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Jan 30, 2026
Washington [US], January 30: US President Donald Trump said he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to order attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure during the cold weather, and the Kremlin leader agreed.
The US is meeting with Israel and Saudi Arabia about the possibility of attacking Iran?
Taiwan conducts its first test of a domestically produced submarine
Arrested for impersonating an FBI agent to free a notorious suspect
Putin hails progress in ties with Syria as Al Sharaa visits Moscow
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Ukraine conflict on April 1, 2035: Russia says it is ready to welcome Zelensky to Moscow to meet Putin
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Israel and the US impose conditions in the Middle East
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 29: While Israel set conditions for the implementation of the peace plan in the Gaza Strip, the US continued to use...
The US has begun lifting the freeze on Venezuelan funding
Washington [US], January 29: Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced on January 27 that the United States had begun unfreezing Venezuelan funds that had been...
Trump defends Secretary Noem against impeachment pressure
Washington [US], January 29: Reuters reported on January 28 that Democratic leaders in the US House of Representatives have stated they will impeach Homeland Security...
The bleak reality of the Chinese economy
Beijing [China], January 29: Despite achieving its growth target for 2025, China is facing stagnation, with the "ghost" of deflation threatening its economy.
EU overcomes challenges and goes far
New Delhi [India], January 29: At this year's summit in New Delhi, both India and the EU are determined to successfully conclude negotiations on a...
Trump warns of further attacks, Iran reacts strongly
Washington [US], January 29: On January 28, US President Donald Trump warned Iran that it must negotiate and reach an agreement on nuclear weapons, or...
The Fed keeps interest rates unchanged
Washington [US], January 29: The US Federal Reserve (Fed) decided to keep interest rates unchanged on January 28th after its first policy meeting of the...
Iranian government's days are numbered: Germany's Merz
Berlin [Germany], January 29: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has issued his own forceful comments towards Iran.
Putin open to meeting Zelensky in Moscow, says Kremlin
Moscow [Russia], January 29: Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the war in Ukraine, Kremlin foreign policy...
UK's Starmer arrives in China in first visit by British PM since 2018
London [UK], January 29: Keir Starmer has arrived in China on the first visit by a British prime minister in eight years.
US Official says Washington is open for business if Iran wishes to contact them
EU and India sign major free trade agreement
Ecuador says ICE agent tried to enter consulate in Minneapolis
World Governments Summit 2026 unveils agenda for in-depth dialogues to empower governments in rapidly changing world
US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged
CBUAE maintains Base Rate at 3.65%
Dubai Financial Market delivers strong 2025 performance
Azerbaijan says it foiled attack on embassy in Baku
Jan 28, 2026
North Korea has again tested ballistic missiles, says Seoul
Iraq presidential election delayed as Kurdish blocs struggle to pick candidate