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Europe’s Security Cannot Be Part of Ukraine Peace Talks, EU Leaders Say

World 13 November 2026, Ireland, Dublin: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during a press conference on the sidelines of the EU summit at the Convention Centre in Dublin. (dpa)

Europe’s Security Cannot Be Part of Ukraine Peace Talks, EU Leaders Say

EU leaders said on Friday that Europe's security structure should not be a subject for Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations, but they did not answer the question…

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 Government supporters participate in a women's march toward the office of interim President Delcy Rodriguez, days after the US launched a strike on Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, in Caracas, Venezuela, January 6, 2026. (Reuters)

New Venezuela Leader Says ‘No Foreign Power’ Running Country

Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez insisted Tuesday no foreign power was governing her country, even as US President Donald Trump announced Caracas…

World Sermitsiaq mountain (Saddle mountain), a 1,210-meter tall landmark is seen behind Nuuk, Greenland, on March 10, 2025. (AFP)

France Working with Allies on Plan Should US Move on Greenland

France is working with partners on a plan over how to respond should the United States act on its threat to take over Greenland, a minister said on Wednesday,…

World An anti-US and anti-Israeli billboard is displayed on a building in Tehran, Iran, January 4, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

Iran Executes Man Accused of Spying for Israel

​Iran executed a man accused of spying for Israel, the Iranian judiciary's media outlet Mizan reported on Wednesday, naming the defendant as ‌Ali…

World A man walks past a screen broadcasting news about military drills conducted by China around Taiwan, in Beijing, China, 30 December 2025. (EPA)

China Bans Two Taiwan Ministers for Alleged ‘Independence Activities’, Angering Taipei

Beijing banned two Taiwanese ministers from entering ​China for alleged separatist activities related to "Taiwan independence" on Wednesday, prompting an angry…

World In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, visiting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, left, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping prior to their bilateral meeting at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (Yue Yuewei/Xinhua via AP)

South Korea’s Lee Says He Asked Xi to Play a Mediating Role on North Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that much progress had been ​made in restoring trust with Beijing, and that he had asked Chinese…

World This photograph taken on December 29, 2025 shows a Taliban security personnel standing guard near the zero-point border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan at the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province. (AFP)

Pakistan Warns That Afghanistan Is Becoming ‘Hub for Terrorists’ and Poses Regional Threat

Pakistan’s military on Tuesday warned that Afghanistan is becoming a “hub for terrorists and non-state actors,” widening its allegations to assert that its…

World File photo: Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen speaks to the media after a meeting of the so-called "coalition of the willing" in London, Friday, October 24, 2025. Kirsty Wigglesworth, AP

Danish Prime Minister Says a US Takeover of Greenland Would Mark the End of NATO

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Monday an American takeover of Greenland would amount to the end of the NATO military alliance. Her comments came…

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World Representation photo: Firefighters work at the site of car garages hit by a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Chernihiv, Ukraine, January 5, 2026. REUTERS/Maksym Kishka

Gas Explosion Kills One in Western Russian City

A gas explosion in an apartment block in Russia's western city of Tver killed one person early Tuesday, regional authorities said, after earlier blaming a…

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World  In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, rescuers and villagers search for victims after flash floods hit Sitaro district of North Sulawesi province, Indonesia. (BASARNAS via AP)

Flash Floods in Indonesia Kill at Least 16 People and Sweep Away Homes

Flash floods triggered by torrential rain killed at least 16 people in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province, officials said Tuesday. Days of monsoon rain…

World Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gestures as she votes during the presidential election, in Caracas on July 28, 2024. (AFP)

Maduro Opponent Machado Vows to Return to Venezuela, Wants an Election

Venezuela's main opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado, has vowed to return home quickly, praising US President Donald Trump for toppling her enemy Nicolas…

World This handout photograph taken and released by Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP) on January 2, 2026 shows a general view of damaged houses following clashes between Cambodian and Thai soldiers, in Chouk Chey village in Banteay Meanchey province. (Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP) / AFP)

Thailand Says Cambodia Violated Truce with Cross-Border ‘Accident’

Thailand accused Cambodia of violating a 10-day-old truce on Tuesday, saying cross-border mortar fire wounded a soldier, while Phnom Penh said a "pile of…

World An F-35 jet performs at the Dubai Airshow in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 17, 2025. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky 

Erdogan Relies on Trump to Reintegrate Türkiye into F-35 Program

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that with the return of US President Donald Trump to office, an opportunity has emerged to reintegrate…

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World This video grab taken from UGC images and posted online on January 4, 2026, show Iranian security forces dispersing protesters with tear gas in central Tehran, as demonstrations first sparked by anger over the rising cost of living entered a second week. (Photo by UGC / AFP)

Security Forces Clash with Protesters in Iran’s Main Market as at Least 36 Killed in Demonstrations

Protesters angry over Iran's ailing economy conducted a sit-in Tuesday at Tehran's Grand Bazaar, witnesses said, with security forces ultimately firing tear…

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World People crowd at a station in Osaka, western Japan Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 as bullet train services were suspended at some sections following a strong earthquake in western Japan.  (Atsuhiro Maeda/Kyodo News via AP)

Strong Quake Hits Western Japan but No Risk of Tsunami

A strong earthquake hit western Japan on Tuesday but there was no danger of a tsunami and no major damage or life-threatening injuries were reported. The…

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World  People walk on a street as protests erupt over the collapse of the currency's value in Tehran, Iran, January 2, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

UN Chief Calls on Iran to Respect Demonstrators' Right to 'Protest Peacefully'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called on Iran to respect demonstrators' right to "protest peacefully," with the country in the grip of unrest…

World Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a debate initiated by the opposition as part of a plenary session in the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, 05 January 2026. (EP)A

Netanyahu Says Israel Won’t Let Iran Restore Ballistic Missile Program

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel would not allow arch-foe Iran to restore its ballistic missile program, just days after US President…

World  People walk on a street, as protests erupt over the collapse of the currency's value, in Tehran, Iran, January 5, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

Iran’s Leaders Struggle to End Protests, US Action in Venezuela Stokes Fears

Iran's efforts to quell a wave of anti-government protests have been complicated by Donald Trump's threat to intervene on their side, a warning firmly…

World Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, arrive at the Wall Street Heliport during their transport to the federal courthouse for their arraignment in New York, New York, USA, 05 January 2026. (EPA)

President Nicolas Maduro Pleads Not Guilty to Charges of Narco-Terrorism

Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges of narco-terrorism after President Donald Trump's stunning capture of him…

World Opponents of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro demonstrate in Doral, Florida, on January 4, 2026. (AFP)

UN Chief Guterres Raises Concerns About Instability in Venezuela, Legality of US Operation

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raised concerns on Monday about a possible intensification of instability in Venezuela after the US capture…

World (FILES) The French President's wife, Brigitte Macron. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP)

10 People Convicted for Online Harassment of France's Brigitte Macron

A Paris court on Monday found ten people guilty of the cyber-harassment of France's first lady, Brigitte Macron, for spreading false claims she is a…

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World  Commuters ride past the Faisal Mosque shrouded in fog on a cold winter morning in Islamabad on January 5, 2026. (AFP)

China, Pakistan Reaffirm Ties as US Outreach to Islamabad Deepens

China and Pakistan pledged on Monday to further deepen ties and expand cooperation, reaffirming to each other their historically "ironclad" friendship as signs…

World FILE PHOTO: A man walks as Danish flag flutters next to Hans Egede Statue ahead of a March 11 general election in Nuuk, Greenland, March 9, 2025. REUTERS/Marko Djurica/File Photo

'That's Enough Now!' Greenland PM Says After Latest Trump Threat

"That's enough now," Greenland's Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen said after repeated threats from US President Donald Trump to annex the autonomous Danish…

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World FILE PHOTO: An aerial view shows eastern Greenland, September 18, 2025. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane/File Photo

France Backs Greenland After Fresh Trump Threats

France on Monday expressed its "solidarity" with Denmark following US President Donald Trump's fresh threats to take over the autonomous Danish territory of…

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World Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei (Archive photo – MEHR)

Iran Accuses Israel of Seeking to 'Undermine National Unity'

Iran accused Israel on Monday of trying to undermine its national unity after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for protests in the…

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