US allies, foes alarmed by toppling of Maduro

Venezuela's allies condemn US attack

Ukraine hosts crunch talks, insists deal is close

Trump says US will 'come to their rescue' if Iran kills protesters

Sparklers blamed for deadly Swiss bar fire

Maduro jailed in New York as Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela

Pro-Saudi Yemen governor launches bid for military bases

Saudi-backed forces in Yemen's Hadramawt province launched an operation to "peacefully" take back military sites on Jan. 2 after a sweeping advance by UAE-supported separatists raised fears of a major confrontation.

Victims claim German bank heist targeted Turkish clients

Victims of the recent Sparkasse bank heist in Germany’s Gelsenkirchen have claimed that nearly all 3,300 safe deposit boxes targeted in the robbery belonged to Turkish and Arab clients.

Israel lets traders in while blocking crucial aid to Gaza: Report

Israel appears to be operating a parallel regulatory framework for goods entering Gaza, permitting commercial traders to bring in items that remain prohibited for humanitarian organizations, the Guardian reported on Jan. 2.

China’s Xi to host South Korean president on state visit

South Korea announced on Jan. 2 that President Lee Jae Myung will make a state visit to China, where he will meet with President Xi Jinping, local media reported

Deadly Saudi airstrikes hit separatist camp in Yemen: STC official

Saudi airstrikes hit a UAE-backed separatist military camp in Yemen's Hadramawt province on Friday, causing deaths and injuries, a senior official for the group told AFP.

Maduro says Venezuela open to talks with Washington

President Nicolas Maduro on Jan. 1 dodged a question about an alleged U.S. attack on a dock in Venezuela but said he was open to cooperation with Washington after weeks of American military pressure.

Libya says UK to analyze black box from crash that killed general

Libya said on Thursday that Britain had agreed to analyse the black box from a plane crash in Türkiye on Dec. 23 that killed a Libyan military delegation, including the head of its army.

Iran cost-of-living protests rage on as Trump, Tehran trade barbs

The widening demonstrations over Iran’s ailing economy entered their sixth day on Jan. 2, spreading into the country’s rural provinces, with U.S. President Donald Trump and senior Iranian officials trading barbs over the unrest.

Ukraine denies Moscow claim of deadly hotel strike

The Ukrainian army said on Jan. 2 it only hit "military targets," a day after after Russia accused Kiev of firing drones at a hotel and cafe in Ukraine's occupied south killing 27.

New York mayor Mamdani pledges left-wing success after taking office

Zohran Mamdani promised Thursday to show left-wing politics can succeed as he took over as New York mayor for a term sure to see him cross swords with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Identifying Swiss fire victims may take weeks, say officials

Investigators raced on Jan. 2 to identify the victims of a fire that ripped through a bar in the Swiss Alps town of Crans-Montana, turning a New Year's celebration into one of the country's worst tragedies.

Member of Iranian security forces killed during protests

A member of Iran's security forces was killed during protests that erupted last week, state television reported on Jan. 1 citing a regional official.