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Disguises, Boats, Flights: Video Shows Machado's Daring Escape From Venezuela

The mission, dubbed Operation Golden Dynamite, was marked by difficult weather conditions and extended periods of uncertainty.

Published on: 19.01.2026 07:49
AI Boom Versus Donald Trump Tariffs: What Global Economists Fear Most This Year

Diverging inflation trends across the US, Europe, and China also underscore the complexity of the global landscape.

Published on: 19.01.2026 07:48
"Priority To Save Lives": Mozambique President Cancels Davos Trip Amid Floods

Chapo wrote in a post on Facebook late on Sunday that Mozambique "is going through a tough time ... (and) the absolute priority at this moment is to save lives".

Published on: 19.01.2026 07:36
China Unveils Its Davos Playbook To Challenge Donald Trump's World Order

While calling for cooperation and multilateralism, China faces scrutiny over its trade practices, its handling of global supply chains, and concerns about fair competition.

Published on: 19.01.2026 07:34
China Birth Rate Hits Lowest Since 1949 In Blow To Baby Drive

China's birth rate fell last year to its lowest level since 1949, highlighting a deepening demographic struggle for Beijing even as officials roll out new subsidies to encourage couples to have more children.

Published on: 19.01.2026 07:17
Opinion: Opinion | Europe Has The Weapons For Trump's Greenland Tariff War

The Cold War satirical novel The Mouse That Roared imagined a tiny European statelet declaring war on the US in the hopes of being lavished with American aid after its inevitable defeat.

Published on: 19.01.2026 07:16
What Davos 2026 Could Mean for Indian Investors Navigating FIIs And Global Tension

FIIs have sold Rs 8,400 crore worth of Indian stocks in January alone and recorded record outflows of $18.8 billion in 2025, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

Published on: 19.01.2026 07:14
Trumps Selective Exit From Global Groups Is Tamer Than Feared

The Trump administration's recent move to withdraw from 66 international organisations sounded like a bold "America First" foreign policy move, but will actually have little impact on US funds flowing to multilateral groups.

Published on: 19.01.2026 07:02
Largest Purple Star Sapphire Is Worth Rs 2,700 Crore, Weighs 3,563 Carats

A Purple Star Sapphire weighing 3,563 carats, which is claimed to be the world's biggest of its kind, was unveiled on Saturday in the Sri Lankan capital by the owners, who are ready to sell the precious stone estimated to be worth $300 million.

Published on: 19.01.2026 06:50
Even Before Greenland, US And Europe Have Been At Loggerheads

Deep disagreements have flared up between the United States and Europe from time to time since World War II, bringing trans-Atlantic diplomatic crises.

Published on: 19.01.2026 06:41
'Helps Economically Disadvantaged': Oxfam Praises India's Quota In Politics

As it flagged billionaires usurping the political landscape globally, rights group Oxfam on Monday cited India's reservation system as a "compelling" example of progress on how ordinary people can be politically empowered.

Published on: 19.01.2026 06:38
Billionaires 4,000 Times More Likely To Hold Political Office: Oxfam

As the rich and powerful from across the world start filling snow-clad lanes here, a new study said billionaires are 4,000 times more likely to hold any political office than ordinary people.

Published on: 19.01.2026 06:38
"Pak Forces Destroyed 40 Mosques In Balochistan": Baloch Leader's Big Claim

Mir Yar Baloch, a leading Baloch leader and a human rights activist, has launched a blistering attack on Pakistan, accusing Islamabad of demolishing a series of mosques in the country's Balochistan province.

Published on: 19.01.2026 06:36
Chile Declares Emergency As Wildfires Kill At Least 19

More than 50,000 people have been displaced by blazes burning for two days now in the Nuble and Biobio regions about 500 kilometers (300 miles) south of Santiago, fanned by strong winds and hot weather.

Published on: 19.01.2026 06:25
"It Will Be Done": Trump On Getting "Russian Threat" Away From Greenland

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Denmark has not been able to do anything to get the "Russian threat" away from Greenland, and said, "Now it is time, and it will be done!!!"

Published on: 19.01.2026 05:12
Mama K, Pop: Indian-Origin Couple Arrested In US For Running Sex, Drug Trafficking Ring At Motel

An Indian-origin couple, along with three others, have been arrested in Virginia, United States, for drug and sex trafficking after federal and local agents raided a motel at the centre of the criminal activity.

Published on: 19.01.2026 04:59
"Felt Like An Earthquake": Passenger On Board Spanish Train That Derailed

Salvador Jimenez, a journalist for Spanish broadcaster RTVE, was on board one of the derailed trains and told the network by phone that "there was a moment when it felt like an earthquake and the train had indeed derailed."

Published on: 19.01.2026 04:46
A Look At Prince Harry's Legal Battles With British Newspapers

Prince Harry is to return to London this week for the trial into his claims that a UK newspaper group unlawfully gathered information, in the royal's last case in his long-running crusade against the media.

Published on: 19.01.2026 04:42
CEO Of Iran's 2nd Largest Telecom Firm Fired For Failing To Block Internet

In an unprecedented move, Iran cut off all communications on January 8 without warning, as calls intensified for anti-government protests, initially sparked by the economic crisis.

