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US Accelerates Military Buildup in Middle East
U.S. armed forces are accelerating their military presence in the Middle East amid the possibility that President Donald Trump will order an attack on Iran, The Jerusalem Post reported on Sunday.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:20:21 EDT
2 High-Speed Trains Derail in Spain, Killing 5
Two high-speed trains derailed on Sunday in southern Spain, the ADIF rail network operator said, and state-run television channel RTVE said five people died, citing police sources. The accident happened near Adamuz, which is close to Cordoba.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:55:51 EDT
SoCal Edison Blames County, Utilities for Deadly Eaton Fire
Southern California Edison has filed lawsuits accusing Los Angeles County, local water agencies, and the Southern California Gas Co. of missteps that the utility says made last year's Eaton Fire deadlier.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:49:57 EDT
Top Ukrainian Negotiator: Talks With US to Continue in Davos
Ukraine's top negotiator, Rustem Umerov, on Sunday said talks with U.S. officials on a resolution of the nearly four-year-old war with Russia would continue at the World Economic Forum this week in the Swiss resort of Davos.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:41:18 EDT
Trump Slams Minn. Dems for Anti-ICE Fight to Distract From Fraud
President Donald Trump ripped Minnesota Democrats on Truth Social Sunday, saying they're exploiting federal immigration enforcement operations to distract attention from investigations into the state's massive fraud scandal.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:30:14 EDT
Sen. Paul: 'No Emergency' to Justify Trump's Greenland Tariffs
Sen. Rand Paul on Sunday pushed back against President Donald Trump's position on enacting tariffs to force the sale of Greenland to the U.S., insisting that there is no emergency that makes that move necessary.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:15:01 EDT
Wealthy Iranians Flee to Turkey to Party Amid Protests: Report
Some members of Iran's elite fled to Turkey to party during the country's most widespread civil unrest in more than a decade, The Telegraph reported. Many Iranians have crossed the Turkish border seeking asylum from the unrest.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:00:47 EDT
Trump Tariffs Over Greenland Draw Kremlin Praise
Russian officials are openly lauding President Donald Trump's threat to hit key NATO allies with new tariffs tied to Greenland, arguing it exposes fractures inside the Western alliance as Europe scrambles for a coordinated response ahead of a Feb. 1 start date.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:42:05 EDT
Russia Fires General Accused of Meat-Grinder Assaults
Russian Lt. Gen. Sukhrab Akhmedov has reportedly been dismissed following extensive soldier losses amid false reports of successes, reported the Kyiv Post.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:17:31 EDT
Taiwan Deal Fuels Semiconductor Growth in Ariz.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s push to build many more chip factories in Arizona accelerated after a new trade deal between Taiwan and the Trump administration that would cut U.S. tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15% in exchange for more than $250 billion in U.S....
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 13:37:19 EDT
Latvia Central Banker: Europe Already at War With Russia
Latvia's central bank governor Mārtiņš Kazāks says Europe is already "at war" with Russia."It's naive to think that we are not at war [with Russia]," he said in an interview.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 13:07:52 EDT
Rep. McCaul: Greenland Invasion Would Mean 'War With NATO Itself'
If President Donald Trump stages U.S. military intervention to obtain Greenland, that would mean "war with NATO itself" and could spell the end of the long-time alliance, Rep. Michael McCaul warned on Sunday.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:54:28 EDT
Bessent: Greenland 'Can Only Be Defended' by US
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump is serious about bringing Greenland under U.S. control, arguing Sunday that the Arctic territory "can only be defended if it is part of the U.S.," a stance that is escalating tensions with NATO allies as European...
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:38:29 EDT
Trump Urges Letlow to Primary Sen. Cassidy in La.
President Donald Trump late Saturday encouraged Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., to primary Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., for his seat.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:28:11 EDT
Secretary Noem: No Fixed End Date on Minn. ICE Enforcement
Federal immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota will continue with no fixed end date until all of the "dangerous people" have been detained, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Sunday.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:05:54 EDT
Sweden Church Warns Parishes Over 'Spy Nuns'
The Church of Sweden is warning congregations to stop hosting and buying goods from representatives of the St. Elisabeth Convent in Belarus, citing alleged ties to Russia's military intelligence and support for Moscow's war in Ukraine, as Sweden sharpens its guard against...
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:10:31 EDT
Trump Eyes Canada Defense Gaps Amid Arctic Push
President Donald Trump has privately intensified his focus on Canada's Arctic defenses, pressing aides on what he views as Ottawa's vulnerability to Russia and China and urging higher Canadian defense spending, as the White House accelerates a wider Arctic strategy that is...
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:54:21 EDT
Rogan's Immigration Critique Sparks Political Buzz
Joe Rogan's remark earlier this week likening U.S. immigration raids to Gestapo tactics has fueled talk that the hugely popular podcaster, who endorsed Donald Trump's presidency in 2024, may be turning against him, and raised questions about what that could signal for the...
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:21:30 EDT
Poll: Dem Voters More Motivated to Vote in '26
Democratic registered voters are more motivated to vote in the 2026 midterm elections than Republicans despite major dissatisfaction with current leaders, according to a new poll.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:11:12 EDT
Small Part of Sunshine State Becomes Snowy State as Florida Gets Snow Second Year in a Row
A small part of Florida is the Snowy State for the second year in a row.Snow briefly covered the grass and rooftops in parts of the western Florida Panhandle on Sunday morning as just enough frigid air rushed in behind a cold front to turn the last rain showers into...