Romanian President Iohannis resigned a day before facing impeachment over the annulment of the country’s presidential election last year. 

Nokia has appointed Justin Hotard as CEO, signaling a strategic shift toward AI and data centre-driven growth amid 5G struggles.

The Australian government asserts that its steel and aluminium exports contribute to job creation in the United States.

Indonesia has launched a $183 million free health screening to prevent early deaths, targeting 100 million people with preventive care.

President Trump says he anticipates Elon Musk will uncover hundreds of billions in fraud at the Pentagon through an audit.

Yiwu traders in China remain confident despite Trump’s tariffs, relying on strategic adjustments like new factories and flexible supply chain management.

German Chancellor Scholz has called Trump’s proposal to redevelop Gaza and relocate its population a “scandal” in a debate.

Ecuador’s presidential election heads to a run-off in April as Daniel Noboa and Luisa Gonzalez tie in the first round.

Trump is planning to “buy and own” Gaza, an idea that is facing strong backlash from world leaders.

President Trump has announced a 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports, with Canada expected to face the biggest impact.

A monkey intrusion at Sri Lankan power station has caused a nationwide blackout, exposing the fragility of the island’s power grid.

Five Thai farm workers freed by Hamas have returned home after 500 days in captivity, reuniting with emotional relatives in Bangkok.

An Israeli air raid has killed six people near Jennata in Lebanon’s Bekaa region, despite a fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah.

China has rebuked Trump’s threats to displace Gazans, urging global support for Palestinian rights and post-war reconstruction efforts.

German exports increased in December, yet industrial output slumped, indicating challenges for the country’s economic recovery.

President Trump has halted financial aid to South Africa, citing violations of rights linked to new land expropriation laws

A federal judge has permitted Elon Musk’s team to access Labour Department systems, raising concerns among employee unions.

Hamas is planning to release three Israeli hostages on Saturday as part of a ceasefire deal

Canada’s outgoing PM says Trump’s annexation talk is “a real thing” amid tariff threats and economic uncertainty.

A federal judge has paused aspects of Trump’s plan to shut down USAID, reinstating thousands of furloughed workers.