Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado

Trump has prioritised securing access to Venezuelan oil, not bringing democracy back to Venezuela
16 January 2026, 09:22 AM

European troops in Greenland have no impact on Trump's pursuit: White House

The deployment of European troops in Greenland has no impact on US President Donald Trump's plans to take control of the Arctic island from Denmark, the White House said Thursday
16 January 2026, 01:44 AM

Washington completes first sale of Venezuelan oil

The United States has finalized a sale of Venezuelan oil — the first since Washington took control of the sector following the toppling of president Nicolas Maduro, a US official told AFP on Thursday
16 January 2026, 01:05 AM

Europeans send troops to Greenland as Trump presses claim

European countries sent small numbers of military personnel to Greenland on Thursday
16 January 2026, 00:49 AM

US completes first $500m sale

The United States has completed its first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at $500 million, according to an administration official.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM

US launches Gaza plan’s 2nd phase

The United States said on Wednesday it is launching the second phase of its plan to end the Gaza war, even as key elements of the first phase - including a complete ceasefire between Israel and Hamas - remain unfulfilled.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Trump right about Zelensky stalling peace deal: Kremlin

The Kremlin said yesterday that Russia agreed with US President Donald Trump that it was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, not Russia, who was holding up a potential peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM

US bid to take Greenland ‘remains intact’

Denmark’s prime minister said yesterday the US ambition to take control of Greenland remained “intact” and that there was still a fundamental disagreement between the countries, despite high‑stakes White House talks.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM

‘Over 3,400 dead in Iran’

Iran yesterday vowed to defend itself against any foreign threat, after US President Donald Trump said he would “watch it and see” about military action over the crackdown on protesters.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Iran will 'defend itself against any foreign threat', Iran FM tells Saudi counterpart

Two discussed regional development and enhancing security, stability
15 January 2026, 18:39 PM

Bangladeshi-origin woman pulled from car by ICE agents in Minneapolis, says New York Post

She claimed to be disabled and said she was trying to get to a doctor as agents handcuffed her
15 January 2026, 12:51 PM

Trump says Iran killings stopped, Tehran says 'no plan for hanging'

Donald Trump said he would "watch it and see" about threatened military action
15 January 2026, 11:43 AM

Man shot in Minneapolis during federal immigration operation, local media reports

A series of gunshots followed a car chase involving federal agents
15 January 2026, 09:58 AM

Colombian president says will meet Trump in US on February 3

Gustavo Petro will meet Donald Trump to address diplomatic tensions and Washington's military campaign in Latin America, he says.
15 January 2026, 08:34 AM

One year in, Trump shattering global order

US President Donald Trump is shattering the post-World War II order as never before
15 January 2026, 08:23 AM

UK govt retreats on mandatory digital ID to work

The UK no longer plans to make a new digital ID card mandatory to work in Britain, finance minister Rachel Reeves confirmed yesterday, in the latest U-turn by her embattled government.
15 January 2026, 04:34 AM

US designates 3 chapters as global terrorists

The United States on Tuesday designated the Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as terrorist organizations, fulfilling a long demand of Arab allies and US conservatives.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Israeli army kills 6 in Gaza despite truce

The Israeli military said yesterday it had killed six Palestinians in an updated toll from an exchange of fire in Gaza the day before, accusing them of violating the ceasefire in the territory.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

31 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand

A train derailed in northeastern Thailand yesterday after a construction crane fell on two of its carriages, killing at least 31 people and injuring 64, the health ministry said.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

31 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand

A train derailed in northeastern Thailand yesterday after a construction crane fell on two of its carriages, killing at least 31 people and injuring 64, the health ministry said.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM