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Jan 10, 2026
Moscow [Russia], January 10: The crew of a Tu-142MK aircraft from Russia's Northern Fleet completed the first-ever aerial refueling operation near the North Pole, the fleet's press service said Friday.
France's LFI files no-confidence motion over EU-Mercosur trade deal
Hundreds of anti-ICE protesters rally on the streets of Minneapolis
US talk of Greenland grab already damaging NATO
Jan 09, 2026
Trump claims he ended eight wars, says Norway "foolishly" denied him Nobel Peace Prize
Trump greenlights Russia sanctions bill: "Will give leverage against China, India", says Senator Lindsey Graham
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Bangladesh: BNP leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir shot dead in Dhaka
Dhaka [Bangladesh], January 9: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir was shot dead, while Abu Sufian Masud, General Secretary of the Karwan Bazar...
Vance on Greenland: Take the president seriously
New York [US], January 9: U.S. Vice President JD Vance said European leaders should take President Trump "seriously" on his push to bring Greenland under...
UN predicts world economic growth to slip to 2.7% in 2026
New York [US], January 9: The United Nations released the World Economic Situation and Prospect report on Thursday (January 8).
UN chief regrets US withdrawal from 66 international organisations
New York [US], January 9: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has expressed regret at the US announcement that it will withdraw from 66 international organisations.
Democratic leaders slam fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Washington [US], January 9: The US Democratic leaders criticised the shooting and the Trump administration's response to it.
EU steps up pressure on X over AI-generated sexualised images
Brussels [Belgium], January 9: The European Union is stepping up its investigation into X over sexually explicit AI-generated images of children shared on the Elon...
Russia and France exchange academic and athlete in prisoner swap
Paris [France], January 9: A French political scientist serving a prison sentence in Russia was freed by Moscow on Thursday as part of a prisoner...
Trump invites Colombia's Petro to White House
Washington [US], January 9: United States President Donald Trump has invited Colombian leader Gustavo Petro to the White House, days after accusing him of trafficking...
Hundreds of thousands without power in Ukraine after Russian attacks
Kiev [Ukraine], January 9: Russian attacks caused massive power cuts in the south of Ukraine overnight.
UK braces for 'weather bomb' as Storm Goretti hits
London [UK], January 9: A "weather bomb" is set to bring heavy snowfall and galeforce winds to the United Kingdom as Storm Goretti hits.
Israel 'asphyxiating' Palestinians for 'apartheid system' in West Bank
Gaza babies suffering from severe cold as Israel keeps blocking aid
US suspends assistance to Somali govt
US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tankers in N Atlantic, Caribbean
Latvia reports surge in traffic accidents amid snowy, icy conditions
Jan 08, 2026
Gold, silver slide on profit-booking, dollar strength
Trump says Interim Venezuelan Authorities to turn 30-50 million barrels of 'high-quality, sanctioned oil' to US
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes near Baculin, Philippines, USGS says
Greenland purchase being actively discussed by Trump and team, says White House
US seizes Russian-flagged tanker, another tied to Venezuela as Trump widens oil push
