Day: January 18, 2026
World leaders cautious on Trump”s broader ‘Board of Peace” amid fears for UN
Governments reacted cautiously to US President Donald Trump’s invitation to join his “Board of Peace,” a plan that diplomats said could harm the work of the United Nations.
DSWD: Over P8.4M in relief aid given to Albay LGUs affected by Mayon Volcano unrest
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Sunday said it has given over P8.4 million worth of humanitarian aid to local government units (LGUs) in Albay to help in their disaster response operations for families affected by Mayon Volcano”s unrest.
DPWH Sec. Dizon stands on shaking bridge as truck rumbles by
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the immediate inspection of a bridge in Lupi, Camarines Sur after personally experiencing it shake and jolt as a truck drove over it.
Pentagon readies 1,500 troops for potential Minnesota deployment, US officials say
The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota, the site of large protests against Trump’s deportation drive, officials said.
World Economic Forum invites Iranian foreign minister to Davos after regime slaughter of Iranian civilians
World Economic Forum is facing calls to exclude Iranian officials from Davos after the regime slaughtered thousands of its civilians, rights groups say.
Venezuela’s acting leader was once a DEA ‘priority target’: report
Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez was reportedly labeled a DEA “priority target” in 2022, appearing in intelligence files since at least 2018.
Minneapolis posts anti-ICE video promoting ‘peaceful protest’ and unity
Minneapolis releases anti-ICE video promoting “peaceful protest” as tensions escalate. Federal agents face harassment while troops prepare for deployment.
Dozens of dogs killed in fire at home of ‘breeder’ in Washington state, firefighters rescue 3 from flames
Fire officials in Washington state are investigating a deadly blaze that killed about 40 dogs at the home of a man who claimed to be dog breeder.
Surgeon ex in Ohio dentist murders job hopped across country, dodged lawsuits after divorce
Ohio doctor faces murder charges in alleged killing of divorced wife and her husband. McKee worked across states before Columbus arrest in shocking case.
DAVID MARCUS: Sorry Omar Fateh, we’re not doing Somali-run no-go zones in Minnesota
Minnesota state Sen. Omar Fateh pledged to make Cedar Riverside a “no-go zone for white supremacists” in social media posts that sparked debate.
