U.S. forces seized the oil tanker Veronica in the Caribbean on Jan. 15, 2026, under sanctions targeting Venezuela’s oil exports.

FAA warns airlines to avoid parts of Latin America and Pacific due to military activity and GPS risks.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky impeaches DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over the fatal shooting of an ICE officer.

Trump criticizes GOP senators for backing resolution limiting his military power in Venezuela, exposing party rift over war powers.

Qatar pushes for Gaza ceasefire progress, humanitarian access, and resumed U.S.-Iran talks amid ongoing conflict and aid restrictions.

Australian Ambassador Kevin Rudd is leaving early in 2026 to lead the Asia Society’s China Centre.

BJP-Shinde Shiv Sena wins Mumbai polls, triggers alliance rift over alleged vote tampering.

Texas investigates Elon Musk’s Grok AI over child safety, content, and data privacy concerns.

President Trump allegedly flipped off a worker at a Michigan factory on January 14, 2026, during a public event.

A federal officer in Minneapolis shot a person in the leg Jan. 15, 2026, during an arrest, citing self-defense.