Japan PM Takaichi considering snap election in February, Yomiuri newspaper says
TOKYO, Jan 9 (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering calling a snap parliamentary election in…
China, Russia, Iran start ‘BRICS Plus’ naval exercises in South African waters
Item 1 of 4 A Russian vessel arrives at the Simon’s Town Naval base ahead of the BRICS…
Winter pierces Kyiv homes after Russia knocks out heat
Item 1 of 4 A resident shows a journalist where a Russian drone struck the roof of an…
US seizes Olina tanker in Caribbean, fifth vessel taken in Venezuela blockade
Olina falsely flew Timor Leste flag, sailed from Venezuela – dataSeizure follows pursuit of tankers linked to sanctioned…
Meloni does not believe US will make military move on Greenland, urges strong NATO Arctic presence
Italy PM urges stronger NATO presence in ArcticMeloni says a US move on Greenland would hurt NATOSays disagrees…
EU envoys provisionally approve signing of record Mercosur trade deal
Deal aims to offset U.S. tariffs, reduce reliance on ChinaFrance opposes deal due to impact on domestic farmersAccord…
Rubio to meet Denmark leaders next week, signals no retreat on Trump’s Greenland goal
European allies working on plan should US move on GreenlandTrump has renewed talk of ambition to gain control…
Ukraine targets Moscow daily with drones this year, Russia says, in apparent escalation
Item 1 of 2 Russian law enforcement officers stand guard near the Spasskaya Tower of the Kremlin in…
North Korea’s Kim oversaw hypersonic missile test, KCNA says
Kim Jong Un emphasises need for strong nuclear deterrentHypersonic missiles harder to intercept due to manoeuvrabilityLaunch coincides with…
Military-backed party in Myanmar takes lead in first phase of polls
Item 1 of 2 A polling official assists Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing during voting at Zayarthiri…
Elon Musk’s Grok AI floods X with sexualized photos of women and minors
Elon Musk’s Grok is generating sexualized images of women and minorsPoliticians in France ask prosecutors to investigate; India…
China’s Xi to host South Korea’s Lee from Sunday amid Japan tensions
Xi’s invitation aims to deepen ties before Lee’s Japan visitSouth Korea seeks balance amid US alliance and North…