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No. 1 Indiana starts post-Mendoza era by adding former TCU quarterback, new receiver, AP source says

January 4, 2026

By MICHAEL MAROT - AP Sports Writer

Indiana is gearing up for Friday’s College Football Playoff semifinal against Oregon, and coach Curt Cignetti is already planning ahead. On Sunday, the Hoosiers added two key players through the transfer portal. Former TCU quarterback Josh Hoover and Michigan State receiver Nick Marsh are heading to Indiana. Hoover could potentially replace Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza. Marsh is expected to fill the shoes of Elijah Sarratt. Meanwhile, quarterback Brendan Sorsby announced his transfer to Texas Tech. Colorado also made significant additions, including San Jose State receiver Danny Scudero, as they bolster their lineup under coach Deion Sanders.

What life looks like a year after the deadly Los Angeles wildfires in photos

January 4, 2026

By JAE C. HONG - Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In an empty lot in Altadena, California, the ground is covered by a soft blanket of small white wildflowers. But before the blooms, there was toxic ash and melted metal, as well as the remnants of family heirlooms and a home that once stood. One year after the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles, communities are…

From Zero to Everywhere: VinFast Turned Electric Cars into Daily Life in the Philippines

January 4, 2026

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Once unknown, now almost unavoidable, VinFast cars, taxis, and charging stations have entered daily life across Metro Manila. Instead of waiting for change, the company built electric mobility into everyday routines.MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 January 2026 – Just a few years ago, VinFast existed in the Philippines mainly as a name attached to announcements. It appeared…

Top photos from Week 18 of the NFL season

January 4, 2026

By The Associated Press

Photo highlights from the 18th week of the NFL season. This gallery was curated by AP photo editors. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl AP photography: https://apnews.com/photography Categories: US & World News

