US: Dozens of Anti-ICE Protesters Detained After Noise Protest in Maple Grove, MN

Dozens of anti-ICE demonstrators were detained on Monday, January 26, after gathering outside a hotel in Maple Grove, Minnesota, for a "noise protest." The protesters targeted the location believing a Border Patrol commander was staying there.

State of Siege Declared After Gang Killings of Eight Police Officers - Guatemala

State of Siege Declared After Gang Killings of Eight Police Officers - Guatemala

Police officers guard at the gate of the Men's Detention Center Fraijanes II, Fraijanes Municipality, Guatemala, January 18, 2026. Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo has declared a nationwide state of siege for 30 days following a wave of coordinated attacks against the country's National Civil Police, which left at least seven officers dead, authorities said Sunday. The emergency measure seeks to strengthen state action against criminal gangs and guarantee public security, Arevalo said, after violence erupted in connection with prison riots in which gang members took 46 people hostage at three detention centers. Arevalo also decreed three days of national mourning for the fallen officers and confirmed that authorities have regained control of the three prisons where unrest was reported. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

At The Border Between Venezuela and Brazil

At The Border Between Venezuela and Brazil

In this photo taken in Pacaraima, Roraima, Brazil, a member of the Bolivarian National Guard of Venezuela inspects a vehicle near the border between Brazil and Venezuela on January 6, 2026. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

At The Border Between Venezuela and Brazil

At The Border Between Venezuela and Brazil

In this photo taken in Pacaraima, Roraima, Brazil, members of the Bolivarian National Guard of Venezuela patrol the border between Brazil and Venezuela on January 6, 2026. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

United States 250th Birthday Celebration In 2026 - DC

United States 250th Birthday Celebration In 2026 - DC

Members of the National Guard look on during the United States’ 250th anniversary celebration in Washington, DC, USA on January 5, 2026. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

United States 250th Birthday Celebration In 2026 - DC

United States 250th Birthday Celebration In 2026 - DC

Members of the National Guard look on during the United States’ 250th anniversary celebration in Washington, DC, USA on January 5, 2026. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

United States 250th Birthday Celebration In 2026 - DC

United States 250th Birthday Celebration In 2026 - DC

Members of the National Guard look on during the United States’ 250th anniversary celebration in Washington, DC, USA on January 5, 2026. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

United States 250th Birthday Celebration In 2026 - DC

United States 250th Birthday Celebration In 2026 - DC

Members of the National Guard look on during the United States’ 250th anniversary celebration in Washington, DC, USA on January 5, 2026. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

United States 250th Birthday Celebration In 2026 - DC

United States 250th Birthday Celebration In 2026 - DC

Members of the National Guard look on during the United States’ 250th anniversary celebration in Washington, DC, USA on January 5, 2026. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hong Kong court ruling on Jimmy Lai

HONGKONG, China, Dec. 15 Kyodo - Security officers stand on guard in front of the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts building in Hong Kong on Dec. 15, 2025, ahead of the ruling in the national security collusion trial of Jimmy Lai, founder of the now-defunct pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily. (Kyodo)

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Gulf of Finland Coast Guard District Commander Mikko Simola (L), Chief of the Border Guard Markku Hassinen, Director of the National Bureau of Investigation Robin Lardot, Helsinki Deputy Police Commissioner Heikki Kopperoinen, Helsinki Police Department chief Jari Liukku and National Police Comissioner Ilkka Koskimäki (R) attend a press conferance in Helsinki, Finland on 31 December 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged Elisa's subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The police say that the location of the cable damage reported by Elisa is located in the Estonian exclusive economic zone. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - KIMMO PENTTINEN / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Kimmo Penttinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Gulf of Finland Coast Guard District Commander Mikko Simola (L), Chief of the Border Guard Markku Hassinen, Director of the National Bureau of Investigation Robin Lardot, Helsinki Deputy Police Commissioner Heikki Kopperoinen, Helsinki Police Department chief Jari Liukku and National Police Comissioner Ilkka Koskimäki (R) attend a press conferance in Helsinki, Finland on 31 December 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged Elisa's subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The police say that the location of the cable damage reported by Elisa is located in the Estonian exclusive economic zone. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - KIMMO PENTTINEN / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Kimmo Penttinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Gulf of Finland Coast Guard District Commander Mikko Simola (L), Chief of the Border Guard Markku Hassinen, Director of the National Bureau of Investigation Robin Lardot, Helsinki Deputy Police Commissioner Heikki Kopperoinen, Helsinki Police Department chief Jari Liukku and National Police Comissioner Ilkka Koskimäki (R) attend a press conferance in Helsinki, Finland on 31 December 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged Elisa's subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The police say that the location of the cable damage reported by Elisa is located in the Estonian exclusive economic zone. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - KIMMO PENTTINEN / LEHTIKUVA / STR - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Kimmo Penttinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

US: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility as Winter Storm Batters Minnesota 2

A major winter storm swept through the Midwest on Sunday, December 28, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a blizzard warning for several states. As strong winds whipped across Minnesota, roads were blanketed with snow and visibility was severely reduced. Governor Tim Walz has authorized the National Guard to support emergency winter storm operations.

