Day: January 15, 2026
PH not included in US visa suspension list – envoy
The Philippines is not part of the Trump administration’s reported list of countries, where it is suspending the processing of visas to the United States.
Iran allegedly airs 97 ‘coercive confessions’ amid record-breaking North Korea-style internet blackout
The Iranian regime aired alleged forced confessions from handcuffed protesters during a record-breaking internet blackout lasting over 144 hours.
Forcing an early wake-up time could harm your health, sleep doctors warn
Experts say forcing a 6 a.m. wake-up isn’t healthy for everyone. Your chronotype affects sleep quality, mood and health more than waking early.
Iran shuts down airspace, foreign officials warn against travel to Israel
Iran closes airspace to most flights amid rising U.S. tensions. Trump says Iranian protest killings stopped, but military officials reportedly warned an attack was imminent.
University researcher accused of calling for assassination of conservative voices in social media post
University of Washington investigates researcher who allegedly posted comments calling for assassination of conservative voices, sparking controversy.
ICE detainer issued for El Salvadoran national charged with killing two North Carolina teens
North Carolina sanctuary policies face renewed criticism after an illegal alien was charged in the murders of two teenagers, ages 16 and 18, in Charlotte.
Key Republicans flip, kill effort to restrain Trump’s policing power over Venezuela
Senate Republicans used a rarely deployed Senate procedure to kill a bipartisan Venezuela war powers resolution despite earlier success that enraged President Donald Trump.
Late NASCAR star Greg Biffle’s home burglarized weeks after plane crash, $30,000 taken: officials
Officials said they were investigating a theft that allegedly occurred at a home owned by late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle weeks after he died in a plane crash.
