Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Pablo Guanipa was allegedly kidnapped by armed men in Caracas just hours after his release from detention.

Japanese stocks hit a record high after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s historic election victory delivered a two-thirds parliamentary majority.

 Spanish train drivers will begin a three-day nationwide strike over rail safety concerns following two fatal crashes in January.

US president attacks Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance in fresh criticism posted on social media after the show.

Court sentences Jimmy Lai to 20 years for foreign collusion and sedition in Hong Kong’s most high profile case.

turns to offtake deals and state-backed funding to counter Chinese dominance in Africa’s copper and cobalt supply chains.

Savannah Guthrie pleads publicly as authorities investigate her mother’s suspected kidnapping, ransom messages, and urgent medical risks nationwide.

US invites Ukraine and Russia to Miami talks as Zelensky warns ‘difficult issues remained difficult’ amid attacks.

Trump deletes a controversial video of the Obamas after backlash, blames a staffer, and rejects calls to apologise despite bipartisan condemnation.

Iran and US open Oman negotiations on nuclear dispute as tensions rise and failure of talks threatens wider Middle East conflict.

Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev is hospitalised after a shooting in Moscow, deepening concerns over repeated attacks on Russia’s military elite.

WEF launches independent investigation after disclosures show CEO Borge Brende held dinners and exchanged messages with Jeffrey Epstein.

Canada opens first consulate in Greenland; Governor-General Simon and Foreign Minister Anand affirm Arctic security, Inuit ties.

Toyota names Kenta Kon CEO; Koji Sato becomes vice chairman. Move strengthens cost focus amid Chinese competition

Russia declares expiration of New START treaty, ending binding nuclear arms limits with the United States.

Savannah Guthrie urges captors to confirm her mother’s safety, as authorities intensify search and public concern grows.

Xi Jinping says US must act prudently on Taiwan arms, stressing sovereignty, territorial integrity and resolving differences with Washington.

China releases video teasing a massive futuristic space warship capable of deploying unmanned jets and hypersonic missiles.

Police investigate Peter Mandelson over claims he shared market-sensitive government information with Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis.

US military says it shoots down an Iranian drone approaching an aircraft carrier as tensions with Tehran remain high.