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US president provoked anger across Britain, Europe after he said European troops stayed off front lines in Afghanistan

Free-solo ascent of Taiwan’s tallest building draws thousands and global attention

Experts say extreme cold on Sakhalin Island caused a 'sun dog', an optical illusion created by ice crystals

Authorities warn of a week of extreme weather as unstable terrain hampers search efforts for affectees

US Homeland Security says Border Patrol agents fired in defence at a man who approached them with a handgun

More than 160,000 customers lose electricity as snow, ice and record cold threaten eastern US

The men, all British, were part of a "sophisticated and planned agreement" to go to the houses of the men

US president threatens 100% tariffs on Canada over China deal

A spokesman said 360 families were affected, urging people to avoid unnecessary travel on snowy roads

Together, the EU and India account for about a quarter of the world’s population and GDP

Xi’s anti‑corruption drive hits senior PLA leaders amid military shake‑up

Remarks came amid heightened pressure from Trump, who earlier warned that tariffs could increase further

Pentagon calls on allies to shoulder more security as global focus shifts

Major attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv, including damage to hospitals, displaced people’s dormitories

Heavy rains trigger deadly landslide in West of Bandung, rescue efforts underway

Ambassador Asim Ahmad calls for greater adherence to international law against India's Indus Water Treaty breach

Warning comes as US carrier strike group and other military assets head to the Middle East

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Demands Tehran end its 'brutal repression'

Fox interview shows Trump unaware 457 British troops died in Afghanistan, comments spark UK outrage.

Dilawar Hussain, 44, surrendered to police after admitting killings of siblings found burned at home

Trump warned a US armada was heading toward Iran over protesters and the nuclear programme

Few believe Europe can redress its imbalance with the US overnight

Zelensky says security deal ready as Russia demands Ukraine surrender all of Donetsk region

Member nations include Argentina, Bahrain, Morocco, Pakistan, Turkey, other US allies

Trump seeks $1bn from board members; Rubio says initiative could model peace efforts globally

Putting US military bases on Greenland under US sovereignty had not been discussed during the talks

Trump gave notice that the US would quit the organisation on the first day of his presidency in 2025

Young and non-white voters who turned out for Trump have now left him

Pakistan among 19 countries signing charter; Shehbaz signs document alongside other leaders; UK, France skip ceremony

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Tens of thousands of BNP supporters crowd Sylhet streets

High-level session in Davos spotlights family healthcare, technology-driven solutions, and inclusive development

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New body draws mixed response from US allies, UNSC, Amnesty; Trump points and smiles at Field Marshal Asim Munir

At WEF 2026, Canadian PM says great power rivalry reshaping the world and economic integration now used coercively

Niigata’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant moves to restart after regulator approval post-Fukushima

US, Ukraine officials pursue shuttle diplomacy as Trump presses Kyiv for peace despite Moscow’s stance

At WEF 2026, He Lifeng says unilateralism and geopolitical tensions are driving unprecedented global change

Rafah crossing to open next week

EU leaders to reassess US ties despite Trump U-turn on Greenland

Trump says Iran wants to talk 'and we'll talk'

Trump administration pulls out owing $260m as experts warn of risks to US and world health

Tehran rejects external casualty reports, claiming 'organised terrorist elements' killed over 3,000 people

Interim leader Muhammad Yunus urges a 'yes' vote for reforms as Bangladesh heads to its historic 2026 polls

Sources say White House advisers sought to calm allies and steer policy away from military escalation

With the ICC denying a move to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh has 48 hours to decide its T20 World Cup participation

Syria govt, Kurds trade attack blame

Hamas calls strike 'a dangerous escalation'