US Senate defeats war powers resolution designed to rein in Trump
Only three Republicans joined with Democrats to vote in favour of the resolution, resulting in a tie broken by JD Vance.
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Court says Trump illegally blocked clean energy grants to Democratic states
A US district judge ruled that Trump’s decision singled out states that voted for Democrats in the 2024 elections.
Senator Mark Kelly sues US Defense Department for ‘punitive retribution’
The Trump administration has sought to censure Kelly for a video encouraging the military to reject ‘illegal orders’.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,419
These are the key developments from day 1,419 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
US revokes more than 100,000 visas since Trump’s return to office
The US State Department says visa revocations have more than doubled as Trump continues his immigration crackdown.
Trump says any country doing business with Iran will face 25 percent tariff
The US president has threatened Iran with military strikes amid widespread antigovernment protests there.
From: NewsFeed
Gaza’s children study in tents as gunfire rages by Israel’s ‘yellow line’
Seven-year-old Toulin Al-Hindi faces the threat of sniper fire each day to reach her tented school in northern Gaza.
Published On 12 Jan 2026
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Displaced citizens without a vote Myanmar’s election
Many of the millions of people displaced by fighting in Myanmar won’t vote in elections held by a military government.
Published On 12 Jan 2026
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Which are Iran’s main opposition groups?
Iran’s fragmented opposition includes figures living abroad, such as Reza Pahlavi, the heir of the former monarch.
From: NewsFeed
Al Jazeera reports from rebel-held Myanmar during disputed election
A second round of voting has been held in Myanmar’s controversial election.
Published On 11 Jan 2026
US woman killed by ICE agent called ‘domestic terrorist’: What it means
Experts say US homeland security secretary misused the ‘domestic terrorist’ label to justify shooting Renee Good.
