Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's military drill

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's military drill
Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's military drill

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's military drill
Ukraine, EU officials dismiss alleged attack on Putin residence

Ukraine, EU officials dismiss alleged attack on Putin residence
Zelenskiy says he won't sign weak deal that will only prolong war

Zelenskiy says he won't sign weak deal that will only prolong war
EU warns Yemen developments risk Gulf stability
EU warns Yemen developments risk Gulf stability
US Coast Guard searches for survivors after strike on suspected drug vessels

US Coast Guard searches for survivors after strike on suspected drug vessels
One security force member killed, 2 wounded in Aleppo suicide attack, Syria says
One security force member killed, 2 wounded in Aleppo suicide attack, Syria says
Macron: allies will make commitments on protecting Ukraine at Jan 6 meeting

Macron: allies will make commitments on protecting Ukraine at Jan 6 meeting
US issues fresh sanctions targeting Venezuela's oil sector

US issues fresh sanctions targeting Venezuela's oil sector
US judge blocks Trump move to end protected status for thousands from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua

US judge blocks Trump move to end protected status for thousands from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua
US held talks with Ukraine, European countries on next steps in ending Ukraine war, Witkoff says

US held talks with Ukraine, European countries on next steps in ending Ukraine war, Witkoff says
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal

Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal
Russia's Putin, in New Year address, voices confidence in victory in Ukraine

Russia's Putin, in New Year address, voices confidence in victory in Ukraine
Macron wants to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026, Le Monde reports

Macron wants to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026, Le Monde reports
Factbox-UAE foreign policy in spotlight after Yemen escalation

Factbox-UAE foreign policy in spotlight after Yemen escalation
Iranians try to access local government building on fourth day of protests, state media says
Iranians try to access local government building on fourth day of protests, state media says
Russia releases video footage to challenge Kyiv over alleged attack

Russia releases video footage to challenge Kyiv over alleged attack
Italy's Tajani calls for electoral reform with majority bonus before next national vote

Italy's Tajani calls for electoral reform with majority bonus before next national vote
Mali and Burkina Faso announce reciprocal travel ban on US
Mali and Burkina Faso announce reciprocal travel ban on US
How Israel’s multi-ton truck bombs ripped through Gaza City

How Israel’s multi-ton truck bombs ripped through Gaza City
Indonesia's new criminal code requires public oversight, minister says

Indonesia's new criminal code requires public oversight, minister says
Myanmar junta says voter turnout at 52% in first phase of election

Myanmar junta says voter turnout at 52% in first phase of election
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal

Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal
Malaysia activists renew reform calls after ex-PM Najib jailed for 1MDB scandal

Malaysia activists renew reform calls after ex-PM Najib jailed for 1MDB scandal
Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills

Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills
Philippines challenges Chinese vessel off northern province amid Taiwan tensions
Philippines challenges Chinese vessel off northern province amid Taiwan tensions
Honduras AG warns of legal action over fraught election
Honduras AG warns of legal action over fraught election
UK calls for restraint over China's military drills around Taiwan

UK calls for restraint over China's military drills around Taiwan
Germany's Merz tells Europe to assert itself to safeguard peace, prosperity

Germany's Merz tells Europe to assert itself to safeguard peace, prosperity
US NATO envoy casts doubt on Russian claim that Ukraine attacked Putin’s residence

US NATO envoy casts doubt on Russian claim that Ukraine attacked Putin’s residence
Analysis-Yemen strike shows depth of distrust between Saudi Arabia and UAE

Analysis-Yemen strike shows depth of distrust between Saudi Arabia and UAE
Zelenskiy discusses US troop presence in Ukraine with Trump

Zelenskiy discusses US troop presence in Ukraine with Trump
Gaza humanitarian deterioration of serious concern, say UK, Canada, France and others

Gaza humanitarian deterioration of serious concern, say UK, Canada, France and others
US issues sanctions related to Iran and Venezuela weapons trade

US issues sanctions related to Iran and Venezuela weapons trade
Turkey's Erdogan says Israeli decision to recognise Somaliland unacceptable, illegal

Turkey's Erdogan says Israeli decision to recognise Somaliland unacceptable, illegal
Ukraine, 'Coalition of the Willing' to meet early January, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine, 'Coalition of the Willing' to meet early January, Zelenskiy says
US judge blocks Trump plans to end of deportation protections for South Sudanese migrants

US judge blocks Trump plans to end of deportation protections for South Sudanese migrants
UAE says it ends mission of remaining forces in Yemen voluntarily

UAE says it ends mission of remaining forces in Yemen voluntarily
Poland acts to improve status of same-sex couples with cohabitation bill

Poland acts to improve status of same-sex couples with cohabitation bill
Russia attacks Ukraine's Black Sea ports and civilian ships, Kyiv says
Russia attacks Ukraine's Black Sea ports and civilian ships, Kyiv says
Polish prime minister hopes for peace in Ukraine within weeks

Polish prime minister hopes for peace in Ukraine within weeks
Factbox-What do we know about Russian accusations that Ukraine attacked Putin residence?

