Malaysian minister shocks with claim that work stress contributes to homosexuality
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], January 30: Malaysian Religious Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan is facing a wave of criticism from the public after making remarks linking workplace...
Trump said Russia agreed to stop attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure for a...
Washington [US], January 30: US President Donald Trump said he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to order attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure during the...
The US is meeting with Israel and Saudi Arabia about the possibility...
Washington [US], January 30: Senior Israeli and Saudi Arabian military and intelligence officials are visiting Washington to discuss the possibility of a U.S. attack on...
EU ends divisions, designates IRGC as a terrorist organization
Brussels [Belgium], January 30: The European Union (EU) has officially listed Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, ending years of internal...
Taiwan conducts its first test of a domestically produced submarine
Taipei [Taiwan], January 30: Taiwan has completed its first underwater test of its domestically developed submarine, with expectations of commissioning at least two of these...
Arrested for impersonating an FBI agent to free a notorious suspect
Washington [US], January 30: A man posed as an FBI agent to infiltrate a US prison in an attempt to rescue Luigi Mangione, a suspect...
Putin hails progress in ties with Syria as Al Sharaa visits Moscow
Moscow [Russia], January 29: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday praised the progress made in his country's relations with Syria as he welcomed Syrian President...
Ukraine conflict on April 1, 2035: Russia says it is ready to...
Kiev [Ukraine], January 29: While there are reports that the US wants Ukraine to make concessions before confirming security guarantees after peace talks, the Kremlin...
Israel and the US impose conditions in the Middle East
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 29: While Israel set conditions for the implementation of the peace plan in the Gaza Strip, the US continued to use...
The US has begun lifting the freeze on Venezuelan funding
Washington [US], January 29: Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced on January 27 that the United States had begun unfreezing Venezuelan funds that had been...
Trump defends Secretary Noem against impeachment pressure
Washington [US], January 29: Reuters reported on January 28 that Democratic leaders in the US House of Representatives have stated they will impeach Homeland Security...
The bleak reality of the Chinese economy
Beijing [China], January 29: Despite achieving its growth target for 2025, China is facing stagnation, with the "ghost" of deflation threatening its economy.
EU overcomes challenges and goes far
New Delhi [India], January 29: At this year's summit in New Delhi, both India and the EU are determined to successfully conclude negotiations on a...
Trump warns of further attacks, Iran reacts strongly
Washington [US], January 29: On January 28, US President Donald Trump warned Iran that it must negotiate and reach an agreement on nuclear weapons, or...
The Fed keeps interest rates unchanged
Washington [US], January 29: The US Federal Reserve (Fed) decided to keep interest rates unchanged on January 28th after its first policy meeting of the...
Iranian government's days are numbered: Germany's Merz
Berlin [Germany], January 29: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has issued his own forceful comments towards Iran.
Putin open to meeting Zelensky in Moscow, says Kremlin
Moscow [Russia], January 29: Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the war in Ukraine, Kremlin foreign policy...
UK's Starmer arrives in China in first visit by British PM since...
London [UK], January 29: Keir Starmer has arrived in China on the first visit by a British prime minister in eight years.
US Official says Washington is open for business if Iran wishes to...
Tehran [Iran], January 29: The United States is "open for business" if Iran wishes to contact Washington, a U.S. official said on Monday, as the...
EU and India sign major free trade agreement
Brussels [Belgium], January 29: India and the European Union have finalised a landmark trade deal, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, as the...
Ecuador says ICE agent tried to enter consulate in Minneapolis
New York [US], January 29: A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent tried to get into Ecuador's consulate in Minneapolis on Tuesday but was prevented...
World Governments Summit 2026 unveils agenda for in-depth dialogues to empower governments...
Dubai [UAE], January 29: The World Governments Summit Organisation revealed the agenda for the upcoming edition of the World Governments Summit, running from 3rd to...
US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged
Washington [US], January 29: The US Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates between 3.5% and 3.75%.
CBUAE maintains Base Rate at 3.65%
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 29: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to maintain the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility...
Dubai Financial Market delivers strong 2025 performance
Dubai [UAE], January 29: Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended 31st December 2025, reporting a net...
Azerbaijan says it foiled attack on embassy in Baku
Baku [Azerbaijan], January 28: Three men linked to the Islamic State extremist militia have been detained in connection with plans to attack a foreign embassy...
North Korea has again tested ballistic missiles, says Seoul
Seoul [South Korea], January 28: North Korea has tested several ballistic missiles again, the South Korean military said on Tuesday.