Trump envoy to visit Greenland in March
Reuters : US President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Greenland said he plans to visit the Danish territory in March, and that he believes...
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Yemen prime minister quits, replaced by FM
Agencies: The prime minister of Yemen has been replaced by his Foreign Minister (FM) after the premier submitted the government’s resignation, the country’s Saudi-backed...
Japan, US agree to expand cooperation on missiles
Agencies : Tokyo and Washington agreed Friday to boost joint production of defense equipment including missiles, and expand their military presence in waters southwest...
Iran protests abate after deadly crackdown
Reuters : Iran’s deadly crackdown appears to have broadly quelled protests for now, according to a rights group and residents, as state media reported...
Gaza ceasefire enters phase two despite unresolved issues
AFP : A US-backed plan to end the war in Gaza has entered its second phase despite unresolved disputes between Israel and Hamas over...
India shuts Kashmir medical college after Muslims earned most admissions
Al Jazeera : India has shut down a medical college in Indian-administered Kashmir in an apparent capitulation to protests by right-wing Hindu groups over...
Greenland not vital for US missile defense
AFP : President Donald Trump has said US control of Greenland is vital for his planned Golden Dome missile defense system, but not all...
Trump says Iran paused execution plans as protests rage
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had been told “on good authority” that Iran has stopped plans to carry out executions, even as...
Myanmar says Rohingya genocide case ‘flawed, unfounded’
Al Jazeera : An international court case accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against its mostly Muslim Rohingya minority is “flawed and unfounded”, the country’s Ministry...
Japan’s PM plans to set early snap election
AP : Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve the lower house of Parliament soon to pave the way for a snap election to...
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 4
Agencies : Russia struck cities across Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight in one of its biggest attacks of the New Year so far, killing...
Over 25 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand
Reuters : A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on three of its carriages, killing at least 25 people...