Deadly clashes erupt across Iran as protests over economic hardship intensify, leaving multiple people killed amid growing nationwide unrest.

China’s BYD edges past Tesla in global EV sales as competition, pricing pressure and market expansion reshape industry leadership.

Volodymyr Zelensky says final terms will decide Ukraine and Europe’s future as Russia casts doubt over ongoing peace talks.

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has been taken back to custody after hospital treatment

At least seven migrants have died after a boat carrying over 200 people capsized off Gambia, with search operations ongoing.

Venezuelan President Maduro says he is ready for dialogue with Washington as pressure mounts over drug trafficking and oil sanctions.

Israeli prime minister tells US evangelical leaders Israel plans intelligence backed support for persecuted Christian communities in Nigeria.

Several dozen people died and at least 100 were injured after an early morning fire engulfed a packed New Year celebration bar in Switzerland.

Global billionaires gain $2.2 trillion in 2025, driven by booming tech, markets, AI, and commodity surges worldwide.

Israel revokes licenses of 37 aid groups in Gaza and West Bank, citing incomplete staff data under new rules.

Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers captured in July, easing border tensions as both countries uphold fragile ceasefire agreement.

Thieves drilled into a German bank vault over Christmas, stealing an estimated $105 million from customers’ deposit boxes

Trump cautions Iran against rebuilding its nuclear programme, warning of stronger US strikes during Netanyahu’s visit to Florida.

Zelensky has dismissed claims of a drone attack on Putin’s residence, accusing Moscow of spreading lies to sabotage peace talks.

China has proposed strict new AI rules to protect children and prevent chatbots from promoting self-harm, violence or gambling.

Bangladesh mourns Khaleda Zia as the former prime minister dies, ending a towering era of rivalry, resistance and democratic struggle.

Russian battlefield losses accelerate to unprecedented levels as US-led peace efforts intensify and fighting gets deadlier.

Trump urges swift move to Gaza ceasefire phase two, warning Hamas to disarm as regional tensions deepen.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declares Iran is engaged in “total war” with the US, Israel and Europe.

Zelensky says Ukraine needs a 60-day ceasefire to hold a referendum on a proposed peace deal.