International US congressman meets five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father at ICE detention center – as it happened This blog has now closed. Read our latest story hereTwo federal officers fired their guns during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, according to an initial review by the Department of Homeland Security that was obtained by NBC News.Three sources told NBC News that the preliminary report, from a Customs and Border Protection internal investigation led by the agency’s Office of Professional Responsibility, was sent to congressional committees yesterday, including […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
International Judge blocks Trump officials from detaining refugees in Minnesota Ruling follows arrests under DHS ‘re-vetting’ operation of more than 100 refugees who had been lawfully resettledA federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from detaining refugees in Minnesota, following a spate of arrests in the state.More than 100 refugees who had lawfully resettled in the state had been arrested in recent weeks, according to attorneys and advocacy groups. Some were flown to detention centers in Texas, according to attorneys […] todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
insert_link International Border agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti placed on leave As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
International US agents involved in Alex Pretti’s killing in Minneapolis placed on leave Two agents placed on administrative leave as outrage continues over killing of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
Local Veep pays working visit to Ministry of Lands The Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, paid a working visit to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources as part of efforts to enhance the accessibility of the Presidency to all. In her remarks, the Vice President stated that the visit was one of numerous visits to various ministries, emphasizing that its purpose […] The post Veep pays working visit to Ministry of Lands appeared first on The […] todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
Local 80% of Africa’s commercial payments will go through PAPSS system in 5yrs -Mike Ogbalu III The Chief Executive Officer of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), Mr. Mike Ogbalu III has set an audacious target of processing 80% of Africa’s commercial payments through PAPSS within five years, as the platform achieves 2,000% growth and expands to 20 countries. Speaking during a session on the AfCFTA podcast, Mr. Mike Ogbalu […] The post 80% of Africa’s commercial payments will go through PAPSS system in 5yrs […] todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
International Australia news live: independent MP says Israel president’s visit ‘risks igniting further division’; Apple ‘fix’ leaves some old iPhones unable to make calls Mackellar MP Sophie Scamps expresses concern over Isaac Herzog’s invitation to visit Australia in February. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnne Aly says it is ‘huge relief’ there were no casualties at Perth Invasion Day rallyAnne Aly, the minister for multicultural affairs, as well as a counter-terrorism expert, says she is relieved no one was hurt in the potential terrorist act […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
International Chinese man who filmed evidence of Xinjiang rights abuses is granted asylum in US Lawyer for Guan Heng, whose exposed evidence of persecution of Uyghurs, says he is ‘textbook example of why asylum should exist’A US immigration judge has granted asylum to a Chinese national who he said had a “well founded fear” of persecution if sent back to China after exposing alleged human rights abuses against Uyghurs there.Guan Heng applied for asylum after arriving in the US illegally in 2021. He has been […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
International Extra public holiday for NSW under consideration as Anzac Day falls on weekend, premier says State government in talks with RSL to ensure the creation of long weekend doesn’t detract from national day of remembranceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA late attempt to add a public holiday to create an Anzac Day long weekend, falling into line with Western Australia and the ACT, is being considered by the New South Wales government.The […] todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
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