CHICAGO – The American aluminium market is grappling with a widening price chasm as domestic premiums reach historic highs, driven by a combination of aggressive trade policies and a tightening global supply chain.1 As of January 9, 2026, the Midwest premium—the regional surcharge paid on top of the global benchmark to cover delivery, logistics, and […]
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In a move that could decisively alter the trajectory of Sudan’s protracted civil war, Pakistan is reportedly in the final stages of securing a landmark $1.5 billion defense agreement with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). Confirmed by multiple sources on January 9, 2026, the deal represents one of Pakistan’s largest-ever military exports and signals Islamabad’s […]
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DUBLIN – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has issued an urgent recall for approximately 13,000 Irish passports following the discovery of a significant printing defect. The error, identified in late December 2025 and confirmed this week, affects a specific batch of documents issued over the last several weeks, potentially leaving thousands of travelers facing […]
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President von der Leyen visited Jordan, Syria and Lebanon. In Amman, she participated to the first ever EU-Jordan Summit. In Damascus she announced EU financial support of €620 million for 2026 and 2027. Finally in Beirut she emphasised the EU and Lebanon’s strong partnership. Source link This article was originally published on https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ac_26_68. It is […]
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MINNEAPOLIS – In a move that has escalated tensions between state and federal authorities, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has assumed sole jurisdiction over the investigation into the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old mother by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The incident, which occurred on January 7, 2026, has sparked widespread protests […]
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LONDON/SYDNEY – The global commodities landscape was jolted on Friday, January 9, 2026, as mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore confirmed they have entered preliminary discussions for a historic combination. If successful, the deal would create the world’s largest mining entity with a combined market capitalization of approximately $207 billion, leapfrogging current industry leader BHP […]
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TEHRAN – Iran is currently engulfed in its most significant wave of civil unrest in years, as nationwide protests sparked by a spiraling economic crisis have morphed into a direct challenge to the clerical establishment. On Friday, January 9, 2026, the Iranian government imposed a near-total nationwide internet blackout, effectively severing the country’s 88 million […]
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ADDIS ABABA – As Africa navigates the first week of 2026, the continent is witnessing a complex interplay of rapid industrial growth, shifting geopolitical alliances, and persistent humanitarian crises. From the high-stakes naval exercises in South African waters to the 1,000-day mark of the devastating conflict in Sudan, regional leaders are balancing domestic stability against […]
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In a pre-dawn operation launched from the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, U.S. forces seized the oil tanker Olina in the Caribbean Sea on Friday, January 9, 2026. This interdiction marks the fifth such seizure in recent weeks, signalling an aggressive intensification of Washington’s maritime blockade aimed at exerting total control over Venezuela’s petroleum […]
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On January 9, 2026, the Princess of Wales marks her 44th birthday, a milestone that finds her in a position of unprecedented public affection and renewed personal strength. Exactly 44 years ago, Catherine Elizabeth Middleton was born at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading to Michael and Carole Middleton. Today, she stands as the highest-polling […]
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