基滙資本攜手GFH Partners成立阿聯酋工業與物流開發合資平台

January 4, 2026

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香港/杜拜，阿聯酋 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年1月5日 – 領先的多元資產投資管理公司基滙資本，與總部位於杜拜、專注於提供主題式地產項目的領先房地產投資公司GFH Partners，欣然宣佈雙方將透過合資夥伴關係，建立一個專注於阿聯酋的工業與物流開發平台（以下簡稱「平台」）。基滙資本將持有合資公司的多數股權，該合資公司旨在成為亞洲資本大規模參與阿聯酋快速發展的房地產市場的通道，並將重點聚焦阿聯酋迅速崛起的工業區，包括位於杜拜、阿布扎比及哈伊馬角等已預先確定作為種子資產的高質素工業開發項目。基滙資本攜手GFH Partners成立阿聯酋工業與物流開發合資平台這項目的開發將由GFH與Palmon集團合資成立的Manrre Developments主導，Palmon集團是一家經驗豐富的阿聯酋工業集團，擁有超過40年管理機構資產經驗。此次合作整合了雙方在收購、規劃設計、項目開發、執行及營運準備等方面的深厚區域專業能力，致力於打造卓越且面向未來的倉庫與物流中心。基滙資本董事總經理葉浩宏表示：「我們非常高興進入阿聯酋蓬勃發展的工業與物流市場。該市場受益於穩健的基本面、政府主導的政策推動所帶來的結構性需求增長，以及全球對物流與工業資產類別日益增長的關注。借助GFH Partners的專業能力，此次合作將使我們成為亞洲領先的先行者之一，致力在阿聯酋打造優質的工業設施，並為投資者提供一個進入供不應求的市場機會。」 GFH Partners 執行總裁Nael Mustafa 表示：「GFH Partners 擁有紮根本地的專業團隊、經驗豐富的本土營運人員，以及在海灣阿拉伯國家合作委員會（GCC）地區管理物流及工業資產的卓越往績。此次成立合資平台使我們能夠進一步擴大區域優勢，把握阿聯酋強勁的工業增長勢頭。通過與基滙資本的合作，我們將區域洞察力與全球競爭力相結合，在阿聯酋持續發展的工業與物流領域開拓全新機遇。」該平台在宏觀經濟強勁增長的環境下推出，將受益於阿聯酋多項長期發展戰略，包括《杜拜工業戰略2030》及《杜拜2040城市總體規劃》。大部分規劃都旨在推動產業多元化、吸引外商直接投資（FDI），以及擴展物流基礎設施。當地政府亦推出一系列有利商業的監管及財政政策，包括在40多個自由區實施稅務豁免、關稅減免、簡化監管規定，以及放寬外資持股限制，進一步推動物流需求與投資。此外，阿聯酋人口持續快速增長，預計於2030年將達到1,220萬人，這一增長主要受惠於長期居留激勵措施（如「黃金簽證」）、具競爭力的稅收制度，以及為外籍專業人士及家庭所設立的優質國際學校。阿聯酋物流和工業資產的需求持續強勁，這得益於長期供需失衡的狀況。杜拜物流及倉儲設施出租率超過97%，租金同比增長33%。該平台的成立標誌著基滙資本首次在阿聯酋物流板塊佈局，展現其全球網路及跨境投資專長，搶先把握工業及物流投資機遇。基滙資本已在中國、日本、韓國、越南和澳洲建立強大的物流佈局，現有投資39個物流項目，總建築面積約 380 萬平方米。截止2025年第三季度，基滙資本在全球物流投資組合中管理資產規模逾 34 億美元。自2014年起，基滙資本進軍中國物流市場進行收購、開發並管理現代物流設施，至現時公司在中國內地管理的物流倉庫面積超過300萬平方米，並由約 100名專業人員通過 4個投資產品進行管理。憑藉深厚的專業知識和經驗，基滙資本亦透過戰略合作夥伴將物流網路拓展至其他亞太市場，在主要都會區樞紐繼續收購優質資產。近期投資項目包括位於東京都會區的7個物流資產（總建築面積接近25萬平方米）、首爾的一處物流資產（總建築面積超過7.5萬平方米）、越南的兩處工業物流資產（總建築面積超過21萬平方米）以及悉尼的6 處城市工業物流倉庫（總建築面積超過4.5萬平方米）。基滙資本內部團隊及營運夥伴在物流價值鏈各環節提供增值服務，涵蓋開發、建設、租賃及物業管理。 Hashtag: #GawCapitalPartners #GFHPartners #基滙資本 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.關於基滙資本植根亞洲，基滙資本是一家多元資產投資管理公司，專注於全球房地產、成長型股權、私募信貸及基礎設施等投資領域。自2005年成立以來，公司已成功募集七支以亞太區為目標的綜合基金，多支在美國管理的增值型/機會型基金，一支亞太酒店基金，一支歐洲酒店基金，一支成長型股權基金和一支信貸基金。此外，基滙資本在全球提供信貸投資策略及獨立帳戶直接投資服務。透過活化低效率資產、創新且靈活的融資方案，以及深厚的資本配置專業能力，基滙資本持續為投資人創造優異回報。截至2025年第二季，基滙資本管理資產金額達358億美元，累計募集股本244億美元。關於GFH Partners Ltd.GFH Partners Ltd.（「GFH Partners」）是 GFH…

Trial begins for officer accused of failing to protect children during Uvalde school shooting

January 4, 2026

By VALERIE GONZALEZ - Associated Press

One of the first police officers to respond to the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, goes on trial Monday on charges that he failed to protect children during the attack, when authorities waited more than an hour to confront the gunman. Adrian Gonzales, a former Uvalde schools officer, faces 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment in a rare prosecution of an officer accused of not doing more to stop a crime and protect lives. The attack by a teenage gunman killed 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary and was one of deadliest school shootings in U.S. history.

Antetokounmpo scores 37 in Bucks’ 115-98 victory over Kings

January 4, 2026

By ANTONIO RAY HARVEY - Associated Press

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points and 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks sailed to a 115-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings. Antetokounmpo made 13 of 17 shots from the field and 11 of 13 at the free-throw line in 31 minutes as the Bucks won for the fifth time in their last seven games. Kevin Porter Jr. added 25 points and 10 assists, while Myles Turner scored 15 points. Russell Westbrook had 21 points and Zach LaVine had 20 off the bench for the Kings, who have lost five games in a row.

Rubio says US will press change in Venezuela with oil embargo, while Trump insists ‘we’re in charge’

January 4, 2026

By REGINA GARCIA CANO, MATTHEW LEE, WILL WEISSERT and ERIC TUCKER - Associated Press

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is suggesting the United States won’t govern Venezuela other than enforcing an existing “oil quarantine” on the country. That’s even as President Donald Trump again insisted Sunday that the U.S. would be running Venezuela following its ouster of President Nicolás Maduro. Rubio’s statements seemed designed to temper concerns about whether the assertive American action to achieve regime change might again produce a prolonged foreign intervention. But Rubio’s comments didn’t stop Trump from again repeating his less nuanced position on Sunday night, saying that, when it came to Venezuela, “we’re going to run everything.” Meanwhile, interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez invited Trump “to collaborate” and said she’s seeking “respectful relations.”

