January 13, 2026

UK Imposes Full Sanctions on Iran Amid Deadly Protests and Global Pressure

The UK has announced full sanctions on Iran targeting vital sectors due to deadly protests. The Foreign Office summoned Iran's ambassador. Trump urged protests to continue.

January 13, 2026

Iran Official Confirms Nearly 2,000 Killed in Ongoing Protests Amid Blame on Terrorists

An Iranian official told Reuters that about 2,000 people, including security forces, died during protests. Authorities blame terrorists and foreign-backed groups for the violence.

January 13, 2026

Trump Administration Ends Deportation Protection for Somali Immigrants

The Trump administration has decided to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali immigrants. From March 17, about 2,500 Somalis will lose legal work permits and face possible deportation. Homeland Security says Somalia’s conditions have improved. This move is part of a broader push against illegal immigration in states with large Somali communities.

January 13, 2026

South Korean Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Ex-President Yoon Over 2024 Martial Law Bid

Prosecutors demand the death penalty for former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol for his failed martial law declaration in December 2024. This is the first insurrection trial of a Korean head of state in 30 years. A verdict is due in mid-February.

January 13, 2026

Greenland's PM: We Choose Denmark Over US Amid US Annexation Talks

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen states Greenland would pick Denmark over the US if asked now. His strong words come after renewed US plans to annex the island, highlighting rising geopolitical tension over Greenland's strategic Arctic location.