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Jan 29, 2026 Thomas Dagg, CBC reporter who covered the Ryan Wedding story, offers a brief bio as an investigative journalist. He details Wedding seeking court protection in Mexico and the circumstances of his arrest. The summary also touches on tightened Asian airport screening after Nipah cases, a vigil in Minneapolis after an ICE-involved shooting, and concerns about Indigenous travellers facing US detention.
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Fugitive Files For Court Protection
- Ryan Wedding sought a Mexican court injunction in Feb 2025 while the FBI led an international manhunt.
- He claimed to live in Sinaloa but cartel expert Nathan Jones warned such filings can be misleading.
Renewed Western Engagement With China
- Keir Starmer visited Beijing to strengthen trade ties and highlight economic opportunities in China.
- Multiple Western leaders are renewing China engagement as trade tensions elsewhere rise.
Nipah Prompts Regional Precautions
- India confirmed two Nipah virus cases, prompting regional airport screening and quarantines in West Bengal.
- Nipah has high fatality and no vaccine, but local officials say the outbreak is contained so far.