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Volume 2 • Issue No. 3 • Updated Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 08:05 AM UTC

Venezuela accuses US of attacking civilian and military sites after explosions

Venezuela's government has accused the United States of attacking civilian and military installations after at least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard early Saturday in Caracas.

Sources: AP News


President Trump orders divestment in $2.9 million chips deal over security concerns

President Donald Trump ordered the unraveling of a $2.9 million computer chips deal that he concluded threatened U.S. security interests if the current owner, HieFo Corp., remained in control of the technology.

Sources: AP News


Trump and Iranian officials exchange threats amid protests in Iran

Sources: AP News, NPR


Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales decline

Sources: AP News


FBI says it disrupted New Year's Eve attack plan inspired by Islamic State

Sources: AP News


Death toll rises in violence around Iran protests

Sources: AP News


Zelenskyy names Ukraine's head of military intelligence as new chief of staff

Sources: AP News


Earthquake with 6.5 magnitude rattles southern and central Mexico, killing 2

Sources: AP News


DHS pauses immigration applications from 20 additional countries

Sources: NPR


George Clooney granted French citizenship, sparks exchange with Trump

Sources: NPR