Trump, Tehran vow war in response to assassination threats

In a heated exchange of threats, Iran and the United States both threatened broadscale wars if the leaders of either country are assassinated.
21 January 2026, 11:45 AM

Trump heads for Davos maelstrom over Greenland

Trump insists mineral-rich Greenland is vital for US and NATO security against Russia and China
21 January 2026, 11:40 AM

Gunman jailed for life in killing of Japan ex-PM Abe

The assassination was also a wake-up call for a nation which has some of the world's strictest gun controls.
21 January 2026, 11:05 AM

Trump's plane returns to air base after 'minor' electrical issue: White House

Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andrews out of an abundance of caution
21 January 2026, 10:53 AM

Thousands protest against Trump immigration policies

On the first anniversary of Trump's second term, protests sprang up across the country against his aggressive immigration crackdown
21 January 2026, 10:08 AM
21 January 2026, 09:37 AM

Trump, sharing leaked texts and AI mock-ups, vows 'no going back' on Greenland

US President said there was "no going back" on his goal to control Greenland
21 January 2026, 08:51 AM

Surrender within three days

Iran’s top police officer issued an ultimatum on Monday to protesters who joined what authorities have deemed “riots”, saying they must hand themselves in within three days or face the full force of the law.
21 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Thai forces razed Cambodian homes on border

Thai forces demolished Cambodian homes in contested border areas after a ceasefire ended clashes between the neighbours, a local rights group said yesterday.
21 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Asean won’t certify Myanmar election

The 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations will not send observers to army-ruled Myanmar’s ongoing three-stage election and will therefore not endorse the polls, Malaysia’s foreign minister said yesterday. Myanmar has been ravaged by conflict since the military staged a coup against a civilian government in 2021.
21 January 2026, 00:00 AM

World cannot revert to ‘law of the jungle’

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng warned yesterday that the world must not revert to the “law of the jungle”, speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos as Washington steps up its bid to take Greenland.
21 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Almost half of Kyiv without heat, power

An overnight Russian bombardment left thousands of residential buildings in Kyiv without heating and water in -14C temperatures yesterday, when the Ukrainian capital was already scrambling to restore vital utilities destroyed in earlier attacks.
21 January 2026, 00:00 AM

‘No going back’ on Greenland

US President Donald Trump said yesterday there was “no going back” on his goal to control Greenland, refusing to rule out taking the Arctic island by force and rounding on allies as European leaders struggled to respond.
21 January 2026, 00:00 AM

'We don't give in to bullies': Macron says after Trump's tariff threat

France prefers rule of law to brutality, he says at Davos
20 January 2026, 23:54 PM

Global tourism hit new record level in 2025 despite 'weak' US results: UN

The number of international tourist arrivals recorded worldwide hit 1.52 billion in 2025
20 January 2026, 21:33 PM

EU chief vows 'massive' Greenland investments

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday the bloc plans "massive" investments in Greenland
20 January 2026, 18:43 PM

What is Trump's 'Board of Peace'?

The board was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza, but the charter does not appear to limit its role to the occupied Palestinian territory
20 January 2026, 18:39 PM

Why Vanuatu’s ‘golden passport’ programme draws global interest

Applicants are required to submit minimal documentation, all of which can be provided digitally
20 January 2026, 15:47 PM

Tourists hit record in Japan, despite plunge from China

Japan logged 42.7 million arrivals last year, according to the transport ministry
20 January 2026, 12:46 PM

Trump threatens French wine tariff over 'Board of Peace' snub

The board was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of war-torn Gaza, but the charter does not appear to limit its role to the occupied Palestinian territory
20 January 2026, 12:38 PM