Zelensky backs energy ceasefire, Russia bombs Ukraine despite Trump intervention

Street robbers steal $2.7 mln in cash in rare Tokyo heist

EU seeks to target illegal migration with visa leverage

US eases Venezuela sanctions after oil sector reforms

Trump says 'hopefully' won't need military action as Iran threatens to retaliate

Trump says Putin agrees to pause Kiev strikes amid harsh cold

Trump says Putin agreed not to attack freezing Kiev for a week

U.S. President Donald Trump said Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin agreed to halt attacks on Kiev and other cities for a week, as Moscow's strikes leave Ukraine facing its toughest winter since the start of the war.

EU lists Iran's Revolutionary Guard as 'terrorist organization'

The European Union has listed Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a "terrorist organization" in the aftermath of Tehran’s crackdown on nationwide protests, the bloc’s top diplomat said in a post on X on Thursday.

Maliki defiant after US threatens to withdraw Iraq support

Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki expressed defiance on Jan. 28 after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw Washington’s support for Iraq if he returns to power.

Israeli military pushes to reduce Gaza aid flow

Israeli military sources recommended that the government should sharply reduce the number of humanitarian aid trucks entering Gaza, proposing a cut from 600 to roughly 200 per day under Phase 2 of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire plan, the Israeli media reported on Jan. 29.

China executes 11 linked to Myanmar scam compounds

China on Thursday executed 11 people linked to Myanmar criminal gangs, including "key members" involved in telecom scam operations, state media reported.

Denmark hails 'very constructive' meeting with US over Greenland

Denmark's foreign minister said on Thursday he was "more optimistic" after technical talks kicked off with the United States over Greenland.

US judge blocks Trump admin from detaining refugees in Minnesota

A U.S. federal judge temporarily blocked the administration of President Donald Trump from detaining refugees in Minnesota awaiting permanent resident status and ordered the release of those in detention.

Russian strikes push Ukraine towards catastrophe, says EU

EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas warned on Thursday that Ukraine was facing a "humanitarian catastrophe" as Russian strikes cut power in frigid winter conditions.

EU appears poised to sanction Iran's Revolutionary Guard over protest crackdown

The European Union appeared poised Thursday to sanction Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard over Tehran’s deadly crackdown on nationwide protests , further squeezing the Islamic Republic as it worries over a threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to potentially launch a military strike against it.

Vietnam, EU vow stronger ties as bloc's chief visits Hanoi

Vietnam and the European Union pledged to deepen economic and security cooperation on Thursday, upgrading their diplomatic relationship to hedge against an increasingly unpredictable United States.

Iran vows to resist any US attack, insists ready for nuclear deal

Iran's foreign minister warned Wednesday its forces would respond immediately and forcefully to any U.S. military operation after President Donald Trump declared time was running out to avoid one, but did not rule out a new deal on Tehran's nuclear program.

Starmer, Xi stress need for stronger UK-China ties to face global headwinds

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese leader Xi Jinping stressed the need for closer relations between their countries in order to face geopolitical headwinds, as the two met in Beijing on Thursday.