in Oil from Venezuela "For the Good of the American People" 
https://en.topcor.ru/67550-otdast-kitaj-tramp-zabiraet-u-venesujely-neft-na-3-milliarda-vo-blago-naroda-ssha.html

"Kick them out": The US demands Venezuela sever ties with Russia and China. 
https://en.topcor.ru/67560-gonite-ih-v-sheju-ssha-trebujut-ot-venesujely-razorvat-svjazi-s-rf-i-knr.html

Beijing moves to cut losses in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture
https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/beijing-moves-to-cut-losses-in-venezuela-after-maduros-capture/

US could run Venezuela and tap into its oil reserves for years, Trump says in interview
https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/08/us-could-run-venezuela-and-tap-into-its-oil-reserves-for-years-trump-says-in-interview

Colombia and US vow joint fight against drug-smuggling guerillas, Bogotá says
https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/08/colombia-and-us-vow-joint-fight-against-drug-smuggling-guerillas-bogota-says

Trump says he will meet with Venezuela's Machado next week
https://ground.news/article/trump-says-he-will-meet-with-venezuelas-machado-next-week

Video/Pic: 16 oil tankers attempt to breach US blockade of Venezuela: Report 
https://americanmilitarynews.com/2026/01/video-pic-16-oil-tankers-attempt-to-breach-us-blockade-of-venezuela-report/

Why what happens next in Venezuela matters to Israel
https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-what-happens-next-in-venezuela-matters-to-israel/

Senate advances war powers measure to halt Trump military action in Venezuela
https://courthousenews.com/senate-advances-war-powers-measure-to-halt-trump-military-action-in-venezuela/

What resources does Venezuela have — apart from the world’s most oil?
Venezuela has the largest oil reserves, the ninth-largest natural gas reserves, and vast untapped minerals including gold.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/8/what-resources-does-venezuela-have-apart-from-the-worlds-most

US Oil Companies Want Guarantees from Trump Administration Before Investing in Venezuela
https://news.antiwar.com/2026/01/08/report-us-oil-companies-want-guarantees-from-trump-administration-before-investing-in-venezuela/