North Korea says U.S. should abandon military threats, KCNA says

Israel seen as likely to attack Iran by midyear, Washington Post reports

Israel seen as likely to attack Iran by midyear, Washington Post reports
Ukrainian drones hit city near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Russian-installed official says
Ukrainian drones hit city near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Russian-installed official says
Russia's Medvedev calls Ukraine's territory exchange proposals 'nonsense'

Russia's Medvedev calls Ukraine's territory exchange proposals 'nonsense'
Russia warns outlook for extending last nuclear arms pact with US does not look promising

Russia warns outlook for extending last nuclear arms pact with US does not look promising
Russia says it sees no positive steps from US on disarmament, RIA reports

Russia says it sees no positive steps from US on disarmament, RIA reports
Emboldened by Trump, Iranian dissidents demand overthrow of rulers

Emboldened by Trump, Iranian dissidents demand overthrow of rulers
Trump aware, supportive of AUKUS pact, US defense secretary says

Trump aware, supportive of AUKUS pact, US defense secretary says
UN nuclear chief says number of attacks on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has increased, TASS reports

UN nuclear chief says number of attacks on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has increased, TASS reports
Iran says verifying its nuclear programme is an 'easy task'

Iran says verifying its nuclear programme is an 'easy task'
Russia practises manoeuvres with Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles in Volga region

Russia practises manoeuvres with Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles in Volga region
Iran is willing to give Trump diplomacy 'another chance', senior Iranian official says

Iran is willing to give Trump diplomacy 'another chance', senior Iranian official says
Iran displays Russian-made defence systems in military exercise
Iran displays Russian-made defence systems in military exercise
Iran says Trump's concern about nuclear weapons can be resolved

Iran says Trump's concern about nuclear weapons can be resolved
Trump says he would love to make a deal with Iran

Trump says he would love to make a deal with Iran
Atomic scientists adjust 'Doomsday Clock' closer than ever to midnight

Atomic scientists adjust 'Doomsday Clock' closer than ever to midnight
Exclusive-Images show China building huge fusion research facility, analysts say
Exclusive-Images show China building huge fusion research facility, analysts say
Kremlin says Putin is ready to talk to Trump and is waiting for word from Washington

Kremlin says Putin is ready to talk to Trump and is waiting for word from Washington
Putin wants to restart nuclear arms cuts talks, Kremlin says after Trump comment

Putin wants to restart nuclear arms cuts talks, Kremlin says after Trump comment
Iran tries to calm nuclear concerns as UN warns on enrichment

Iran tries to calm nuclear concerns as UN warns on enrichment
Davos- Iran's Zarif says he hopes Trump will choose 'rationality'

Davos- Iran's Zarif says he hopes Trump will choose 'rationality'
North Korea state media reports Trump inauguration, accuses US of Korean War atrocities

North Korea state media reports Trump inauguration, accuses US of Korean War atrocities
South Korea says denuclearising North Korea still goal after reports Trump called it nuclear power

South Korea says denuclearising North Korea still goal after reports Trump called it nuclear power
Iran unveils new underground naval base amid tension with US and Israel
Iran unveils new underground naval base amid tension with US and Israel
Factbox-Key provisions of Russia-Iran strategic cooperation treaty

Factbox-Key provisions of Russia-Iran strategic cooperation treaty
Iran and Russia can finalise nuclear plant agreements, Pezeshkian tells Putin

Iran and Russia can finalise nuclear plant agreements, Pezeshkian tells Putin
Kremlin calls Polish claim that Russia planned 'acts of terrorism' in the air unsubstantiated

Kremlin calls Polish claim that Russia planned 'acts of terrorism' in the air unsubstantiated
Kremlin says 'no comment' on report of limited talks between Russia and Ukraine in Qatar

Kremlin says 'no comment' on report of limited talks between Russia and Ukraine in Qatar
Russia says Western claims of Russian undersea cable sabotage aim to curb sea-borne Russian oil exports

Russia says Western claims of Russian undersea cable sabotage aim to curb sea-borne Russian oil exports
Iran holding war games as it faces Israel tensions, Trump's return

Iran holding war games as it faces Israel tensions, Trump's return
Japanese crime leader pleads guilty in US to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar

Japanese crime leader pleads guilty in US to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar
US warns North Korea becoming better prepared for war, fighting against Ukraine

US warns North Korea becoming better prepared for war, fighting against Ukraine
Iran tells France to review 'unconstructive' approach ahead of meeting

Iran tells France to review 'unconstructive' approach ahead of meeting
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
North Korea's Kim vows to further solidify Russia ties in letter to Putin

North Korea's Kim vows to further solidify Russia ties in letter to Putin
Russia will abandon its unilateral missile moratorium, Lavrov says

Russia will abandon its unilateral missile moratorium, Lavrov says
Iran says 2025 'important year' for nuclear issue

Iran says 2025 'important year' for nuclear issue
China urges Philippines to return to 'peaceful development'

China urges Philippines to return to 'peaceful development'
Pakistan dismisses US official's warning over missile programme as unfounded

Pakistan dismisses US official's warning over missile programme as unfounded
Russia says it hit military targets in Ukraine in response to attack with Western missiles
Russia says it hit military targets in Ukraine in response to attack with Western missiles
US imposes sanctions on Iran and Houthi-related targets

US imposes sanctions on Iran and Houthi-related targets
US alarmed Russia close to accepting nuclear-armed North Korea

US alarmed Russia close to accepting nuclear-armed North Korea
Factbox-What is most significant in the Pentagon's China military report?

Factbox-What is most significant in the Pentagon's China military report?
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
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory