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Explained: Why Is Myanmar's Junta Holding An Election During A Civil War

The military ousted the elected government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in a February 2021 coup, just as it was preparing for a second term in office following a landslide election win months before.

Published on: 13.01.2026 06:29
Four Migrants Die In US Immigration Custody Over First 10 Days Of 2026

The incidents involved two migrants from Honduras, one from Cuba and another from Cambodia, and occurred from January 3-9, according to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Published on: 13.01.2026 06:27
India, China, Turkey: Iran's Trading Partners That Face 25% US Tariffs

Fuel is Iran's biggest export item by value, while major imports include intermediate goods, vegetables, machinery and equipment.

Published on: 13.01.2026 06:26
Iranians Able To Make Some International Calls, Internet Blackout Continues

Mobile phones in Iran were able to call abroad Tuesday after a crackdown on nationwide protests in which the internet and international calls were cut.

Published on: 13.01.2026 06:10
On Camera, Skier And Dog Caught In Dangerous Avalanche, Escape Unharmed

The skier and her dog were skiing in the Pyrenees Mountains of Andorra, a small country located between France and Spain.

Published on: 13.01.2026 06:10
Why Greenland's Vast Natural Resources Won't Necessarily Translate Into Huge Profits

Greenlands natural resources minister, Naaja Nathanielsen, said in 2025 that she wanted mining to become a "very good, stable supplement" to the countrys overwhelming dependence on the fisheries industry.

Published on: 13.01.2026 06:04
"Unreasonable": Elon Musk On Apple's Deal To Use Google's Gemini For Siri

Elon Musks comment came after Google confirmed a multi-year agreement with Apple to provide Gemini models and cloud infrastructure for Apples future AI feature.

Published on: 13.01.2026 05:56
Iran Edges Closer To A Revolution That Would Reshape The World

As protesters pour into the streets of Iran night after night, leaders across the region and around the world are grappling with the possibility that the Islamic Republic could be overthrown.

Published on: 13.01.2026 05:52
Taiwan Reaches 'General Consensus' With US On Trade Deal

Taiwan and the United States began negotiations in April to hash out a trade deal after US President Donald Trump slapped a 32% tariff on Taiwanese exports, which was later lowered to 20%, as part of his sweep of measures against trade partners.

Published on: 13.01.2026 05:44
Fath To Shahed: Iran Sent Missiles Worth $2.7 Billion To Russia In 4 Years

Iran has sold nearly $3 billion worth of missiles to Russia to aid President Vladimir Putin's nearly four-year-long war in Ukraine, according to an assessment from a Western security official.

Published on: 13.01.2026 05:42
Who Is Dina Powell McCormick, Ex-Trump Adviser Appointed Meta President

Dina Powell McCormick is a former Trump administration adviser and a longtime finance executive.

Published on: 13.01.2026 05:21
All About Warrants Most Immigration Agents Use To Make Arrests

Typically, arrests carried out by Department of Homeland Security agencies are authorised by administrative warrants - sometimes known as immigration warrants - not judicial warrants.

Published on: 13.01.2026 04:55
US Lawmaker Introduces Bill For Greenland's 'Annexation And Statehood'

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 Greenland.

Published on: 13.01.2026 04:47
Hindu Leader Of Sheikh Hasina's Party Dies In Police Custody In Bangladesh

A Hindu politician of the former premier Sheikh Hasina's Awami League in Bangladesh has died in police custody, sparking allegations from his family that the jail authorities failed to provide him adequate medical care.

Published on: 13.01.2026 04:46
Zohran Mamdani, Wife Leave 1-BHK Apartment For New York City Mayoral Mansion

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, began moving into the official mayoral residence on Monday, leaving behind their leaky, one-bedroom apartment in Queens for a fully staffed mansion in Manhattan.

Published on: 13.01.2026 04:41
Most vaccine-Hesitant People Eventually Got Covid-19 Jab: UK Study

Most people who were initially hesitant about getting vaccinated against Covid-19 eventually received the jab, an England-based study said Tuesday, illustrating that widespread public vaccine skepticism can be overcome.

Published on: 13.01.2026 04:35
Australia's Ambassador To US Resigns After Public Rift With Trump

Australia said Tuesday its ambassador to the United States is leaving after a three-year tenure overshadowed by President Donald Trump's verdict on him: "I...

Published on: 13.01.2026 04:28
Team Trump Posts Video Showing Minneapolis Woman Blocking Road, Honking

A new video shows more of what happened before a federal immigration officer shot and killed a woman during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis, adding context to a shooting that has sparked debate on whether the officer acted in self-defense.

Published on: 13.01.2026 04:11
Iran's "Deceitful Actions" Warning To US Amid Trump's 25% Tariff Threat

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has warned the United States to stop what he called "deceitful actions" and its reliance on "traitorous hirelings" as Trump threatened to strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown on protesters

Published on: 13.01.2026 04:00
Explained: Can Trump's Threat To Seize Greenland Break NATO

President Donald Trump's repeated threats to seize control of Greenland are straining relations with US allies in NATO and have sparked a warning that doing so by force could spell the end of the world's biggest security alliance.

