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

Heavy snow in US strands drivers in 100-vehicle crash

Law enforcement officials were working to clear roads
20 January 2026, 10:38 AM

Iran to consider lifting internet ban; state TV hacked

Iran may lift its internet blackout in a few days
20 January 2026, 08:54 AM

Trump links threat to Nobel snub

US President Donald Trump linked his drive to take control of Greenland to his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize, saying he no longer thought “purely of Peace” as the row over the island yesterday threatened to reignite a trade war with Europe.
20 January 2026, 05:30 AM
20 January 2026, 01:36 AM

Iran executions seemingly ‘tool of state intimidation’

Iran appears to be using executions “as a tool of state intimidation”, the United Nations said yesterday, as it denounced a jump in capital punishment globally in 2025.
20 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Russia hits energy system in 5 regions of Ukraine

Russia launched a barrage of drone strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight yesterday, cutting off power in five regions across the country amid freezing temperatures and high demand, Ukrainian officials said.
20 January 2026, 00:00 AM

21 killed, dozens missing in Karachi mall fire

The blaze started late on Saturday
19 January 2026, 22:11 PM

Soaring Iran executions seemingly 'tool of state intimidation': UN

Reportedly executed 1,500 people last year, said UN rights chief
19 January 2026, 20:42 PM

Trump links Greenland threat to Nobel Peace Prize snub

Trump's Greenland push strains NATO and EU-US trade relations
19 January 2026, 20:34 PM

12 schoolchildren killed in South Africa crash

Police said the driver of the minibus appeared to have lost control while attempting to overtake other vehicles
19 January 2026, 16:01 PM

Kremlin says Trump invited Putin to join 'Board of Peace'

Moscow is studying the proposal and hopes for contacts with Washington concerning it
19 January 2026, 15:45 PM
19 January 2026, 13:53 PM

China's birth rate falls to lowest on record: official data

It marks the lowest birth rate since records by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) began in 1949
19 January 2026, 13:48 PM

Vietnam begins Communist Party congress to pick leaders

Vietnam's ruling Communist Party convened Monday to begin their twice-a-decade congress, where leader To Lam is looking to tighten his grip on power less than two years after assuming the top role
19 January 2026, 10:58 AM

Guatemala declares state of emergency against gangs after prison standoff ended

Guatemala's president on Sunday declared a 30-day nationwide state of emergency to combat criminal gangs after authorities accused the groups of killing eight police officers and holding hostages at three prisons
19 January 2026, 10:56 AM