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Renewed verbal attacks from Trump prompting Canadians to rally behind PM Carney

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EU has 'serious doubts' about Trump's 'Board of Peace'

10 hour(s) ago World

US urges Syria to support jihadist transfer to Iraq

23 January 2026, 05:18 AM

‘Things are really calming down’

23 January 2026, 04:39 AM

JD Vance heads to Minnesota as tensions rise after school says children detained by ICE

23 January 2026, 01:20 AM USA

GREENLAND ROW / Nato chief can’t negotiate on behalf of Denmark

23 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Europe ‘fragmented’, looks ‘lost’ facing Trump

23 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Death toll in Karachi mall fire hits 55

23 January 2026, 00:00 AM

VENEZUELA CRISIS / Son-in-law of opposition leader freed from prison

23 January 2026, 00:00 AM

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

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

India, UAE sign $3 billion LNG deal, agree to boost trade and defence ties at leaders' meeting

ADNOC Gas signs 10-year LNG deal with India's HPCL

20 January 2026, 01:36 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

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

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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

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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

High-speed train collision in Spain kills 39, injures dozens

It was the deadliest train accident since 2013, when 80 people died

19 January 2026, 08:57 AM

Trump's Gaza peace board charter seeks $1 billion for extended membership, document shows

The draft charter was sent to 60 countries by US administration

18 January 2026, 18:48 PM

Iran considers 'gradually' restoring internet after shutdown

Text messaging restored Saturday morning

18 January 2026, 18:17 PM

Uganda's Museveni wins seventh term as observers denounce intimidation

The election was marred by violence and an internet shutdown

18 January 2026, 09:22 AM

UN biodiversity treaty enters into force, aims to protect 30% of oceans by 2030

The UN treaty, also known as Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), was finalised in March 2023

17 January 2026, 21:31 PM

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Thousands join anti-Trump 'Hands off Greenland' protests in Denmark

Thousands of people took to the streets of Denmark's capital on Saturday to protest at US President Donald Trump's push to take over Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory.

17 January 2026, 18:27 PM