Trump's Treasury pick Bessent calls for stronger sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war

Hungary says EU should talk to Trump before Russia sanctions renewal decision
Hungary says EU should talk to Trump before Russia sanctions renewal decision
Russia-Iran pact will not include mutual defence clause, TASS cites Iranian envoy

Russia-Iran pact will not include mutual defence clause, TASS cites Iranian envoy
Kremlin calls Polish claim that Russia planned 'acts of terrorism' in the air unsubstantiated

Kremlin calls Polish claim that Russia planned 'acts of terrorism' in the air unsubstantiated
Air defences repelled Russian drone attack in Kyiv as British PM visits

Air defences repelled Russian drone attack in Kyiv as British PM visits
Russia says Western claims of Russian undersea cable sabotage aim to curb sea-borne Russian oil exports

Russia says Western claims of Russian undersea cable sabotage aim to curb sea-borne Russian oil exports
Oil tycoon Shvidler says UK sanctions are arbitrary in landmark appeal

Oil tycoon Shvidler says UK sanctions are arbitrary in landmark appeal
Ukraine reports emergency power cuts amid 'massive' Russian air strike

Ukraine reports emergency power cuts amid 'massive' Russian air strike
Russia says its forces capture two settlements in eastern Ukraine
Russia says its forces capture two settlements in eastern Ukraine
Polish army says reported "shadow fleet" incident did not happen
Polish army says reported "shadow fleet" incident did not happen
Ukrainian attack hit munitions depot at Russian airbase, Kyiv source says
Ukrainian attack hit munitions depot at Russian airbase, Kyiv source says
Russia-Iran strategic pact to shape relations for next 20 years, TASS cites Iran's ambassador

Russia-Iran strategic pact to shape relations for next 20 years, TASS cites Iran's ambassador
Dozens of oil tankers drop anchor after latest US sanctions bite

Dozens of oil tankers drop anchor after latest US sanctions bite
Russia's Putin and Iran's Pezeshkian to sign strategic partnership pact on Jan. 17, Kremlin says

Russia's Putin and Iran's Pezeshkian to sign strategic partnership pact on Jan. 17, Kremlin says
Trump call with Putin expected soon, Trump adviser says

Trump call with Putin expected soon, Trump adviser says
Slovak parliament's deputy speaker arrives in Moscow, TASS reports
Slovak parliament's deputy speaker arrives in Moscow, TASS reports
Russia says it takes control of two villages in Eastern Ukraine
Russia says it takes control of two villages in Eastern Ukraine
Zelenskiy calls on allies to honour promises on arms supplies to Ukraine

Zelenskiy calls on allies to honour promises on arms supplies to Ukraine
Russia says it captured settlement near key town of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine
Russia says it captured settlement near key town of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine
Russia says it will continue oil and gas projects despite US sanctions

Russia says it will continue oil and gas projects despite US sanctions
Fire at 'industrial plant' after drone attack under control, Russia says
Fire at 'industrial plant' after drone attack under control, Russia says
Zelenskiy: Sanctions on Russian oil significantly affect Moscow's war financing

Zelenskiy: Sanctions on Russian oil significantly affect Moscow's war financing
Opposition lawmakers in Ukraine begin push to oust energy minister

Opposition lawmakers in Ukraine begin push to oust energy minister
Black Sea oil spill widens, Russian authorities say

Black Sea oil spill widens, Russian authorities say
Turkey says Syria should be given chance to address Kurdish militant presence

Turkey says Syria should be given chance to address Kurdish militant presence
Ukraine expects Trump-Zelenskiy meeting, swift contact after inauguration

Ukraine expects Trump-Zelenskiy meeting, swift contact after inauguration
Putin promised to keep supplying Slovakia with gas, Fico says

Putin promised to keep supplying Slovakia with gas, Fico says
Ukraine says Russia dropped over 51,000 guided bombs since start of war

Ukraine says Russia dropped over 51,000 guided bombs since start of war
Putin says more needs to be done to clean up Black Sea oil spill

Putin says more needs to be done to clean up Black Sea oil spill
After US exemption, UN says more significant Syria sanctions work needed

After US exemption, UN says more significant Syria sanctions work needed
Lithuania boosts power grid security ahead of Russia decoupling

Lithuania boosts power grid security ahead of Russia decoupling
Ukraine strikes Russian oil depot serving airfield, military says
Ukraine strikes Russian oil depot serving airfield, military says
Slovak PM Fico to discuss gas transit with Commission on Jan 9

Slovak PM Fico to discuss gas transit with Commission on Jan 9
Flight data from Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash sent to Kazakhstan officials

Flight data from Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash sent to Kazakhstan officials
Slovakia says gas supply meeting with Ukraine, European Commission cancelled

Slovakia says gas supply meeting with Ukraine, European Commission cancelled
Russian drone kills one, injures nine in passenger bus in Ukraine's Kherson

Russian drone kills one, injures nine in passenger bus in Ukraine's Kherson
Four Russian airports reopen after suspending flights, aviation watchdog says
Four Russian airports reopen after suspending flights, aviation watchdog says
Russia clears beaches after Black Sea oil spill, declares emergency in Crimea

Russia clears beaches after Black Sea oil spill, declares emergency in Crimea
Russia shoots down eight ATACMS, captures eastern Ukraine settlement, says defence ministry
Russia shoots down eight ATACMS, captures eastern Ukraine settlement, says defence ministry
Russia attacks strategic city of Pokrovsk aiming to cut off supply lines, Kyiv military says

Russia attacks strategic city of Pokrovsk aiming to cut off supply lines, Kyiv military says
Syrian ministers visit Riyadh in first trip abroad after Assad’s fall

Syrian ministers visit Riyadh in first trip abroad after Assad’s fall
Oil spill in Black Sea smaller than first thought, Russia says

Oil spill in Black Sea smaller than first thought, Russia says
Zelenskiy says Ukraine preparing to resume diplomatic ties with Syria

Zelenskiy says Ukraine preparing to resume diplomatic ties with Syria
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement