US urges Syria to support jihadist transfer to Iraq

The commander of US forces in the Middle East has called on Syria’s president to support the transfer of thousands of jihadist prisoners from Syria to Iraq, the US military said.
23 January 2026

‘Things are really calming down’

US President Donald Trump said yesterday that “things are really calming down” as he joined other world leaders at a signing ceremony for his “Board of Peace” at Davos.
23 January 2026

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

Vice President JD Vance will visit Minneapolis on Thursday to show support for US immigration agents, whose aggressive tactics have drawn weeks of outcry since an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot dead Renee Good, a 37-year-old US citizen and mother of three
23 January 2026

Son-in-law of opposition leader freed from prison

Venezuelan authorities released the son-in-law of opposition figure Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, his family said yesterday.
23 January 2026

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