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Only 20 Days Of Fuel Reserves Remain In Ukraine As Russia Strikes Continue

Ukraine has fuel reserves for more than 20 days, Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal told parliament, describing the overall energy situation in the country as very difficult following a series of Russian drone and missile attacks on power infrastructure.

Published on: 16.01.2026 10:40
Meet Dr Nisha Verma, Who Dodged "Can Men Get Pregnant?" Question 14 Times

Nisha Verma was first questioned by US senators on whether men could get pregnant during a hearing on abortion pills.

Published on: 16.01.2026 09:41
Hindu Teacher's Home Set On Fire In Bangladesh Amid Rising Attacks

The incident took place at the house of a school teacher, Birendra Kumar Dey, sparking fear and panic among his family and nearby residents.

Published on: 16.01.2026 09:34
'UN Charter Not A La Carte Menu': UN Chief Slams Nations Violating International Law

Antonio Guterres said the world is brimming with conflict, impunity, inequality and unpredictability.

Published on: 16.01.2026 09:33
S Korea's Ex-President Yoon Gets 5-Year Jail Term Over Martial Law Crisis

A South Korean court on Friday sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison on charges that included obstructing attempts by authorities to arrest him following his failed bid to impose martial law in December 2024.

Published on: 16.01.2026 09:29
Islamic NATO To Arm Deals: Inside Pakistan's Growing Defence Footprint In Arab World

Flying high on China's favours, Pakistan seems to be slowly expanding its military footprint across the Arab world, a move that threatens to alter the balance of power in both South and West Asia, particularly for India.

Published on: 16.01.2026 09:17
'Be Prepared': Australia Warns People Of Sudden Floods, Fires

Australia's emergency services warned people Friday to stay prepared for sudden downpours and dangerous bushfires in the country's east after a flash flood swept cars into the sea.

Published on: 16.01.2026 07:55
TikTok To Roll Out Age-Detection Tech In Europe Amid Regulatory Pressure

TikTok will start rolling out new age-detection technology across Europe in the coming weeks, it told Reuters on Friday, as the ByteDance-owned platform faces regulatory pressure to better identify and remove accounts belonging to children under 13.

Published on: 16.01.2026 07:48
Scientists Confirm 2025 Was Third-Hottest Year, Trailing 2024 and 2023

Last year was the third hottest on record, according to an analysis of temperature data released Wednesday by three independent agencies. That puts 2025 just behind the second-hottest year, 2023, and the hottest, 2024.

Published on: 16.01.2026 07:17
Denmark Sees Fundamental Disagreement With US On Greenland

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said a "fundamental disagreement" remained after a meeting of top diplomats in Washington while announcing an agreement to form a high-level working group on Greenland amid threats of a US takeover.

Published on: 16.01.2026 07:05
"Hindus Being Killed": British MP Flags "Disastrous" Situation In Bangladesh

The United Kingdom lawmaker Bob Blackman has raised concerns over what he described as a disastrous situation in Bangladesh, citing escalating violence against minorities, especially Hindus, who he said are being murdered on the streets.

Published on: 16.01.2026 06:42
Insurrection Act: How It's Been Used And What Trump Wants To Do With It

Donald Trump would not be the first president to invoke the Insurrection Act, as he has threatened, so that he can send US military forces to Minnesota.

Published on: 16.01.2026 05:54
"We Must All Be Bold Enough To Change, World Won't Wait": UN Chief On UNSC Reform

UN chief Antonio Guterres said the world's most powerful nations should be on the frontlines to reform the Security Council as he cautioned that those who try to cling to privileges today risk paying the price tomorrow.

Published on: 16.01.2026 05:34
Googoosh, The Voice of Iran, Has Gone Quiet And Thats Her Point

Before Beyoncé, before Cher, before Madonna, there was Googoosh.

Published on: 16.01.2026 05:29
Maria Machado Presents Donald Trump Her Nobel Peace Prize, But Can He Keep It?

Maria Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, presented her medal to Donald Trump for his support of Venezuela's "struggle for freedom."

Published on: 16.01.2026 05:24
One Year On, It's All About Trump. But For How Long?

On a sunny January morning in Florida, Donald Trump went shopping for marble and onyx for his new White House ballroom. A few hours later, he was bombing Venezuela.

Published on: 16.01.2026 05:19
'7 Lakh Brought In 2025': Ex-Trump Ally Flags "Serious H-1B Visa Fraud" In Texas

Marjorie Taylor Greene, who had a public falling out with Donald Trump this year, is known for her strong "America first" stance.

Published on: 16.01.2026 05:15
Big Reserves, Cheap Extraction: Why Iran Unrest Trigger Oil Price Swings

Political instability in Iran, a major oil producer, together with US President Donald Trump's recent threats against the country have reignited fears of disruptions to crude supplies, sparking price volatility on global markets.

Published on: 16.01.2026 05:13
Trade Deal On Cards As EU Leaders Visit India For Republic Day Celebrations

New Delhi is preparing for a high-stakes diplomatic and economic moment as India and the European Union move to clinch a long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during the 16th India-EU Summit on January 27.

