Russian president blames Europe for dismal relations
Moscow [Russia], January 16: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday lamented the poor state of relations with Europe, while placing the blame squarely on European...
Switzerland offers to mediate between US and Iran
Geneva [Switzerland], January 16: Switzerland has offered to mediate between the United States and Iran.
Cuba receives remains of 32 security officers killed in Venezuela
Mexico City [Mexico], January 16: The remains of the 32 Cuban security officers killed in the US military operation in Venezuela arrived back in their...
rump threatens to use military to stop Minneapolis protests
Washington DC [US], January 16: US President Donald Trump is threatening to use the military against protesters in the US city of Minneapolis after renewed...
US forces seize another Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the Caribbean: Military
Caracas [Venezuela], January 16: US forces have again seized control of an oil tanker in the Caribbean, the military said on Thursday.
NASA astronauts make early return to Earth for medical reasons
Washington DC [US], January 16: For the first time in the history of the International Space Station (ISS), the US space agency NASA has brought...
US to discuss disarmament of Hamas, Israeli withdrawal
Cairo [Egypt], January 16: Hamas leaders and representatives of other Palestinian factions in Gaza are in the Egyptian capital Cairo for talks on the second...
Japan, Philippines sign new defence pacts amid tensions
Manila [Philippines], January 16: The Philippines and Japan signed two defence pacts Thursday, including a deal allowing their forces to exchange supplies and services, the...
Israeli forces attack Lebanon village
Beirut [Lebanon], January 16: Israel's military has carried out an attack on a village in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, local media outlets are reporting, amid growing...
Two killed and five injured in second crane collapse in two days...
Bangkok [Thailand], January 16: The day after an accident in Thailand caused by a falling construction crane left over 30 people dead, a similar incident...
Turkiye opposes military intervention against Iran, warns top diplomat
Istanbul [Turkey], January 16: Turkiye opposes military intervention against neighbouring Iran and believes Tehran must resolve its internal problems independently, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said...
Iraqi sentenced to four years in Germany for Islamic State membership
Halle [Germany], January 16: A 33-year-old Iraqi man was sentenced to four years in prison without parole in Germany on Thursday over his membership in...
Fighting around Syria's Aleppo leaves civilians caught in conflict zone
Damascus [Syria], January 16: Residents in northern Syria have accused the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) of preventing civilians from leaving areas around the town...
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...