Japan PM Takaichi's party poised for landslide victory, poll shows

Turkey aims to lift trade volume with Nigeria to $5 billion

Turkey aims to lift trade volume with Nigeria to $5 billion
Six European economies vow to drive progress on stalled projects

Six European economies vow to drive progress on stalled projects
Israeli lawmakers to hold initial vote on draft budget as elections loom

Israeli lawmakers to hold initial vote on draft budget as elections loom
Indonesian president's nephew appointed to central bank, raising independence concerns

Indonesian president's nephew appointed to central bank, raising independence concerns
China warns citizens against Japan visits during longest annual holiday

China warns citizens against Japan visits during longest annual holiday
China's Xi says India, China are 'friends, partners'

China's Xi says India, China are 'friends, partners'
Japan PM Takaichi's high approval rating slips ahead of election

Japan PM Takaichi's high approval rating slips ahead of election
Rubio says Haiti transitional council must be dissolved by Feb 7

Rubio says Haiti transitional council must be dissolved by Feb 7
Italy's willingness to cooperate with the US remains firm, PM says

Italy's willingness to cooperate with the US remains firm, PM says
Portugal sees no upheaval from presidential vote, minister says

Portugal sees no upheaval from presidential vote, minister says
China's Xi lauds 'shared future' with Vietnam after To Lam's re-election

China's Xi lauds 'shared future' with Vietnam after To Lam's re-election
EU must show unity on Greenland, Ukraine, Board of Peace, preserve U.S. ties

EU must show unity on Greenland, Ukraine, Board of Peace, preserve U.S. ties
New trade map takes shape in Davos as world adjusts to Trump tariffs

New trade map takes shape in Davos as world adjusts to Trump tariffs
China seeks deeper maritime ties with Malta in Central Mediterranean
China seeks deeper maritime ties with Malta in Central Mediterranean
Citadel CEO Griffin says US has 'frayed' relationship with European allies

Citadel CEO Griffin says US has 'frayed' relationship with European allies
US Supreme Court appears reluctant to let Trump fire Fed's Lisa Cook

US Supreme Court appears reluctant to let Trump fire Fed's Lisa Cook
Hungary's PM offers support for restaurants, household heating ahead of election

Hungary's PM offers support for restaurants, household heating ahead of election
French PM forces part of budget bill through lower house without vote

French PM forces part of budget bill through lower house without vote
Canada PM Carney strongly opposes US tariffs over Greenland

Canada PM Carney strongly opposes US tariffs over Greenland
Supreme Court weighs Trump's firing of the Fed's Lisa Cook by social media

Supreme Court weighs Trump's firing of the Fed's Lisa Cook by social media
Indonesia's Prabowo nominates nephew as central bank deputy governor

Indonesia's Prabowo nominates nephew as central bank deputy governor
Billionaires' wealth hits new peak as their clout grows, Oxfam says

Billionaires' wealth hits new peak as their clout grows, Oxfam says
UK PM Starmer tells Trump tariffs on allies over Greenland are 'wrong'

UK PM Starmer tells Trump tariffs on allies over Greenland are 'wrong'
Poker-faced Powell may have ace up sleeve to stymie Trump's Fed shakeup

Poker-faced Powell may have ace up sleeve to stymie Trump's Fed shakeup
IMF needs voting majority of members to recognize Venezuela government to restore ties

IMF needs voting majority of members to recognize Venezuela government to restore ties
Carney in Beijing to reset 'complex' Canada-China ties, says minister

Carney in Beijing to reset 'complex' Canada-China ties, says minister
EU's von der Leyen: Greenlanders can count on us

EU's von der Leyen: Greenlanders can count on us
Economic confrontation replaces armed conflict as top risk in WEF survey

Economic confrontation replaces armed conflict as top risk in WEF survey
EU to split Ukraine financial support with 30 billion euros for budget, 60 billion for military

EU to split Ukraine financial support with 30 billion euros for budget, 60 billion for military
New Zealand central bank governor faces backlash for Fed solidarity

New Zealand central bank governor faces backlash for Fed solidarity
Japan will not comment on BOJ's absence in joint Powell statement

Japan will not comment on BOJ's absence in joint Powell statement
BBC seeks to have Trump's $10 billion lawsuit dismissed

BBC seeks to have Trump's $10 billion lawsuit dismissed
Norway gives $400 million to Ukraine for energy sector, administration

Norway gives $400 million to Ukraine for energy sector, administration
Italy to upgrade relations with Venezuela as two more Italians freed

Italy to upgrade relations with Venezuela as two more Italians freed
Japan PM Takaichi may call early election, coalition partner says

Japan PM Takaichi may call early election, coalition partner says
Asylum applications drop to 40 year low in Sweden, government says

Asylum applications drop to 40 year low in Sweden, government says
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
Meloni does not believe US will make military move on Greenland, urges strong NATO Arctic presence

Meloni does not believe US will make military move on Greenland, urges strong NATO Arctic presence
Brazil's Justice Minister Lewandowski resigns

Brazil's Justice Minister Lewandowski resigns
China says ban on exports of dual-use items to Japan to only hit military companies

China says ban on exports of dual-use items to Japan to only hit military companies
As French budget talks restart, PM Lecornu walks political tightrope

As French budget talks restart, PM Lecornu walks political tightrope
Ukraine's allies advance NATO‑style security guarantees, Italy says

Ukraine's allies advance NATO‑style security guarantees, Italy says
Brazil's Justice Minister tells advisors, Presidential Palace he will exit, sources say

Brazil's Justice Minister tells advisors, Presidential Palace he will exit, sources say
US making preparations in case Trump decides to reopen embassy in Caracas, official says

US making preparations in case Trump decides to reopen embassy in Caracas, official says
Korea's Lee, in Beijing, says he seeks full restoration of China ties in 2026

Korea's Lee, in Beijing, says he seeks full restoration of China ties in 2026
Trump says he's 'not thrilled' with Putin over war in Ukraine

Trump says he's 'not thrilled' with Putin over war in Ukraine
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
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil