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World Published 15 Jan, 2026 11:25pm

US imposes sanctions on Iran over crackdown on protesters

Sanctions imposed on five officials and a prison; US also targets 18 people accused of involvement in shadow banking

World Published 15 Jan, 2026 10:59pm

US seizes Venezuela-linked tanker ahead of Trump-Machado meeting

The US has filed for court warrants to seize dozens more tankers linked to Venezuela's oil trade

World Published 15 Jan, 2026 07:52pm

Trump threatens to use military over Minnesota anti-ICE protests

Two people attacked the federal officer with a broomstick and snow shovel, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

World Published 15 Jan, 2026 07:21pm

Trump sees Iranian crackdown easing, Tehran denies man to be executed

Turkey does not condone possibility of violence against Iran; Trump still does not rule out US military action

World Published 15 Jan, 2026 07:21pm

Russia says ‘blackmail and threats’ against Cuba are unacceptable

Russia backs Cuba amid Trump threats

World Published 15 Jan, 2026 05:50pm

Study finds Tyrannosaurus rex did not reach full size until age 40

Researchers examine T. rex bone tissue microstructure, as its leg bones have annual growth rings like tree trunks

World Published 15 Jan, 2026 05:05pm

European military heads to Greenland as Trump’s ambitions for island undeterred by talks

Trump says the island is vital to US security; German and French military personnel arriving

World Published 15 Jan, 2026 03:46pm

Saudi Arabia pledges $500m development projects in southern Yemen

Riyadh unveils aid package in regions retaken from UAE-backed separatists

World Updated 15 Jan, 2026 04:28pm

Occupied Kashmir medical college closed due to Hindu group protests against Muslims

Hindu groups insist Muslims should not benefit from institutions run by Hindu charities

World Published 15 Jan, 2026 03:32pm

Israel strengthens defence capabilities

Israel installs additional air defence as tension in region rises

World Published 15 Jan, 2026 03:27pm

Russia expels British diplomat over espionage allegations

Moscow says embassy official was an undeclared intelligence officer

World Published 15 Jan, 2026 03:10pm

Musk’s xAI curbs Grok image editing

xAI blocks all users from editing images of 'real people in revealing clothing'

World Updated 15 Jan, 2026 03:32pm

SpaceX capsule with ailing astronaut, three crewmates splashes down off California

NASA orders early return of ISS crew after astronaut medical emergency

World Updated 15 Jan, 2026 01:36pm

Another immigration-related shooting fuels chaos in Minneapolis

Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent as protests erupt during their surge in Minneapolis

World Published 15 Jan, 2026 12:54pm

Trump says Zelensky, not Putin, is holding up a Ukraine peace deal

Trump says that Putin wants peace, but Zelensky is more reticent

World Published 15 Jan, 2026 12:22pm

US Senate narrowly blocks effort to rein in Trump’s Venezuela war powers

Narrow 51-50 vote reflects lawmaker concern over Trump's foreign policy

World Published 15 Jan, 2026 10:51am

China, Canada move to reset ties as PM Carney visits Beijing

Chinese FM emphasises cooperation, calls for “elimination of interference”

World Published 15 Jan, 2026 10:35am

Iran denies plans to hang protesters amid US warning

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says executions are “out of the question”

▶️ World Published 15 Jan, 2026 09:48am

Iran reopens airspace after brief closure amid US-Iran tensions

Airlines were forced to cancel, reroute or delay flights during five-hour shutdown

World Published 15 Jan, 2026 09:10am

Trump reiterates need to ‘own’ Greenland after talks With Danish officials

Meeting ends without progress; Trump cites national security concerns

World Published 15 Jan, 2026 08:57am

Trump casts doubt on Reza Pahlavi’s ability to lead Iran

US president stops short of backing exiled opposition figure

World Published 15 Jan, 2026 08:39am

US launches phase two of Gaza plan despite gaps in ceasefire

Technocratic Palestinian administration, Gaza demilitarisation planned in second phase

World Published 15 Jan, 2026 08:24am

US halts immigrant visas for Pakistan and 74 other countries

Suspension, starting January 21, affects applicants across South Asia, Africa, Middle East and Latin America