Germany’s Chancellor Merz Declares Europe Has Found ‘Joy of Self-Respect’ in Defending Rules-Based World Order
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated Europe has rediscovered “self-respect” by defending the rules-based global order. Merz called for a stronger NATO presence and capabilities within Europe to enhance collective defence. He emphasised…
Trump Expands Use of Presidential Clemency Power in Second Term Actions
President Trump granted clemency to over 1,600 individuals in his second term’s first year, surpassing his first-term total of 237, including mass pardons for 1,500 January 6 Capitol riot participants. Actions encompass blanket pardons erasing…
US Court Finds Kristi Noem Exceeded Authority in Cancelling TPS for Venezuelans
A US federal appeals court ruled on 28 January 2026 that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem acted illegally by terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans. The 9th Circuit Court upheld a lower court finding…
Donald Trump Warns Iran of Massive Armada Deployment as Nuclear Threat Escalates
Washington (Washington Insider Magazine) 28 January 2026 – US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, stating a “massive Armada is coming” amid heightened nuclear tensions. The statement follows reports of Iranian uranium…
Kemi Badenoch Demands Starmer Apologise Over Iraq Veteran Prosecution Controversy
Baghdad (Washington Insider Magazine) 28 January 2026 – Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has called on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to apologise for what she termed a “witch-hunt” against an Iraq war veteran. The demand follows the Crown…
Putin Hosts New Syrian Leader al-Sharaa in Moscow Amid Assad Exile Tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Syria’s new President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Moscow for talks on bilateral ties and Middle East issues, marking al-Sharaa’s second visit since Assad’s ouster. Discussions focused on securing…
European Joins UK in Major Operation to Dismantle Migrant Trafficking Gangs
UK and France conducted a joint operation targeting migrant smuggling gangs facilitating dangerous English Channel crossings from northern France. Raids in Calais and Dunkirk regions led to 12 arrests in France and 2 in the UK, with charges under…
Iran Denies Requesting Negotiations with United States Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied recent contact with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and stated Tehran made no request for negotiations, directly contradicting President Trump’s claim that Iran seeks a deal. Araghchi emphasized…
Trump administration guts US cyber shields that protected 2024 election
Classified U.S. cyber operations countered Russia, China, and Iran troll campaigns, deepfakes, and hacks during the 2024 election, preventing major disruptions. Trump administration dismantled CISA’s election security units in 2025, reassigning 150…
Secretary Rubio to testify on Trump Venezuela policy amid war powers disputes
Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before Senate Foreign Relations Committee on 28 January 2026 at 10 a.m. EST on Trump administration’s Venezuela policy. Hearing follows U.S. raid capturing ex-President Nicolás Maduro for U.S. drug charges,…
