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Canada
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How Donald Trump could break up Canada
While the US president has focused on intimidating Canada’s federal officials, he might be better served by concentrating on Alberta.
5 hours ago
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Middle East
Syria gives Kurds 4 days to accept integration, as US signals end of support
21 Jan 2026 - 2:59AM
World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos
Macron urges Europe to hit back against Trump’s threats
21 Jan 2026 - 3:19AM
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Ukraine war
Almost half of Kyiv without heat, power after massive Russian strike
Over 5,600 buildings lose heat in sub-zero temperatures as Russia targets energy grids amid ongoing US-led peace negotiations.
20 Jan 2026 - 8:16PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israel’s demolition of UN compound in East Jerusalem raises legal concerns
Israel banned UNRWA in October 2024 over alleged Hamas ties. The agency says demolition of sites that stored Gaza aid violates international law.
20 Jan 2026 - 6:09PM
Indonesia
Indonesia strips ex-police officer of citizenship for joining Russian forces
The former Aceh police officer lost his nationality after sending a video claiming he had joined the Wagner Group in Ukraine.
20 Jan 2026 - 5:14PM
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China economy
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China’s focus is on stability as the US rocks the global boat
While Beijing has achieved its major economic goals for 2025, this year policymakers might be forced to focus on external crises and US foreign policy.
20 Jan 2026 - 10:10AM
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Syria
Syrian deal unravels as sides clash and Isis prisoners escape
Integration agreement with the SDF falters amid reports that hundreds of militants fled prison as government forces moved in.
20 Jan 2026 - 12:24PM
Donald Trump
Allies tepid on joining Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ as countries study invites
Some leaders sign on to the Trump-chaired body, but initial reaction from two key allies, France and Canada, was lukewarm.
20 Jan 2026 - 12:29PM
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Israel-Gaza war
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.
19 Jan 2026 - 8:31PM
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Ukraine war
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.
19 Jan 2026 - 11:29AM
Donald Trump
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.
19 Jan 2026 - 1:11PM
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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.
18 Jan 2026 - 11:53PM
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.
18 Jan 2026 - 9:21PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong blogger’s Iran trip sparks debate about solo travel safety
Online community split over whether women travelling alone to ‘dangerous’ nations is reckless or eye-opening.
20 Jan 2026 - 4:49AM
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Middle East
US strike in Syria kills leader tied to Isis ambush that left 3 Americans dead
Bilal Hasan al-Jasim was allegedly ‘directly connected’ to the incident, which has sparked a series of retaliatory attacks by US forces.
18 Jan 2026 - 2:01PM
Israel-Gaza war
Israel objects to composition of Trump-led Gaza ‘board of peace’
PM Netanyahu says the unveiling of the board was not coordinated with Israel and contradicted his government’s policy.
18 Jan 2026 - 2:05AM
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Thailand
Ruling Thai party vows to end Cambodia conflict, close scam hubs if it wins poll
Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Bhumjaithai’s second candidate after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, believes his party has popular support.
17 Jan 2026 - 3:30PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Trump names Blair, Rubio to Gaza ‘board of peace’
Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, envoy Steve Witkoff and World Bank President Ajay Banga will also be on the panel chaired by the US leader.
17 Jan 2026 - 2:20PM
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Donald Trump
Trump thanks Iran for ‘cancelling’ hanging of hundreds of political prisoners
The president has suggested for days that the US might strike Iran if its government triggered mass killings in its crackdown on protesters.
17 Jan 2026 - 3:33AM
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Middle East
Iran cleric demands death for protesters, threatens Trump amid unrest
Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami urged the execution of detained protesters, a step the Trump administration warned could spark military action.
17 Jan 2026 - 1:52AM
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Russia
Putin offers to mediate Iran-Israel tensions after Trump threat
The Russian leader spoke with Israel’s Netanyahu and Iran’s Pezeshkian on Friday, offering Moscow’s help to de-escalate tensions, the Kremlin said.
16 Jan 2026 - 11:48PM
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Pakistan
Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia plan defence deal to counter chaos in Middle East
Iran’s neighbours are worried that the US’ increasingly erratic behaviour may pose a risk to regional power balance and trade, analysts say.
16 Jan 2026 - 5:54PM
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Iran
Exiled crown prince’s plan for Iran seen as mostly aimed at Trump
Experts say Reza Pahlavi’s aspirations for a post-theocratic Iran are to win White House backing.
16 Jan 2026 - 3:20PM
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US-China relations
US bill for US$300 million arms sale to Taiwan passed in House
The 482-page bill outlining varying military assistance comes as Taipei announced that more US weapons sales to Taiwan are in the pipeline.
16 Jan 2026 - 7:51AM
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US-Venezuela conflict
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.
16 Jan 2026 - 3:48PM
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US-Venezuela conflict
Washington completes first sale of Venezuelan oil ‘in US$500 million deal’
The White House official, who did not identify the buyer, said additional sales could take place in the coming days or weeks.
16 Jan 2026 - 3:20AM
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United States
Trump admin closer to deporting pro-Palestinian activist after court ruling
The ruling, which reversed an earlier decision to release Khalil, is a win for the Trump administration’s efforts to deport the ex-student.
16 Jan 2026 - 5:52AM
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