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Jan 29, 2026
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 frozen under sanctions.
Trump defends Secretary Noem against impeachment pressure
EU overcomes challenges and goes far
Trump warns of further attacks, Iran reacts strongly
The Fed keeps interest rates unchanged
Iranian government's days are numbered: Germany's Merz
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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
Tehran [Iran], January 29: The United States is "open for business" if Iran wishes to contact Washington, a U.S. official said on Monday, as the...
EU and India sign major free trade agreement
Brussels [Belgium], January 29: India and the European Union have finalised a landmark trade deal, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, as the...
Ecuador says ICE agent tried to enter consulate in Minneapolis
New York [US], January 29: A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent tried to get into Ecuador's consulate in Minneapolis on Tuesday but was prevented...
World Governments Summit 2026 unveils agenda for in-depth dialogues to empower governments in rapidly changing world
Dubai [UAE], January 29: The World Governments Summit Organisation revealed the agenda for the upcoming edition of the World Governments Summit, running from 3rd to...
US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged
Washington [US], January 29: The US Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates between 3.5% and 3.75%.
CBUAE maintains Base Rate at 3.65%
Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 29: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to maintain the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility...
Dubai Financial Market delivers strong 2025 performance
Dubai [UAE], January 29: Dubai Financial Market (DFM) today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended 31st December 2025, reporting a net...
Azerbaijan says it foiled attack on embassy in Baku
Jan 28, 2026
Baku [Azerbaijan], January 28: Three men linked to the Islamic State extremist militia have been detained in connection with plans to attack a foreign embassy in
North Korea has again tested ballistic missiles, says Seoul
Iraq presidential election delayed as Kurdish blocs struggle to pick candidate
Three French tourists drown following boat accident in Oman
Trump says Iran wants a deal as US carrier moves to Middle East
Hamas wants 10,000 of its members in Gaza police force
Milan mayor blasts ICE as 'militia that kills'
Three dead in Ukraine's Odessa following drone attack
Denmark ready to 'do all' for pact with US
Melania Trump urges unity
Auschwitz survivor warns on hatred at liberation anniversary