After Maduro, who’s next? Trump spurs speculation about his plans for Greenland, Cuba and Colombia

January 4, 2026

By AAMER MADHANI - Associated Press

A day after the ouster of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump is renewing his calls for an American takeover of the Danish territory of Greenland and is threatening Colombia with military action over its drug trade. Meanwhile, his top diplomat on Sunday declared the communist government in Cuba is “in a lot of trouble.” The comments from Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio underscore the administration is serious about taking a more expansive U.S. role in the Western Hemisphere. With thinly veiled threats in the aftermath of the Venezuela operation, Trump is rattling hemispheric friends and foes alike, spurring a pointed question around the globe: Who’s next?

Delcy Rodríguez becomes Venezuela’s interim president after Maduro’s ouster

January 4, 2026

By MEGAN JANETSKY and ISABEL DEBRE - Associated Press

Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez has taken the place of her ally President Nicolás Maduro who was captured by the United States in a nighttime military operation. Rodríguez served as Maduro’s vice president since 2018, overseeing much of Venezuela’s oil-dependent economy as well as its feared intelligence service. She’s part of a band of senior officials in Maduro’s administration that now appears to control Venezuela, even as President Donald Trump and other officials say they will pressure the government to fall in line with its vision for the oil-rich nation.

Vikings get Justin Jefferson past the 1,000-yard mark in the final game of a trying season

January 4, 2026

By DAVE CAMPBELL - AP Pro Football Writer

Justin Jefferson finally passed the 1,000-yard mark in the last game of the season for the Minnesota Vikings. Jefferson hit the milestone on his fifth catch on Sunday against the rival Green Bay Packers after a simple hitch route he turned into a 17-yard gain. The four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver has reached 1,000 yards in each of his six NFL seasons. The only other players in league history to do so were Randy Moss and Mike Evans. Jefferson already has the most receiving yardage all time over a player’s first six years.

Maduro’s case will revive a legal debate over immunity for foreign leaders tested in Noriega trial

January 4, 2026

The Associated Press,

Courtesy: Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — When deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro makes his first appearance in a New York courtroom Monday to face U.S. drug charges, he will likely follow the path taken by another Latin American strongman toppled by U.S. forces: Panama’s Manuel Noriega. Maduro was captured Saturday, 36 years to the day after Noriega was removed by…

Alford’s red-zone pick saves Falcons’ 19-17 win over Saints, giving NFC South title to Panthers

January 4, 2026

By CHARLES ODUM - AP Sports Writer

Dee Alford’s red-zone interception stopped a potential go-ahead drive by New Orleans, and the Atlanta Falcons beat the Saints 19-17 to give the NFC South title to the Carolina Panthers. By closing the season with four consecutive wins, the Falcons finished in a three-way tie with Carolina and Tampa Bay for first place in the NFC South. The Panthers won the tiebreaker between the three 8-9 teams with the best record within the division. The Falcons completed a season sweep of the Saints, who had their four-game winning streak end.

Rain continues in parts of California reeling from flooding and high tides

January 4, 2026

AP

Crews cleared mud from key California highways as forecasters warned that more thunderstorms were on the way after downpours and high tides caused flooding, prompting road closures and rescues of people trapped in cars. Northern counties remained under a flood watch, with up to three inches of rain possible through Monday night in areas that have been drenched off and on since around Christmas. To the south near the San Francisco Bay Area, waters were slowly receding after roadways were flooded during heavy rain that coincided with record-breaking “King Tides.” While the tides were waning, lingering thunderstorms on Sunday could cause additional problems throughout low-lying areas.

Maduro’s case will revive a legal debate over immunity for foreign leaders tested in Noriega trial

January 4, 2026

By JOSHUA GOODMAN and ERIC TUCKER - Associated Press

When Nicolás Maduro appears in a New York courtroom to face U.S. drug charges, he’ll be following follow a path taken Panama’s Manuel Noriega, another strongman who was toppled by American forces. As was the case with Noriega, lawyers for Maduro are expected to challenge his arrest by claiming sovereign immunity. That’s a bedrock principal of international and U.S. law. But legal experts say that argument is unlikely to succeed because the U.S. doesn’t recognize Maduro as Venezuela’s legitimate leader. They say courts are likely to allow the prosecution to proceed despite broader constitutional questions about the U.S. military action that led to his capture.

