U.S. carrier strike group moving to the Middle East
Washington DC [US], January 15: A U.S. carrier strike group is moving from the South China Sea to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran,...
Trump says he has "long call" with Venezuelan acting president
Caracas [Venezuelan], January 15: U.S. President Donald Trump said he "had a long call" with Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Wednesday and the two...
U.S. announces launch of phase 2 of Gaza peace plan
Gaza City [Gaza], January 15: U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday announced the launch of the second phase of the Gaza peace plan, shifting...
U.S. Congress expected to vote on act to curb Trump's war-making powers
Washington DC [US], January 15: The U.S. Senate and House are expected to vote soon on a resolution to curb U.S. President Donald Trump's ability...
U.S., Denmark, Greenland to set up work group as "fundamental disagreement" persists
Washington DC [US], January 15: The United States, Denmark and Greenland have agreed to establish a "high-level working group" to explore possible areas of compromise...
U.S. informed "killing has stopped" in Iran: Trump
Washington DC [US], January 15: U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration has been informed that the killing has stopped in Iran and will...
US suspends certain immigrant visa procedures for 75 countries
Washington DC [US], January 15: The US is pausing immigrant visa processing for 75 countries. The US State Department confirmed the move at the request...
Russia reports drone deaths as Ukraine hit by power outages
Moscow [Russia], January 15: Mutual drone attacks between Russia and Ukraine overnight caused casualties and damage to energy infrastructure, regional officials on both sides said...
French govt survives two no-confidence votes
Paris [France], January 15: France's centrist government has survived two no-confidence votes.
No agreement with US after Greenland talks, says Denmark
Washington DC [US], January 15: Denmark and the US have a fundamental difference of opinion about the future of Greenland and there has been no...
Over 400 prisoners released: Venezuela's top lawmaker
Caracas [Venezuela], January 15: Venezuela's top lawmaker says more than 400 people have been freed from prison, contradicting claims from rights groups that only between...
Russia reports drone deaths as Ukraine hit by power outages
Moscow [Russia], January 15: Mutual drone attacks between Russia and Ukraine overnight caused casualties and damage to energy infrastructure, regional officials on both sides said...
NASA set to bring crew back from ISS due to medical issue
Washington DC [US], January 15: NASA will bring a four-person astronaut crew back to Earth early due to medical issues on Wednesday, the first time...
Scientists confirm 2025 as third-warmest year ever recorded
London [UK], January 15: The planet sweltered through the third-warmest year on record last year, European scientists have said, and no relief from the heat...
France expels 10 British extremists after actions against refugee boats
Paris [France], January 15: France has expelled 10 British right-wing extremists who are alleged to have destroyed refugee boats on the northern French coast and...
Gaza peace plan enters second phase: US
Gaza City [Gaza], January 15: United States President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East has announced the launch of the second phase of...
Israel wants to drag US into war: Iranian FM
Tehran [Iran], January 15: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused Israel of wanting to drag the US into war.
Uganda shuts down internet ahead of polls
Kampala [Uganda], January 15: Uganda has shut down the internet and access to various social media ahead of Thursday's parliamentary and presidential elections to prevent...
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says no chance of improved ties with...
Seoul [South Korea], January 15: Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has rebuked claims from the South Korean...
At least 30 killed as crane collapse derails Thai train
Bangkok [Thailand], January 15: At least 30 people were killed and dozens more injured after a passenger train derailed in north-eastern Thailand on Wednesday when...
Russia says U.S. threats of military strikes against Iran "unacceptable"
Moscow [Russia], January 14: Threats from the United States to launch military strikes against Iran are "categorically unacceptable," Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said...
Leading central bankers voice full solidarity with U.S. Fed amid Trump pressure
Frankfurt [Germany], January 14: A group of major central bank governors said on Tuesday that they fully support the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) and its...
Dinosaur nest with 150-million-year-old eggs discovered in Portugal
Lisbon [Portugal], January 14: A nest containing dinosaur eggs dating back 150 million years from the Late Jurassic period has been discovered on the cliffs...
Arbeloa upbeat ahead of debut as Real Madrid coach
Madrid [Spain], January 14: Alvaro Arbeloa gave his first press conference on Tuesday after being named as the new Real Madrid coach on Monday just...
Venezuelan acting president plans to send envoy to Washington
Washington DC [US], January 14: Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez is planning to send an envoy to Washington this week as the Donald Trump administration...
Mexico not to accept any form of subordination, says president
Mexico City [Mexico], January 14: Mexico will maintain a foreign policy based on equality and sovereignty, said President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday, rejecting any form...
U.S. gov't files seizure warrants targeting Venezuela-linked oil tankers
Washington DC [US], January 14: The U.S. administration of Donald Trump has filed court warrants targeting oil tankers in links with Venezuela, according to media...