Syrian state forces deploy in Kurdish-run city under ceasefire deal

Germany arrests five suspected of supplying Russian firms in sanctions breach
Germany arrests five suspected of supplying Russian firms in sanctions breach
Russia says its forces push Ukrainian forces out of settlement of Prydorozhnie
Russia says its forces push Ukrainian forces out of settlement of Prydorozhnie
Gaza border reopening long awaited by stranded Palestinians

Gaza border reopening long awaited by stranded Palestinians
Iran, US to hold nuclear talks on Friday as Trump warns Tehran

Iran, US to hold nuclear talks on Friday as Trump warns Tehran
Explainer-What's next for Trump's Gaza plan after Rafah reopening?

Explainer-What's next for Trump's Gaza plan after Rafah reopening?
Slow movement at Gaza border after Israel reopens Rafah crossing

Slow movement at Gaza border after Israel reopens Rafah crossing
Russia does not want a global conflict, Medvedev says

Russia does not want a global conflict, Medvedev says
Laura Fernandez, Costa Rica's next president, aims to keep on populist path

Laura Fernandez, Costa Rica's next president, aims to keep on populist path
Russia's Medvedev says US 'theft' of Maduro shatters international relations

Russia's Medvedev says US 'theft' of Maduro shatters international relations
Russian drone strike kills 12 miners in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk, officials say

Russian drone strike kills 12 miners in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk, officials say
Iranian official says Revolutionary Guards have no plan to hold military exercises in the Gulf
Iranian official says Revolutionary Guards have no plan to hold military exercises in the Gulf
Fernandez overwhelmingly wins Costa Rica presidency as populist project secures new term

Fernandez overwhelmingly wins Costa Rica presidency as populist project secures new term
Factbox-Who is the Baloch Liberation Army behind Pakistan's Balochistan attacks?

Factbox-Who is the Baloch Liberation Army behind Pakistan's Balochistan attacks?
Nigerian army says it killed a Boko Haram commander and 10 fighters
Nigerian army says it killed a Boko Haram commander and 10 fighters
Iran warns of regional conflict if US attacks, designates EU armies 'terrorists'

Iran warns of regional conflict if US attacks, designates EU armies 'terrorists'
Reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing expected Monday, officials say

Reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing expected Monday, officials say
Shoigu says Russia supports China's position on Taiwan

Shoigu says Russia supports China's position on Taiwan
Iran considers EU armies as 'terrorist groups' in retaliatory move

Iran considers EU armies as 'terrorist groups' in retaliatory move
Exclusive-US special envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya no longer in the post, sources say

Exclusive-US special envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya no longer in the post, sources say
Qatari PM meets Iran's Larijani in Tehran, discusses easing regional tensions

Qatari PM meets Iran's Larijani in Tehran, discusses easing regional tensions
UK’s Starmer says ex-Prince Andrew should testify before Congress over Epstein ties

UK’s Starmer says ex-Prince Andrew should testify before Congress over Epstein ties
Iraq's Shi'ite bloc reaffirms backing for Maliki despite Trump's warnings

Iraq's Shi'ite bloc reaffirms backing for Maliki despite Trump's warnings
Zelenskiy says Ukraine getting ready for new peace talks next week

Zelenskiy says Ukraine getting ready for new peace talks next week
Gas leak triggers Bandar Abbas building blast, Mehr news reports
Gas leak triggers Bandar Abbas building blast, Mehr news reports
Four killed in gas blast in residential building in Iran's Ahvaz, media reports
Four killed in gas blast in residential building in Iran's Ahvaz, media reports
Gas leak caused blast in Iran's Bandar Abbas, Iranian media say

Gas leak caused blast in Iran's Bandar Abbas, Iranian media say
Drone strikes in Ethiopia's Tigray region kill one, injure another
Drone strikes in Ethiopia's Tigray region kill one, injure another
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill more than 30, Palestinian health officials say

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill more than 30, Palestinian health officials say
China conducts naval, air patrols around disputed South China Sea shoal
China conducts naval, air patrols around disputed South China Sea shoal
Thousands marched for democracy in Myanmar. Some died in prison

Thousands marched for democracy in Myanmar. Some died in prison
Putin praises Russian military exports despite Western pressure

Putin praises Russian military exports despite Western pressure
Polish officials blame Russian domestic spy agency for Dec 29 cyberattacks

Polish officials blame Russian domestic spy agency for Dec 29 cyberattacks
Syria to close camps housing thousands linked to Islamic State

Syria to close camps housing thousands linked to Islamic State
Exclusive-US slows transfers of Islamic State detainees to Iraq, sources say

Exclusive-US slows transfers of Islamic State detainees to Iraq, sources say
25 killed in Nigeria's deadliest reported Islamist attack since US Christmas strikes
25 killed in Nigeria's deadliest reported Islamist attack since US Christmas strikes
US imposes sanctions on Iran's interior minister, businessman

US imposes sanctions on Iran's interior minister, businessman
UN says Houthi seizure of telecom gear threatens Yemen aid

UN says Houthi seizure of telecom gear threatens Yemen aid
Rohingya survivors expect UN's highest court to find Myanmar committed genocide

Rohingya survivors expect UN's highest court to find Myanmar committed genocide
New Dutch government plans 'freedom tax' to fund defence spending

New Dutch government plans 'freedom tax' to fund defence spending
Islamic State claims deadly attack on airport in Niger capital

Islamic State claims deadly attack on airport in Niger capital
MSF says it will not share staff details demanded by Israel to access Gaza

MSF says it will not share staff details demanded by Israel to access Gaza
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
‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest

‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest
Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat

Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat
‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel

‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel
How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club

How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club
Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat

Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat
Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock

Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock
South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war

South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war
‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez

‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez
‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election

‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election
Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis

Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis
US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains

US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains
Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary

Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate
Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border

Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border
Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
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