Hollywood starts 2026 with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ No. 1, as James Cameron’s sci-fi epic crosses $1B

January 4, 2026

By JAKE COYLE - AP Film Writer

Hollywood kicked off 2026 with “Avatar: Fire and Ash” atop the box office for the third straight week and with hopes for a blockbuster-filled year after a disappointing 2025. In three weeks of release, “Fire and Ash” has cleared $1 billion worldwide. The third chapter in James Cameron’s Pandora epic collected $40 million over its third weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. But over the holiday week, it wasn’t just about the weekend ticket sales. The whole week was a lucrative one for Hollywood, with most schools still out. What drove ticket sales, beyond “Avatar”? Sydney Sweeney, Timothée Chalamet and “Zootopia 2.”

US intervention in Venezuela could test Trump’s ability to hold GOP together in an election year

January 4, 2026

By STEVEN SLOAN - Associated Press

President Donald Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela is testing his ability to hold the Republican coalition together. Concerns have emerged even as many Republicans initially backed the mission to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Trump’s comments about the U.S. “running” Venezuela have raised fears that he’s abandoning his “America First” philosophy. Outgoing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has criticized this approach, as has moderate Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick. Despite Trump’s dominance in the GOP, his grip has faced challenges. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is suggesting the U.S. wouldn’t manage Venezuela daily, but concerns remain about the fallout from Washington’s intervention.

Gunmen kill at least 30 villagers and abduct others during raid in northern Nigeria

January 4, 2026

AP

Gunmen have killed at least 30 villagers and abducted several others in northern Nigeria’s Niger state, according to police. The attack occurred Saturday evening when the gunmen stormed Kasuwan-Daji village, opening fire on residents and burning down the local market and houses. Some residents report the death toll could be higher, with people still missing as of Sunday. They also claim security forces have not yet arrived, despite police statements. Such attacks are common in Nigeria, where rogue gangs often target remote communities. The attackers reportedly came from a forest reserve, a known hideout for armed gangs.

Belkin presenterer neste generasjon av ladere, ladetilbehør for gaming og mer på CES 2026

January 4, 2026

Business Wire

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–jan 4, 2026–Belkin, et ledende merke innen forbrukerelektronikk i over 40 år, annonserte i dag en spennende ny serie med tilbehør som er utviklet for å lade, beskytte og forbedre enheter for arbeid og gaming. Den nye kolleksjonen, som presenteres på CES 2026, inkluderer avanserte powerbanker, trådløse Qi2 25W-ladere, en trådløs HDMI-dongle for sømløs innholdsdeling og et neste…

Belkin Unveils Next-Generation Chargers, Gaming Power Accessories and More at CES 2026

January 4, 2026

Business Wire

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan 4, 2026–Belkin, a leading consumer electronics brand for over 40 years, today announced a bold new lineup of accessories designed to power, protect, and enhance the way people work, play, and connect. The new collection, debuting at CES 2026, includes advanced power banks, Qi2 25W wireless chargers, a wireless HDMI dongle for seamless content sharing, and a…

CES 2026: Belkin svela la nuova generazione di caricabatterie, accessori di ricarica per gaming e altre novità entusiasmanti

January 4, 2026

Business Wire

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–gen 4, 2026–Belkin, marchio leader nel settore dell’elettronica di consumo da oltre 40 anni, ha annunciato oggi una nuova e ambiziosa gamma di accessori progettati per alimentare, proteggere e migliorare i dispositivi utilizzati dagli utenti per lavorare, giocare e connettersi. La nuova collezione in presentazione al CES 2026 include power bank avanzati, caricabatterie wireless Qi2 25W, un adattatore…

Belkin stellt auf der CES 2026 Ladegeräte, Gaming-Ladezubehör und mehr vor

January 4, 2026

Business Wire

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan 4, 2026–Belkin, seit über 40 Jahren ein führender Hersteller von Verbraucherelektronik, hat heute eine neue Produktlinie Zubehör vorgestellt, die zur Stromversorgung und zum Schutz dient sowie das Arbeiten, Spielen und Herstellen von Verbindungen erleichtert. Zur neuen Kollektion, die zum ersten Mal auf der CES 2026 vorgestellt wird, zählen hochentwickelte Powerbanks, induktive Qi2 25W Ladegeräte, ein kabelloser HDMI-Dongle…

Belkin presenterar nästa generations laddare, speltillbehör och mer på CES 2026

January 4, 2026

Business Wire

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–jan 4, 2026–Belkin, ett ledande varumärke inom konsumentelektronik i över 40 år, tillkännagav idag en ny serie tillbehör som är utformade för att driva, skydda och förbättra hur människor arbetar, spelar och ansluter. Den nya kollektionen, som presenteras på CES 2026, inkluderar avancerade powerbanks, Qi2 25W trådlösa laddare, en trådlös HDMI-dongel för sömlös innehållsdelning och ett laddningsfodral för…

Belkin presenta la próxima generación de cargadores, accesorios de alimentación para videojuegos y mucho más en el CES 2026

January 4, 2026

Business Wire

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ene. 4, 2026–Belkin, marca líder en electrónica de consumo desde hace más de 40 años, ha anunciado hoy una nueva y audaz línea de accesorios diseñados para alimentar, proteger y mejorar la forma en que las personas trabajan, juegan y se conectan. La nueva colección, que se presentará en el CES 2026, incluye baterías externas avanzadas, cargadores inalámbricos…

Belkin præsenterer næste generation af opladere, strømtilbehør til gaming og meget mere på CES 2026

January 4, 2026

Business Wire

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–jan 4, 2026–Belkin, et førende mærke inden for forbrugerelektronik i over 40 år, annoncerede i dag en ny serie af tilbehør, der er designet til at styrke, beskytte og forbedre den måde, folk arbejder, leger og er forbundet på. Den nye kollektion, som debuterer på CES 2026, omfatter avancerede powerbanks, Qi2 25 W trådløse opladere, en trådløs HDMI-dongle…

Monarch Air Group Sees Surge in Private Jet Charter Demand as Commercial Flights Struggle to Recover

January 4, 2026

ACCESS Newswire

FAA airspace clearance fails to resolve airline delays, pushing U.S. travelers toward on-demand private aviation solutionsFORT LAUDERDALE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 4, 2026 / As instability in Venezuela continues to disrupt commercial air travel, Monarch Air Group, a leading private jet charter provider based in Fort Lauderdale, is seeing a significant surge in demand for on-demand private aviation…

Marjorie Taylor Greene made waves. Her constituents don’t agree on whether it was worth it

January 4, 2026

By BILL BARROW and EMILIE MEGNIEN - Associated Press

Marjorie Taylor Greene is leaving Capitol Hill after five years as one of the most well-known members of Congress. In her northwest Georgia House district, there is little consensus on whether the roller-coaster of headlines was worth it. Greene’s hard-core supporters stand by her despite her break with President Donald Trump. They see her as a fighter who spoke for them. Others in Greene’s district say her high-profile battles, conspiracy theories and bareknuckle politics did nothing to help the people she represented. Greene steps down on Monday, resigning in the middle of her third term.

Drone strikes kill 2 in Russian border regions ahead of Ukraine peace talks

January 4, 2026

By The Associated Press

Officials say Ukrainian drone strikes killed two people and wounded two others, including a child, in Russia’s Belgorod and Kursk regions on Sunday. More peace talks are expected in Paris early this week. In Ukraine, three people were wounded in overnight drone strikes in the Kharkiv region, and the death toll from Friday’s missile attack on Kharkiv rose to five. European and other national security advisers met in Kyiv on Saturday to discuss security guarantees and economic support. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said meetings of military officials and European leaders in Paris on Monday and Tuesday could finalize security guarantee documents.

North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea ahead of South Korean leader’s visit to China

January 4, 2026

By HYUNG-JIN KIM - Associated Press

South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missiles toward the sea. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff says it detected several ballistic missile launches from North Korea’s capital region Sunday morning, hours before South Korea’s president left for China for talks. It says the missiles were fired toward North Korea’s eastern waters. Experts say North Korea is likely ramping up weapons tests to show off its achievements ahead of its ruling Workers’ Party congress. Observers are watching the congress to see whether North Korea will set a new policy on the U.S. and respond to its calls to resume long-stalled talks.

