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Tunisia faces severe bottled-water shortage after scorching August
Shelves in most Tunisian supermarkets and neighbourhood stores have remained empty for several weeks, amid a severe shortage of bottled water reported on September 1, 2026.
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Tinubu reports attacks in South Africa to African Union
President Bola Tinubu has formally reported recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa to the African Union, requesting that the issue be placed on the agenda of the bloc’s January 2027 summit.
Markets eye Fed decision as Big Tech earnings loom and Amazon plans another major round of cuts
U.S. stock futures were higher on January 28, 2026 as investors waited for the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision and comments from Chair Jerome Powell, while Tesla, Microsoft and Meta prepared to report results after the bell. Gold pushed to fresh highs, bitcoin steadied near $90,000, and headlines also included Amazon’s plan to eliminate about 16,000 jobs and renewed focus on Nvidia’s chip sales into China.
FBI executes search warrant at Fulton County election office seeking 2020 records
Federal investigators served a search warrant at Fulton County’s election hub in Georgia, seeking a set of records tied to the 2020 vote as county officials tried to determine the scope and target of the inquiry.
Ilhan Omar attacked at Minneapolis town hall after calling for Kristi Noem’s resignation
Rep. Ilhan Omar was attacked during a Minneapolis town hall after demanding that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem resign or face impeachment. Omar continued the event after a man in the front row sprayed her with a strong-smelling liquid; police arrested the suspect, identified as 55-year-old Anthony Kazmierczak. The episode followed heightened political tension around immigration enforcement and allegations tied to federal actions in Minnesota.
Massive winter storm grips much of the U.S., leaving widespread ice damage, outages and travel disruptions
A sprawling winter storm has pushed snow, sleet and freezing rain from the South through the Mid-Atlantic and into New England, triggering large-scale power outages and major travel disruptions as communities brace for lingering cold and ice stress on infrastructure.
Wall Street nears a record as earnings jolt stocks and investors brace for the Fed
U.S. stocks wobbled but stayed near record territory as a bruising drop in health insurers offset strong gains in tech-linked names. Investors weighed mixed earnings, a consumer-confidence slide, and expectations the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady at Wednesday’s meeting.
White House signals Minnesota pullback as backlash grows over ICE shootings and a shutdown deadline nears
Federal immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota are driving a fast-moving political crisis in Washington, with Democrats threatening to block DHS funding and the White House indicating it may reduce the federal agent presence in the state.
US edges toward a partial shutdown as Senate Democrats threaten to block a funding package over DHS and ICE
A partial U.S. government shutdown is increasingly likely by the end of the week after Senate Democrats said they will not advance a six-bill spending package if it includes Department of Homeland Security money, citing outrage over recent immigration-enforcement killings in Minnesota and demanding new guardrails for ICE operations.
Democrats threaten to block DHS funding after Minneapolis shooting, raising shutdown risk before Jan. 30 deadline
Senate Democrats say they won’t provide votes to advance a government funding package if it keeps Homeland Security money attached, escalating a standoff after the killing of Minnesota nurse Alex Pretti during a federal immigration operation. With the shutdown deadline set for Friday, Jan. 30, Republicans are under pressure to either split the bills or find a compromise fast.
Trump order targets faster rebuilding a year after Los Angeles wildfires, but money and insurance remain key hurdles
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at speeding up rebuilding in Los Angeles neighborhoods devastated by the January 2025 wildfires, directing federal agencies to streamline reviews and allow builders to self-certify compliance. California officials argue financing gaps and insurance issues, not permitting, are the biggest obstacles for families still waiting to return home.
Winter storm batters the U.S., grounding flights and straining power and emergency services
A sprawling winter storm pushed snow, ice and extreme cold across large parts of the United States, triggering mass flight cancellations, widespread delays and major power outages as officials warned disruptions could linger into midweek.