US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 7

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

US: Snow Squall Warnings Issued Across Nebraska

Snow squall warnings were issued throughout Nebraska on Friday, January 16, causing low visibility and falling snow with high winds.

US: High Winds Trigger Dust Storms and Power Outages Across Northern Colorado

High winds with gusts of up to 70 mph ripped through northern Colorado on Friday, January 16, leaving tens of thousands of homes without power, triggering dust storms, and closing highways.

Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 6

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers remarks at dinner hosted by the Canada-China Business Council in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers remarks at dinner hosted by the Canada-China Business Council in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers remarks at dinner hosted by the Canada-China Business Council in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers remarks at dinner hosted by the Canada-China Business Council in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers remarks at dinner hosted by the Canada-China Business Council in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives to deliver remarks at dinner hosted by the Canada-China Business Council in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney walks past a Chinese flag as he leaves after holding a press conference in Ritan Park in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in Ritan Park in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Liberal member of Parliament Micheal Ma looks on as Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in Ritan Park in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu, back left to right, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs David Morrisron, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand, National Security and Intelligence Advisor Nathalie Drouin, and Liberal member of Parliament MicheaL Ma, look on as Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in Ritan Park in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in Ritan Park in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in Ritan Park in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney walks past a Chinese flag as he leaves after holding a press conference in Ritan Park in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in Ritan Park in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 5

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 4

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

Prime Minister Mark Carney Meets Xi Jinping - Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney Meets Xi Jinping - Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with President of China Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick /Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney Meets Xi Jinping - Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney Meets Xi Jinping - Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with President of China Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick /Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney Meets Xi Jinping - Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney Meets Xi Jinping - Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney heads for a meeting with President of China Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick /Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney Meets Xi Jinping - Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney Meets Xi Jinping - Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with President of China Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick /Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Prime Minister Mark Carney Meets Xi Jinping - Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney Meets Xi Jinping - Beijing

Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with President of China Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

This photo taken on January 15, 2026 shows an artwork exhibited during a preview of the art exhibition Desert X AlUla held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Running from January 16 to Feb. 28, Desert X AlUla opens its fourth edition here on Friday, showcasing 11 site-responsive artworks across valleys, canyons, and oases under the theme "Space Without Measure." Photo by Xinhua/Xin Mengchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

This photo taken on January 15, 2026 shows an artwork exhibited during a preview of the art exhibition Desert X AlUla held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Running from January 16 to Feb. 28, Desert X AlUla opens its fourth edition here on Friday, showcasing 11 site-responsive artworks across valleys, canyons, and oases under the theme "Space Without Measure." Photo by Xinhua/Xin Mengchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

People view an artwork exhibited during a preview of the art exhibition Desert X AlUla held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, January 15, 2026. Running from January 16 to Feb. 28, Desert X AlUla opens its fourth edition here on Friday, showcasing 11 site-responsive artworks across valleys, canyons, and oases under the theme "Space Without Measure." Photo by Xinhua/Xin Mengchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

People enjoy performance in front of an artwork exhibited during a preview of the art exhibition Desert X AlUla held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, January 15, 2026. Running from January 16 to Feb. 28, Desert X AlUla opens its fourth edition here on Friday, showcasing 11 site-responsive artworks across valleys, canyons, and oases under the theme "Space Without Measure." Photo by Xinhua/Xin Mengchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

This photo taken on January 15, 2026 shows an artwork exhibited during a preview of the art exhibition Desert X AlUla held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Running from January 16 to Feb. 28, Desert X AlUla opens its fourth edition here on Friday, showcasing 11 site-responsive artworks across valleys, canyons, and oases under the theme "Space Without Measure." Photo by Xinhua/Xin Mengchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

People view an artwork exhibited during a preview of the art exhibition Desert X AlUla held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, January 15, 2026. Running from January 16 to Feb. 28, Desert X AlUla opens its fourth edition here on Friday, showcasing 11 site-responsive artworks across valleys, canyons, and oases under the theme "Space Without Measure." Photo by Xinhua/Xin Mengchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