Published on: 16.01.2026 04:51
Saudi, Qatar, Oman, Egypt: Arab States Rallying Against US-Iran Escalation

Four Arab states conducted intense diplomacy with the United States and Iran this week to prevent a threatened US attack on Iran over Tehran's use of force against protesters that they feared would have impacts across the region.

Published on: 16.01.2026 03:48

News from Arabic Countries

Why The Gambia wants Myanmar punished for Rohingya genocide

Tiny The Gambia is the first to drag another country to the ICJ as a third-party rights defender.

Published on: 16.01.2026 11:35
Cuba receives remains of soldiers killed during Maduro capture

The bodies of 32 Cuban soldiers killed during the US bombing of Venezuela have been returned to Cuba.

Published on: 16.01.2026 11:32
Why is Iran’s economy failing, prompting deadly protests?

The collapse of the rial and soaring prices sparked the first protest by shopkeepers in Tehran.

Published on: 16.01.2026 11:31
What does Israel want in Somaliland?

From proximity to Yemen's Houthis to shared interests, recognition of region marks shift to unconventional alliances.

Published on: 16.01.2026 11:29
Why Israel’s recognition of Somaliland backfired

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has backfired and reinforced Somalia’s territorial integrity.

Published on: 16.01.2026 11:10
Salah will be welcomed back at Liverpool after AFCON, says Slot

Unsettled forward Mohamed Salah is set to return to Liverpool on Sunday, once his AFCON duty with Egypt comes to an end.

Published on: 16.01.2026 11:01
Billionaires demand more babies but make parenthood unaffordable

The economic model championed by figures like Musk makes raising children economically irrational for most households.

Published on: 16.01.2026 10:59
Indonesia sues six companies over environmental harm in flood zones

Environmental groups say government also holds responsibility for granting firms right to raze large tracts of land.

Published on: 16.01.2026 10:28
Incumbent President Museveni takes strong lead in Uganda election count

Museveni is credited with 76 percent in early results; violence reported with opponent Bobi Wine under house arrest.

Published on: 16.01.2026 10:28
Prison rights, Elbit’s loss: How the Palestine Action hunger strike ‘won’

As critically ill activists begin re-feeding in prison, campaigners and an MP believe the government made 'concessions'.

Published on: 16.01.2026 10:19
Olympic hopes double as act of defiance in war-ravaged Ukraine

At a war-ravaged sports centre in Ukraine, the hope for Olympic glory persists as athletes defy danger while training.

Published on: 16.01.2026 10:13
Regained momentum sets Yemen government’s eyes on Houthis in the north

The STC's collapse leads to Yemeni government strides in the south, but Houthis remain defiant in the north.

Published on: 16.01.2026 09:27
UN treaty to protect ‘extraordinary’ marine life due to come into force

World-first pact aims to protect 10 million species from threats like climate change, overfishing and deep-sea mining.

Published on: 16.01.2026 09:18
Killings in Gaza despite ceasefire phase 2 announcement

At least 10 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza after the US announced the start of phase 2.

Published on: 16.01.2026 09:17
Alcaraz-Sinner tennis rivalry is all the hype before Australian Open 2026

Alcaraz and Sinner give a glimpse of their relationship and enthrall fans in South Korea before the Grand Slam season.

Published on: 16.01.2026 09:09
Will eliminating fraud clear the US national deficit as Trump claims?

US president says 'massive' fraud has caused budget imbalance, but calculations do not support this.

Published on: 16.01.2026 09:06
What happened at emergency UN Security Council on Iran protests

The UN Security Council has held an emergency meeting in the wake of protests in Iran and US threats to intervene.

Published on: 16.01.2026 09:04
Taiwan and US seal deal to lower tariffs, boost chip investment

Washington seeks improved access to strategic chip industry of island nation, over which China claims sovereignty.

Published on: 16.01.2026 08:50
Canada’s Carney hails ‘strategic partnership’ in talks with China’s Xi

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeking to reset ties with Beijing amid global tensions and US tariffs.

Published on: 16.01.2026 08:50
Australia declares child social media ban victory as 4.7m accounts closed

The figures are the first to show the scale of the landmark ban since it was enacted in December.

Published on: 16.01.2026 08:50
US declares phase two of Gaza ceasefire, but what did phase one deliver?

The US has announced 'phase two' in Gaza, but most phase one points never materialised on the ground.

Published on: 16.01.2026 08:47
‘Easy way or hard’: Trump issues new demand for Hamas demilitarisation

US raising pressure on Hamas to disarm as phase 2 of ceasefire deal launches while Israel yet to act on withdrawal, aid.

Published on: 16.01.2026 08:44
Photos: Power outages leave people in freezing conditions in Kyiv

People enduring freezing apartments and snow-covered streets due to limited power in Ukraine's war-stricken capital.

Published on: 16.01.2026 07:57
South Korea’s former president found guilty in martial law case

A South ‍Korean court ‍has sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in jail.

Published on: 16.01.2026 07:45
Why access to Venezuela’s ‘heavy’ oil is ‘tremendous’ news for US refiners

The type of oil held by Venezuela makes it particularly lucrative for US refineries, analysts say.

Published on: 16.01.2026 07:35