kill two near Russian border

Two people were killed and several wounded as a result of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian border regions, local authorities said yesterday.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

‘We want change, not destruction’

As he wished the world happy new year, former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo extended particularly a warm message to Iranian protesters who had taken to the streets over spiralling living costs and state repression.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

US control of Greenland ‘vital’ for air defense

US President Donald Trump yesterday insisted the US needs to take control of Greenland, with Nato’s support, just hours before crunch talks about the Arctic island with top Danish, Greenlandic and US officials.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Migration to US: ‘Bangladesh, 74 countries to be hit by visa freeze’

The United States will suspend processing immigrant visas from 75 countries, including Bangladesh, Fox News reported.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Iran, US cut contact

Direct contact between the United States and Iran has broken down amid rising tensions over Tehran’s violent crackdown on protesters and growing fears of US military intervention.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
14 January 2026, 23:03 PM

US expected to unveil post-war Gaza leadership: Reuters sources

14-member Palestinian body will be headed by Ali Shaath, according to Palestinian sources
14 January 2026, 18:56 PM

Greenland can count on us: EU chief

Greenland belongs to its people, she said
14 January 2026, 18:49 PM

Trump says US control of Greenland 'vital' for air defense

NATO becomes more formidable with Greenland in hands of US, he says
14 January 2026, 18:26 PM

Beijing tells Chinese firms to stop using US, Israeli cybersecurity software, sources say

Expresses concern that the software could transmit confidential information abroad
14 January 2026, 17:02 PM

Iran warned regional states of strikes on US bases if attacked, official says

The Iranian official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Tehran had asked US allies in the region to "prevent Washington from attacking Iran".
14 January 2026, 16:07 PM

Thailand train accident kills 28 at China-backed project

The health ministry said in a statement that 64 people were hospitalised, seven in serious condition.
14 January 2026, 11:23 AM

US official says Venezuela freeing Americans in 'important step'

The official said more than one prisoner was being released
14 January 2026, 10:36 AM

Trump warns of 'very strong action' if Iran hangs protesters

International outrage has built over the crackdown that a rights group said has likely killed thousands during protests posing one of the biggest challenges yet to Iran's clerical leadership.
14 January 2026, 10:18 AM

2025 was third hottest year on record: EU, US experts

The last 11 years have now been the warmest ever recorded, with 2024 topping the podium and 2023 in second place
14 January 2026, 09:22 AM

Who’s really running Venezuela?

The five most powerful people in the Venezuelan government, and the five US officials deciding the country’s future.
14 January 2026, 09:21 AM

Why Iran’s clerical establishment still holds as protests rage

Strategically, it is under pressure from Israel and the United States, its nuclear program degraded, its regional “Axis of Resistance” proxy armed groups weakened by crippling losses to allies in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza.
14 January 2026, 08:55 AM

More migrants are dying in ICE detention under Trump

At least four people have died while being detained by ICE in 2026
14 January 2026, 08:37 AM

Russia strikes Ukraine power plant in barrage

Russia battered Ukraine with more than two dozen missiles and hundreds of drones early yesterday, killing four people and pummelling another power plant, piling more pressure on Ukraine’s brittle energy system.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Greenland could vote to join Russia

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said Greenlanders could vote to join Russia if US President Donald Trump did not move quickly to secure the Arctic island, Interfax reported on Monday.
14 January 2026, 00:00 AM