ICE to focus on ‘targeted’ ops

US border czar Tom Homan, newly installed as commander of President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis, said yesterday that federal agents would focus on “targeted, strategic enforcement operations,” marking a shift in the aggressive tactics that have drawn national outrage.
30 January 2026, 00:00 AM

UK PM signals China reset in talks with Xi

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday that he wanted to build a “sophisticated relationship” with Beijing to bolster security and the economy, signalling a reset after years of strained ties.
30 January 2026, 00:00 AM

China warns US attempts to contain it 'doomed to fail'

The United States' 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS), released last week, said Washington would "deter China in the Indo-Pacific through strength, not confrontation".
29 January 2026, 16:41 PM
29 January 2026, 12:25 PM

Fifteen dead, including lawmaker, in Colombia plane crash

There were 13 passengers and two crew members aboard the flight
29 January 2026, 11:29 AM

China executes 11 linked to Myanmar scam compounds

Fraud compounds have flourished in Myanmar's lawless borderlands, part of a multibillion-dollar illicit industry.
29 January 2026, 11:24 AM

Car slams into entrance of New York City synagogue, no injuries reported

New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the driver of the vehicle was arrested and a bomb squad found no explosive devices in the car.
29 January 2026, 11:20 AM

Trump, Schumer move towards deal to avert US government shutdown, NYT says

The report comes after Senate Democrats called for new restrictions on immigration agents
29 January 2026, 11:10 AM

Britain's Starmer seeks fresh start with China, economic wins

He hopes will deepen their economic relationship
29 January 2026, 09:16 AM

ICE officers in Minnesota directed not to interact with 'agitators' in new orders

ICE officers in Minnesota on Wednesday were directed to avoid engaging with "agitators"
29 January 2026, 08:38 AM

Russia says two crew members from US-seized tanker released

Moscow said yesterday two Russian crew members of a tanker seized earlier this month by the United States in the North Atlantic had been released and were on their way home.
29 January 2026, 05:11 AM

‘Time is running out’

US President Donald Trump yesterday appeared to threaten another attack on Iran if it does not “make a deal” on nuclear weapons, after Tehran rejected talks.
29 January 2026, 04:49 AM

Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight

The “Doomsday Clock” representing how near humanity is to catastrophe on Tuesday moved closer than ever to midnight as concerns mount on nuclear weapons, climate change and disinformation.
29 January 2026, 02:46 AM

India reports 2 Nipah virus infections

India is monitoring Nipah virus infections, with two reported from its eastern state of West Bengal since December, the health ministry said, as some Southeast Asia nations step up scrutiny of air travellers.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

‘Hard to survive’

Shivering in her flat after Russian strikes knocked out the heating, 91-year-old Lidia Teleschuk said she couldn’t remember a winter this harsh since World War II.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Europe told to boost defence amid Trump rift

Europe must step up efforts on defence and play a bigger role in Nato as US President Donald Trump has “shaken the transatlantic relationship to its foundation”, EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said yesterday.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Trump warns of ‘bad things’ if GOP loses midterms

Donald Trump warned Tuesday of “very bad things” if Republicans lose the US midterm elections, as the US president kicked off a travel blitz under the shadow of unrest in Minneapolis and voter worries about the economy.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

US intel doubts Venezuela leader’s cooperation

US intelligence reports have raised doubts about whether interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez will cooperate with the Trump administration by formally cutting ties with US adversaries, four people familiar with the reports said in recent days.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Iraq PM front‑runner slams Trump’s interference

Iraq’s main candidate for the premiership, Nouri al-Maliki, yesterday denounced Washington’s “blatant interference”, after President Donald Trump threatened to end all support to the country if Maliki took the post.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM

‘Nothing normal’ in dealing with US: Canada PM

There’s currently “nothing normal” about dealing with the United States, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Parliament Tuesday, as he faced questions over his handling of relations with President Donald Trump.
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM