World
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China urges Canada to break from US influence as Carney visits Beijing
Beijing: As Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in China on Wednesday, his hosts see an opportunity to peel the longtime US ally away from their rival, at least a bit. China’s…
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Trump pressures Iran with tariffs that could raise prices in US
Washington: President Donald Trump has once again drawn his go-to diplomatic weapon — tariffs, this time to coerce the Iranian government to end its bloody crackdown on nationwide protests. Trump said in…
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US court orders bond hearing for Indian detainee
Washington: A federal court has ordered immigration authorities to hold a bond hearing for an Indian national detained in Michigan, ruling that his continued custody without such a hearing violates immigration law…
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2026 Iran protests: Trump tells protesters ‘help is on its way’
Washington: President Trump said Tuesday, January 13, he’s cancelled talks with Iranian officials amid a protest crackdown, telling Iranian citizens, “help is on its way.” Trump did not offer any details about…
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US explosives, weapons found in Iran homes: Intelligence agency
Tehran: Iran’s Intelligence Agency on Tuesday, January 12, alleged that US-made weapons and explosives were found and seized in several homes in the Islamic Republic, alleging that cell members were working to…
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UAE wanted to support Israel’s war on Gaza, leaked document show
A leaked official document accessed by Emirati Leaks revealed that a United Arab Emirates (UAE) government proposal to utilise its bases at the Red Sea to send direct military, intelligence and logistical…
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Saudi Arabia discovers 7.8 million ounces of gold across 4 sites
Saudi Arabia has uncovered major new gold reserves at four sites across the Kingdom, adding more than 7 million ounces to its known resources following fresh discoveries and targeted drilling. State-backed mining…
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Hind Rajab Foundation files complaint against Israeli soldier in Austria
Vienna: The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) on January 10 filed a criminal complaint in Austria against Israeli soldier Yonatan Akric, accusing him of “crimes against humanity, war crimes and acts contributing to…
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Reliance cuts push India to third among Russian fuel buyers
New Delhi: India fell to third place among buyers of Russian fossil fuels in December 2025 after Reliance Industries and state-owned refiners sharply cut crude oil imports, a European think tank said…
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Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine’s power grid, killing 4
Kyiv: Russia launched a second major drone and missile bombardment of Ukraine in four days, officials said on Tuesday, January 13, aiming again at the power grid and apparently snubbing US-led peace…
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Despite ceasefire, Israel destroys over 2,500 buildings in Gaza: NYT
Gaza Strip: The Israeli military allegedly demolished over 2,500 buildings in Gaza since the US-brokered ceasefire agreement was signed between Israel and Hamas in October 2025, according to an investigation by the…
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Saudi Arabia bans use of Allah’s 99 names on packaging material
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce on Monday, January 12, announced a ban on the use of Allah’s 99 names on packaging materials that are disposable, a decision made to avoid situations where…
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Mark Ruffalo calls President Trump ‘worst human being’ at Golden Globes
Los Angeles: Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo recently attended the Golden Globes as a nominee for his performance in HBO’s ‘Task’, but he wasn’t feeling entirely celebratory. The actor called out the US…
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US lawmaker introduces bill for Greenland’s ‘annexation and statehood’
Washington: Republican Congressman Randy Fine has formally introduced the ‘Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act’, a legislation aimed at giving the Trump administration a legal authority to pursue annexation and eventual statehood for…
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Key suspect in Canada’s largest gold heist believed to be in India
In Canada’s largest gold theft case, the police continue their pursuit of a key suspect, Simran Preet Panesar, who is believed to be in India. The investigation, which is known as Project…
