Israel government sends 2026 budget to parliament, approval at risk from rifts
JERUSALEM, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Israel’s Finance Ministry said on Monday it delivered the 2026 state budget draft…
Renewables push China’s fossil‑fuelled power into first annual drop in 10 years
BEIJING, Jan 19 (Reuters) – China’s mostly coal-based thermal power generation fell in 2025 for the first time…
Australia parliament returns with moment of silence for Bondi mass shooting victims
Item 1 of 2 A general view of Australia’s federal parliament, known as Parliament House, ahead of the…
Swatch Art Peace Hotel turns 15 as the brand unveils the Swatch x Guggenheim collection
The Swatch Art Peace Hotel – one of the most prestigious residencies in the art world – celebrates…
Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, report says
Jan 17 (Reuters) – The Trump administration wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace…
Iran’s leader Khamenei accuses Trump of inciting deadly protests
US-based rights group says 3,090 people have been killedInternet blackout reimposed after brief easing of restrictions, monitor saysIran…
Iran protests abate after deadly crackdown, residents and rights group say
US threats of intervention recede after Iran crackdown easesHeavy security presence reported in Tehran and other citiesSporadic unrest…
US appeals court ruling raises prospect of rearrest of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
Court rules judge lacked jurisdiction to order Khalil’s releaseRepublican-appointed judges in majority of 2-1 rulingRuling could open door…
Trump says he supports transitional Palestinian panel in Gaza
Item 1 of 2 Displaced Palestinians shelter at a tent camp in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, January…
US sees drop in foreign visitors in 2025 even as global tourism spending rises
The United States recorded a 6% fall in foreign visitors in 2025, even as global tourism continued to…
Rare cheetah mummies found in Saudi caves
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have uncovered the mummified remains of cheetahs from caves in northern Saudi Arabia.…
Japanese Walking fitness trends takes world by storm
“Japanese Walking” is taking over the world. Created by a Japanese expert, the fitness routine has social media…