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US Set To Officially Quit World Health Organisation

The US is due to officially exit the World Health Organisation on Thursday, in the face of warnings it will hit both US health and global health

Published on: 22.01.2026 09:51
Afghan Resistance Museum Gets Revamp Under Taliban Rule

An Afghan who fought against Soviet forces still visits a museum celebrating the resistance, but, in keeping with rules by the Taliban authorities, the displays have undergone notable changes recently.

Published on: 22.01.2026 09:42
'Not Dilli, Not Pindi': Tarique Rahman Begins Campaigning With 'Bangladesh First Agenda

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman has officially kicked off his party's election campaign for the February 12 elections with a rally at Alia Madrasa ground in Sylhet-- some 242 kilometres from Dhaka.

Published on: 22.01.2026 09:32
Japan Restarts Fukushima Plant After 15 Years, But Shuts It Down Immediately

The restart of the No. 6 reactor at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant in north-central Japan was suspended due to a glitch related to control rods, which are essential to safely starting up and shutting down reactors, according to its operator, TEPCO.

Published on: 22.01.2026 09:27
AI Stock Surge An Unlikely Boon For Japan Toilet Maker

Shares in Japanese toilet maker Toto, known for its high-tech bidet thrones, closed nearly 10 percent higher Thursday thanks to the company's unlikely link to the semiconductor supply chain.

Published on: 22.01.2026 09:20
Denmark To Discuss Arctic Security, Seeks Respect For Territorial Integrity

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that Denmark and Greenland will continue to engage in a constructive dialogue on security in the Arctic, provided that this is done with respect for her country's territorial integrity.

Published on: 22.01.2026 09:14
US Envoy Steve Witkoff Says Ukraine Peace Talks Down To One Issue

US envoy Steve Witkoff said "a lot of progress" had been made in Ukraine peace talks and that negotiations were down to one last issue.

Published on: 22.01.2026 09:07
After Venezuela and Greenland, Why Trump's Next Focus Could Be Cuba

Emboldened by the US success in ousting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his continued push to annex Greenland, US President Donald Trump is now reportedly seeking regime change in Cuba.

Published on: 22.01.2026 08:28
EU Freezes US Trade Deal Amid Trump's Greenland Threats: What It Means

The European Parliament has paused the approval of a US-EU trade deal that the two agreed to in July. This came in protest against US President Donald Trump's demand to take over Greenland and his threats of tariffs against European allies.

Published on: 22.01.2026 08:26
Shooting In Australian Town Leaves 3 Dead, 1 Wounded

Three people were killed and another was wounded on Thursday in a shooting in a town in Australia's New South Wales.

Published on: 22.01.2026 08:26
Opinion: Opinion | The Greenland 'Secret' Trump Doesn't Quite Like Talking About

Rare earths, billionaires, and the soft rebranding of a land grab - the reality behind Trump's Greenland threats.

Published on: 22.01.2026 07:32
Did The US Really 'Give Greenland Back' To Denmark? Fact-Checking Trump's Davos History Lesson

Historical records and international law do not support the claim that the US ever owned or controlled Greenland's sovereignty.

Published on: 22.01.2026 07:26
"Without Us, You'd Be Speaking German": Trump Tells Europe In Davos

Trump used the World War II reference to justify his ongoing interest in occupying Greenland.

Published on: 22.01.2026 07:21
All About F-47, The "Most Devastating Plane" To Join US Military Next

The F-47 uses advanced stealth technology to reduce its visibility to radar. Its sensor systems are integrated, which allows the pilot to track and engage targets more effectively.

Published on: 22.01.2026 07:04
Sell, Steal, Repeat: US Man Arrested For Stealing Cars He Sold Online

Within 24 hours after the transaction, multiple buyers reported their newly purchased vehicles were stolen. 

Published on: 22.01.2026 06:49
US Used "Amazing" Sonic Weapons In Venezuela Raid, Suggests Trump

Trump suggested that no other country possesses similar technology.

Published on: 22.01.2026 06:44
Sunita Williams Ends 27-Year NASA Career: A Look At Her Pension And Post-Retirement Benefits

Sunita Williams won't receive a pension directly from NASA after retirement. Instead, she'll be eligible for a pension under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).

Published on: 22.01.2026 06:38
60 Dead In Karachi Mall Fire: When Inferno Exposed Pakistan's Safety Failures

The devastating fire that tore through a shopping mall in Pakistan's largest city, Karachi, over the weekend has killed at least 61 people, including 30 who died in a single shop on the mezzanine floor of the building, authorities said.

Published on: 22.01.2026 06:36
Bangladesh Launches Campaigns For First Post-Sheikh Hasina Polls

Bangladesh begins official campaigning on Thursday for hugely anticipated general elections next month, the first since the 2024 uprising ended the autocratic rule of Sheikh Hasina.

Published on: 22.01.2026 05:36
Several Missing After Landslides Hit New Zealand Campground

A landslide smashed into a campsite in rain-swept northern New Zealand on Thursday, leaving multiple people missing under tonnes of mud.

Published on: 22.01.2026 05:32

News from Arabic Countries

Pro-Palestine activist on hunger strike says he will begin refusing water

Palestine Action-linked remand prisoner Umer Khalid calls on the UK to engage with his protest demands.

Published on: 22.01.2026 09:47
Guinea-Bissau sets election date following last year’s coup

The West African country is set to hold legislative and presidential elections on December 6.

Published on: 22.01.2026 09:00
Does the World Economic Forum still matter in a fractured global economy?

For decades, the World Economic Forum in Davos was a symbol of global cooperation. Today, its relevance is questioned.

Published on: 22.01.2026 08:25
Europe cannot condemn colonialism à la carte

Europe is quick to denounce Trump’s imperial fantasies while defending its own colonial past and present.

Published on: 22.01.2026 08:14
Israeli minister approves gun licences for 18 illegal West Bank settlements

UN says more than 1,800 settler attacks against Palestinians - about five per day - were documented in 2025.

Published on: 22.01.2026 08:06
Trump seeking ‘regime change’ in Cuba by end of the year: US media report

The Wall Street Journal reports the White House is seeking Cuban officials willing to cut a deal on regime change.

Published on: 22.01.2026 07:55
Djokovic eases past qualifier Maestrelli at Australian Open

The 24-time Grand Slam singles winner lost just eight games and cruised into the third round at Melbourne Park.

Published on: 22.01.2026 07:48
Renewables muscle fossil fuels out of EU electricity market, says research

Solar and wind power provided more electricity than coal and gas last year, leading a global trend, says Ember.

Published on: 22.01.2026 07:46
Trump praises ‘infinite’ Greenland framework deal

US President Donald Trump dropped his threat to impose tariffs on European countries over his bid to takeover Greenland.

Published on: 22.01.2026 07:45
The Crimean Tatar movement trying to ruin Russia’s army from within

Atesh, an underground resistance group, says it has trained thousands - including Russian soldiers - in sabotage.

Published on: 22.01.2026 07:38
Death toll in Pakistan shopping centre fire rises to at least 60

Sharp rise in fatalities at Karachi's Gul Plaza Shopping Centre came after 30 bodies were found in a locked store.

Published on: 22.01.2026 07:08
French firm Lactalis latest to recall baby formula amid contamination scare

Swiss food giants Nestle has also recalled infant formula batches in recent weeks over toxin fears.

Published on: 22.01.2026 06:34
LIVE: Trump to lead signing of charter for Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ in Davos

Board was initially aimed at rebuilding Gaza due to Israeli genocide, but was later pitched as global conflict body.

Published on: 22.01.2026 06:19
‘If you sleep, settlers will burn your house’: fear in the West Bank

The Palestinian village of Ras Ein al-Auja has held out against violent Israeli settlers - until now.

Published on: 22.01.2026 05:48
Hong Kong begins national security trial for organisers of Tiananmen vigils

Rights groups condemn trial of three activists accused of 'inciting subversion of state power'.

Published on: 22.01.2026 05:16
Bangladesh’s latest election battlegrounds: TikTok, Facebook, YouTube

On-the-ground campaigning kicks off on Thursday, but parties have been locked in online battles for month.

Published on: 22.01.2026 05:14
Rescuers search for survivors after landslide at New Zealand campsite

Several people were missing after heavy rains caused flooding and landslides across New Zealand's North Island.

Published on: 22.01.2026 04:59
Five killed in ‘treacherous’ attack on military convoy in Yemen

Bombing targeted convoy carrying Giants Brigades' commander, an ally of the Saudi-backed government, authorities say.

Published on: 22.01.2026 04:46
Australia observes day of mourning for victims of Bondi Beach mass shooting

Flags will be flown at half-staff to honour the victims of the December 14 shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach.

Published on: 22.01.2026 03:47
World’s oldest cave art discovered in Indonesia’s Muna island

Indonesia and the surrounding region is known for some of the world's most ancient archaeological finds.

Published on: 22.01.2026 02:57
Israel bombs four Syria-Lebanon border crossings; kills 2 in south Lebanon

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun blasts Israeli 'policy of systematic aggression' that directly targets civilians.

Published on: 22.01.2026 02:40
‘Catch of the day’: Trump launches new ICE immigration crackdown in Maine

The Trump administration singles out Maine Governor Janet Mills, a Democrat, as one of the reasons for ICE's operation.

Published on: 22.01.2026 01:25
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,428

These are the key developments from day 1,428 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 22.01.2026 00:49
‘I won’t use force’ for Greenland: Key takeaways from Trump’s Davos speech

Trump reiterated his push for US control of Greenland, criticised Europe and laid out his foreign policy priorities.

Published on: 22.01.2026 00:26
Does the Awami League have a future in Bangladesh?

Sreenivasan Jain speaks with Sajeeb Wazed Joy about whether it sees any political future for itself in Bangladesh.

Published on: 21.01.2026 23:40