Factbox-What do we know about Russian accusations that Ukraine attacked Putin residence?
Iran's government offers dialogue as protests spread to universities

Iran's government offers dialogue as protests spread to universities
Russia says its negotiating stance on Ukraine will toughen after accusing Kyiv of attack

Russia says its negotiating stance on Ukraine will toughen after accusing Kyiv of attack
Russia urges restraint after Trump warns Iran of possible strike
Russia urges restraint after Trump warns Iran of possible strike
UAE to pull remaining forces from Yemen in crisis with Saudi Arabia

UAE to pull remaining forces from Yemen in crisis with Saudi Arabia
Zelensky warns Europe against US-Russia security deal as Putin talks continue

Zelensky warns Europe against US-Russia security deal as Putin talks continue
Venezuela defends oil production at COP31, unveils new climate plan

Venezuela defends oil production at COP31, unveils new climate plan
China accuses US of fabricating spy claims amid Nvidia CEO scandal

China accuses US of fabricating spy claims amid Nvidia CEO scandal
Ghana celebrates major new offshore oil and gas discovery at Nya Gyidie well

Ghana celebrates major new offshore oil and gas discovery at Nya Gyidie well
Indonesia's vice president Gibran resigns over Diploma scandal as Prabowo accepts exit

Indonesia's vice president Gibran resigns over Diploma scandal as Prabowo accepts exit
Pope Leo XIV receives state welcome in Peru, meets President Fujimori

Pope Leo XIV receives state welcome in Peru, meets President Fujimori
Argentina Roundup: Báez properties raided, Machado jailed in US, Neuquén sets first 2027 election

Argentina Roundup: Báez properties raided, Machado jailed in US, Neuquén sets first 2027 election
Which countries can you see from Africa?

Which countries can you see from Africa?
South Africa election results 2026: ANC suffers historic defeat as DA and MK Party gain ground

South Africa election results 2026: ANC suffers historic defeat as DA and MK Party gain ground
Nvidia's $4.5 trillion market value rivals the economies of Japan and Britain

Nvidia's $4.5 trillion market value rivals the economies of Japan and Britain
Mozambique seeks $37.2 billion in climate funding after devastating weather disasters

Mozambique seeks $37.2 billion in climate funding after devastating weather disasters
How much of each country is in Europe?

How much of each country is in Europe?
Iran calls for regional peace, praises Russia's support after US-Israeli strikes

Iran calls for regional peace, praises Russia's support after US-Israeli strikes
Iran unveils underground missile base, warns of 'surprises' in future war

Iran unveils underground missile base, warns of 'surprises' in future war
Argentina takes Britain to International Court, demands halt to Falklands oil project

Argentina takes Britain to International Court, demands halt to Falklands oil project
Slovakia's Fico threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine funding dispute

Slovakia's Fico threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine funding dispute
Pete Hegseth escapes impeachment as House Republicans block vote over Iran war

Pete Hegseth escapes impeachment as House Republicans block vote over Iran war
China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations

China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations
‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial

‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial
Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist

Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist
Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out

Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out
Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection

Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection
Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal

Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal
Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant

Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant
South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy

South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy
China denies spying claims linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair

China denies spying claims linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair
US midterm elections 1974–2026: Only two presidents kept control of Congress as Trump suffers defeat

US midterm elections 1974–2026: Only two presidents kept control of Congress as Trump suffers defeat
Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina's Milei to exercise power responsibly

Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina's Milei to exercise power responsibly
GTA VI faces restrictions in China, Russia and parts of the Middle East ahead of release

GTA VI faces restrictions in China, Russia and parts of the Middle East ahead of release
Israel's Eisenkot begins coalition talks, calls for national emergency government

Israel's Eisenkot begins coalition talks, calls for national emergency government