Stories for January 2026

Friday, January 30th 2026 - 05:11 UTC
US returns seized oil tanker to Venezuela amid broader energy policy shift

The United States government this week returned the seized oil tanker M/T Sophia to Venezuela, reflecting a broader shift in U.S. energy policy toward Caracas amid efforts to normalize commercial ties, U.S. officials said Wednesday. The move comes after several high‑profile seizures of vessels tied to Venezuelan oil shipping.
Friday, January 30th 2026 - 03:43 UTC
Brazil’s Lula to undergo cataract surgery on left eye after Panama trip

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will undergo cataract surgery on his left eye on Friday, the presidential palace said after preoperative tests were conducted on Thursday in Brasília. The 80-year-old leader returned overnight from Panama, where he attended the International Economic Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean, and spent Thursday at the official Granja do Torto residence.
Friday, January 30th 2026 - 02:20 UTC
Immigration Lawyer for H1B Visas: From Filing to Green Card Strategy

How legal expertise changes outcomes for H-1B petitions.
Friday, January 30th 2026 - 00:09 UTC
Will Argentina Be Favourites for the 2026 World Cup?

As the excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, football fans across the globe are already speculating about which team will come out on top. Argentina, the current world champions following their triumph in Qatar 2022, is one of the favourites, but are they the clear odds-on favourite?
Friday, January 30th 2026 - 00:01 UTC
The Best CS2 Skins Under 10 Dollars in 2026

Counter-Strike 2 has one of the most vibrant cosmetic economies in gaming, but you don’t need a massive budget to build a great-looking inventory. In 2026, the market is full of CS2 skins under $10 that offer impressive visuals, solid demand, and long-term value. Thanks to case cycles, market corrections, and increased supply, many designs that once felt premium are now accessible to everyone.
Thursday, January 29th 2026 - 10:05 UTC
UK and Chilean air forces share Operation ‘Austral Endurance’ in Antarctica

British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI, stationed at the Falkland Islands have completed Operation ‘Austral Endurance’, strengthening the UK’s ability to operate safely and responsibly in the Antarctic.
Thursday, January 29th 2026 - 10:01 UTC
UK Ambassador at inauguration of Honduras president Nasry Asfura

The British Ambassador to Honduras, Juliana Correa, attended the inauguration of President Nasry Asfura on 27 January at the National Congress. During the ceremony, Ambassador Correa delivered a letter from His Majesty King Charles III to President Asfura, reaffirming the UK’s commitment to strengthening political dialogue and advancing shared priorities, including democratic stability, sustainable development, and social wellbeing.
Thursday, January 29th 2026 - 09:46 UTC
UK leader Farage pledges amnesty for convicted Troubles’ veterans under Reform government

British military veterans convicted for their roles during the Troubles in Northern Ireland would be pardoned under a Reform UK government, Nigel Farage has said.
Thursday, January 29th 2026 - 09:18 UTC
South Georgia opens license application for 2026 toothfish fisheries

The Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, GSGSSI has announced the opening of the license application round for the 2026 South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands toothfish fisheries.
Thursday, January 29th 2026 - 05:29 UTC
Latin American presidents seek common ground as regional blocs weaken

Seven sitting heads of government and one president-elect from Latin America and the Caribbean shared the stage in Panama on Wednesday to call for deeper regional integration, an increasingly rare show of cross-ideological alignment in a polarized region. The message was delivered at the International Economic Forum Latin America and the Caribbean, backed by CAF and designed as a high-level convening point for governments, business leaders and multilaterals.