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Trump Administration Ends Minnesota Immigration Raids

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The Trump administration has announced the end of a highly controversial immigration crackdown in Minnesota, following weeks of raids that sparked mass protests and nationwide outrage. Speaking Thursday outside Minneapolis, Tom Homan, Trump’s immigration pointman, said the operation would be wound down after consultations with President Donald Trump. “I have proposed and President Trump has concurred that this surge operation conclude. A significant drawdown has already been underway this week and will continue through the next week,” Homan said. The operation saw thousands of federal personnel, including ICE officers, conducting large-scale arrests the administration said targeted criminals. However, the raids prompted widespread demonstrations across Minneapolis and drew criticism following the recent killings of two US citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Homan suggested the officers could be reassigned elsewhere but did not provide specifics, amid speculation about possible future operations in other cities. “In the next week, we’re going to deploy the officers here on detail, back to their home stations or other areas of the country where they are needed. But we’re going to continue to enforce immigration law,” he said. Trump’s tough stance on illegal immigration was central to his 2024 campaign, but the Minnesota operation appeared to have political costs. Viral videos showing masked federal agents using force, along with reports of arrests based on questionable evidence, contributed to a decline in the president’s approval ratings. Public outrage intensified after the detention of five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos on January 20, a case that became a symbol for protesters. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey welcomed the decision, calling the operation devastating for the city. “The ICE operation had been catastrophic for our neighbors and businesses, and now it’s time for a great comeback,” Frey said. “We will show the same commitment to our immigrant residents.”

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North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Reportedly Names 13-Year-Old Daughter Kim Ju Ae As Heir

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly chosen his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his heir, South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers on Thursday. The 13-year-old, who has recently appeared alongside her father at high-profile events—including a visit to Beijing in September, her first known trip abroad—has increasingly taken on a prominent public role. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) said it based its assessment on “a range of circumstances,” including Ju Ae’s growing visibility at official events. The agency will closely monitor whether she attends North Korea’s upcoming party congress later this month, the country’s largest political gathering held every five years. The party congress is expected to outline Pyongyang’s priorities for the next five years, covering foreign policy, military strategy, and nuclear ambitions. Lawmakers were told that Ju Ae, previously described by the NIS as being “trained” for succession, has now entered the stage of “successor designation.” “As Kim Ju Ae has shown her presence at various events, including the founding anniversary of the Korean People’s Army and her visit to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, and signs have been detected of her voicing her opinion on certain state policies, the NIS believes she has now entered the stage of being designated as successor,” lawmaker Lee Seong-kwen said. Ju Ae is the only publicly known child of Kim Jong Un and his wife, Ri Sol Ju. The NIS also believes Kim has an older son, though he has never been publicly acknowledged or shown in North Korean media.

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Manchester United Co-Owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe Apologises Over “Colonised By Migrants” Remarks

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Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has apologised after claiming that Britain has been “colonised” by migrants, acknowledging that his comments offended people in the UK and Europe. The billionaire, who is one of Britain’s wealthiest individuals, faced pressure from senior political figures, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, to retract the statement. While expressing regret for the offence caused, Sir Jim said he intended to highlight the importance of controlled immigration in supporting economic growth. “I am sorry that my choice of language has offended some people in the UK and Europe and caused concern, but it is important to raise the issue of controlled and well-managed immigration that supports economic growth,” he said in a statement on Thursday. He added that his remarks were made while answering questions about UK policy at the European Industry Summit in Antwerp, where discussions focused on jobs, skills, manufacturing, and economic growth. “My intention was to stress that governments must manage migration alongside investment in skills, industry, and jobs so that long-term prosperity is shared by everyone. It is critical that we maintain an open debate on the challenges facing the UK,” he said. Downing Street welcomed the apology, with the Prime Minister’s spokesman describing the original comments as “offensive and wrong” and calling it “right” that Sir Jim had apologised. Sir Keir Starmer was among the first high-profile figures to demand a retraction. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham also criticised the remarks, saying they “go against everything for which Manchester has traditionally stood.” He highlighted the positive impact of migrants, including footballers, in enhancing the city region. “If any criticism is needed, it should be directed towards those who have offered little contribution to our life here and have instead spent years siphoning wealth out of one of our proudest institutions,” Burnham added. The anti-discrimination group Kick It Out condemned Sir Jim’s remarks as “disgraceful and deeply divisive,” also challenging his claim that the UK population had grown by 12 million since 2020, which has been proven inaccurate. The controversy traces back to a Sky News interview where Sir Jim said, “You can’t have an economy with nine million people on benefits and huge levels of immigrants coming in. I mean, the UK is being colonised. It’s costing too much money. The UK has been colonised by immigrants.” Sir Jim, founder of chemical giant Ineos in 1998, acquired a minority stake in Manchester United in late 2023, with his group now controlling football operations. His tenure has seen contentious decisions, particularly regarding ticket pricing and availability, sparking protests from fans ahead of the club’s recent home game against Fulham.

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Breaking: Nigerian Female Player Kidnapped!

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A Nigerian female footballer, Ihotu John Rebecca, has reportedly been kidnapped along the Benin Expressway while returning home. Rebecca, who plays for Oyo state-based, Pacesetter Queens in the Nigeria Women’s Football League Premiership, was allegedly abducted by unknown gunmen, with her captors demanding a ransom of ₦20,000,000. Family sources say the incident occurred during her journey along the busy Benin corridor, an area that has witnessed security concerns in recent times. As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from security agencies confirming details of the abduction, but efforts are said to be underway. The family is appealing to relevant authorities and security agencies to act swiftly. They are also calling on football stakeholders, administrators, and well-meaning Nigerians to assist by escalating the matter to the appropriate law enforcement bodies.