A man views an artwork exhibited during a preview of the art exhibition Desert X AlUla held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, January 15, 2026. Running from January 16 to Feb. 28, Desert X AlUla opens its fourth edition here on Friday, showcasing 11 site-responsive artworks across valleys, canyons, and oases under the theme "Space Without Measure." Photo by Xinhua/Xin Mengchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

People view an artwork exhibited during a preview of the art exhibition Desert X AlUla held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, January 15, 2026. Running from January 16 to Feb. 28, Desert X AlUla opens its fourth edition here on Friday, showcasing 11 site-responsive artworks across valleys, canyons, and oases under the theme "Space Without Measure." Photo by Xinhua/Xin Mengchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

Yoon Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison on Arrest Obstruction Charges

Yoon Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison on Arrest Obstruction Charges

People watch a televised news report on Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul, South Korea, on January 16, 2026. South Korea's former impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to five years in prison on arrest obstruction charges, his first verdict on charges stemming from a martial law attempt, live footage showed Friday. Photo by Park Jintaek/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Yoon Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison on Arrest Obstruction Charges

Yoon Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison on Arrest Obstruction Charges

People watch a televised news report on Yoon Suk-yeol's court trial at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, on January 16, 2026. South Korea's former impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to five years in prison on arrest obstruction charges, live footage showed Friday. Photo by Park Jintaek/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 2

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 3

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

RECAP: Protests Erupt Across U.S. After ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Woman in Minneapolis

Protests broke out in Minneapolis and other cities across the United States after a local resident, Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during a confrontation on Wednesday, January 7. In Minneapolis, the shooting sparked several days of demonstrations. On Friday, January 9, hundreds of protesters marched through downtown and gathered outside the Canopy by Hilton hotel believed to be hosting ICE agents, staging a noise protest and calling for federal agents to leave the city.

Illustration - Venezuela

Illustration - Venezuela

(260110) -- ANZOATEQUI, January 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An oil tanker which has been berthed here for several days is seen in Lancheria, Anzoatequi, Venezuela, January 9, 2026. The U.S. military seized the fifth oil tanker allegedly linked to Venezuela early Friday morning. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 9, 2026. Large numbers of Japanese residents rallied in Tokyo on Friday evening to protest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's evasive stance on U.S. military strikes against Venezuela, as well as a series of dangerous recent military policy moves by her administration. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protests Erupt After ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Renee Nicole Good - MN

Protests Erupt After ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Renee Nicole Good - MN

A woman holds an sign during a rally in front of the Minnesota State Capitol building in St. Paul, Minn., on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. Photo by Christopher Katsarov/Candian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protests Erupt After ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Renee Nicole Good - MN

Protests Erupt After ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Renee Nicole Good - MN

Muslim men pray following a rally in front of the Minnesota State Capitol building in St. Paul, Minn., on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. Photo by Christopher Katsarov/Candian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protests Erupt After ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Renee Nicole Good - MN

Protests Erupt After ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Renee Nicole Good - MN

People gather at a rally in front of the Minnesota State Capitol building in St. Paul, Minn., on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. Photo by Christopher Katsarov/Candian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protests Erupt After ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Renee Nicole Good - MN

Protests Erupt After ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Renee Nicole Good - MN

Signs are posted on the street where Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE officer, in Minneapolis, Minn., on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. Photo by Christopher Katsarov/Candian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 9, 2026. Large numbers of Japanese residents rallied in Tokyo on Friday evening to protest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's evasive stance on U.S. military strikes against Venezuela, as well as a series of dangerous recent military policy moves by her administration. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 9, 2026. Large numbers of Japanese residents rallied in Tokyo on Friday evening to protest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's evasive stance on U.S. military strikes against Venezuela, as well as a series of dangerous recent military policy moves by her administration. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 9, 2026. Large numbers of Japanese residents rallied in Tokyo on Friday evening to protest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's evasive stance on U.S. military strikes against Venezuela, as well as a series of dangerous recent military policy moves by her administration. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM