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US will begin hitting land with regard to cartels in drug crackdown: Trump
Underscoring his concerns about Mexico, Trump asserted that "The cartels are running Mexico," adding, It's very, very sad to watch and see what's happened to that country
 "US will begin hitting land with regard to cartels in drug crackdown: Trump")
Taiwan military action up to China: Top 5 remarks from Trump's interview
Trump also denied suggestions that a US strike on Venezuela could set a precedent for China or Russia
 "Taiwan military action up to China: Top 5 remarks from Trump's interview")
At least 3 killed, 16 injured in overnight Russian drone attack on Ukraine
Russia also struck critical infrastructure in the western city of Lviv using an unidentified ballistic missile, said Mayor Andriy Sadoviy
 "At least 3 killed, 16 injured in overnight Russian drone attack on Ukraine")
Venezuela frees significant number of prisoners as gesture to 'seek peace'
Jorge Rodrguez, brother of acting President Delcy Rodrguez and head of the National Assembly, did not specify who they would be releasing or how many people would be released
 "Venezuela frees significant number of prisoners as gesture to 'seek peace'")
Two Indians living illegally in US arrested for smuggling cocaine
Gurpreet Singh, 25, and Jasveer Singh, 30, were arrested by local authorities in Putnam County, Indiana on January 4 for narcotics trafficking
 "Two Indians living illegally in US arrested for smuggling cocaine")
One dead, 27 people missing after garbage heap collapses in Philippines
One of those rescued, a female worker at the landfill, died while being brought to a hospital, regional police director Brig. Gen. Roderick Maranan said
 "One dead, 27 people missing after garbage heap collapses in Philippines")
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg sees more work on company turnaround in 2026
Ortberg will provide a full update on Boeing's performance when the company reports fourth-quarter earnings on Jan. 27 But he acknowledged the improvements from a year ago
 "Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg sees more work on company turnaround in 2026")
Trump weighs $10k-$100k payouts to Greenlanders in US takeover bid
Trump administration is weighing cash payments to Greenlanders and other options, including military force and free association deals, as it intensifies efforts to pull the Arctic island away from Den
 "Trump weighs $10k-$100k payouts to Greenlanders in US takeover bid")
We will hit them very hard: Trump on action if Iran kills protesters
Protests over Iran's worsening economy have spread to 111 cities and towns, leaving at least 35 people dead and more than 2,000 arrested
 "We will hit them very hard: Trump on action if Iran kills protesters")
Will shoot first, ask later: Denmark warns US against Greenland invasion
The warning comes as the US has been hinting at a military action or purchase plan for Greenland
 "Will shoot first, ask later: Denmark warns US against Greenland invasion")
Russia harshly condemns US seizure of oil tanker, warns of rise in tensions
While the Russian president has avoided any criticism of Trump, the seizure of the tanker by the US military represents a new challenge for the Kremlin
 "Russia harshly condemns US seizure of oil tanker, warns of rise in tensions")
Nasa cuts space station mission short after astronaut's medical issue
The space agency did not identify the astronaut or the medical issue, citing patient privacy
 "Nasa cuts space station mission short after astronaut's medical issue")
Asian stocks slip, dollar firms ahead of US jobs data and ruling on tariffs
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan slipped 0.3 per cent in early trading, just below the record high it hit earlier in the week
 "Asian stocks slip, dollar firms ahead of US jobs data and ruling on tariffs")
US excluded spy chief Tulsi Gabbard from Maduro plan over her past views
The move to cut Gabbard out of the meetings was so well-known that some White House aides joked that the acronym of her title, DNI, stood for 'Do Not Invite'
 "US excluded spy chief Tulsi Gabbard from Maduro plan over her past views")
Brazil's prez holds calls with Canada, Mexico and Colombia on Venezuela
The calls came just days after a deadly US military operation captured Maduro and stunned Latin America, generating stiff rebukes
 "Brazil's prez holds calls with Canada, Mexico and Colombia on Venezuela")
Denmark, Greenland envoys meet US officials over Trump's call for takeover
The envoys have also held a series of meetings this week with American lawmakers as they look to enlist help in persuading Trump to back off his threat
'Tragedy of her own making': Vance on ICE killing of Minneapolis woman
Good was shot and killed by an ICE officer while she tried to drive away on a snowy residential street as officers were carrying out an operation related to the administration's immigration crackdown
 "'Tragedy of her own making': Vance on ICE killing of Minneapolis woman")
Elon Musk's xAI to build record $20 billion data centre in Mississippi
The announcement comes as xAI faces scrutiny over its data centre projects in the Memphis area
 "Elon Musk's xAI to build record $20 billion data centre in Mississippi")
US has obligation to fund agencies, says UN after Trump quits global bodies
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he regretted President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from 31 UN-related agencies
 "US has obligation to fund agencies, says UN after Trump quits global bodies")
US immigration officers shoot, injure 2 people in Portland: Authorities
The Department of Homeland Security's agencies include Customs and Border Protection and the US Border Patrol
 "US immigration officers shoot, injure 2 people in Portland: Authorities")