US: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility as Winter Storm Batters Minnesota

A major winter storm swept through the Midwest on Sunday, December 28, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a blizzard warning for several states. As strong winds whipped across Minnesota, roads were blanketed with snow and visibility was severely reduced. Governor Tim Walz has authorized the National Guard to support emergency winter storm operations.

Aircraft Crash Site - Mexico

Aircraft Crash Site - Mexico

Members of the National Guard keep watch at the aircraft crash site in Toluca, the State of Mexico, central Mexico, Dec. 15, 2025. At least six people were killed Monday after a small aircraft crashed in the municipality of San Mateo Atenco in Mexico's central State of Mexico, local authorities said. (Photo by Arturo Hernandez/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Hong Kong court ruling on Jimmy Lai

Hong Kong court ruling on Jimmy Lai

Security officers stand on guard in front of the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts building in Hong Kong on Dec. 15, 2025, ahead of the ruling in the national security collusion trial of Jimmy Lai, founder of the now-defunct pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily.

Hong Kong court ruling on Jimmy Lai

Hong Kong court ruling on Jimmy Lai

Security officers stand on guard in front of the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts building in Hong Kong on Dec. 15, 2025, ahead of the ruling in the national security collusion trial of Jimmy Lai, founder of the now-defunct pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily.

Celebration for the 62nd Anniversary of Kenya's Independence - Nairobi

Celebration for the 62nd Anniversary of Kenya's Independence - Nairobi

Kenyan President William Ruto inspects the guard of honor during a celebration for the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 12, 2025. A celebration marking the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence was held at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi on Friday. Kenya's Jamhuri Day or Independence Day, observed on Dec. 12 each year, is one of the most important national holidays in Kenya. Kenya gained independence from Britain on Dec. 12, 1963. Photo by Yang Guang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Minister of The Interior Nunez Visits BRI and GIGN - Versailles

Minister of The Interior Nunez Visits BRI and GIGN - Versailles

French gendarmes stand guard during France's Interior Minister's visit to Groupement blind? de gendarmerie mobile (Armored Mobile Gendarmerie Group) following a ceremony to install Colonel Benoit Villeminoz as new commander of the National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN) in Versailles, west of Paris on December 12, 2025. Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

White House

White House

People are seen on the roof of the White House Dec. 4, 2025 moments after the U.S. flag was lowered to half staff in honor of Sarah Beckstrom, a West Virginia National Guard member who was killed in a shooting near the White House the previous week. Photo by Francis Chung/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

Members of law enforcement, including the U.S. Secret Service and the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, secure the scene following a shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C., USA. According to initial reports, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot, and the suspected gunman is currently being detained at a local hospital. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

Members of law enforcement, including the U.S. Secret Service and the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, secure the scene following a shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C., USA. According to initial reports, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot, and the suspected gunman is currently being detained at a local hospital. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

Members of law enforcement, including the U.S. Secret Service and the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, secure the scene following a shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C., USA. According to initial reports, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot, and the suspected gunman is currently being detained at a local hospital. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

Members of law enforcement, including the U.S. Secret Service and the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, secure the scene following a shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C., USA. According to initial reports, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot, and the suspected gunman is currently being detained at a local hospital. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

Members of law enforcement, including the U.S. Secret Service and the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, secure the scene following a shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C., USA. According to initial reports, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot, and the suspected gunman is currently being detained at a local hospital. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

Members of law enforcement, including the U.S. Secret Service and the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, secure the scene following a shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C., USA. According to initial reports, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot, and the suspected gunman is currently being detained at a local hospital. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

Members of law enforcement, including the U.S. Secret Service and the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, secure the scene following a shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C., USA. According to initial reports, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot, and the suspected gunman is currently being detained at a local hospital. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

Members of law enforcement, including the U.S. Secret Service and the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, secure the scene following a shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C., USA. According to initial reports, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot, and the suspected gunman is currently being detained at a local hospital. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