The Latest: Uncertainty and legal questions remain after US captures Maduro

January 4, 2026

By The Associated Press

A tense calm hangs over Venezuela after a U.S. military operation deposed President Nicolás Maduro. He was brought to New York to face narco-terrorism charges. President Trump said the U.S. would run Venezuela and sell its oil. Maduro and his wife arrived in New York on Saturday. Legal experts question the operation’s lawfulness, done without congressional approval. Venezuela’s vice president demands Maduro’s release, calling him the rightful leader. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. will use control of Venezuela’s oil to influence policy. Caracas remains unusually quiet with a smaller police presence. Maduro is held at a troubled Brooklyn jail.

How cocaine and corruption led to the indictment of Maduro

January 4, 2026

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and LARRY NEUMEISTER - Associated Press

A newly unsealed U.S. Justice Department indictment accuses captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of running a “corrupt, illegitimate government” fueled by a drug-trafficking operation that flooded the U.S. with thousands of tons of cocaine. The arrest of Maduro and his wife in a stunning military operation early Saturday in Venezuela sets the stage for a major test for U.S. prosecutors as they seek to secure a conviction in a Manhattan courtroom against the longtime leader of the oil-rich South American nation. Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a post on X that Maduro and his wife “will soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts.”

How the Monroe Doctrine factors into US arrest of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro

January 4, 2026

By MEG KINNARD - Associated Press

It was America’s fifth president who formulated a foreign policy approach that has shaped American strategy for two centuries. And President Donald Trump is citing it as partial justification for the military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The Monroe Doctrine is named for President James Monroe. It was originally aimed at opposing European meddling in the Western Hemisphere. It’s since been invoked repeatedly by subsequent presidents angling to justify U.S. intervention in the region. Trump says that some people today like to call it the “the Don-roe Doctrine.”

Photos of Caracas the day after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

January 4, 2026

By The Associated Press

A tense calm held in Venezuela on Sunday, a day after President Nicolas Maduro was deposed and captured in an American military operation. Maduro was taken to the U.S., arriving late Saturday afternoon at a small airport in New York following the operation that extracted him and his wife, Cilia Flores, from their home in a military base in the…

Global Youth Multicultural Forum Highlights Xizang Culture in Singapore and Malaysia

January 4, 2026

Media Outreach

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 January 2026 – From December 19 to 23, the “Diverse Civilizations, Shared Community” Global Youth Multicultural Forum – Asia Session (Singapore & Malaysia), co-hosted by International Culture Association of the Xizang Autonomous Region and Center for International Cultural Communication (CICG), was successfully held. https://youtu.be/9Zm-JzWvUVA The event was held under the theme…

Hundreds march in silence to honor victims of Swiss bar fire that left 40 dead

January 4, 2026

By JOHN LEICESTER and JAMEY KEATEN - Associated Press

Hundreds marched in silence Sunday to honor victims of the New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. The fire left 40 dead and many injured. Mourners attended a Mass at Chapelle Saint-Christophe before marching to Le Constellation bar. The crowd stood in silence, some weeping, and then applauded as flowers were placed at a makeshift memorial. Swiss authorities identified 24 of the 40 fatalities. A criminal investigation of the bar managers is underway. Authorities believe sparkling candles ignited the fire. Swiss President Guy Parmelin announced a national day of mourning for January 9.

Officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 say their struggles linger, 5 years after the riot

January 4, 2026

By MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press

Five years after the Capitol riot, some of the police officers who fought off the rioters that day say they’re still struggling with what happened. And that’s especially the case since Donald Trump was elected to a second term last year and pardoned about 1,500 people who’d been convicted for their actions at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Several police officers who fought the rioters said in Associated Press interviews that the hardest thing to deal with has been that many people are playing down the violence from that day, or they’re ignoring it or claiming it didn’t happen. That’s despite a massive collection of video and photographic evidence documenting the violence.

Nia Therapeutics Publishes Peer-Reviewed Validation of a 60-Channel Brain Implant for Closed-Loop Neurostimulation

January 4, 2026

Business Wire

ALLSTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan 4, 2026–Nia Therapeutics announced publication in Brain Stimulation of the first in vivo validation of its Smart Neurostimulation System (SNS), a wireless, implantable brain-computer interface designed for closed-loop treatment of memory disorders.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260102654553/en/The SNS records neural activity from 60 channels across four brain regions—an order-of-magnitude increase over commercially…

Maduro’s ouster sparks celebrations among Venezuelans in South Florida

January 3, 2026

By VANESSA A. ALVAREZ, TIM REYNOLDS and BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press

Revelers chanted “liberty” and draped Venezuelan flags over their shoulders in South Florida on Saturday to celebrate the U.S. military operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro and remove him from the country. It is a stunning outcome that they had longed for. But it also has left them wondering what comes next in their homeland. People gathered for a rally in Doral as word spread about Maduro’s ouster. Doral is the Miami suburb where President Donald Trump has a golf resort and roughly half the population is of Venezuelan descent. Outside a restaurant one man held a cardboard sign with the word “Libertad,” Spanish for freedom.

Venezuelans wonder who’s in charge as Trump claims contact with Maduro’s deputy

January 3, 2026

By REGINA GARCIA CANO, JUAN ARRAEZ and ISABEL DEBRE - Associated Press

Venezuelans are trying to understand who is in charge after the United States announced the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuela’s constitution says the vice president should take over, and President Donald Trump says his administration has been in contact with Maduro’s deputy, Delcy Rodríguez. But Rodríguez is trying to project unity among the ruling party’s factions while downplaying any hint of betrayal. Venezuela’s high court has ordered her to assume the role of interim president. Meanwhile, Nobel Peace Prize-winning opposition leader María Corina Machado says her movement is ready to assert authority. She cites its reported victory in the disputed 2024 election. But Trump indicated that Machado lacks the popular support to govern.

Kings give up lead in 3rd period for 2nd straight game but recover for 5-4 shootout win over Wild

January 3, 2026

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Quinton Byfield had a goal and an assist, Samuel Helenius scored his first goal of the season, and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday night. Adrian Kempe and Corey Perry also scored, Darcy Kuemper made 24 saves, and the Kings were able to respond after wilting late in similar circumstances in a 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday. Matt Boldy scored late to salvage a point for the Wild. Jake Middleton, Joel Eriksson Ek and Brock Faber each had a goal, and Minnesota is 3-0-3 in its past six games. Jesper Wallstedt made 34 saves.

International aid groups grapple with what Israel’s ban will mean for their work in Gaza

January 3, 2026

By SAM MEDNICK and JULIA FRANKEL - Associated Press

Israel has revoked the licenses of more than three dozen humanitarian organizations, and now those groups are grappling with how that will affect aid operations in Gaza. This decision affects groups like Doctors Without Borders and Oxfam, which provide essential services such as medical care and shelter. The ban, effective March 1, prevents these groups from bringing supplies or international staff into Gaza. Israel says the new rules aim to prevent militant infiltration. Aid groups argue the requirements endanger staff and hinder operations. The United Nations and NGOs warn that the remaining licensed organizations cannot meet Gaza’s needs, exacerbating the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

US military operation in Venezuela disrupts Caribbean holiday travel, hundreds of flights canceled

January 3, 2026

By MATT O'BRIEN, JOSH FUNK and AUDREY MCAVOY - Associated Press

The U.S. military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has disrupted Caribbean travel. FlightRadar24.com says no flights crossed over Venezuela on Saturday. Major airlines canceled hundreds of flights across the eastern Caribbean after the FAA imposed restrictions. Flights to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Aruba were canceled. Airlines were waiving change fees for rescheduled flights however. But U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Saturday night that the restrictions would end at midnight and airlines would be able to resume normal operations Sunday.

Resecurity and D4DS Partner to Accelerate Advanced Cybersecurity Capabilities in Saudi Arabia

January 3, 2026

Business Wire

LOS ANGELES & RIYADH, Saudi Arabia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan 3, 2026–Resecurity (USA) has announced a strategic partnership with D4DS (Data & Decision Support Consulting in the Field of Telecommunications and Information Technology), the leading management consulting company headquartered in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and focusing on enabling a data-driven culture to transform businesses into data-centric organizations.This press release features…

Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers beat the Panthers 16-14, stay alive in chase for NFC South title

January 3, 2026

By ROB MAADDI - AP Pro Football Writer

The winner of the NFC South will be crowned at home watching on television. Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown pass to Cade Otton, Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers avoided elimination with a sloppy 16-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers on a rain-soaked Saturday. The Buccaneers need New Orleans to beat or tie Atlanta on Sunday to clinch a fifth straight NFC South title. If the Falcons win, the Panthers will secure their first division championship since coach Ron Rivera and quarterback Cam Newton led them to a 15-1 record and a Super Bowl appearance 10 years ago.

