The withdrawal of some US personnel underscores escalating tensions as Iran warns of retaliation and Washington weighs possible military action.
Crypto betting site Polymarket under fire for taking direct wagers on wars
In recent weeks the popular crypto-based betting market has added multiple contracts that allow users to gamble on potential geopolitical events
Trump faces Venezuela war powers vote as Danish official says there’s ‘disagreement’ over Greenland – CNN
Trump faces Venezuela war powers vote as Danish official says there’s ‘disagreement’ over Greenland CNNShaheen, other lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump continues to call for takeover of Greenland WMURTrump wants Greenlanders to …
Website that leaked thousands of ICE agents’ personal information is down after huge ‘Russian cyberattack,’ founder says
Founder of ICE List believes the ‘sophisticated’ cyberattack could have originated in Russia
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 1/14/2026
Losses for several banks and Big Tech stocks pulled U.S. indexes lower, even though most stocks on Wall Street rose.
Trump signs an order to impose a 25% tariff on chips “transshipped through the United States to other foreign countries”, as part of the Nvidia H200 deal (Josh Wingrove/Bloomberg)
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Trump signs an order to impose a 25% tariff on chips “transshipped through the United States to other foreign countries”, as part of the Nvidia H200 deal — The US imposed a 25% tariff on import…
Australia news live: PM ‘stunned’ at Coalition calls for delay on hate speech laws; Joyce compares inherited guns to a ‘lounge suite’
Shadow minister says Coalition has not yet decided on approach to new laws but says they are ‘rushed’. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIranian Australians left distraught with no confirmation their family i…
Trump holding millions from Venezuelan oil deal in Qatar
President Donald Trump’s administration was reportedly holding part of the proceeds from a deal made for seized Venezuelan oil in offshore accounts in Qatar.An administration official told Semafor that the total value of the first sale of Venezuelan …
DHS Official Sees Path To Boosting Buys Of Coast Guard NSCs, OPCs and Future Arctic Cutter
The Coast Guard has a need for more surface assets than currently planned and sees a path forward to expand its fleet, a senior Department of Homeland Security official said […]
US suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
The US on Wednesday said it was issuing a blanket suspension of immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries including Russia, Iran, Brazil, Egypt, Thailand, Nigeria and Somalia. The freeze will begin on January 21 with no set time for i…