Reuters World News Iran’s internet blackout, Portland shooting and Russia’s ballistic missile
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Jan 9, 2026 Iran experiences a total internet blackout as protests against the government surge. In Portland, federal agents shoot two individuals during a traffic stop, igniting nationwide outrage over another police-related death. Meanwhile, Russia escalates its conflict with Ukraine by launching intermediate-range ballistic missiles targeting energy and drone sites. The podcast also touches on rising copper prices prompting takeover talks in the mining sector and explores U.S. military actions and foreign policy regarding Venezuela and Greenland.
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Nationwide Internet Blackout During Protests
- Iran's internet was cut off amid widespread protests over economic hardship and social restrictions.
- The blackout coincided with large protests, including footage of demonstrators tearing an Iranian flag in Mashhad.
Portland Traffic Stop Turns Violent
- Federal agents shot a man and a woman during a targeted vehicle stop in Portland, Oregon, after claiming the driver 'weaponized the vehicle.'
- Officials linked the driver to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and said the agent fired in self-defense.
Immunity Limits Accountability For Federal Agents
- The killing of Renee Good by ICE agents sparked nationwide protests with doubts raised by video evidence about the self-defense claim.
- Legal experts say federal officer immunity makes criminal or civil accountability difficult for federal agents.