Chinese, Russian, and Iranian warships held a weeklong exercise with South Africa near Cape Town in January 2026, signaling growing military ties among non-Western nations.

Meta appoints Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman effective Jan. 12, 2026.

The U.S. revoked over 100,000 visas in 2025, mostly for overstays, under a tough immigration crackdown.

Global central bankers back Powell amid Trump's threat and DOJ probe into Fed.

The U.S. halted all aid to Somalia after officials allegedly stole food meant for starving civilians.

Zoe Saldaña became the highest-grossing actor of all time, surpassing Scarlett Johansson, due to the global success of Avatar: Fire and Ash and other major franchises.

An ICE officer shot a woman in Minneapolis on Jan. 10; the FBI and DOJ are investigating, and the officer is on leave.

A gunman killed six in three Mississippi shootings on Jan. 10, 2026; investigation ongoing.

Sun Country Airlines agreed to be acquired for $1.5 billion, with closing expected in late 2026.

A decline in U.S. global moral standing follows two 2026 immigration agent shootings, sparking protests and transparency concerns.