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US Carries Out 1st Known Strike On 'Drug Boat' Since Nicolas Maduro's Capture

The US military said that it has carried out a deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, the first known attack since the raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro earlier this month.

Published on: 24.01.2026 07:19
Sucked Out At 11,000 Feet: The Bomber Who Became Only Victim Of His Device

A decade ago, on February 2, 2016, a Somali suicide bomber triggered a blast inside Daallo Airlines Flight 159, heading from Mogadishu to Djibouti. In what was nothing short of a miracle, only the bomber was killed.

Published on: 24.01.2026 07:14
Europe, India Seek Closer Ties With 'Mother Of All Deals'

India and Europe hope to strike the "mother of all deals" when EU chiefs meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi next week, as the two economic behemoths seek to forge closer ties.

Published on: 24.01.2026 07:03
Meta Halts Teens' Access To AI Characters Globally

Meta Platforms said it will suspend teenagers' access to its existing AI characters across all of its apps worldwide, as it builds an updated iteration of those for teen users.

Published on: 24.01.2026 07:02
US Says Jack Smith Report On Trump Probe 'Belongs In Dustbin Of History'

A report by former special counsel Jack Smith on his investigation into President Donald Trump's hoarding of classified documents belongs in the "dustbin of history" and should remain sealed, the Justice Department said.

Published on: 24.01.2026 06:56
US Seeks Closer Ties With Bangladesh Hardliners Ahead Of Polls: Report

With the Jamaat-e-Islami expected to get its biggest-ever win in the upcoming elections, the US is stepping up engagement with Bangladesh's largest Islamist party.

Published on: 24.01.2026 06:46
Freezing, Dark: Kyiv Residents Stranded As Russia Targets Power System

Kyiv, a city of about 3 million people, is dominated by tower blocks, many from the Soviet era, now left without power for most of the day.

Published on: 24.01.2026 06:41
Iran Will Treat Any Attack As 'All-Out War Against Us', Says Senior Official

Iran will treat any attack "as an all-out war against us," a senior Iranian official said on Friday, ahead of the arrival of a U.S. military aircraft carrier strike group and other assets in the Middle East in the coming days.

Published on: 24.01.2026 06:37
Wall Street Intends To Stay Open Around The Clock

The closing and opening bells of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) may become a ringing ritual of yesteryear, as the market moves toward nonstop trading.

Published on: 24.01.2026 06:34
What Trump Officials, Immigration Lawyers Say About ICE Detaining 5-Year-Old

The detention of a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy with his father outside their home in Minnesota has become the latest lightning rod for America's divisions on immigration.

Published on: 24.01.2026 06:19
High Alert, Troops With Ammunition: Denmark Preparing Amid Fears Of US Strike

Danish forces deployed in Greenland were ordered to remain combat-ready following threats by US President Donald Trump to acquire the territory.

Published on: 24.01.2026 05:38
All About Donbas, The Ukrainian Territory That Russia Wants

Nearly three years after Russia and Ukraine entered military and aerial war, representatives from the two countries and the US sat in Abu Dhabi to work on a peace plan. The eastern Ukrainian region of the Donbas is one of the key matters

Published on: 24.01.2026 05:37
Flights To Middle East Hit As Rising Iran-US Tensions Put Airlines On Alert

Top international airlines have cancelled flights to the Middle East amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Published on: 24.01.2026 05:13
Trump Stirs 'New World Order' Talk As Leaders Signal Shifting Global Alliances

His tactics have raised fears that Trump is imposing long-term damage on the U.S. standing in the world and encouraging countries to rethink their alliances and deepen their ties with China.

Published on: 24.01.2026 05:04
Indian Woman, 3 Relatives Shot Dead By Husband During Argument In US

An Indian national was among the victims of a shooting incident linked to an alleged family dispute in the US state of Georgia, according to the Indian mission in Atlanta.

Published on: 24.01.2026 04:56
Greenland, Denmark Set Aside Troubled History To Face Down Trump

Greenland and Denmark have formed a united front to face down US President Donald Trump, momentarily setting aside the troubled history between them.

Published on: 24.01.2026 04:53
As Bangladesh Readies For Polls, Worry Among Sheikh Hasina Supporters

Bangladesh is preparing for the first election since the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina, but supporters of her banned Awami League are struggling to decide whether to shift their allegiance.

Published on: 24.01.2026 04:48
Trump Joins 'Penguin Meme' Trend With Cryptic Post On Greenland

The United States has once again turned its attention to Greenland, this time not through official statements but through a viral meme.

Published on: 24.01.2026 03:35
Suspected Russia 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker Bound For French Port

A tanker suspected of being part of Russia's sanctions-busting "shadow fleet" will be escorted to the French port of Marseille-Fos, sources close to the case said Friday, a day after the navy intercepted it.

