Saudi foreign minister to visit Damascus on Friday, Syrian official says

German opposition leader seeks military procurement reform

German opposition leader seeks military procurement reform
Ukraine says Trump's sanctions threat sends 'strong signal' to Russia

Ukraine says Trump's sanctions threat sends 'strong signal' to Russia
Russia rejects idea of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, warning of "uncontrollable escalation"

Russia rejects idea of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, warning of "uncontrollable escalation"
Auschwitz survivors recall suffering 80 years after camp's liberation

Auschwitz survivors recall suffering 80 years after camp's liberation
Balkan air pollution crisis threatens public health, EU membership goals

Balkan air pollution crisis threatens public health, EU membership goals
One dead, 31 wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia

One dead, 31 wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia
Davos-Syria's economy will be open for foreign investment, foreign minister says

Davos-Syria's economy will be open for foreign investment, foreign minister says
Trump threatens Russia, others with tariffs if Ukraine deal not reached

Trump threatens Russia, others with tariffs if Ukraine deal not reached
EU’s Kallas pushes back against Trump for saying Europe lags behind US on Ukraine aid

EU’s Kallas pushes back against Trump for saying Europe lags behind US on Ukraine aid
Davos- Iran's Zarif says he hopes Trump will choose 'rationality'

Davos- Iran's Zarif says he hopes Trump will choose 'rationality'
Chinese citizen 'murdered' in northern Afghanistan
Chinese citizen 'murdered' in northern Afghanistan
Workers injured after methane ignites at Polish mine
Workers injured after methane ignites at Polish mine
Second miner found dead after Slovenia coal mine accident
Second miner found dead after Slovenia coal mine accident
Slovak opposition withdraws no-confidence motion, plans new one

Slovak opposition withdraws no-confidence motion, plans new one
China's Vice Premier lunches with Dimon, Schwarzman and other Davos financiers

China's Vice Premier lunches with Dimon, Schwarzman and other Davos financiers
Germany's Scholz responds to Musk, saying freedom of speech must not back extreme-right

Germany's Scholz responds to Musk, saying freedom of speech must not back extreme-right
Elon Musk calls German chancellor 'Oaf Schitz' in post slamming free speech comments

Elon Musk calls German chancellor 'Oaf Schitz' in post slamming free speech comments
One miner dies, two trapped in Slovenia coal mine accident
One miner dies, two trapped in Slovenia coal mine accident
Russia-China ties play a stabilising role in international affairs, Putin tells Xi

Russia-China ties play a stabilising role in international affairs, Putin tells Xi
China's Xi holds video call with Russia's Putin

China's Xi holds video call with Russia's Putin
Chancellor hopeful says Germany should focus on existing NATO spending target

Chancellor hopeful says Germany should focus on existing NATO spending target
US agrees to new Russian ambassador to Washington, Russian senator says

US agrees to new Russian ambassador to Washington, Russian senator says
Eight die, seven injured in Serbian retirement home fire

Eight die, seven injured in Serbian retirement home fire
Ukraine says it struck oil depots in Russia's Kaluga, Tula regions
Ukraine says it struck oil depots in Russia's Kaluga, Tula regions
Tens of thousands join student-led protests in Belgrade

Tens of thousands join student-led protests in Belgrade
Zelenskiy hosts Slovakia's opposition leader in Kyiv amid spat with PM Fico

Zelenskiy hosts Slovakia's opposition leader in Kyiv amid spat with PM Fico
Factbox-Key provisions of Russia-Iran strategic cooperation treaty

Factbox-Key provisions of Russia-Iran strategic cooperation treaty
UK PM Starmer visits Auschwitz ahead of 80th anniversary

UK PM Starmer visits Auschwitz ahead of 80th anniversary
G7 says Russia finding covert efforts to undermine elected governments

G7 says Russia finding covert efforts to undermine elected governments
Iran and Russia can finalise nuclear plant agreements, Pezeshkian tells Putin

Iran and Russia can finalise nuclear plant agreements, Pezeshkian tells Putin
At least 12 Indians killed serving in Russian armed forces, India says
At least 12 Indians killed serving in Russian armed forces, India says
Lithuania to allocate 5-6% of GDP for defence in 2026-2030, foreign minister says
Lithuania to allocate 5-6% of GDP for defence in 2026-2030, foreign minister says
Hungarian Auschwitz survivor says world has not learned lesson

Hungarian Auschwitz survivor says world has not learned lesson
Russia says it retook 63.2% of territory captured by Ukraine in its Kursk region
Russia says it retook 63.2% of territory captured by Ukraine in its Kursk region
Hungarian PM Orban defends minister sanctioned by US

Hungarian PM Orban defends minister sanctioned by US
Trump the saviour? Anxious Ukrainians question president's power to end war

Trump the saviour? Anxious Ukrainians question president's power to end war
Ukraine's air force says it downed 33 Russian drones launched overnight

Ukraine's air force says it downed 33 Russian drones launched overnight
Romanian far-right opposition seeks to impeach outgoing president

Romanian far-right opposition seeks to impeach outgoing president
Trump's Treasury pick Bessent calls for stronger sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war

Trump's Treasury pick Bessent calls for stronger sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war
France to hold conference on Syria on Feb. 13 in Paris - French presidency

France to hold conference on Syria on Feb. 13 in Paris - French presidency
Romania confirms date, tightens rules for presidential election rerun

Romania confirms date, tightens rules for presidential election rerun
China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations

China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations
‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial

‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial
Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist

Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist
Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out

Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out
Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection

Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection
Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal

Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal
Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant

Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant
South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy

South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy
China denies spying claims linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair

China denies spying claims linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair
US midterm elections 1974–2026: Only two presidents kept control of Congress as Trump suffers defeat

US midterm elections 1974–2026: Only two presidents kept control of Congress as Trump suffers defeat
Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina's Milei to exercise power responsibly

Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina's Milei to exercise power responsibly
GTA VI faces restrictions in China, Russia and parts of the Middle East ahead of release

GTA VI faces restrictions in China, Russia and parts of the Middle East ahead of release
Israel's Eisenkot begins coalition talks, calls for national emergency government

Israel's Eisenkot begins coalition talks, calls for national emergency government
India leads world in Gen Z population with 331 million young people

India leads world in Gen Z population with 331 million young people
Hundreds rally in Tel Aviv demanding Arab-backed government to oust Netanyahu

Hundreds rally in Tel Aviv demanding Arab-backed government to oust Netanyahu
Netanyahu calls for unity government as opposition leader set to form coalition

Netanyahu calls for unity government as opposition leader set to form coalition
Krakow gunman 'held very radical views, acted alone' - Poland Interior Minister says

Krakow gunman 'held very radical views, acted alone' - Poland Interior Minister says
Kenyan cult leader Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years over Shakahola massacre

Kenyan cult leader Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years over Shakahola massacre
Migrants crowd onto dinghy in France as tensions flare during Channel crossing

Migrants crowd onto dinghy in France as tensions flare during Channel crossing
Qatar says US-Iran mediation continues despite renewed military tensions

Qatar says US-Iran mediation continues despite renewed military tensions
Israeli ambassador denounces alleged antisemitic campaign in Mexico

Israeli ambassador denounces alleged antisemitic campaign in Mexico
Powerful flash floods submerge major highway in Iraq

Powerful flash floods submerge major highway in Iraq
Paraguay's President Peña impeached, arrested over banking scandal

Paraguay's President Peña impeached, arrested over banking scandal
Mali, Niger hail anti-terror gains, pledge stronger Sahel cooperation

Mali, Niger hail anti-terror gains, pledge stronger Sahel cooperation
Indonesia rocked by presidential spying scandal

Indonesia rocked by presidential spying scandal
Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions

Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions
Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña

Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña
Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations

Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations
‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years

‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years
Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis

Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis