North Produces Enough Nuclear Material a Year for 10-20 Weapons, Says S. Korea President
North Korea is producing enough nuclear material a year for up to 20 weapons, the South's President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday, warning that Pyongyang's ambitions could pose a global danger. The North carried out its first atomic test in 2006 in violation of UN resolutions and is now believed »»»
Zawia airport construction starts – under the NDA and to be implemented by a Turkish company
The eastern based branch of the state Libyan News Agency (LANA) reported last Monday (19 January) that work began on the same day on the Zawia Airport development and construction project, under the supervision of the National Development Agency (NDA). Zawia is located about 48 kms west of Tripoli »»»
At least one killed as Israel strikes two cars in Zahrani, Bazouriyeh
Two people were targeted Wednesday in two separate Israeli airstrikes on their vehicles on the Bazouriyeh and al-Zahrani roads, in the southern districts of Tyre and Sidon. The Israeli army said it targeted two Hezbollah members in the strikes and Lebanon's health ministry said the strike on al-Zah»»»
U.S. seizes seventh oil tanker connected to Venezuela - UPI.com
Jan. 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. military has seized a seventh tanker transporting oil from Venezuela, as the Trump administration seeks to control the nation's oil exports and revenue. The tanker, identified as motor vessel Sagitta, was captured by U.S. military forces Tuesday morning, U.S. Southern Comm»»»
Israeli Settler Outpost Becomes a Settlement within a Month
Celebratory music blasting from loudspeakers mixed with the sounds of construction, almost drowning out calls to prayer from a mosque in the Palestinian town across this West Bank valley. Orthodox Jewish women wearing colorful head coverings and with babies on their hips, shared platters of fresh v»»»
Paris wants G7 to ‘build bridges’ with BRICS – Macron
France wants the G7 to build closer cooperation with BRICS to counter growing global “fragmentation,” President Emmanuel Macron said at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday. In January, France assumed the rotating presidency of the G7. Speaking about the agenda for the group, Macron said Pa»»»
Trump’s flight to Davos turns back after ‘electrical issue’
US President Donald Trump was forced to turn back to the Washington, DC area after a technical issue was identified on Air Force One shortly after the plane had set off for Davos in Switzerland on Tuesday. “After takeoff, the AF1 crew identified a minor electrical issue. Out of an abundance of caut»»»
Sending European Military Personnel to Greenland ‘Wrong Move’ - Lawmaker
NUUK (Sputnik) - It was a mistake to send European military personnel to Greenland, since there was no credible reason to do so, Greenland Member of Parliament Kuno Fencker told Sputnik. "My initial reaction before they came was, don't do it. There's no reasoning for doing it right now. Now you wil»»»
Cabinet commends outcome of talks held between Amir and Canadian prime minister
DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani chaired the regular meeting of the Cabinet held at its headquarters in the Amiri Diwan.Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HEIbr»»»
Hungarian loan funds almost fully used as support to domestic companies
Kratovo, 16 January 2026 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski voiced satisfaction Friday from the use of the Hungarian loan funds as support to domestic companies. PM Mickoski told reporters that about EUR 225 million out of the EUR 250 million available have been transferred to companies thro»»»
18 minors commit suicide in Jalal-Abad region in 2025 - | 24.KG
In the first 12 months of 2025, 18 minor suicides were recorded in Jalal-Abad region of Kyrgyzstan. Member of Parliament Venera Salyamova said at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh. She noted that the number of suicides increased by two cases compared to the previous year. «On January 10, 2026, a res»»»
Ex-PM Han sentenced to 23 yrs in prison for playing key role in insurrection - UPI.com
Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, seen arriving at Seoul Central District Court, was sentenced to 23 years in prison on insurrection charges Wednesday for his role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's imposition of martial law. Photo by Yonhap Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was sentenced to 23»»»
Philippines to end short-lived ban on Musk's Grok chatbot
Manila: The Philippines said Wednesday it will end its ban on Elon Musk's Grok, less than a week after blocking the AI chatbot over its ability to generate deepfakes. The decision follows developer xAI agreeing to modify the tool for the local market and eliminate its ability to create "pornographi»»»
EU Is at a Crossroads Towards More Independence, von der Leyen Says
The EU needs to speed up its push for independence to defend itself in a fast-changing world, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday. "We are at a crossroads. Europe prefers dialogue and solutions – but we are fully prepared to act, if necessary, with unity, urgency a»»»
Trump Warns EU's ‘Trade Bazooka’ to Ricochet, Vows Response From US
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Anything Europe does against the United States will ricochet back, US President Donald Trump said. On January 17, Trump announced that he would impose additional 10% tariffs on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland starting Febr»»»
Ukraine Plan Announcement in Davos Derailed Over US-EU Greenland Row - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The planned announcement in Davos of a plan for the reconstruction of Ukraine worth $800 billion has been postponed amid disagreements between the United States and Europe over Greenland and the United States-proposed Board of Peace for Gaza, media reported, citing officials. Eur»»»
Araghchi Vows Firm Response to Organized Violence
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed that Iran “will respond with full force” following recent violence and riots in the country. In an article published in the Wall Street Journal, Araghchi refuted what he described as a wave of false news disseminated by Western media regar»»»
'Radev’s Emergence Marks the End of Revival,' Former Minister Says
The possible emergence of a political project linked to Rumen Radev is not expected to alter Bulgaria’s geopolitical direction, according to analysts speaking on bTV. Sociologist Yuri Aslanov said there is no serious basis for fears that the country would move away from its established European cou»»»
France Asks for a NATO Exercise in Greenland, Is Ready to Participate
France has asked for a NATO exercise in Greenland and is ready to contribute to it, French President Emmanuel Macron's office said on Wednesday. News of the request comes as US President Donald Trump barrels into Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, where he is likely to use the World Economic »»»
Egyptian President Says Palestinian Cause Remains Top Priority
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday said the Palestinian cause is still “at the forefront of priorities” in the Middle East. He told a panel at Davos that resolving Palestinian cause “is the core of regional stability, and a cornerstone to achieve a just and comprehensive peace.” T»»»
Israel’s Netanyahu Agrees to Join Trump’s Board of Peace
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said Wednesday he had agreed to join US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, after his office earlier criticized makeup of the board’s executive committee. The board, chaired by Trump, was originally envisioned as a small group of world leaders overse»»»
Is Musk serious about buying Europe’s biggest budget airline?
Dubai: Elon Musk has publicly floated the idea of buying Ryanair, turning a heated online exchange with the airline’s outspoken chief executive into a moment that briefly jolted Europe’s aviation sector. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The suggestion followed a row bet»»»
Netanyahu accepts Trump's invitation to join Board of Peace - UPI.com
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with U.S. President Donald Trump at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Fla., on Monday, December 29, 2025. On Wednesday, Netanyahu's office said the prime minister has accepted Trump's invitation to join the U.S.-led Board of Peace. File Photo via»»»
Amir patronizes graduation ceremony of eighth batch of Police College cadets
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani patronized the graduation ceremony of the eighth batch of cadets from the Police College of the Police Academy, in Al Sailiya Wednesday morning. The graduation ceremony was attended by Their Excellencies Sheikhs and Ministers, Their Excellenc»»»
EU Stands Ready to Defend Itself Against Coercion, Costa Says
The European Union will defend itself against any form of coercion and will protect the international rules-based order and international law, EU Council President Antonio Costa said on Wednesday. "We stand ready to defend ourselves, our member states, our citizens, our companies, against an»»»
Danish MEP tells Trump to ‘f**k off’
A Danish member of the European Parliament launched a profanity-laced attack on US President Donald Trump during a debate on Greenland on Tuesday, accusing the EU of failing to stand up to Washington’s renewed claims over the self-governing Arctic island. Anders Vistisen, a member of the Danish Peo»»»