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Moscow says Ukraine tried to attack TurkStream pipeline infrastructure in Russia

Russia said on Monday it had downed nine Ukrainian drones that tried to attack part of the infrastructure of the TurkStream gas pipeline, through which Russian gas flows to Turkey

Moscow says Ukraine tried to attack TurkStream pipeline infrastructure in Russia
MidEast|Political|US|World

Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say

Officials say U.S. and Arab mediators made significant progress overnight toward brokering a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and the release of scores of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, but a deal has not been reached yet

Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Dramatic showdown looms in South Korea as Yoon faces impeachment trial and possible arrest

Dramatic showdown looms in South Korea as Yoon faces impeachment trial and possible arrest

Dramatic showdown looms in South Korea as Yoon faces impeachment trial and possible arrest
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Tanzanian activist released after being 'kidnapped' in Kenya's capital

A prominent Tanzanian activist has been released after being "kidnapped" on Sunday by three armed men on the streets of Kenya's capital Nairobi, her husband said, accusing

Tanzanian activist released after being 'kidnapped' in Kenya's capital
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump call with Putin expected soon, Trump adviser says

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Trump call with Putin expected soon, Trump adviser says
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

Congo says several towns recaptured from rebels but fighting intensifies in its east

The Congolese army says several towns that fell to armed groups in the eastern North Kivu and South Kivu provinces have been recaptured by government forces

Congo says several towns recaptured from rebels but fighting intensifies in its east
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Greenland's rich but largely untapped mineral resources

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Greenland's rich but largely untapped mineral resources
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China-Russia 2024 trade value hits record high - Chinese customs

The value of China's imports and exports with Russia reached 1.74 trillion yuan ($237 billion) in 2024, a record high, Chinese customs data showed on Monday, as the two countries'

China-Russia 2024 trade value hits record high - Chinese customs
MidEast|Political|Technology|World

Iranian army takes delivery of 1,000 new drones

A thousand new drones were delivered to Iran's army on Monday, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported, as the country braces for more friction with arch-enemy Israel and the

Iranian army takes delivery of 1,000 new drones
Business|Science|Technology|US|World

Bezos' Blue Origin calls off debut New Glenn launch over rocket issue

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin called off the launch of its New Glenn rocket after "a few anomalies" during the mission countdown on Monday, postponing by

Bezos' Blue Origin calls off debut New Glenn launch over rocket issue
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Seoul's spy agency says North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine haven't shown desire to defect

South Korea’s spy agency has told lawmakers that two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces while fighting alongside Russian forces in Russia’s Kursk border region haven’t expressed a desire to seek asylum in South Korea

Seoul's spy agency says North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine haven't shown desire to defect
Americas|Asia|Political|World

China aims to deepen Caribbean ties, Grenada affirms one-China principle

China is ready to deepen its comprehensive cooperative partnership with Caribbean nations, President Xi Jinping said on Monday during a meeting in Beijing with Prime Minister Dickon

China aims to deepen Caribbean ties, Grenada affirms one-China principle
Asia|Political|World

Chinese military delegation to visit Japan in mid-January

Representatives from China's military will visit Japan in mid-January as agreed by both countries, to enhance mutual "understanding and trust", the Chinese defence ministry said on

Chinese military delegation to visit Japan in mid-January
Election|MidEast|Political|US|World

Biden says he was the steady hand the world needed after Trump, who's ready to shake things up again

As President Joe Biden prepares to leave office next week, he remains insistent that his one-term presidency has made strides in restoring American credibility on the world stage and has proved that the U.S. remains an indispensable partner around the globe

Biden says he was the steady hand the world needed after Trump, who's ready to shake things up again
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

What to know about the latest effort to bring an end to Turkey's 40-year Kurdish conflict

A fresh drive to bring an end to Turkey's 40-year Kurdish conflict has seen politicians from the pro-Kurdish party meet jailed leaders

What to know about the latest effort to bring an end to Turkey's 40-year Kurdish conflict
Asia|Political|Travel|World

One of the world’s greatest religious spectacles is underway and the numbers are staggering

One of the world’s greatest religious spectacles is underway and the numbers are staggering

One of the world’s greatest religious spectacles is underway and the numbers are staggering
Asia|Economy|Political|US|World

US, Japanese, Philippine leaders discussed China's behavior in South China Sea, White House says

U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday met virtually with his counterparts from Japan and the Philippines to advance cooperation among the three countries, the White House said.

US, Japanese, Philippine leaders discussed China's behavior in South China Sea, White House says
Asia|Lifestyle|Travel|World

India's Maha Kumbh festival sees 15 million people take holy dip on first day

Nearly 15 million Hindus, six times the number expected, took a dip in freezing waters seeking absolution of their sins on Monday, the first day of

India's Maha Kumbh festival sees 15 million people take holy dip on first day
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Taiwan reports 'significant rise' in suspected Chinese espionage

Taiwanese charged with suspicion of spying on behalf of China rose by a third to 64 people last year, the island's National Security Bureau said, adding most were current or retired

Taiwan reports 'significant rise' in suspected Chinese espionage
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China's exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher US tariffs loom

China’s exports in December grew at a faster pace than expected, as factories rushed to fill orders to beat higher tariffs that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose once he takes office

China's exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher US tariffs loom
Asia|Political|World

South Korea, Japan foreign ministers stress security ties amid political turmoil

Foreign ministers from South Korea and Japan met in Seoul on Monday to discuss strengthening their relations in the face of increasing security challenges in the region

South Korea, Japan foreign ministers stress security ties amid political turmoil
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

China's central bank chief vows to supply ample liquidity

China's central bank chief said on Monday the government will support moderately loose monetary policy to maintain ample liquidity as it tries to stimulate the economy and soften

China's central bank chief vows to supply ample liquidity
Arts|Asia|Political|Travel|World

India kicks off a massive Hindu festival touted as the world's largest religious gathering

Millions of Hindu devotees and mystics have gathered in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh festival, which is the largest religious congregation on earth

India kicks off a massive Hindu festival touted as the world's largest religious gathering
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan, Philippines, US vow to deepen cooperation in face of China's behaviour

Japan, the Philippines and the United States vowed to further deepen cooperation under a trilateral arrangement in the face of rising tensions in Asia's waters, the three countries

Japan, Philippines, US vow to deepen cooperation in face of China's behaviour
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Japan PM asks Biden to allay concerns over Nippon Steel-US Steel deal

Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba asked U.S.

Japan PM asks Biden to allay concerns over Nippon Steel-US Steel deal
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil prices climb 2% to 4-month high on expected hit to China and India's Russian supplies

Oil prices climbed about 2% to a four-month high on Monday on expectations that wider U.S. sanctions on Russian oil would force buyers in India and China to seek

Oil prices climb 2% to 4-month high on expected hit to China and India's Russian supplies
MidEast|Political|US|World

Biden speaks with relatives of Americans held by Taliban, but deal to bring them home still elusive

President Joe Biden has spoken with relatives of three Americans the U.S. government is looking to bring home from Afghanistan, but no agreement has been reached on a deal to get them back

Biden speaks with relatives of Americans held by Taliban, but deal to bring them home still elusive
MidEast|Political|US|World

Biden spoke with families of Americans detained in Afghanistan, White House says

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Biden spoke with families of Americans detained in Afghanistan, White House says
Americas|Economy|Political|US|World

Canada's Trudeau urges US consumers to consider the harm of Trump's tariff threats

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has suggested that President-elect Donald Trump’s remarks about Canada becoming America’s “51st state” is distracting the public from the harm that steep tariffs would have on U.S. consumers

Canada's Trudeau urges US consumers to consider the harm of Trump's tariff threats
MidEast|Political|US|World

Biden and Netanyahu discuss the latest in the effort to reach an Israel-Hamas war ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden have spoken in a phone call on the latest efforts to reach a ceasefire and hostage release in the Israel-Hamas war

