US bid to take Greenland ‘remains intact’

Denmark’s prime minister said yesterday the US ambition to take control of Greenland remained “intact” and that there was still a fundamental disagreement between the countries, despite high‑stakes White House talks.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM

‘Over 3,400 dead in Iran’

Iran yesterday vowed to defend itself against any foreign threat, after US President Donald Trump said he would “watch it and see” about military action over the crackdown on protesters.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Iran will 'defend itself against any foreign threat', Iran FM tells Saudi counterpart

Two discussed regional development and enhancing security, stability
15 January 2026, 18:39 PM

Bangladeshi-origin woman pulled from car by ICE agents in Minneapolis, says New York Post

She claimed to be disabled and said she was trying to get to a doctor as agents handcuffed her
15 January 2026, 12:51 PM

Trump says Iran killings stopped, Tehran says 'no plan for hanging'

Donald Trump said he would "watch it and see" about threatened military action
15 January 2026, 11:43 AM

Man shot in Minneapolis during federal immigration operation, local media reports

A series of gunshots followed a car chase involving federal agents
15 January 2026, 09:58 AM

Colombian president says will meet Trump in US on February 3

Gustavo Petro will meet Donald Trump to address diplomatic tensions and Washington's military campaign in Latin America, he says.
15 January 2026, 08:34 AM

One year in, Trump shattering global order

US President Donald Trump is shattering the post-World War II order as never before
15 January 2026, 08:23 AM

UK govt retreats on mandatory digital ID to work

The UK no longer plans to make a new digital ID card mandatory to work in Britain, finance minister Rachel Reeves confirmed yesterday, in the latest U-turn by her embattled government.
15 January 2026, 04:34 AM

US designates 3 chapters as global terrorists

The United States on Tuesday designated the Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as terrorist organizations, fulfilling a long demand of Arab allies and US conservatives.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Israeli army kills 6 in Gaza despite truce

The Israeli military said yesterday it had killed six Palestinians in an updated toll from an exchange of fire in Gaza the day before, accusing them of violating the ceasefire in the territory.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

31 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand

A train derailed in northeastern Thailand yesterday after a construction crane fell on two of its carriages, killing at least 31 people and injuring 64, the health ministry said.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

31 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand

A train derailed in northeastern Thailand yesterday after a construction crane fell on two of its carriages, killing at least 31 people and injuring 64, the health ministry said.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

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