Published on: 24.01.2026 02:16
Italy's Meloni Hopes To Nominate Trump For Nobel Peace Prize

Italian leader Giorgia Meloni said Friday she hoped US President Donald Trump would end the conflict in Ukraine so she could nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Published on: 24.01.2026 02:09

News from Arabic Countries

US army says homeland, curbing China priorities; limited support for allies

A new Pentagon strategy document softens tone on traditional foes, China and Russia.

Published on: 24.01.2026 07:06
Air France, KLM pause flights to Middle East, including Dubai, Israel

Air France and KLM announce pauses as Trump says 'armada' of US warships heading towards Middle East.

Published on: 24.01.2026 06:11
Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv, Kharkiv come under attack amid peace talks

At least one person has been killed in overnight Russian attacks on the capital and the northeastern city.

Published on: 24.01.2026 06:04
Seven dead, dozens missing after landslide in Indonesia’s West Bandung

Latest disaster comes weeks after deadly floods and landslides left more than 1,000 people dead in Indonesia's west.

Published on: 24.01.2026 05:02
Brazil’s Lula says Trump is attempting to ‘create a new UN’

Lula's comments come as Trump invites Netanyahu to join 'Board of Peace', with no mention of Gaza in charter.

Published on: 24.01.2026 04:38
Turkiye’s FM Fidan says Israel ‘looking for opportunity’ to attack Iran

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says he has conveyed concerns of possible Israeli attack to leadership in Tehran.

Published on: 24.01.2026 03:18
Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker diverted to French port by naval forces

French prosecutors say Russia-linked tanker 'Grinch' under investigation after interception in western Mediterranean.

Published on: 24.01.2026 02:30
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,430

These are the key developments from day 1,430 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 23.01.2026 23:58
In US ally Thailand, feelings of betrayal after Trump’s visa freeze

Thais who planned to build a life in the US express shock at inclusion on list of blacklisted countries.

Published on: 23.01.2026 23:44
One survivor reported, two killed in US boat strike in the eastern Pacific

The latest bombing brings the death toll from US boat strikes to 125 since September, raising human rights concerns.

Published on: 23.01.2026 23:08
Will the Board of Peace live up to its name?

Newly created body is expected to address conflicts worldwide.

Published on: 23.01.2026 22:35
What does the US withdrawal from the WHO mean for global health?

The US completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, ending its membership for the first time since 1948.

Published on: 23.01.2026 22:30
Haiti officials announce plan to oust prime minister, deepening US standoff

Transitional Presidential Council says plans to remove Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime, flouting warnings from US.

Published on: 23.01.2026 22:16
Ukraine-Russia-US hold talks in Abu Dhabi with territory as key issue

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says territorial disputes will be central, but Russia must be ready to end war it started.

Published on: 23.01.2026 22:02
UK’s Starmer slams Trump over ‘insulting’ Afghanistan comments

Trump's comments on NATO allies unlikely to smooth relations as tensions linger after Greenland tariff threats.

Published on: 23.01.2026 21:08
Villarreal vs Real Madrid: La Liga – teams, start, kickoff time, lineups

Vinicius Junior defied boos in UCL win, now Real Madrid's attention turns to toppling Barcelona for top spot in La Liga.

Published on: 23.01.2026 20:38
A look at the rare earth minerals Trump wants to mine in Greenland

Greenland has enough rare earth minerals to supply the world for the next 115 years, but residents fear new mining.

Published on: 23.01.2026 20:36
FBI arrests ex-Canadian snowboard Olympian turned alleged drug lord

Prosecutors allege Ryan Wedding, who was arrested in Mexico, behind multibillion-dollar drug trafficking scheme.

Published on: 23.01.2026 20:18
Trump’s fragile Greenland ‘framework’ with NATO

US-NATO talks over Greenland include discussion of US missile defense and mineral rights.

Published on: 23.01.2026 19:45
Rights advocates welcome Canada’s exclusion from Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

Mark Carney should not join US plan for Gaza that 'makes mockery of Palestinian self-determination', rights groups say.

Published on: 23.01.2026 19:41
Will the AI bubble burst or boom?

Hundreds of billions of dollars are being invested to ensure that AI succeeds, but what happens if it doesn’t pay off?

Published on: 23.01.2026 19:30
US sanctions Iran ‘shadow fleet’ it says fuels violent protest crackdown

Move targets vessels used by Iran to generate 'funds used to repress its own people', US treasury secretary says.

Published on: 23.01.2026 19:24
Five-year-old in blue bunny hat becomes symbol of US immigration raids

A five-year-old boy in a blue bunny hat was taken away by immigration agents outside his home in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Published on: 23.01.2026 19:21
Minneapolis businesses close doors for economic blackout protesting ICE

More than 700 small businesses, faith organisations, educators walked off the job to protest ICE raids

Published on: 23.01.2026 19:14
Venezuela’s interim president’s oil law reform to break with Chavez model

Opposition declined to vote for bill to overhaul oil sector that they had only received just before it was tabled.

Published on: 23.01.2026 18:31