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This news report focuses on the escalating political and moral controversy in the United States following the detention of five-year-old Liam Ramos by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minnesota. Former Vice President Kamala Harris has strongly condemned the action, stating, 'Liam used as a bait by the ICE, and that is outrageous.' The report highlights the sharp criticism directed at the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with Harris asserting that the child should be with his family rather than being used as leverage. The discussion further explores the situation in Minneapolis, where tensions are high following the death of Rene Good and reports of multiple children being taken into custody. While the administration claims the child was abandoned by a suspect, critics label the enforcement tactics as callous and incompetent. The segment examines the impact of additional ICE deployments in Minnesota and the growing debate over the limits of federal immigration enforcement policies.

On this Special Report, the focus is on the high-stakes diplomatic engagement between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Following their hour-long meeting, Zelenskyy expressed optimism about an upcoming trilateral summit in the UAE involving the US, Russia, and Ukraine, stating, 'I think that trilateral meetings maybe will show each other variants' regarding unresolved territorial issues in eastern Ukraine. While Zelenskyy criticised European leaders for their perceived inaction and highlighted the disparity between the legal pursuit of Nicolas Maduro and Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump remained hopeful of a swift resolution. Trump asserted that a settlement is coming 'very soon,' noting that 'everyone wants the war to end.' The programme examines the shift in geopolitical dynamics during Trump’s second term and the potential for these first-of-their-kind trilateral negotiations to finally broker a peace deal after nearly four years of conflict.

On this Special Report, the focus is on US President Donald Trump’s latest statements regarding a framework deal for Greenland. Following discussions at Davos with NATO Chief Mark Rutte and European leaders, Trump has shifted his tone from potential military action to a collaborative security arrangement. Highlighting the strategic importance of the territory, Trump stated, 'And actually, NATO is going to be involved with us. We're going to be doing it in conjunction, parts of it in conjunction with NATO, which is really the way it should be.' The proposed deal centers on the construction of a 'Golden Dome,' a sophisticated missile shield designed to protect the Western Hemisphere from intercontinental ballistic missiles. Trump argues that securing Greenland is essential to counter the increasing interests of Russia and China in the region. While the specific economic and defense details of the deal remain under formulation, the President emphasized that the US would avoid unnecessary expenses while ensuring the security of both the United States and the European Union.

On this Special Report, the focus is on the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran as President Donald Trump confirms a massive military buildup in the Middle East. Trump stated, 'We have a lot of ships going that direction, just in case. We have a big flotilla going in that direction.' The deployment includes the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, which has been moved from the Indo-Pacific to the CENTCOM region. This military posturing comes amidst ongoing anti-regime protests in Iran and international concern over the treatment of protesters. While Trump noted he is pleased that the Iranian regime reportedly cancelled planned executions of nearly 800 protesters, he maintained that 'all options are on the table.' The programme examines the 'peace through strength' policy of the Trump administration and the strategic implications of this naval assembly near Iranian waters as the US continues to monitor the situation closely.