Stories for January 2026

Monday, January 26th 2026 - 23:18 UTC
Lula urges Trump to limit “Peace Board” to Gaza in call covering governance, Venezuela and bilateral agenda

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a phone call on Monday with U.S. President Donald Trump, in a nearly hour-long conversation that blended global governance issues with the bilateral agenda. Brazilian media, citing Planalto Palace sources, reported that Lula argued Trump’s proposed “Peace Board” should be restricted exclusively to the future governance of the Gaza Strip and should also contemplate the creation of a Palestinian state—an approach those sources said Trump does not share.
Monday, January 26th 2026 - 13:27 UTC
Winter storm triggers worst U.S. flight-cancellation day since the pandemic, officials say

A sweeping U.S. winter storm of snow and ice delivered the worst single day of flight cancellations since the Covid-19 pandemic, grounding more than 11,000 flights and triggering roughly 17,000 delays on Sunday, according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The disruption, hitting during a high-volume weekend travel window, strained airlines, airports and utilities and raised the risk of continued delays into the start of the workweek.
Monday, January 26th 2026 - 13:19 UTC
Brazil remains world leader in killings of trans people despite drop in 2025, rights groups say

Brazil again topped the global ranking for killings of trans and travesti people despite a year-on-year decline in recorded murders, according to a new annual dossier released on Monday by the National Association of Travestis and Transsexuals (Antra). The report counted 80 killings in 2025, down from 122 in 2024 — a drop of about 34% that still leaves Brazil in first place for nearly 18 years, the group said.
Monday, January 26th 2026 - 10:15 UTC
Global opposition to U.S. policy gains momentum after Davos confrontations

Global opposition to United States foreign and trade policies has intensified in the wake of sharp confrontations at the World Economic Forum in Davos 2026, with leaders from Europe, Asia, and Latin America pushing back against unilateral U.S. initiatives, including strategic pressure tactics.
Monday, January 26th 2026 - 10:13 UTC
U.S. Treasury Secretary praises Milei and defends U.S. currency swap as bilateral alignment deepens

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised Argentine President Javier Milei and defended the currency swap deal between the two countries, offering a mix of political and financial backing that the Trump administration frames as part of its broader Latin America strategy.
Monday, January 26th 2026 - 03:27 UTC
U.S. Air Force C-40 landing in Ushuaia fuels scrutiny of Argentina’s southern agenda

A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-40 Clipper landed around midday Sunday at Ushuaia’s international airport — officially named “Ushuaia–‘Malvinas’ Argentinas” — an unusual arrival that drew immediate attention from local media and political observers in Tierra del Fuego.
Monday, January 26th 2026 - 02:16 UTC
Minneapolis shooting during federal immigration raid triggers U.S. nationwide backlash

Protesters returned to the streets of Minneapolis demanding accountability after Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive-care nurse and U.S. citizen, was shot dead during a federal immigration enforcement operation. Multiple videos of the incident are now central to official reviews, as the episode triggers a fresh political clash between Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the Trump administration—set against a broader national fight over “sanctuary” policies and how far local authorities should cooperate with federal immigration agencies.
Monday, January 26th 2026 - 01:11 UTC
Venezuela releases “at least 80” political prisoners as families wait outside jails

Venezuela freed “at least 80” political prisoners on Sunday across multiple detention facilities, according to a preliminary count by rights group Foro Penal, in a slow-moving release process that has left relatives camping outside prisons while awaiting official confirmation.
Monday, January 26th 2026 - 00:22 UTC
SEC Whistleblower Attorneys: SEC Whistleblower Advocates' Screening Tool Helps Evaluate Cases Early

SEC whistleblower advocates' eligibility calculator helps screen cases before filing.
Monday, January 26th 2026 - 00:20 UTC
Messaging Etiquette: 6 Practical Tips from Romanceast

Romanceast messaging is where romantic interactions might begin, which is why etiquette plays a central role in how connections develop over time. On a comm platform centered around written communication, messages carry more meaning than many users expect.