Iran releases dual German national as it attends talks with European powers
Tehran and E3 countries of France, Germany and UK hold consultations on Iran's nuclear programme and other issues.
The short shelf life of corporate DEI
'Wokeism' is out, bigotry is in. Meanwhile, inequality continues unabated.
Video: Saudi Arabia hosts diplomatic meetings on lifting Syria sanctions
Talks among Western and Middle Eastern diplomats were held in Riyadh on Sunday.
Oil tanker sabotage crew were poised to cut more cables when caught, Finland says – Reuters
- Oil tanker sabotage crew were poised to cut more cables when caught, Finland says Reuters
- Baltic Sea undersea 'sabotage' sets stage for escalating NATO-Russia contest ABC News
- Sweden neither at war nor at peace, says PM, as warships sent to Baltic Sea The Guardian
- Sweden May Have To Build Up Its Defense Force, Premier Says gCaptain
- Sweden to contribute up to 3 warships to reinforced NATO presence in the Baltic The Associated Press
Armed groups kill at least 40 farmers in Nigeria’s Borno State
Officials say Boko Haram and ISWAP groups suspected of being behind the attacks on farmers in the Dumba region.
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Japan – Euronews
- Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Japan Euronews
- Tsunami advisory lifted after 6.9 magnitude earthquake rattles southwest Japan CNN
- Japan Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning: What We Know So Far Colitco
- Map: 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Japan The New York Times
- Japan Earthquake Prompts Tsunami Warning The Weather Channel
Mozambique opens new parliament amid opposition protests and boycotts
About 250 lawmakers sworn in, while the opposition calls for a strike to protest against disputed election results.
Lebanon’s president names ICJ judge Nawaf Salam as PM-designate
The designation shows a shift in the power balance in Lebanon as Hezbollah wanted Najib Mikati to keep the job.
Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury announces retirement weeks after Usyk loss
Fury made the decision less than a month after his world heavyweight title defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh.
Pakistan watches with caution as old ally Taliban gets closer to India
While some analysts say Pakistan need not worry, others warn that Indian influence in Afghanistan could strain ties.
Russia says Iran’s president will visit this week and sign a partnership pact with Putin – Yahoo! Voices
- Russia says Iran's president will visit this week and sign a partnership pact with Putin Yahoo! Voices
- Russia's Putin and Iran's Pezeshkian to sign strategic partnership pact on Jan. 17, Kremlin says Reuters
- Russia and Iran to sign partnership treaty this week POLITICO Europe
- Putin, Pezeshkian To Meet In Moscow, Expected To Sign Cooperation Agreement i24NEWS
- Iran in secret talks with Russia to bolster nuclear ambition The Times
Germany hands Ukraine unique RCH 155 wheeled howitzer – Ukrinform
- Germany hands Ukraine unique RCH 155 wheeled howitzer Ukrinform
- German defence minister arrives in Ukraine to send message of support Reuters
- Ukraine updates: Germany hands over first of new howitzers DW (English)
- Zelensky meets with Pistorius, thanks for Germany's assistance Ukrinform
- Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 2, injure 19 over past day. Kyiv Independent
Tsunami advisory lifted after strong earthquake hits Japanese coast – ABC News
- Tsunami advisory lifted after strong earthquake hits Japanese coast ABC News
- Japan Earthquake Prompts Tsunami Warning The Weather Channel
- Camera captures the moment magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit Japan The Associated Press
- Miyazaki quake falls short of triggering Nankai Trough megaquake advisory The Japan Times
- Magnitude 6.6 earthquake shakes Japan, prompting tsunami warnings NBC News
Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sinner in Australian Open round two, but Kyrgios out
Aussie favourite Kyrgios says his first-round loss might be his last singles appearance in Melbourne.
Three things that could make a Gaza hostage deal more likely
There is fresh anticipation about the talks after several shifts, both politically and on the ground.
Three things that could make a Gaza hostage deal more likely
There is fresh anticipation about the talks after several shifts, both politically and on the ground.
100 days of siege in north Gaza
5,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel’s 100-day siege of northern Gaza.
Calls to halt kangaroo culling in Victoria’s Grampians after bushfires
Australian mainland states permit killing of nearly 5 million annually as part of industry supplying meat and leather products
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Wildlife advocates are calling for a halt to the commercial harvesting of kangaroos in Victoria’s Grampians region after bushfires there.
Wildlife Victoria warned of “long-term impacts” on native plants and animals due to the fires, which burned through 76,000 hectares of national park and farmland, and called for a stop to the controversial practice until the impact on kangaroo populations could be fully assessed.
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Continue reading...Why fire hydrants and water supply failed during Los Angeles wildfires
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Taliban do not see women as human beings, Malala Yousafzai says – NBC News
- Taliban do not see women as human beings, Malala Yousafzai says NBC News
- Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to back gender apartheid legal push CNN
- Afghan Taliban skip Pakistan-hosted summit on girls education VOA Asia
- Malala Yousafzai says ‘Israel has decimated the entire education system’ in Gaza The Hindu
- Malala decries Afghan Taliban 'gender apartheid' DW (English)