Malaysian king grants house arrest for jailed former PM Najib
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Pakistan vows to defend ally Saudi 'to any extent'
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US approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
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China presses Iran to help rein in Houthis after Saudi appeal
18 September 2026
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War on Iran / US likely committed war crimes: UN
18 September 2026
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In Brief / King Charles warns AI leaders of ‘existential’ threat
18 September 2026
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In Brief / US again denies Abbas visa to attend UNGA
18 September 2026
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Demolitions of homes by Israelis / Palestinians turn rugged caves into homes
18 September 2026
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US Congress passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill
18 September 2026
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Death toll in Karachi mall fire hits 55
The death toll from a mall fire in Pakistan’s biggest city rose to at least 55 people, a Karachi government official said yesterday.
23 January 2026
Europe ‘fragmented’, looks ‘lost’ facing Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said yesterday that Europe was “fragmented” and looked “lost” while facing fresh challenges from US President Donald Trump, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
23 January 2026
‘Finger on trigger’
The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards yesterday warned Washington that the force had its “finger on the trigger” in the wake of mass protests, as US President Donald Trump said the Islamic republic still appeared interested in talks.
23 January 2026
Nato chief can’t negotiate on behalf of Denmark
Nato chief Mark Rutte cannot negotiate on behalf of Denmark over Greenland, the Danish government said yesterday, a day after US President Donald Trump announced a deal following talks between the two men.
23 January 2026
Trump unveils Board of Peace, 'New Gaza' plans at Davos
Board of peace will work 'in conjunction' with UN
22 January 2026
What we know about Trump's Greenland 'framework' deal
After meeting NATO chief, Trump pointed to 'a deal with respect to Greenland'
22 January 2026
US, Denmark to renegotiate 1951 Greenland defence pact: AFP source
American bases on Greenland under US sovereignty haven't been discussed yet
22 January 2026
Death toll in Pakistan mall fire hits 55: Karachi govt
More than 50 families have given DNA samples, provincial health official Summaiya Syed told journalists Wednesday.
22 January 2026
Pakistan, 7 Muslim countries announce decision to join Trump’s Board of Peace
Trump administration plans to expand its Board of Peace
22 January 2026
Interim Venezuela leader to visit US
Delcy Rodriguez would be the first sitting Venezuelan president to visit the United States in more than a quarter century
22 January 2026
Trump to unveil 'Board of Peace' at Davos
Trump abruptly announced on Wednesday that he was scrapping tariffs against Europe
22 January 2026
Philippine journalist found guilty of terror financing
Cumpio and Domequil were arrested in February 2020 on weapons charges, accused of possessing a handgun and a grenade.
22 January 2026
Multiple people missing in New Zealand landslip
Mud had buried and crushed a shower block at the campsite, which lies at the foot of extinct volcano Mount Maunganui, video and photo images on local media showed.
22 January 2026
Trump announces Greenland 'framework', backing off force and tariffs
Trump cast his retreat -- also lifting the promise of sanctions against European nations
22 January 2026
US ‘won’t use force’ to take Greenland
US President Donald Trump ruled out the use of force in his bid to control Greenland yesterday, but said in a speech in Davos that no other country can secure the Danish territory.
22 January 2026
330 journos behind bars for 5yrs: CPJ
The number of journalists imprisoned worldwide for their work was 330 in the final month of 2025, the Committee to Protect Journalists said yesterday, the fifth consecutive year the count has exceeded 300.
22 January 2026
BBC announces landmark 'partnership' with YouTube
Announcement comes as BBC faces $10 bn lawsuit brought by Trump
22 January 2026
Iran official media says 3,117 people killed during protests
However, IHR estimates death toll to be between 5,000 and 20,000
22 January 2026
US military seizes another Venezuela-linked tanker
The US military said it seized a Venezuela-linked tanker on Tuesday in the Caribbean, marking the seventh such apprehension since the start of US President Donald Trump’s month-long campaign to control Venezuela’s oil flows.
22 January 2026
Japan restarts world’s biggest nuclear plant
The world’s biggest nuclear power plant was restarted yesterday for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, its Japanese operator said, despite persistent safety concerns among residents.
22 January 2026