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"Going To Do It Hard Way": Trump On Acquiring Greenland

US President Donald Trump on Friday again suggested the use of force to seize Greenland as he brushed aside Denmark's sovereignty over the autonomous Arctic island.

Published on: 09.01.2026 23:19
Venezuela Says In Talks With US To Restore Diplomatic Ties

Venezuela said Friday it launched talks with the United States on restoring diplomatic ties, days after US forces deposed Nicolas Maduro as its president.

Published on: 09.01.2026 23:04
"You're Dealing With Us, Not Venezuela": Trump To Global Oil CEOs

US President Donald Trump said Friday that oil companies would deal with the United States government, not Venezuela, when exploiting that country's oil reserves.

Published on: 09.01.2026 22:41
Vivek Ramaswamy's Family Bodyguard Arrested On Drug Trafficking Charges

Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has expressed alarm that a man who worked as his family's bodyguard is facing federal drug trafficking charges.

Published on: 09.01.2026 22:01
Trump Says Protest-Hit Iran In "Big Trouble", Again Warns Of US Strike

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran, faced with major protests, was in "big trouble" and again warned he could order military strikes.

Published on: 09.01.2026 21:32
Trump Says Colombia President To Visit White House In February

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a leftist his administration long belittled, will visit the White House next month as he voiced optimism for ties.

Published on: 09.01.2026 19:15
Iranian Nobel Laureate Warns Of Possible "Massacre" During Internet Shutdown

Iranian Nobel peace prize winner Shirin Ebadi on Friday warned security forces in the Islamic republic could be preparing to commit a "massacre under the cover of a sweeping communications blackout" after imposing a nationwide internet shutdown.

Published on: 09.01.2026 19:06
US Officials Visit Venezuela's Capital, Plan Reopening Embassy: Report

Senior US diplomats traveled Friday to Caracas to look at reopening the embassy shuttered since 2019, following Washington's overthrow of leader Nicolas Maduro, a US official said.

Published on: 09.01.2026 18:52
Explained: Putin Launches Oreshnik After 2024 As Warning To Ukraine, West

President Vladimir Putin's launch of an Oreshnik hypersonic missile appears aimed at intimidating Ukraine and sending a signal of Russian military might to Europe and the United States at a crucial juncture in talks to end the war.

Published on: 09.01.2026 18:50
"Be Prepared To Intervene": Son Of Irans Last Shah's 'Urgent' Message To Trump

The exiled son of Iran's late shah on Friday appealed to US President Donald Trump to intervene urgently as protests persisted in the Islamic republic.

Published on: 09.01.2026 18:49
'We Will Defend Greenland': Denmark Warns US Of 'Devastating' NATO War

Denmark would have to defend itself in the event of an American attack on Greenland, said Denmark Member of Parliament and Chairperson of the Defence Committee Rasmus Jarlov.

Published on: 09.01.2026 18:36
Trump Says He Called Off New Venezuela Attack After Prisoners' Release

US President Donald Trump said Friday he called off a second wave of attacks on Venezuela after securing cooperation with the new leadership, which began releasing prisoners nearly a week after Washington forcibly removed the leftist president.

Published on: 09.01.2026 18:14
Tarique Rahman Assumes Office As BNP Chairman After Khaleda Zia's Death

Tarique Rahman on Friday formally assumed office as the Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), days after the demise of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and the party Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.

Published on: 09.01.2026 18:08
US Seizes Another Venezuela-Linked Oil Tanker In 'Call Of Duty' Style Op

The United States said Friday it seized another tanker that tried to break an American naval blockade aimed at preventing sanctioned vessels from going to or departing Venezuela, the fifth ship apprehended in recent weeks.

Published on: 09.01.2026 17:19
Amid Iran Protests, Israel Envoy Says Iranians "Yearning For Freedom"

Israeli ambassador to India Reuven Azar has said the ongoing wave of protests across Iran reflects a deep and long-suppressed public anger against the country's clerical establishment.

Published on: 09.01.2026 17:19
"Dozens Of Warheads": All About Russia's Oreshnik Missile Fired On Ukraine

An intermediate-range ballistic missile -- dubbed "Oreshnik" -- used by Russia in an overnight strike on Ukraine is, according to the Kremlin, a "state-of-the art" weapon that cannot be intercepted.

Published on: 09.01.2026 16:53
Protests Against Iran's Regime Spread To Over 45 Cities Amid Deadly Crackdown

Iran is witnessing its most significant wave of unrest in years, with more than 40 people dead and over 2,200 arrested as security forces tried to quell protests demanding economic reforms and the removal of the Ayatollah Khomeini-led regime.

Published on: 09.01.2026 16:33
"At Peak Of Hubris": Khamenei Draws Historical Parallels In Message To Trump

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, delivered a warning to the United States as protests driven by economic hardship continue to spread across the country.

Published on: 09.01.2026 16:23
"Unacceptable": UK MP On Killings Of Hindus In Bangladesh

UK MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Priti Patel, on Friday termed the situation in Bangladesh "concerning and worrying" and called for protecting religious freedom in the South Asian nation.

Published on: 09.01.2026 16:04
'Focus On Your Responsibilities': India Slams Mamdani's Note For Umar Khalid

India on Friday criticised New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and disapproved of the note he sent to jailed activist Umar Khalid.

