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France Criticizes ‘Demagogic’ Move by Israel to Ban Hard-Left Leader Melenchon

World  09 November 2026, France, Paris: France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, speaks during a G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Paris. (dpa)

France Criticizes ‘Demagogic’ Move by Israel to Ban Hard-Left Leader Melenchon

France has ‌criticized as "demagogic" a decision by Israel to ban French hard-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Melenchonand another leading figure in…

World Congolese workers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) walk outside the Ebola Treatment Center at the Bunia General Referral Hospital following a resurgence of Ebola involving the Bundibugyo strain, in Bunia, Ituri province, the Democratic Republic of Congo, November 2, 2026. (Reuters)

UN Hails Progress in Ebola Response, Cites Insecurity as Biggest Challenge

UN health officials on Friday hailed progress in the Ebola response six months after the outbreak first prompted global concerns, but cautioned that the…

World Workers install signage for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) China 2026 summit on the wall of a building in Shenzhen, China's Guangdong province on November 12, 2026. (AFP)

Five Facts About APEC with Trump, Putin and Xi Set to Attend

Attention will focus next week ‌on a summit of US, Chinese and Russian leaders set for the 21-member gathering of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation …

World Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a ceremony for the exchange of signed documents at the Akasaka State Guest House in Tokyo, Japan, 09 November 2026. (EPA)

Takaichi to Attend APEC in First China Trip as PM

Japan said Friday that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi would visit China next week for the first time since she took office last year, attending an Asia-Pacific…

World  A police officer inspects the site of a residential house damaged by a Russian military strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine November 13, 2026. (Reuters)

Europe Pushes for Seat at Ukraine Peace Talks ‌but Lacks Unified Voice

European nations are seeking an envoy to represent them in talks on ending the Russia-Ukraine war, concerned that a US-backed process will leave them sidelined…


World  A man pushes a tricycle past a jeep sporting a wheel cover with an image based on the US flag in Havana on January 23, 2026. (AFP)

Cuba Defends Military Drills as Deterrent Against US Aggression

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel defended his country's military preparedness exercises on Saturday as a deterrent against potential aggression from the…

World Debris from destroyed houses remains after a landslide struck in Pasirlangu village, Bandung, West Java, on January 24, 2026. (AFP)

Indonesian Rescuers Struggle with Mud and Debris in Search for Dozens Missing After Deadly Landslide

Indonesian rescuers struggled Sunday with mounds of mud, debris and water‑soaked ground, searching for dozens still missing after a landslide triggered by…

World  A resident walks with a dog on a freezing evening during a power outage in a residential neighborhood of Kyiv on January 24, 2026, following Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure amid the Russian invasion in Ukraine. (AFP)

Zelensky Seeks More Air Defense as Russia Plunges Kyiv into Cold

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought more air defense support from allies on Sunday as hundreds of buildings in Kyiv were without heating in freezing…

World A Nashville Department of Transportation truck applies salt brine to a roadway Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. ahead of a winter storm expected to hit the state over the weekend. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Over 8,000 Flights Canceled as Major Winter Storm Bears Down across Much of the US

More than 8,000 flights across the US set to take off over the weekend have been canceled as a major storm expected to wreak havoc across much of the country…

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World FILE  - Gen. Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission attends the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)

China's Top General under Investigation in Latest Military Purge

The Chinese military's top general is being investigated for suspected serious violations of discipline and law the Defense Ministry said Saturday, Zhang…

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World Greenland and Denmark put their difficult past to one side to face the greater threat from the United States. Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP

Greenland, Denmark Set Aside Troubled History to Face Down Trump

Greenland and Denmark have formed a united front to face down US President Donald Trump, momentarily setting aside the troubled history between them. The…

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World A resident inspects a compound of car workshop and garage hit during Russian overnight drone and missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 24, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Makarenko

Russian Attacks on Ukraine Kill 1 and Wound 18 ahead of Second Day of Peace Talks

Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least one person and wounded 18 overnight into Saturday, as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States were…

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World The US Navy's USS Cincinnati (LCS-20) littoral combat ship (L) arrives for a port call at the Ream Naval base, located in Cambodia's southern coast in Preah Sihanouk province, on January 24, 2026. (Photo by Suy SE / AFP)

US Military to Prioritize Homeland and Curbing China, Limit Support for Allies

The US military will prioritize protecting the homeland and deterring China while providing "more limited" support to allies in Europe and elsewhere, a…

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World The talks began as thousands of people in Kyiv were without heating in sub-zero temperatures due to Russian strikes. Roman PILIPEY / AFP

Ukraine, Russia to Hold Second Day of Direct Talks on US Plan

Negotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the United States will meet in Abu Dhabi on Saturday for the second day of negotiations on a plan being pushed by US…

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World This picture taken on January 19, 2026 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on January 20, 2026 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivering a speech at the completion of the first phase of renovation and modernization of the Ryongsong Machine Complex in South Hamgyong Province, North Korea. (Photo by KCNA VIA KNS / AFP)

Pentagon Foresees 'More Limited' Role in Deterring North Korea

The Pentagon foresees a "more limited" role in deterring North Korea, with South Korea taking primary responsibility for the task, according to a policy…

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World FILE PHOTO: People attend the funeral of the security forces who were killed in the protests that erupted over the collapse of the currency's value in Tehran, Iran, January 14, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Iran Will Treat any Attack as 'All-out War against Us,' Says Senior Iran Official

Iran will treat any attack "as an all-out war against us," a senior Iranian official said on Friday, ahead of the arrival of a US military aircraft carrier…

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World US President Donald Trump gestures after a signing ceremony for the Board of Peace in Davos, Switzerland (AP)

Trump Board of Peace Excludes Canada as Carney Pushes Back on America First

US President Donald Trump withdrew an invitation to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to join a newly established Board of Peace, originally set up to…

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World Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends a press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (not pictured) on the sidelines of an intergovernmental summit between Italy and Germany at Villa Doria Pamphilj in Rome, Italy, 23 January 2026. (EPA)

Italy’s Meloni Hopes to Nominate Trump for Peace Prize

Italian leader Giorgia Meloni said Friday she hoped US President Donald Trump would end the conflict in Ukraine so she could nominate him for the Nobel Peace…

World Turkish gendarmes block the way as supporters of jailed and suspended Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu rally outside the courthouse of the Marmara Prison Complex, formerly Silivri Prison, on the outskirts of Istanbul, Türkiye, 15 January 2026. (EPA)

Turkish Court Rejects Bid by Erdogan Rival to Overcome Block to His Presidential Run

A Turkish court rejected on Friday a lawsuit from jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu challenging the cancellation of his university degree, his legal team…

World The Liberian-flagged tanker Ice Energy, chartered by the US government, takes Iranian oil from Iranian-flagged Lana (formerly Pegas) as part of a civil forfeiture action off the shore of Karystos, on the Island of Evia, Greece, May 26, 2022. REUTERS/Costas Baltas/File Photo

US Targets Iran's 'Shadow Fleet' over Crackdown on Protesters

The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on nine vessels of what is ​known as the shadow fleet and eight related firms, the US Treasury Department said in…

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World In this photo, provided by the French Army on Thursday, Jan 22, 2026, an oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea that traveled from Russia, is pictured after being intercepted by France’s Navy. (French Military via AP)

French Prosecutors Investigate Seized Oil Tanker Suspected of Evading Sanctions on Russia

French prosecutors said Friday they opened an investigation into an oil tanker intercepted in the Mediterranean Sea by the French navy and suspected of…

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World France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu reacts after the second of the two votes on a no-confidence motion at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house in Paris on January 23, 2026. (AFP)

France PM Survives No-Confidence Vote Over Forced Budget

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived a no-confidence vote Friday following his move to force his budget through parliament, in a symbolic victory…

World Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers a speech at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026 (AP)

Iran Lambasts Zelensky after Davos 'Bully' Warning

Iran's foreign minister on Friday launched a furious tirade against Volodymyr Zelensky after the Ukrainian president commented in Davos that the deadly…

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World This photograph taken during a tour for foreign media shows a media representative walking past the parked buses that were burned at a depot during recent public protests, in Tehran on January 21, 2026. (AFP)

Iranian Prosecutor Denies Trump’s Claim 800 Prisoners Were Spared Execution

Iran’s top prosecutor on Friday called US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that he halted the hangings of 800 detained protesters there “completely…

World This photograph taken during a tour for foreign media shows media representatives walking past the parked buses that were burned at a depot during recent public protests, in Tehran on January 21, 2026. (AFP)

UN Urges Iran to End ‘Brutal Repression’

The United Nations called Friday on Iranian authorities to immediately end their "brutal repression", after a crackdown on nationwide protests left thousands…

World Iranians shop in a street market in Tehran, Iran, 20 January 2026. (EPA)

Iran: IAEA Must Clarify Stance on June Attacks Before Inspecting Bombed Sites

The UN nuclear watchdog must clarify its stance on US and Israeli attacks on Iran's nuclear sites last June before inspectors are allowed ​to visit those…

World Canadian Prime Minister Mark won praise for his speech about a rupture in the US-led global order at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP

Carney Answers Trump: 'Canada Doesn't Live because of US'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hit back Thursday at President Donald Trump's inflammatory claim at the World Economic Forum that "Canada lives because of…

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World In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin welcomes US special envoy Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and Commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service, FAS, Josh Gruenbaum during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on January 22, 2026. (AFP)

Putin Meets Trump’s Envoys as Kremlin Says Ukraine Settlement Hinges on Territory

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the settlement in Ukraine with US President Donald Trump’s envoys during marathon overnight talks, and the Kremlin…