Lawsuit challenges Trump’s order to end legal protections for Ethiopian refugees
Three Ethiopian nationals, along with a non-profit organisation, claim that the termination decision was motivated wrongly by politics and racism and ignored the rule of law.
24 Jan, 2026
Iran will treat any US attack as ‘all-out war against us’ — senior official
Tehran will not differentiate between scale or nature of any potential attack, says the official as US warships including aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, several destroyers and fighter aircraft head to Middle East.
24 Jan, 2026
US exits World Health Organization after nearly eight decades
The Trump administration cites pandemic failures and political bias as reasons for exit
23 Jan, 2026
Trump formally rolls out ‘Board of Peace’ at Davos forum
In Switzerland, Trump initiates his “Board of Peace” charter, offering scant details but noting collaboration with the UN for solving conflicts in Middle East and elsewhere.
22 Jan, 2026
Putin floats $1B price tag for US buying Greenland, accuses Denmark of colonial treatment
Davos: Trump reiterates ‘owning’ Greenland, slams Canada, Europe, calls Ukraine ‘a bloodbath’
Iran’s top diplomat vows to ‘fire back with everything we have’ if the US attacks
Greenland is not a bargaining chip
Trump’s Air Force One turns back mid-flight to Davos amid European pushback on Greenland
20 Jan, 2026
Israel demolishes structures at UN agency headquarters in occupied East Jerusalem
Israeli forces and a far-right minister storm UNRWA headquarters in Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood, demolish structures and raise the Israeli flag.
20 Jan, 2026
Iran protests death toll tops 4,000: report
Iranian officials accuse the US and Israel of backing what they describe as “armed rioters”, who carried out several attacks in public places nationwide.
20 Jan, 2026
South Korea and Türkiye Continue Mutually Beneficial Cooperation in the Defense Industry
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun stated that South Korea and Türkiye are steadily strengthening their strategic partnership, particularly through mutually beneficial cooperation in the defense industry, while also expanding collaboration in economic, technological, and diplomatic fields.
19 Jan, 2026
Iran warns strike on Supreme Leader Khamenei would mean war
President Pezeshkian escalates rhetoric after Trump remarks, as protests and economic pressure fuel tensions at home.
19 Jan, 2026
High-speed train crash in Spain leaves at least 21 dead, dozens injured
Spanish media reports suggested that a total of 400 people were on the two trains.
18 Jan, 2026
Israel objects line-up of Trump’s Gaza panel as head of Palestinian committee announces members
The office of PM Netanyahu says the board wasn’t coordinated with Israel and runs against its policy.
18 Jan, 2026
Iran protests death toll tops 3,000 as internet slowly flickers back
Residents say the crackdown has largely quelled protests, with state media reporting more arrests and quiet streets even in northern Caspian cities.
17 Jan, 2026
Syria makes Kurdish national language, grants national rights to Kurds
Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa issued a decree recognising Kurdish as a national language, restoring citizenship and declaring Nowruz an official holiday.
17 Jan, 2026
Trump offers to mediate between Egypt and Ethiopia over dam
US President tells Egypt he’s ready to reopen diplomacy on Ethiopia’s mega-dam, offering support while praising ally al-Sisi for his Gaza ceasefire role.
16 Jan, 2026
Fidan Meets Finnish Counterpart Valtonen in Vilnius
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen during a meeting held in Vilnius.