Published on: 19.01.2026 03:19
Top 12 Billionaires Have More Wealth Than Poorest Half: Oxfam Report

US President Donald Trump's policies in particular spurred the fortunes of the ultra-rich, which jumped 16.2 percent in the first year of his second term to $18.3 trillion, Oxfam said in a report released each year ahead of the Davos forum.

Published on: 19.01.2026 03:12

News from Arabic Countries

Syrians celebrate ceasefire deal between government and SDF

Celebrations erupted in Syria after a ceasefire between the government and the Kurdish-led SDF halted deadly fighting.

Published on: 19.01.2026 07:47
Syria’s President al-Sharaa to meet SDF leader Abdi after ceasefire deal

Talks follow a truce that ended days of fighting and brought Syrian Democratic Forces under state control.

Published on: 19.01.2026 07:46
Video: Celebrations in Senegal after controversial AFCON final win

Senegalese fans have been celebrating their team’s controversial 1-0 extra-time victory in the AFCON final victory.

Published on: 19.01.2026 07:42
Aftermath of deadly train collision in southern Spain

Video shows the aftermath of a fatal rail accident in southern Spain, where a high-speed train derailed.

Published on: 19.01.2026 07:31
From Uganda to Cameroon, how Africa’s ‘leaders for life’ stay in power

Yoweri Museveni, Paul Biya, and other leaders use tactics including elections to cement their long rule, experts say.

Published on: 19.01.2026 07:08
Clashes in Colombia between rival rebel groups kill 27 people

The two groups have been fighting for control of the Guaviare region of the Amazon.

Published on: 19.01.2026 06:54
Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON title

Senegal edge chaotic AFCON final as Gueye punishes penalty miss by Diaz to beat hosts Morocco 1-0 in extra time.

Published on: 19.01.2026 06:43
Syria live: Government forces take control after heavy fighting with SDF

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa plans to meet SDF chief Mazloum Abdi in Damascus on Monday.

Published on: 19.01.2026 06:31
Billionaires have more money and political power than ever, Oxfam says

Charity says superrich 4,000 times more likely to hold political power than others and own all social media companies.

Published on: 19.01.2026 06:22
Guatemala’s president declares 30-day state of emergency after prison riots

President Bernardo Arevalo issues the order after at least seven police officers killed in riots and hostage-taking.

Published on: 19.01.2026 05:35
DOJ says won’t investigate ICE agent’s fatal shooting of Renee Good

US Justice Department says no to probing the ICE agent, despite public outrage over Renee Good's shooting in Minnesota.

Published on: 19.01.2026 05:02
European leaders slam Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland

European countries targeted by Trump's latest tariffs say they are united on 'upholding our sovereignty'.

Published on: 19.01.2026 03:15
China says GDP grew 5% in 2025, among weakest expansions in decades

The world's second-largest economy slowed to 4.5 percent growth in the final quarter, data shows.

Published on: 19.01.2026 03:09
US Pentagon orders troops to prepare for potential Minnesota deployment

Arctic specialist troops would join 3,000 federal immigration agents patrolling Minneapolis and St Paul amid protests.

Published on: 19.01.2026 02:46
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,425

These are the key developments from day 1,425 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 18.01.2026 23:54
‘Night of deep pain’: Train crash in southern Spain leaves 39 dead

Emergency response teams deploy to assist victims following the high-speed train collision in southern Spain.

Published on: 18.01.2026 22:27
Senegal beat hosts Morocco to win AFCON 2025 after farcical walk-off

Pape Gueye scores in a 1-0 win following extra time after Senegal leave the field in protest at penalty decision.

Published on: 18.01.2026 22:26
Will the Syrian army end up controlling Kurdish-held areas?

The army has made significant territorial gains after intense battles with the SDF.

Published on: 18.01.2026 20:21
Chile forest fire death toll rises to 18 as state of emergency declared

Chilean President Gabriel Boric ‍has announced a ‍state of emergency in two southern regions.

Published on: 18.01.2026 19:45
How much of Trump’s foreign policy is driven by minerals and oil?

Oil industry expert Daniel Yergin argues that the US is desperate to have supply chains independent of China.

Published on: 18.01.2026 19:34
Trump announces new tariffs over Greenland: How have EU allies responded?

The European Union is having an emergency meeting to devise a response to Trump's tariff threats over Greenland.

Published on: 18.01.2026 17:05
Who is part of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza?

Trump unveils a complex three-tier governing structure for Gaza that places Trump and pro-Israel officials at the top.

Published on: 18.01.2026 17:02
Benin’s opposition loses all parliamentary seats, provisional results show

Electoral commission says two parties aligned with President Patrice Talon win all 109 seats in the assembly.

Published on: 18.01.2026 16:25
Peace boards and technocrats won’t stem out Palestinian resistance

Any governance structure that does not take into account the Palestinian national aspirations is doomed to failure.

Published on: 18.01.2026 16:19
Syria announces ceasefire agreement with Kurd-led SDF after heavy fighting

Agreement will see government takeover of SDF-controlled areas, and SDF integration into Syrian military.

Published on: 18.01.2026 16:01