Biden and Netanyahu discuss the latest in the effort to reach an Israel-Hamas war ceasefire
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says he's ready to exchange North Korean soldiers for Ukrainians held in Russia

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday Kyiv is ready to hand over captured North Korean soldiers to their leader Kim Jong Un if he can facilitate

Zelenskiy says he's ready to exchange North Korean soldiers for Ukrainians held in Russia
MidEast|Political|US|World

Netanyahu and Biden discuss progress in Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal talks

Netanyahu and Biden discuss progress in Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal talks

Netanyahu and Biden discuss progress in Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal talks
Crime|Education|Europe|Political|World

Tens of thousands protest in Belgrade

Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters in Belgrade on Sunday switched on the lights on their mobile phones and stood in silence for 15 minutes to commemorate victims of a

Tens of thousands protest in Belgrade
Environment|Science|World

Ice core may hold answers to mysteries of Earth’s past

Ice core may hold answers to mysteries of Earth’s past

Ice core may hold answers to mysteries of Earth’s past
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Italy releases Iranian businessman wanted by US over drone attack that killed Americans

Italy releases Iranian businessman wanted by US over drone attack that killed Americans

Italy releases Iranian businessman wanted by US over drone attack that killed Americans
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Israel to use withheld Palestinian tax income to pay electric co debt

Israel plans to use tax revenue it collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority to pay the PA's nearly 2 billion shekel ($544 million) debt to state-run Israel

Israel to use withheld Palestinian tax income to pay electric co debt
Africa|Environment|MidEast|World

A young gorilla rescued from aircraft hold recovers at Istanbul zoo

A young gorilla rescued from a plane’s cargo hold is recovering at an Istanbul zoo while wildlife officers consider returning him to his natural habitat

A young gorilla rescued from aircraft hold recovers at Istanbul zoo
Election|Europe|Political|World

Tens of thousands protest in Romania’s capital against annulled presidential race

Tens of thousands protested in Romania’s capital against a top court’s decision last month to annul the presidential election after an outsider candidate unexpectedly emerged as the frontrunner

Tens of thousands protest in Romania’s capital against annulled presidential race
MidEast|Political|World

Top Israeli security delegation in Doha for Gaza talks

A top level Israeli security delegation arrived in Qatar on Sunday for talks on a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, a spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister

Top Israeli security delegation in Doha for Gaza talks
Europe|Political|World

Sweden to contribute up to 3 warships to reinforced NATO presence in the Baltic

Sweden's government says the country will contribute up to three warships to a NATO effort to increase the alliance’s presence in the Baltic Sea as it tries to guard against sabotage of underwater infrastructure

Sweden to contribute up to 3 warships to reinforced NATO presence in the Baltic
Africa|Environment|World

France's battered Mayotte islands hit by a new tropical storm just weeks after a devastating cyclone

The French territory of Mayotte is on red alert again with another cyclone heading toward the islands off Africa that were devastated by their worst storm in nearly a century last month

France's battered Mayotte islands hit by a new tropical storm just weeks after a devastating cyclone
Asia|Technology|World

How black boxes preserve vital clues to air disasters

Flight data and cockpit voice recorders on the Jeju Air jet that crashed on Dec. 29, killing 179 people, stopped recording about four minutes before it crashed, South Korea's

How black boxes preserve vital clues to air disasters
Asia|Education|MidEast|Political|World

Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to back gender apartheid legal push

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai urged Muslim leaders on Sunday to back efforts to make gender apartheid a crime under international law, and

Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to back gender apartheid legal push
Environment|Political|Travel|World

Everyone is talking about Greenland. Here’s what it’s like to visit

Everyone is talking about Greenland. Here’s what it’s like to visit

Everyone is talking about Greenland. Here’s what it’s like to visit
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy calls on allies to honour promises on arms supplies to Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on allies on Sunday to honour all promises to supply Ukraine with weapons, including those to counter Russian air attacks.

Zelenskiy calls on allies to honour promises on arms supplies to Ukraine
Africa|Election|Political|World

Voters in Comoros head to polls to elect 33-seat parliament

Voters in Comoros were heading to the polls on Sunday to elect the Indian Ocean archipelago's 33-seat parliament, a year after the re-election of President Azali

Voters in Comoros head to polls to elect 33-seat parliament
Australia|MidEast|Sports|World

Hady Habib becomes the first man representing Lebanon to win a Grand Slam singles match

Hady Habib’s history-making run at the Australian Open will continue

Hady Habib becomes the first man representing Lebanon to win a Grand Slam singles match
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU ministers will consider easing sanctions on Syria at a meeting later in January

The European Union's foreign policy chief says the bloc's foreign ministers will discuss easing sanctions imposed on Syria at a Jan. 27 meeting in Brussels

EU ministers will consider easing sanctions on Syria at a meeting later in January
Asia|Health|World

The rate of HMPV infections in northern China is declining, Chinese health official says

The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is declining, a health official said, amid some international concern over a potential pandemic

The rate of HMPV infections in northern China is declining, Chinese health official says
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

15 killed in an explosion and fire at a gas station in central Yemen

Health officials in central Yemen say at least 15 have been killed in an explosion and fire at a gas station

15 killed in an explosion and fire at a gas station in central Yemen
MidEast|Political|World

EU foreign ministers to tackle Syria sanctions relief at end of month

European foreign ministers will meet at the end of January to discuss the lifting of sanctions on Syria, the EU foreign policy chief said on Sunday in Riyadh ahead of

EU foreign ministers to tackle Syria sanctions relief at end of month
Crime|Europe|Food|World

Fire in a restaurant in northern Czech Republic kills 6 people

A fire in a restaurant in northern Czech Republic has killed six people and and left six others with serious injuries

Fire in a restaurant in northern Czech Republic kills 6 people
Africa|Election|Political|World

Chad ruling party wins parliamentary majority, provisional results show

Chad's ruling party won two-thirds of the seats in the legislative election which was boycotted by many in the opposition last month, provisional results showed on Sunday,

Chad ruling party wins parliamentary majority, provisional results show
Crime|Europe|World

Six killed in explosion at Czech restaurant

Six people died when a propane-butane cylinder exploded at a restaurant in the northwest Czech city of Most, setting the building on fire, emergency services said on Sunday.

Six killed in explosion at Czech restaurant
Asia|Political|US|World

Japan's foreign minister says he will attend Trump inauguration

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said on Sunday he planned to attend Donald Trump's inauguration as U.S. president on Jan. 20, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's government

Japan's foreign minister says he will attend Trump inauguration
Entertainment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|World

Ukraine’s ‘Bachelor’ starred an amputee. He’s one of many injured veterans navigating a new sex life

Ukraine’s ‘Bachelor’ starred an amputee. He’s one of many injured veterans navigating a new sex life

Ukraine’s ‘Bachelor’ starred an amputee. He’s one of many injured veterans navigating a new sex life
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Malaysia PM denies hiding document on ex-premier Najib's home detention

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government did not conceal any document relating to jailed former premier Najib Razak's home detention, state media reported.

Malaysia PM denies hiding document on ex-premier Najib's home detention
Lifestyle|Political|Travel|World

India set for Maha Kumbh Mela, the world's largest gathering of humanity

A six-week Maha Kumbh Mela or Great Pitcher Festival begins in India on Monday, a Hindu sacred event that will be the world's largest gathering of

India set for Maha Kumbh Mela, the world's largest gathering of humanity
Asia|Political|World

South Korea's Yoon will not attend first impeachment trial hearing, Yonhap says, citing lawyer

South Korea's impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, will not attend the first hearing of the trial to determine whether he is removed him from office or reinstated, due to concerns about his

South Korea's Yoon will not attend first impeachment trial hearing, Yonhap says, citing lawyer
Americas|Election|Political|US|World

Canada's former leader Chrétien has blunt advice for Trump: 'Give your head a shake!'

President-elect Donald Trump’s remark that Canada should become the 51st state has drawn condemnation and a patriotic outburst from a former Canadian prime minister who offered blunt advice to the incoming U_S_ leader: “Give your head a shake!”

Canada's former leader Chrétien has blunt advice for Trump: 'Give your head a shake!'
Africa|Environment|World

Mayotte on red alert again as another cyclone heads toward the French territory off Africa

The French territory of Mayotte is on red alert again with another cyclone heading toward the islands off Africa that were devastated by their worst storm in nearly a century last month

Mayotte on red alert again as another cyclone heads toward the French territory off Africa
Europe|Political|World

Moldova's separatist Transdniestria region reduces Sunday's blackouts

Authorities in Moldova's separatist Transdniestria region said on Saturday that energy conservation measures had allowed them to ease restrictions caused by a halt to Russian gas supplies,

Moldova's separatist Transdniestria region reduces Sunday's blackouts
Europe|Political|US|World

Biden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Joe Biden has honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction

Biden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Venezuela condemns new US and European sanctions

Venezuela on Saturday condemned new sanctions that the U.S., Britain, and the European Union imposed the previous day, when the country swore in President Nicolas Maduro for a

Venezuela condemns new US and European sanctions
Political|US|World

Biden awards Pope Francis medal of freedom, highest US civilian honor

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Biden awards Pope Francis medal of freedom, highest US civilian honor
MidEast|Political|US|World

‘Cautious optimism’ as Mossad chief arrives in Qatar for ceasefire-for-hostages talks

‘Cautious optimism’ as Mossad chief arrives in Qatar for ceasefire-for-hostages talks

‘Cautious optimism’ as Mossad chief arrives in Qatar for ceasefire-for-hostages talks
Americas|Environment|Political|US|World

Mexico sends firefighters to California to help with raging blazes

Mexico sent a team of firefighters to California on Saturday to help teams battling the raging wildfires that have devastated parts of Los Angeles.

Mexico sends firefighters to California to help with raging blazes
Europe|Health|Technology|World

Trams collide in the French city of Strasbourg, injuring dozens, though none critically

Firefighters say two trams have collided in Strasbourg in eastern France, injuring dozens of people, though none critically

Trams collide in the French city of Strasbourg, injuring dozens, though none critically
Americas|Health|US|World

15 years after Haiti earthquake, survivor fights to make U.S. his permanent home

15 years after Haiti earthquake, survivor fights to make U.S. his permanent home

15 years after Haiti earthquake, survivor fights to make U.S. his permanent home
Business|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Germany tows disabled Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker adrift in Baltic Sea

Germany tows disabled Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker adrift in Baltic Sea

Germany tows disabled Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker adrift in Baltic Sea
MidEast|Political|World

Israel's Netanyahu sends Mossad director to Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar in sign of progress

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sending the director of the Mossad foreign intelligence agency to ceasefire negotiations in Qatar in a sign of progress in talks on the war in Gaza

Israel's Netanyahu sends Mossad director to Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar in sign of progress
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey's Kurdish leaders meet jailed politician as the two sides inch toward peace

A delegation from one of Turkey’s biggest pro-Kurdish political parties has met a leading figure of the Kurdish movement in prison, the latest step in a tentative process to end the country’s 40-year conflict

Turkey's Kurdish leaders meet jailed politician as the two sides inch toward peace
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Russia says it will continue oil and gas projects despite US sanctions

Russia's Foreign Ministry on Saturday denounced new U.S. sanctions against Moscow's energy sector as an attempt to harm Russia's economy at the risk of destabilising global markets

Russia says it will continue oil and gas projects despite US sanctions
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump's Ukraine envoy says world must reinstate 'maximum pressure' on Iran

The world must return to a policy of "maximum pressure" against Iran to turn it into a more democratic country, U.S.

Trump's Ukraine envoy says world must reinstate 'maximum pressure' on Iran