Minneapolis, tanker seizures and Saudi-UAE rift
January 8, 2026
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January 8, 2026
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A fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis sparks protests, as officials challenge the Trump administration’s account. TheUnited States seizes a Venezuela‑linked oil tanker flying a Russian flag, fuelling anger in Moscow and fresh fears of U.S.–Russia escalation. Saudi Arabia says Yemen’s southern separatist leader fled with UAE support, deepening strains between the Gulf allies. And the twin gorillas giving hope to an endangered population.
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