Taiwan thanks Canada for its support ahead of prime minister's China trip

Taiwan thanks Canada for its support ahead of prime minister's China trip
Taiwan thanks Canada for its support ahead of prime minister's China trip

Taiwan thanks Canada for its support ahead of prime minister's China trip
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni seeks seventh term after four decades in power

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni seeks seventh term after four decades in power
Pop star Bobi Wine sets sights on Ugandan presidency despite campaign violence

Pop star Bobi Wine sets sights on Ugandan presidency despite campaign violence
Indonesia's Prabowo affirms commitment to new capital city in first visit as president

Indonesia's Prabowo affirms commitment to new capital city in first visit as president
Iran appears to have released Greek tanker St. Nikolas seized in 2024, vessel monitoring service says
Iran appears to have released Greek tanker St. Nikolas seized in 2024, vessel monitoring service says
Russian drones hit two foreign vessels near Ukrainian port
Russian drones hit two foreign vessels near Ukrainian port
Russia's Shoigu talks with Iran security chief, condemns foreign interference, Interfax reports

Russia's Shoigu talks with Iran security chief, condemns foreign interference, Interfax reports
Nigeria reopens some schools in the north, defying threats of kidnap

Nigeria reopens some schools in the north, defying threats of kidnap
Sweden to spend $440 million on unmanned military drone systems

Sweden to spend $440 million on unmanned military drone systems
Exclusive-Israel poised to launch defence privatisations in months, says government official

Exclusive-Israel poised to launch defence privatisations in months, says government official
Venezuela says it has released 116 prisoners

Venezuela says it has released 116 prisoners
Norway gives $400 million to Ukraine for energy sector, administration

Norway gives $400 million to Ukraine for energy sector, administration
Venezuela says 116 prisoners released, rights groups cite much lower figures

Venezuela says 116 prisoners released, rights groups cite much lower figures
Analysis-Trump Greenland threat triggers search for shelter beyond gold, defence

Analysis-Trump Greenland threat triggers search for shelter beyond gold, defence
Explainer-What is at stake in Uganda's presidential election?

Explainer-What is at stake in Uganda's presidential election?
Hungary grants asylum to nationalist Polish ex-justice minister

Hungary grants asylum to nationalist Polish ex-justice minister
South Korea to probe drones North Korea says violated its airspace

South Korea to probe drones North Korea says violated its airspace
Cambodian, South Korean police arrest 26 for alleged scams, sex crimes, Blue House says
Cambodian, South Korean police arrest 26 for alleged scams, sex crimes, Blue House says
Trump says he will talk to Musk about restoring internet in Iran

Trump says he will talk to Musk about restoring internet in Iran
China voices support for Somalia after top diplomat postpones visit

China voices support for Somalia after top diplomat postpones visit
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths

US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths
A thousand Kyiv apartment blocks still without heating after Russian strike

A thousand Kyiv apartment blocks still without heating after Russian strike
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong urges South Korea to investigate drone incidents

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong urges South Korea to investigate drone incidents
Following Venezuela, Nicaragua releases prisoners after U.S. demands
Following Venezuela, Nicaragua releases prisoners after U.S. demands
Iran's Guards arrest foreigner accused of spying for Israel
Iran's Guards arrest foreigner accused of spying for Israel
Number of prisoners released in Venezuela rises to 18, rights groups say

Number of prisoners released in Venezuela rises to 18, rights groups say
South Africa president urges ANC to fix poor local government ahead of poll

South Africa president urges ANC to fix poor local government ahead of poll
Thousands rally in support of Yemen's main separatist group

Thousands rally in support of Yemen's main separatist group
UN says 53 Congolese refugees have died in Burundi
UN says 53 Congolese refugees have died in Burundi
Death toll in Philippines landfill collapse rises to 4

Death toll in Philippines landfill collapse rises to 4
Indonesia temporarily blocks access to Grok over sexualised images

Indonesia temporarily blocks access to Grok over sexualised images
Bessent says Australia, India invited to G7 meeting on critical minerals

Bessent says Australia, India invited to G7 meeting on critical minerals
Colombia's FARC rebel leader calls for guerrilla unity to face US interventionism
Colombia's FARC rebel leader calls for guerrilla unity to face US interventionism
North Korea says another South Korean drone entered its airspace
North Korea says another South Korean drone entered its airspace
Venezuela says interim president Rodriguez not planning trips abroad

Venezuela says interim president Rodriguez not planning trips abroad
Venezuela looks to rebuild diplomatic ties with US

Venezuela looks to rebuild diplomatic ties with US
Mercosur bloc to sign EU trade deal on January 17

Mercosur bloc to sign EU trade deal on January 17
Mexico's Sheinbaum urges closer US coordination after Trump threatens land attacks on cartels

Mexico's Sheinbaum urges closer US coordination after Trump threatens land attacks on cartels
EU member states confirm approval of signing EU-Mercosur trade agreement

EU member states confirm approval of signing EU-Mercosur trade agreement
Russian drone strikes hit two foreign vessels in Odesa region, Kyiv says
Russian drone strikes hit two foreign vessels in Odesa region, Kyiv says
Poland worried about tensions in NATO over Greenland, says Tusk

Poland worried about tensions in NATO over Greenland, says Tusk
Warsaw summons Hungarian envoy to protest after Budapest grants two Poles asylum
Warsaw summons Hungarian envoy to protest after Budapest grants two Poles asylum
Meloni urges Europe to talk to Russia, sees no swift return to G8

Meloni urges Europe to talk to Russia, sees no swift return to G8
China's top diplomat postpones visit to Somalia, arrives in Tanzania

China's top diplomat postpones visit to Somalia, arrives in Tanzania
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
‘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