Published on: 09.01.2026 15:30

News from Arabic Countries

Why is the US quitting international organisations?

Donald Trump signs orders to withdraw from dozens of agencies.

Published on: 09.01.2026 21:59
Diaz scores again as Morocco edge out Cameroon in AFCON 2025 quarterfinal

Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz continues 2025 AFCON scoring streak as Morocco edge out Cameroon in quarterfinals.

Published on: 09.01.2026 21:36
Petro says Colombia cooperating with US ‘despite insults, threats’

Speaking to Al Jazeera, Gustavo Petro calls for 'shared government through dialogue' in Venezuela, leading to elections.

Published on: 09.01.2026 21:04
Greenland should ‘take the lead’ in talks with US, foreign minister says

Vivian Motzfeldt says she has 'good expectations' for talks with Marco Rubio amid US threats to take over Greenland.

Published on: 09.01.2026 21:02
New video of Minneapolis ICE shooting surfaces

New video has emerged of the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Published on: 09.01.2026 20:30
UN ‘gravely alarmed’ by fighting in Aleppo, urges protection of civilians

As a ceasefire between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led SDF collapses, the UN is urging the protection of civilians.

Published on: 09.01.2026 20:12
Minnesotans mourn woman killed by ICE

People paid tribute to 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, who was killed in her car by ICE agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Published on: 09.01.2026 19:48
Fate of Yemeni separatists unclear after STC ‘disbands’

An official with Yemen’s separatist Southern Transitional Council rejected an announcement that the group is disbanding.

Published on: 09.01.2026 19:10
Venezuela starts ‘exploratory process’ to re-establish formal ties with US

US State Department officials are visiting Caracas less than a week after the military abduction of Nicolas Maduro.

Published on: 09.01.2026 19:09
Senegal beat Mali to book first AFCON 2025 semifinal spot

Senegal beat Mali 1-0 to reach AFCON 2025 semifinal where defending champions Ivory Coast or record winners Egypt await.

Published on: 09.01.2026 18:56
Big and small oil companies summoned to meet Trump on Venezuelan oil

Many of the smaller firms have connections to Denver, Colorado, the home turf of Energy Secretary Chris Wright.

Published on: 09.01.2026 18:39
US intercepts fifth sanctioned oil tanker

The US seized a fifth oil tanker in the Caribbean as Washington ramps up seizing on sanctioned Venezuelan oil shipments.

Published on: 09.01.2026 18:23
Minneapolis leaders urge transparency, independent probe after ICE killing

Mayor Jacob Frey calls on Trump administration to follow the facts amid growing outrage over killing of mother of three.

Published on: 09.01.2026 17:55
Swiss authorities detain owner of bar where New Year’s fire killed 40

Switzerland holds national day of mourning to remember victims of deadly fire in ski resort town of Crans-Montana.

Published on: 09.01.2026 17:52
New video said to show Syrian army shelling Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud area

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have shared new video of the Syrian army shelling a large weapons depot.

Published on: 09.01.2026 17:44
Deadly trash avalanche in Filipino landfill leaves dozens missing

A collapse of trash at a landfill in Cebu city, Philippines killed one worker, injured at least 12 and left 27 missing.

Published on: 09.01.2026 17:10
Is the US unlocking Venezuela’s oil wealth or exploiting it?

President Donald Trump aims to control and revive Venezuela's oil industry. Critics call it modern-day colonialism.

Published on: 09.01.2026 17:00
Kurdish leader urges dialogue to avoid ‘real disaster in Aleppo’

Kurdish political leader Ahmad Suleiman is urging dialogue between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led SDF.

Published on: 09.01.2026 16:28
Aleppo clashes highlight challenge of SDF integration for Syria

Analysts say a temporary ceasefire may bring relief, but the complex issues behind the violence must be addressed.

Published on: 09.01.2026 16:25
Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships arrive for drills in South Africa

Naval exercises come as tensions run high after US military intervention in Venezuela, seizures of several oil tankers.

Published on: 09.01.2026 16:24
Dissolution of Yemen’s separatists was “only a matter of time”

"The [Southern Transitional Council in Yemen] has now become just too poisonous."

Published on: 09.01.2026 16:11
AFCON 2025: Nigeria face Osimhen and bonus questions ahead of Algeria clash

Nigeria are dealing with reports of unpaid bonuses and Victor Osimhen spat before facing Algeria in AFCON quarterfinal.

Published on: 09.01.2026 16:09
Cameroon vs Morocco 0-2: AFCON 2025 quarterfinal – as it happened

All the updates, including post-match reaction and interviews, following our full text commentary stream.

Published on: 09.01.2026 16:00
“Very fragile security situation” in Syria amid rising tensions

Labib al-Nahhas on fighting between the Kurdish-led SDF and Syrian forces, reviving the debate over autonomy and unity.

Published on: 09.01.2026 14:46
Elon Musk’s AI bot Grok limits image generation amid deepfakes backlash

UK PM Keir Starmer's office says move to limit access to paying subscribers 'insulting' to victims and 'not a solution'.

Published on: 09.01.2026 14:37