Members of law enforcement, including the U.S. Secret Service and the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, secure the scene following a shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C., USA. According to initial reports, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot, and the suspected gunman is currently being detained at a local hospital. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

Members of law enforcement, including the U.S. Secret Service and the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, secure the scene following a shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C., USA. According to initial reports, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot, and the suspected gunman is currently being detained at a local hospital. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

Members of law enforcement, including the U.S. Secret Service and the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, secure the scene following a shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C., USA. According to initial reports, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot, and the suspected gunman is currently being detained at a local hospital. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

Members of law enforcement, including the U.S. Secret Service and the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, secure the scene following a shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C., USA. According to initial reports, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot, and the suspected gunman is currently being detained at a local hospital. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

Members of law enforcement, including the U.S. Secret Service and the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, secure the scene following a shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C., USA. According to initial reports, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot, and the suspected gunman is currently being detained at a local hospital. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

Members of law enforcement, including the U.S. Secret Service and the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, secure the scene following a shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C., USA. According to initial reports, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot, and the suspected gunman is currently being detained at a local hospital. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

Members of law enforcement, including the U.S. Secret Service and the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, secure the scene following a shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C., USA. According to initial reports, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot, and the suspected gunman is currently being detained at a local hospital. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

Members of law enforcement, including the U.S. Secret Service and the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, secure the scene following a shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C., USA. According to initial reports, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot, and the suspected gunman is currently being detained at a local hospital. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

Members of law enforcement, including the U.S. Secret Service and the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, secure the scene following a shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C., USA. According to initial reports, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot, and the suspected gunman is currently being detained at a local hospital. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

Members of law enforcement, including the U.S. Secret Service and the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, secure the scene following a shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C., USA. According to initial reports, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot, and the suspected gunman is currently being detained at a local hospital. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

Members of law enforcement, including the U.S. Secret Service and the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, secure the scene following a shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C., USA. According to initial reports, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot, and the suspected gunman is currently being detained at a local hospital. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

FBI Director Kash Patel (L) speaks during a news conference at the scene of a shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C., USA. According to initial reports, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot, and the suspected gunman is currently being detained at a local hospital. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

National Guard Members Shot - Washington

Members of law enforcement, including the U.S. Secret Service and the Washington Metropolitan Police Department, secure the scene following a shooting near the White House on November 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C., USA. According to initial reports, two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot, and the suspected gunman is currently being detained at a local hospital. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Two National Guard Members Shot in Washington, D.C. 3

Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically injured Wednesday, November 26 in a targeted shooting just blocks from the White House. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national was taken into custody with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The FBI is investigating the incident as a possible act of international terrorism.

National Guard Members Shot - DC

National Guard Members Shot - DC

Police keep a presence following the shooting of two U.S. National Guard members near the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Nov. 26, 2025. Two U.S. National Guard members were shot near the White House on Wednesday and a suspect is in custody, according to local authorities. Photo by Hu Yousong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - DC

National Guard Members Shot - DC

Law enforcement officials visit the crime scene following two National Guard members were shot near the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Nov. 26, 2025. Two U.S. National Guard members were shot near the White House on Wednesday and a suspect is in custody, according to local authorities. Photo by Hu Yousong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - DC

National Guard Members Shot - DC

Police keep a presence following the shooting of two U.S. National Guard members near the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Nov. 26, 2025. Two U.S. National Guard members were shot near the White House on Wednesday and a suspect is in custody, according to local authorities. Photo by Hu Yousong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - DC

National Guard Members Shot - DC

Police keep a presence following the shooting of two U.S. National Guard members near the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Nov. 26, 2025. Two U.S. National Guard members were shot near the White House on Wednesday and a suspect is in custody, according to local authorities. Photo by Hu Yousong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - DC

National Guard Members Shot - DC

Police keep a presence following the shooting of two U.S. National Guard members near the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Nov. 26, 2025. Two U.S. National Guard members were shot near the White House on Wednesday and a suspect is in custody, according to local authorities. Photo by Hu Yousong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - DC

National Guard Members Shot - DC

Police keep a presence following the shooting of two U.S. National Guard members near the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Nov. 26, 2025. Two U.S. National Guard members were shot near the White House on Wednesday and a suspect is in custody, according to local authorities. Photo by Hu Yousong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Guard Members Shot - DC

National Guard Members Shot - DC

Law enforcement officials visit the crime scene following two National Guard members were shot near the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Nov. 26, 2025. Two U.S. National Guard members were shot near the White House on Wednesday and a suspect is in custody, according to local authorities. Photo by Hu Yousong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM