The D Brief: Trump: ‘I don’t need international law’; Senate votes to limit Venezuela action; USAF consolidates PEOs; Marines’ own robot wingman; And a bit more.
Neutral
Defense One
Owner: Jim TenBroek & Scott Peters
January 13, 2026
How Trump is violating international law
Center-left
The Hindu
Owner: The Kasturi Family
CommentIn the new world disorder, international law is bordering on the irrelevant
Pro-Government
The National News
Owner: United Arab Emirates Government
Iraq clears delays, sets March opening for Nasiriyah International Airport
Indeterminate
Zawya
Owner: London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
January 12, 2026
International law died in Gaza. Why is the world mourning it in Greenland?
Indeterminate
Middle East Eye
Owner: Jamal Awn Jamal Bessasso
January 13, 2026
Iraq's Public Debt Management Reviewed with Oliver Wyman
Neutral
Iraq Business News
Owner: Iraq Business News Ltd
January 13, 2026
One Big Downside of Trump’s Military Successes
Right-wing
The American Conservative - Washington D.C.
Owner: American Ideas Institute
January 13, 2026
Trump threatens China, Turkiye, UAE, and Iraq with 25% Tariff for doing business with Iran
Neutral
Daily Pakistan
Owner: Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Shami
Trump announces 25% tariff on all countries trading with Iran, military action not ruled out
Indeterminate
IOL
Owner: Iqbal Survé, Chinese Government & South African Government
Trump briefed on military and covert options for Iran, sources say
Public Broadcaster
BBC
Owner: British Government
Trump threatens Iran with tariffs, keeps military options open
Indeterminate
Samaa
Owner: Aleem Khan
January 13, 2026
'Unafraid to use military force on Iran': White House says Trump has 'many options on table' as protests spread
Center-right
Firstpost
Owner: Mukesh Ambani
January 13, 2026
Report: Pentagon briefs Trump on military and cyber options for Iran
Indeterminate
Ynet
Owner: Yedioth Media Group
January 12, 2026
Let's Buckle Up for an Election Year Worsening of the Dems' TDS Fever Dream
Right-wing
PJ Media - Virginia
Owner: Richard von Gnechten
Iraq launches first 2026 air relief flights to Gaza
Indeterminate
Shafaq News
Owner: Non-transparent
Iraq frees defendants in activist Sajjad Al-Iraqi killing
Indeterminate
Shafaq News
Owner: Non-transparent
January 13, 2026
Strategic Agreements in Iraq for 48GW Electricity
Neutral
Iraq Business News
Owner: Iraq Business News Ltd
January 12, 2026
Syria Ready for a New Era of Investment with Egypt, Says President Sharaa
Neutral
The Syrian Observer
Owner: Non-transparent
January 12, 2026
Sen. Mark Kelly sues Pentagon and Pete Hegseth over efforts to demote military retirement rank
Indeterminate
KYMA - Arizona
Owner: Todd Parkin
Military doesn’t have enough money for defence plans, admits chief
Center-left
Yahoo News - United Kingdom
Owner: Apollo Global Management