Davos-Syria's economy will be open for foreign investment, foreign minister says

Next nuclear talks between Iran and three European countries due on Jan 13

Next nuclear talks between Iran and three European countries due on Jan 13
Iraq to resume flights to Lebanon on Monday, transport minister says
Iraq to resume flights to Lebanon on Monday, transport minister says
US military says it defeated Houthi attack on ships in Gulf of Aden
US military says it defeated Houthi attack on ships in Gulf of Aden
UK's Starmer pledges to step up engagement in Middle East for long-term stability

UK's Starmer pledges to step up engagement in Middle East for long-term stability
Lebanese sources: Biden and Macron set to announce Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire deal

Lebanese sources: Biden and Macron set to announce Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire deal
Iran is preparing to 'respond' to Israel, says adviser to Supreme Leader

Iran is preparing to 'respond' to Israel, says adviser to Supreme Leader
Gunman shot dead, 3 police injured, shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan over, security source says
Gunman shot dead, 3 police injured, shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan over, security source says
Iran warns European powers against submitting IAEA resolution against Tehran

Iran warns European powers against submitting IAEA resolution against Tehran
Australia, Turkey in 2026 UN climate summit hosting standoff

Australia, Turkey in 2026 UN climate summit hosting standoff
Saudi king chairs cabinet meeting for first time since September

Saudi king chairs cabinet meeting for first time since September
Ship off Yemen reports missile fell into Red Sea nearby, UK maritime body says
Ship off Yemen reports missile fell into Red Sea nearby, UK maritime body says
After missing school due to extreme heat, African children push for climate action

After missing school due to extreme heat, African children push for climate action
IAEA chief visits two nuclear sites during Iran trip

IAEA chief visits two nuclear sites during Iran trip
Israeli military says heavy barrage of rockets fired from Lebanon at Israel
Israeli military says heavy barrage of rockets fired from Lebanon at Israel
Yemen's Houthis launched drones towards Israel's Ashkelon, spokesperson says
Yemen's Houthis launched drones towards Israel's Ashkelon, spokesperson says
Yemen's Houthis say they've targeted vessels in Red Sea and Arabian Sea

Yemen's Houthis say they've targeted vessels in Red Sea and Arabian Sea
Iran says it will 'use all available tools' to respond to Israel's attack

Iran says it will 'use all available tools' to respond to Israel's attack
Yemen's Houthis say they targeted ship in Arabian sea with drones
Yemen's Houthis say they targeted ship in Arabian sea with drones
Israel intercepts three projectiles fired from Lebanon, military says
Israel intercepts three projectiles fired from Lebanon, military says
Global energy-related CO2 emissions set to peak this year, consultancy DNV says

Global energy-related CO2 emissions set to peak this year, consultancy DNV says
Iran warns Israel against any attack, threatens stronger retaliation

Iran warns Israel against any attack, threatens stronger retaliation
Yemen's Houthis say they fired two missiles at targets in central Israel
Yemen's Houthis say they fired two missiles at targets in central Israel
Force alone will not lead to Israel's security, France says

Force alone will not lead to Israel's security, France says
Exclusive-Gulf states sought to reassure Iran of their neutrality in Iran-Israel conflict, sources say

Exclusive-Gulf states sought to reassure Iran of their neutrality in Iran-Israel conflict, sources say
Saudi Arabia hopes for de-escalation in Middle East, economy minister says

Saudi Arabia hopes for de-escalation in Middle East, economy minister says
Israeli military says it killed commander of Hezbollah-linked group in Beirut
Israeli military says it killed commander of Hezbollah-linked group in Beirut
Four killed in shooting in Israel's Jaffa, two attackers 'neutralised', Israeli police say

Four killed in shooting in Israel's Jaffa, two attackers 'neutralised', Israeli police say
Unmanned boat acting 'unpredictably' near Yemen port, authorities investigating
Unmanned boat acting 'unpredictably' near Yemen port, authorities investigating
Qatar fund to grant Lebanese army $15 million for fuel
Qatar fund to grant Lebanese army $15 million for fuel
Iran president denies providing hypersonic missiles to Yemen's Houthis

Iran president denies providing hypersonic missiles to Yemen's Houthis
Operation to tow stricken tanker and avert spill starts in Red Sea - shipping source

Operation to tow stricken tanker and avert spill starts in Red Sea - shipping source
UN Libya mission to resume talks between factions over bank governor

UN Libya mission to resume talks between factions over bank governor
Yemen's Houthis say they downed a U.S. drone in Saada
Yemen's Houthis say they downed a U.S. drone in Saada
Companies weigh other options for Sounion tanker as towing judged unsafe, says EU mission

Companies weigh other options for Sounion tanker as towing judged unsafe, says EU mission
Salvage operation of MV Sounion oil tanker about to start, no signs of oil spill, EU naval mission says

Salvage operation of MV Sounion oil tanker about to start, no signs of oil spill, EU naval mission says
Operation to tow stricken oil tanker to start Sunday - Yemeni Houthi minister

Operation to tow stricken oil tanker to start Sunday - Yemeni Houthi minister
Spain proposes Energy Minister Ribera for EU Commissioner post

Spain proposes Energy Minister Ribera for EU Commissioner post
Iran's president says subsidised fuel prices are irrational

Iran's president says subsidised fuel prices are irrational
Iran doesn't seek to raise regional tensions, foreign minister tells Italian counterpart

Iran doesn't seek to raise regional tensions, foreign minister tells Italian counterpart
Ship reports damage after encounter with uncrewed vessel off Yemen, UKMTO says
Ship reports damage after encounter with uncrewed vessel off Yemen, UKMTO says
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
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US