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Trump hikes tariffs on South Korea over stalled trade deal

Trump hikes tariffs on South Korea over stalled trade deal

'South Korea's Legislature is not living up to its Deal with the United States,' says US president

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US may face partial federal government shutdown
26.01.2026

US may face partial federal government shutdown

Massive protests in Minnesota after killing of 37-year-old American citizen prompt Democratic members in Congress to demand Homeland Security Department funding be excluded from new budget bill

Life in Venezuela's capital largely returns to normal, with people demanding Maduro's release
26.01.2026

Life in Venezuela's capital largely returns to normal, with people demanding Maduro's release

Large portraits of captured President Nicolas Maduro remain displayed prominently, and walls across Caracas feature slogans such as 'Freedom for Maduro,' 'We Want You Back Among Us,' and 'Resist Maduro'

Canada rules out free trade deal with China amid Trump’s tariff threats
26.01.2026

Canada rules out free trade deal with China amid Trump’s tariff threats

Prime Minister Mark Carney says preliminary China agreement complies with US-Mexico pact, reports media

US Fed likely to maintain rates at 1st meeting of 2026
26.01.2026

US Fed likely to maintain rates at 1st meeting of 2026

US inflation remains above Fed target as economic growth rises and job gains decline; more pressure on employment needed for early cut, expert says

Venezuela releases over 100 political detainees, rights group says
26.01.2026

Venezuela releases over 100 political detainees, rights group says

At least 104 political prisoners freed on Sunday, says Caracas-based Foro Penal, which disputes government figures, and urges authorities to publish official release lists