Jordan Stolz falls in the 1,000 at the US Olympic trials but the star speedskater will go to Milan

January 3, 2026

By HOWARD FENDRICH - AP National Writer

Star speedskater Jordan Stolz shockingly stumbled to the ice at the start of the men’s 1,000 meters at the U.S. Olympic trials for long track speedskating. But he still finished with the third-fastest time and will head to the Milan Cortina Winter Games. Stolz lost his footing and tripped after fewer than three seconds and five strides at the Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee on Saturday. He quickly rose and continued to race. Stolz, a 21-year-old from Wisconsin, is considered a medal contender in at least three events at the Games next month. Earlier Saturday, Erin Jackson qualified in the women’s 1,000 by finishing faster than world record-holder Brittany Bowe.

FACT FOCUS: Trump repeats false claims as he discusses US raid to extract Venezuela’s president

January 3, 2026

By MELISSA GOLDIN - Associated Press

President Donald Trump has held a news conference to explain a U.S. raid on Venezuela to extract President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Trump praised the military and highlighted National Guard deployments in U.S. cities, making erroneous claims about crime in Washington, D.C., Chicago and Los Angeles. Trump suggested that each U.S. strike on boats allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela saves 25,000 American lives. However, the numbers don’t add up. According to the CDC, drug overdose deaths in the U.S. are far fewer than the number Trump suggests. Additionally, Trump falsely claimed no killings in the nation’s capital for six to seven months, despite recent homicides.

Capture of Maduro and US claim it will run Venezuela raise new legal questions

January 3, 2026

By LISA MASCARO, JOSHUA GOODMAN and BEN FINLEY - Associated Press

Legal questions are being raised about the Trump administration’s capture of Venezuela’s president and U.S. plans to “run” the South American country. Nicolás Maduro was seized in the middle of the night and U.S. officials say he’ll face narcoterrorism conspiracy charges in New York. Experts say the U.S. military’s capture of Maduro may violate international law. A former Navy attorney says he sees no legal basis for the U.S. to go into another country and take a leader without an extradition treaty. Congress hasn’t authorized military action in the region but also hasn’t passed measures blocking the Trump administration from acting.

What we know about a US strike that captured Venezuela’s Maduro

January 3, 2026

By JILL LAWLESS and REBECCA SANTANA - Associated Press

The United States has carried out a military strike on Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. American officials say they will face narco-terrorism charges in U.S. courts. The operation, conducted early Saturday, has left Venezuela in turmoil, with its leadership uncertain and the impact on its military still unclear. Countries across the region are grappling with the implications of the U.S. action. The Trump administration has been pressuring Venezuela for months, accusing Maduro of turning the country into a criminal enterprise. The future of Venezuela remains uncertain as the world reacts.

How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro

January 3, 2026

By MEG KINNARD and MICHELLE L. PRICE - Associated Press

President Donald Trump is laying out some of the details of the U.S. military strike against Venezuela that’s led to the capture of leader Nicolás Maduro. Trump says Maduro was being “highly guarded” in a presidential palace that was “like a fortress,” although Maduro wasn’t able to get to a safe room. Trump tells the “Fox and Friends Weekend” show that American forces were armed with “massive blowtorches” and they could have used those blowtorches to cut through steel walls if Maduro had locked himself in that room. Trump says U.S. forces had practiced maneuvers on a replica building as they prepared for the operation.

With capture of Maduro, Trump claims successful operation as he treads into uncharted territory

January 3, 2026

By AAMER MADHANI - Associated Press

With the capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump and his allies are calling the audacious U.S. military operation an unqualified success. But the path ahead after Saturday’s operation to oust Maduro could be treacherous. Who will fill the power vacuum now that Maduro is gone? What lies ahead for a country of roughly 28 million that’s endured years of hyperinflation, food and medicine shortages and brain drain despite its vast oil wealth? What lessons will U.S. adversaries take from Trump’s decision to demonstrate American might in its sphere of influence as China’s Xi Jinping vows to annex the self-rule island of Taiwan and Russia’s Vladimir Putin has designs on neighbor Ukraine and diminishing NATO’s eastern flank?