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US to conduct multi-day readiness drill across Middle East amid Iran tensions

US to conduct multi-day readiness drill across Middle East amid Iran tensions

Exercise to validate rapid deployment, dispersal capabilities, says US Air Forces Central

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Ecuador bumps up tariffs on crude oil transported from Colombia by 900%
27.01.2026

Ecuador bumps up tariffs on crude oil transported from Colombia by 900%

Move comes in response to Bogota’s decision to stop electricity exports to the country starting Feb. 1

Germany issues US travel alert after Minneapolis shooting
27.01.2026

Germany issues US travel alert after Minneapolis shooting

Foreign Ministry warns travelers to be ‘vigilant’ and exercise increased caution in the wake of ‘violent confrontations’ with federal agents in Minneapolis and other US cities

Canada's prime minister walked back 'unfortunate' Davos remarks in call with Trump: US Treasury secretary
27.01.2026

Canada's prime minister walked back 'unfortunate' Davos remarks in call with Trump: US Treasury secretary

US president spoke to Mark Carney, 'who was very aggressively walking back some of the unfortunate remarks he made at Davos,’ says Scott Bessent

Musk questions security of popular messaging apps, urges use of X Chat
27.01.2026

Musk questions security of popular messaging apps, urges use of X Chat

'WhatsApp is not secure. Even Signal is questionable. Use X Chat,' US tech billionaire says

Top US Border Patrol official removed from his role: Report
27.01.2026

Top US Border Patrol official removed from his role: Report

Gregory Bovino will return to his former job in El Centro, California, says The Atlantic