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US President Donald Trump (right) greets Russian President Vladimir Putin at a military base in Alaska in August 2025. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

Russia & Central Asia

Putin invited to Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ on Gaza conflict: Kremlin

Moscow is seeking clarity on the offer as Putin navigates strained Israel ties and ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

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13 children killed in South Africa as minibus collides with truck

Guatemala declares 30-day state of emergency after gangs kill 8 police officers

Europe

Death toll hits 39 in Spain high-speed rail disaster as more bodies recovered

Rescuers work through the night after a derailing train crossed tracks and slammed into an oncoming service at high speed.

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Members of the Spanish Civil Guard, along with other emergency personnel, work next to one of the trains involved in the crash. Photo: Reuters
Members of the Spanish Civil Guard, along with other emergency personnel, work next to one of the trains involved in the crash. Photo: Reuters

World

Trump reacts to China-Canada deal, ‘messy’ year for Philippines: 5 weekend reads

From China’s attempt to shut out US tech to Japan being urged to return relic, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Middle East

Hackers target Iran state TV with exiled prince’s message to forces

In clips, Reza Pahlavi urges security forces to ‘join the people’ in the nationwide demonstrations.

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United States & Canada

‘World is not secure’: Trump abandons ‘peace’ after Nobel snub, tells Norway PM

Trump says ‘World is not secure’ without US control of Greenland, as US president rejects peace-focused diplomacy in a blunt message to Norwegian PM.

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US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting of the Detroit Economic Club on January 13. Photo: TNS
US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting of the Detroit Economic Club on January 13. Photo: TNS

Americas

Chile declares catastrophe as wildfires rage and kill at least 18

President Boric deploys the military to hard-hit regions as fast-moving blazes devour hundreds of homes.

Europe

Europe prepares retaliation over Trump’s Greenland ultimatum

Eight European countries consider US$108 billion retaliation and ‘anti-coercion’ tools after Trump vows tariffs on Europe over Arctic island.

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United States & Canada

Pentagon readies 1,500 troops for potential Minnesota deployment

US Army units from Alaska ordered to prepare for Minnesota surge as governor mobilises National Guard.

A law enforcement officer uses a battering ram to force entry into a home during an immigration raid in St Paul, Minnesota. Photo: Reuters

Europe

Portugal’s presidential election heads to first run-off in 40 years

Portugal’s socialist candidate won the first round and will face the far-right candidate in the second round next month.

Moderate Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro, who came ‍out on top in the first round. Photo: AFP
Moderate Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro, who came ‍out on top in the first round. Photo: AFP

United States & Canada

A ‘Trump UN’ with US$1 billion entry? Nations cautious on Board of Peace plan

US president invites 60 nations to join his ‘Board of Peace’, with permanent membership available for states that pay US$1 billion.

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Europe

Top Ukrainian negotiator says talks with US to continue in Davos

Negotiators move from Florida to Switzerland for talks as Ukrainians reel from Russian attacks that have damaged energy infrastructure.

Europe

Recovery continues after 8 skiers killed in avalanches in Austria

Three avalanches across Austria on the weekend killed eight people - all during off-piste ski tours.

Rescuers search for people after an avalanche in the Salzburg Pongau region of western Austria on Saturday. Photo: Bergrettung Pongau via AP

Middle East

Yemen’s leaders meet in Saudi Arabia after defeat of UAE-backed group

Saudi Arabia accused the UAE of smuggling an opposing leader to Abu Dhabi through Somalia, after the Saudi-backed government charged him with treason.

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council member Abdulrahman al-Mahrami along with other members from Yemen stand for Yemen’s national anthem during the Southern Consultative Meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council member Abdulrahman al-Mahrami along with other members from Yemen stand for Yemen’s national anthem during the Southern Consultative Meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. Photo: Reuters

Middle East

Iran warns against any US strike as judiciary hints at unrest-linked executions

Iranian official signals ‘war against God’ charges as rights group reports more than 24,000 arrests in crackdown.

Middle East

Syrian government forces take Al-Omar oilfield as Kurds withdraw

Al-Omar was home to the largest US base in Syria. It had been controlled by Kurdish-led forces since 2017 after Islamic State group was pushed out.

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Politics

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Xi and Trump’s key people

Discover the power players in Xi and Trump’s teams; the key people setting the agenda on diplomacy, the military, the economy, security and science.

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s inner circles

United States & Canada

Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on China

Discover who is in Donald Trump’s inner circle, their backgrounds, stances on China and the roles they will play in shaping the future of the US.

United States & Canada

Trump hits 8 Nato allies with tariffs to force Greenland sale

The duties will start at 10 per cent in February and go up to 25 per cent in June if no deal is reached for the US to buy the island.

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Americas

Venezuela’s Machado says she ‘presented’ her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump

US president praises Machado for her ‘wonderful’ gesture as he warms to Venezuela’s new leaders.

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Maria Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump during their White House meeting. Photo: The White House via Reuters
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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China

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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended

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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez Garcia

Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended

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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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More than a dozen killed in Pakistan mall fire

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