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U.S. Rewrites Multilateral Engagement as Trump Exits 66 Global Groups

Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the United States will withdraw from 66 international organizations, describing them as ineffective, wasteful, or misaligned with U.S. national interests. The administration said a broader review of U.S. participation in additional international bodies is still underway.According to a statement from the White House, the withdrawals […]

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Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Trifold, a Three-Fold Smartphone, at CES 2026

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Las Vegas, NV — Samsung is pushing the boundaries of smartphone design with its new Galaxy Z Trifold, revealed Sunday at the CES tech conference in Las Vegas. The device folds in two places—almost like a brochure—allowing an iPad-sized screen to fit into a pocket. The Trifold follows Samsung’s strategy of experimenting with foldable displays,

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U.S. Population Growth Set to Slow, Potential Decline by Mid-Century, CBO Reports

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The United States is on track for a sustained slowdown in population growth, with projections indicating that the nation’s population could begin to shrink after 2056, according to a new report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The analysis cites declining birth rates, an aging population, and moderating immigration as key factors behind the projected

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Markets Mixed as Geopolitics, Policy Signals, and AI Optimism Pull in Opposite Directions

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Global equity markets traded unevenly on Wednesday as investors balanced rising geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty against sustained enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and select corporate developments. In the United States, stock indexes diverged. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged lower after opening the year with a three-day winning streak, reflecting cautious sentiment around policy risks

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US MILITARY PLANES LAND IN UK AS ATLANTIC OIL TANKER SEIZURE UNFOLDS

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AC-130J Ghostrider gunship Multiple United States military aircraft have recently landed at Royal Air Force (RAF) bases in the United Kingdom amid heightened naval and air operations linked to the seizure of a sanctioned oil tanker in the North Atlantic. The deployments took place at RAF Fairford, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Lakenheath, and other UK airfields

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US Tightens Grip on Venezuelan Energy Flows Amid Broader Regional Tensions

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Washington / Caracas Senior United States officials have confirmed that Washington is pursuing a strategy centered on controlling Venezuela’s oil exports as part of a broader pressure campaign against the country’s interim authorities. The disclosures were made through interviews, congressional briefings, and official statements reports between January 5 and January 7, 2026. US officials insist

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INEC RESUMES SECOND PHASE OF CONTINUOUS VOTER REGISTRATION IN EKITI

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has resumed the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Ekiti State, following a temporary suspension for statutory review of the voters’ register. The exercise resumed on Thursday, January 15, 2026, after INEC suspended registration on December 10, 2025, to allow for the display of the

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WIKE ACCUSES RIVERS LEADERS OF MISLEADING GOVERNOR FUBARA AMID POLITICAL TENSIONS

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused some political leaders in Rivers State of misleading Governor Siminalayi Fubara and undermining efforts to resolve the state’s ongoing political crisis. Wike made the allegation on Saturday while addressing supporters at a meeting in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State. He said

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VENEZUELA SWEARS IN DELCY RODRÍGUEZ AS INTERIM PRESIDENT AMID UNVERIFIED REPORTS OF MADURO’S ARREST

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Venezuela’s National Assembly has sworn in Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as interim president following reports that President Nicolás Maduro was arrested and transferred to the United States, a development that has sharply escalated the country’s political and diplomatic crisis. Rodríguez, 56, was sworn in during an emergency session of parliament in Caracas, acting on authorization

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TINUBU NOMINATES MAGNUS ABE, OTHERS TO NUPRC AND NMDPRA BOARDS

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President Bola Tinubu has nominated former senator Magnus Abe and 20 other individuals for appointment to the boards of Nigeria’s key petroleum regulatory agencies, forwarding the nominations to the Senate for screening and confirmation. In separate letters read at plenary on Monday, the President sought Senate approval for nominees to the boards of the Nigerian

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