Published on: 13.01.2026 03:54

News from Arabic Countries

Australia captain, women’s cricket great Alyssa Healy to retire

Record-breaking wicketkeeper-batter to quit the game after the ODI and Test series against India in March.

Published on: 13.01.2026 06:35
Iran protests live: Tehran says it’s prepared for any move by Trump

Iranian FM Araghchi brushes aside threats of US military action, saying it's prepared for any scenario.

Published on: 13.01.2026 06:28
Syrian army sends troops to rural Aleppo to stop any SDF attempt to regroup

The SDF denies accusations that it deployed military forces to the Deir Hafer front in the eastern Aleppo countryside.

Published on: 13.01.2026 06:04
Court says Trump illegally blocked clean energy grants to Democratic states

A US district judge ruled that Trump's decision singled out states that voted for Democrats in the 2024 elections.

Published on: 13.01.2026 05:21
‘A nightmare’: Fear grips Indian students in Bangladesh amid unrest

As anti-India sentiments soar in Bangladesh, Indian medical students in the country fear for their safety and degrees.

Published on: 13.01.2026 05:16
US slams Russia’s ‘dangerous escalation’ in Ukraine amid new deadly strikes

The Trump administration denounces Russia's use of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile in a UN Security Council meeting.

Published on: 13.01.2026 04:18
Australian writers’ festival cancelled after Palestinian author axed

Adelaide Writers' Week cancelled following wave of speaker withdrawals and board resignations.

Published on: 13.01.2026 03:49
Senator Mark Kelly sues US Defense Department for ‘punitive retribution’

The Trump administration has sought to censure Kelly for a video encouraging the military to reject 'illegal orders'.

Published on: 13.01.2026 02:59
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,419

These are the key developments from day 1,419 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 13.01.2026 01:48
US revokes more than 100,000 visas since Trump’s return to office

The US State Department says visa revocations have more than doubled as Trump continues his immigration crackdown.

Published on: 13.01.2026 01:19
Thousands of nurses go on strike in New York City

Nurses were joined by elected leaders, including the city’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, as contract negotiations failed.

Published on: 12.01.2026 23:49
Trump says any country doing business with Iran will face 25 percent tariff

The US president has threatened Iran with military strikes amid widespread antigovernment protests there.

Published on: 12.01.2026 23:24
Mamdani backs striking NYC nurses, denounces hospital bosses’ pay

Nearly 15,000 nurses walked off their jobs at major New York City hospitals in a health care strike.

Published on: 12.01.2026 21:04
Trump administration says still considering military strikes on Iran

The White House says that US could carry out air strikes against Iran, but would prefer diplomatic solution.

Published on: 12.01.2026 20:52
US prosecutors open investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the new investigation is a pretext to undermine the bank’s independence.

Published on: 12.01.2026 20:43
Iran says it is ready for war as US president discusses military options

Foreign minister says he hopes Washington will choose ‘wise option’ of dialogue after Trump threatens US intervention.

Published on: 12.01.2026 20:42
Republican lawmakers break from US president on Fed chair indictment

Former fed chairs called the indictment an 'unprecedented attempt' to undermine the independence of the US central bank.

Published on: 12.01.2026 20:07
Gaza’s children study in tents as gunfire rages by Israel’s ‘yellow line’

Seven-year-old Toulin Al-Hindi faces the threat of sniper fire each day to reach her tented school in northern Gaza.

Published on: 12.01.2026 20:05
Could the US really take over Greenland?

Donald Trump's seizure threats unnerve islanders, Denmark, European Union and NATO.

Published on: 12.01.2026 19:12
Alonso sacked by Real Madrid; replaced by Arbeloa as head coach

Xabi Alonso splits from the club a day after their Super Cup loss to Barcelona, with Alvaro Arbeloa named in his place.

Published on: 12.01.2026 19:10
UK to investigate Elon Musk’s Grok over ‘deeply concerning’ deepfakes

Pressure on after Starmer said Musk's X needs to 'get a grip' on Grok; Downing Street has threatened to leave platform.

Published on: 12.01.2026 18:38
Portuguese Empire: Ports and Profits

Portugal’s global trading empire - from fortified ports to faith-fuelled profits - across Africa, Brazil, and Asia.

Published on: 12.01.2026 18:30
Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian joins pro-government rally in Tehran

Thousands of Iranians showed up at Tehran’s Enghelab Square to show their support for the government.

Published on: 12.01.2026 18:26
Trump to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado on Thursday

The Venezuelan opposition figure has been largely frozen out of US discussions over the country's future.

Published on: 12.01.2026 18:26
Greenland rejects US takeover under ‘any circumstance’

Self-governed Danish territory says NATO is in charge of defence of the island and that it will not accept US takeover.

Published on: 12.01.2026 18:14