Iran nuclear programme nearing ‘point of no return’, France’s Macron says
French president says Paris will engage with the incoming Trump administration in the US on…
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Pakistan Taliban threatens military-run businesses amid rising violence
The threat marks an escalation in the group’s fight against the Pakistani military, warn analysts.
Nigeria’s military launch offensive on new rebel group
Nigeria’s military has launched an offensive against a new rebel group said to be affiliated…
German inflation rises more than expected to 2.9% in December
German inflation jumped to a higher-than-expected 2.9% in December, German statistics office Destatis said Monday.
Nine killed in roadside bomb attack in central India
Police said eight policemen and a driver were killed in bomb blast set off by…
Israeli forces use ambulance to raid occupied West Bank
Israeli forces use an ambulance to carry out a raid in the occupied West Bank.
UK Prime Minister Starmer slams ‘lies’ after Musk tirade
Starmer defends record after billionaire Musk attacks him and other Labour figures over handling of…
Seven-wicket Rashid leads Afghanistan to Test series win over Zimbabwe
Rashid takes 11 wickets in the match to give Afghanistan a 1-0 win in the…
Palestinian Authority shuts down several Al Jazeera websites
The decision came after the PA closed Al Jazeera’s office in the occupied West Bank…
UK firms plan price rises as business confidence falls to lowest level since 2022 ‘mini-budget’, survey finds
Firms across hospitality, manufacturing, construction and healthcare expressed concerns about how they would cover additional…
South Korea authorities seek extension of warrant to arrest impeached Yoon
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has defiantly refused questioning over a bungled martial law decree…
Global chip stocks climb as Foxconn’s bumper results show a continuation of the AI boom
Global semiconductor stocks climbed on Monday after Foxconn posted record fourth-quarter revenue, suggesting the AI…
What is a polar vortex, the weather event causing winter storms in the US?
The expanding of the polar vortex – an area of cold air around the Arctic…
Indonesia kicks off first free meal programme for children, pregnant women
By 2029 the programme hopes to reach 82.9 million people in efforts to counter malnutrition.
Italy’s right-wing leader Meloni positions herself as Trump’s ally in Europe
During the meeting at Mar-a-Lago, Trump described Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a “fantastic…
Indonesia sack football coach Shin in search of FIFA World Cup 2026 spot
South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong is let go after four years as Indonesian football chief…
Volkswagen and Xpeng to build super-fast charging network in China for EVs
Volkswagen has ramped up its focus on China via an investment in Xpeng and an…
Russians in Kursk region ‘shaken’ as Ukraine launches new offensive
Fighting intensifies months after Zelenskyy hinted that holding territory in Kursk could embolden his plans…
Malaysia court grants jailed ex-PM Najib access to house arrest decree
Three-member bench rules 2-1 to grant Najib Razak’s appeal to use the decree to argue…
Elon Musk asks if America should ‘liberate the people of Britain’ in tirade against U.K. government
The tech billionaire and key adviser to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has taken to social…