‘Break the Back of the Seditionists’: Iran’s Khamenei Warns Protesters

‘Break the Back of the Seditionists’: Iran’s Khamenei Warns Protesters

Iran’s supreme leader accused Washington of orchestrating weeks of unrest and blamed U.S. President Donald Trump for the casualties linked to the crackdown.

January 17, 2026
Ukraine and U.S. Hold Peace Talks in Miami

Ukraine and U.S. Hold Peace Talks in Miami

Kyiv is seeking clarity on security guarantees as senior Ukrainian officials meet members of President Trump’s team ahead of the war’s fourth anniversary.

January 17, 2026
Trump Names Rubio and Tony Blair to Gaza “Board of Peace”

Trump Names Rubio and Tony Blair to Gaza “Board of Peace”

The White House says further members will be announced as Washington moves into the second phase of its post-war Gaza plan.

January 17, 2026
EU and South America To Sign Mercosur Deal

EU and South America To Sign Mercosur Deal

Leaders hail the pact as a defence of open markets, but farmers warn of job losses and unfair competition.

January 17, 2026
Slovak Prime Minister Fico to Meet Trump on U.S. Nuclear Plant Deal

Slovak Prime Minister Fico to Meet Trump on U.S. Nuclear Plant Deal

The capacity of the power plant to be built with the €15 billion project at Jaslovske Bohunice is expected to reach 1,200 megawatts.

January 16, 2026
Kremlin Welcomes Macron and Meloni Calls To Re-Engage With Russia

Kremlin Welcomes Macron and Meloni Calls To Re-Engage With Russia

Private contacts have been frozen since 2022, but growing fatigue over the war is forcing a rethink in several European capitals.

January 16, 2026
Lithuanian Authorities Detain Six Suspects Over Failed Fire Attack on Ukrainian Aid

Lithuanian Authorities Detain Six Suspects Over Failed Fire Attack on Ukrainian Aid

The defendants, from Spain, Colombia, Cuba, Russia, and Belarus, face up to 15 years in prison.

January 16, 2026
Putin Goes to Court Over €200bn Frozen in Europe

Putin Goes to Court Over €200bn Frozen in Europe

Moscow opens a secretive legal battle as Brussels debates whether Russia’s blocked wealth should be redirected to Ukraine.

January 16, 2026
U.S. Congressional Delegates Visit Denmark Amid Greenland Talks

U.S. Congressional Delegates Visit Denmark Amid Greenland Talks

The 11-member U.S. delegation held meetings in Copenhagen with Danish government officials, parliamentarians, and representatives of the business community.

January 16, 2026
Australia Blocks 4.7 Million Underage Social Media Accounts

Australia Blocks 4.7 Million Underage Social Media Accounts

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner says age verification takes time but expects platforms to improve performance.

January 16, 2026
Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ Established Under Trump’s Supervision

Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ Established Under Trump’s Supervision

The new entity will supervise a Palestinian technocratic committee and help implement the U.S.-backed post-war plan.

January 16, 2026
‘He Deserves It’: Venezuelan Opposition Leader Presents Nobel Peace Prize Medal to Trump

‘He Deserves It’: Venezuelan Opposition Leader Presents Nobel Peace Prize Medal to Trump

Donald Trump was handed a Nobel Peace Prize medal in a symbolic gesture, as recognition of his “unique commitment with our freedom.”

January 16, 2026