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Trump Announces U.S. Naval Armada Moving Toward Middle East Amid Deadly Iran Protests

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President Donald Trump has once again threatened military action against Iran’s top leadership amid a brutal crackdown on nationwide protests. On Thursday, he revealed that a U.S. naval flotilla is being deployed to the Middle East. “We have a big flotilla going in that direction and we’ll see what happens,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One while returning from Davos, Switzerland. “I’d rather not see anything happen, but we’re watching them very closely.” The warning follows a previous incident in which Trump had stepped back from plans to strike Iran, citing assurances that the country would not proceed with planned executions of hundreds of protesters. Tehran has warned the U.S. and Israel—whose forces carried out attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities last year—against any interference in the unrest. Contrary to earlier claims that executions had been halted, human-rights organizations report a rising death toll. The U.S.-based Human Rights Activist News Agency has confirmed 5,002 deaths since the protests began in late December, with nearly 10,000 more cases under review and over 26,000 arrests recorded. Mai Sato, the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Iran, said the civilian death toll could reach 20,000, according to reports from doctors in the country, though the number has not been officially verified by the UN. The protests, the largest challenge to Iran’s ruling regime in decades, began in Tehran after a currency collapse and quickly spread nationwide, with demonstrators calling for an end to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s leadership. The situation continues to draw global attention as governments and rights groups monitor the escalating violence.

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Trump Launches Board of Peace at Davos

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Former President Donald Trump returned to Davos on Thursday to officially launch his Gaza Board of Peace, alongside the board’s newly announced members, most of whom come from the Middle East and South America. Trump described the board as “one of the most consequential bodies ever created” and said he was honored to serve as its chairman. Notably absent from the stage were leaders from Western Europe. The U.K. had expressed concerns over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s potential involvement, and while Putin received an invitation, he is reportedly still considering participation. Earlier this week, Trump drew attention by suggesting the board “might” replace the United Nations, though he later clarified that it would work alongside the UN. He said: “We’ll work with many others, including the U.N.” The UN had adopted the U.S.-sponsored resolution establishing the board in November. On Gaza, Trump said the Israel-Hamas war is “really coming to an end” but warned Hamas to disarm, describing its members as “people born with rifles in their hands.” He added: “They have to give up their weapons, and if they don’t do that, it’s going to be the end of them,” and called for the release of the final deceased Israeli hostage, Ran Gvili. Trump also highlighted Gaza’s strategic location, saying: “People that are living so poorly are going to be so well, but it all began with the location.” The Board of Peace follows last week’s launch of Phase Two of the Gaza ceasefire plan by Trump’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, focusing on “demilitarization, technocratic governance, and reconstruction.” Phase One faced challenges due to Hamas not handing over the final deceased hostage and Israeli airstrikes in October. The board will oversee the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), led by Ali Shaath, a former deputy minister in the Palestinian Authority, which will manage day-to-day reconstruction efforts. During his speech, Trump also highlighted his international achievements, praising the “unrivalled skill set of the U.S. Military,” referencing last year’s strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, and lauding his recent Venezuela operation that resulted in the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Regarding the board members, Trump called them “great people, great leaders,” saying the organization is already “running beautifully.” Board of Peace Members: Argentina: President Javier Milei Armenia: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan Azerbaijan: President Ilham Aliyev Bahrain: Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa Bulgaria: Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov (caretaker) Hungary: Prime Minister Viktor Orban Indonesia: President Prabowo Subianto Jordan: Deputy Prime Minister Ayman Safadi Kazakhstan: President Kassym‑Jomart Tokayev Kosovo: President Vjosa Osmani Mongolia: Prime Minister Gombojavyn Zandanshatar Morocco: Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita Pakistan: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Paraguay: President Santiago Pena Qatar: Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani Saudi Arabia: Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al‑Saud Turkey: Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan United Arab Emirates: Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority Khaldoon Al Mubarak Uzbekistan: President Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev The board is tasked with overseeing Gaza’s reconstruction while coordinating with international partners to ensure the territory’s stability and development.

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Trump Reaches Greenland Deal Framework, Cancels Tariffs On European Allies

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United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday disclosed that a framework had been established for a future agreement on Greenland following talks with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, a decision that also led to the cancellation of planned tariffs on European allies. Announcing the development on Truth Social, Trump said, “We have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region.” Although he did not outline the details of the framework, the president said European countries that opposed his bid to acquire Greenland would no longer face tariffs that had been scheduled to begin on February 1. “Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st,” he wrote. Trump’s renewed push to gain control of Greenland from Denmark, a fellow NATO member, has in recent weeks unsettled diplomatic ties and triggered volatility in global markets. Earlier in the day at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump ruled out the use of force for the first time but pressed for immediate talks with Denmark. “We probably won’t get anything unless I decide to use excessive strength and force where we would be, frankly, unstoppable, but I won’t do that,” he said. “I don’t have to use force. I don’t want to use force. I won’t use force. All the United States is asking for is a place called Greenland.” Following his remarks and subsequent social media post, Wall Street stocks opened higher on Wednesday and extended their gains. Trump has consistently argued that mineral-rich Greenland holds major strategic importance for both the United States and NATO, particularly amid growing competition with Russia and China in the Arctic region.

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