Nigeria Roundup: World Bank growth boost, UAE investment drive, security developments

Nigeria Roundup: World Bank growth boost, UAE investment drive, security developments
Nigeria Roundup: World Bank growth boost, UAE investment drive, security developments

Nigeria Roundup: World Bank growth boost, UAE investment drive, security developments
Qatar says it is mediating to de-escalate rising tensions between US and Iran amid deadly protests: Video

Qatar says it is mediating to de-escalate rising tensions between US and Iran amid deadly protests: Video
Germany open to deepening ties with Syrian government, says Berlin

Germany open to deepening ties with Syrian government, says Berlin
Ukraine lawmakers appoints former PM Shmyhal as energy minister

Ukraine lawmakers appoints former PM Shmyhal as energy minister
France bans 10 British far-right activists that sought to destroy migrant boats

France bans 10 British far-right activists that sought to destroy migrant boats
Trump again urges US control of Greenland ahead of US meeting

Trump again urges US control of Greenland ahead of US meeting
Kazakhstan urges US and Europe to help secure oil transport after tanker attacks in Black Sea

Kazakhstan urges US and Europe to help secure oil transport after tanker attacks in Black Sea
Factbox-What are the main US military bases in the Middle East?

Factbox-What are the main US military bases in the Middle East?
French government survives no-confidence votes, now faces another budget battle

French government survives no-confidence votes, now faces another budget battle
Macron on Greenland: If sovereignty of an ally is affected, knock-on effects would be unprecedented

Macron on Greenland: If sovereignty of an ally is affected, knock-on effects would be unprecedented
Russia's Lavrov says the U.S. is smashing the world around with its raid on Venezuela and threats to Iran

Russia's Lavrov says the U.S. is smashing the world around with its raid on Venezuela and threats to Iran
Explainer-Why Japan's Takaichi is gambling on an early election

Explainer-Why Japan's Takaichi is gambling on an early election
US launches Gaza plan's second phase, forms Palestinian committee

US launches Gaza plan's second phase, forms Palestinian committee
Russia says talk of a ceasefire, rather than a full peace deal, in Ukraine is simply not serious

Russia says talk of a ceasefire, rather than a full peace deal, in Ukraine is simply not serious
Economic confrontation replaces armed conflict as top risk in WEF survey

Economic confrontation replaces armed conflict as top risk in WEF survey
Just one in five Americans support Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Just one in five Americans support Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Ukraine's new defence minister vows innovation on battlefield

Ukraine's new defence minister vows innovation on battlefield
Iran's Revolutionary Guards point to battle readiness and increased missile stockpiles, state media says

Iran's Revolutionary Guards point to battle readiness and increased missile stockpiles, state media says
Some personnel advised to leave U.S. military base in Qatar, diplomats say

Some personnel advised to leave U.S. military base in Qatar, diplomats say
Snap election likely in Bulgaria after reformist group rejects bid for government

Snap election likely in Bulgaria after reformist group rejects bid for government
Greek airspace blackout linked to old systems, not cyberattack, report says

Greek airspace blackout linked to old systems, not cyberattack, report says
Syria asks Lebanon to hand over Assad-era officers after Reuters report

Syria asks Lebanon to hand over Assad-era officers after Reuters report
Hezbollah warns Lebanese state against expanding disarmament push
Hezbollah warns Lebanese state against expanding disarmament push
Trump son-in-law Kushner, envoy Witkoff plan to meet Putin in Moscow, Bloomberg reports

Trump son-in-law Kushner, envoy Witkoff plan to meet Putin in Moscow, Bloomberg reports
Trump reiterates desire for Greenland following high-stakes meeting

Trump reiterates desire for Greenland following high-stakes meeting
Iran warns of retaliation if Trump strikes, US withdraws some personnel from bases

Iran warns of retaliation if Trump strikes, US withdraws some personnel from bases
George Vassiliou, 'eternal optimist' president who led Cyprus into the EU, dies at 94

George Vassiliou, 'eternal optimist' president who led Cyprus into the EU, dies at 94
France to open a consulate in Greenland on February 6

France to open a consulate in Greenland on February 6
French foreign minister: Iran crackdown could be most violent in its contemporary history

French foreign minister: Iran crackdown could be most violent in its contemporary history
Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermind

Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermind
Cambodia says Thai troops still occupy civilian areas, testing December truce

Cambodia says Thai troops still occupy civilian areas, testing December truce
At least 2,571 killed in Iran's protests, Trump says 'help is on the way'

At least 2,571 killed in Iran's protests, Trump says 'help is on the way'
New Zealand central bank governor faces backlash for Fed solidarity

New Zealand central bank governor faces backlash for Fed solidarity
Far-right group targeting pro-Palestinian voices to close New York operation, NY AG says

Far-right group targeting pro-Palestinian voices to close New York operation, NY AG says
Iraqi officials arrest man wanted by Australian police as 'number one priority'
Iraqi officials arrest man wanted by Australian police as 'number one priority'
UK's foreign minister to urge NATO to focus on Arctic in Finland and Norway visit

UK's foreign minister to urge NATO to focus on Arctic in Finland and Norway visit
Takaichi and Lee end first day of summit on a high note with drum session

Takaichi and Lee end first day of summit on a high note with drum session
Japan PM readies snap election, February 8 ballot eyed

Japan PM readies snap election, February 8 ballot eyed
German Foreign Minister Wadephul says there is more consensus than disagreement with the US

German Foreign Minister Wadephul says there is more consensus than disagreement with the US
Exclusive-US files for warrants to seize dozens more Venezuela-linked oil tankers, sources say

Exclusive-US files for warrants to seize dozens more Venezuela-linked oil tankers, sources say
US will take 'very strong action' if Iran hangs protesters, Trump tells CBS News

US will take 'very strong action' if Iran hangs protesters, Trump tells CBS News
Venezuela's top lawmaker says over 400 prisoners freed, NGOs say numbers much lower

Venezuela's top lawmaker says over 400 prisoners freed, NGOs say numbers much lower
Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, saying 'help is on its way'

Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, saying 'help is on its way'
UN chief warns he could refer Israel to world court over action against UN Palestinian refugee agency

UN chief warns he could refer Israel to world court over action against UN Palestinian refugee agency
US envoy Witkoff, Reza Pahlavi discussed Iran protests, Axios reports

US envoy Witkoff, Reza Pahlavi discussed Iran protests, Axios reports
With Maduro gone, Rubio's political fortunes are tied to Venezuela's

With Maduro gone, Rubio's political fortunes are tied to Venezuela's
US designates three Muslim Brotherhood chapters as global terrorists

US designates three Muslim Brotherhood chapters as global terrorists
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