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.

China has opposed international recognition of Somaliland, urging respect for Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity amid rising secessionist tensions.

President Lee Jae Myung apologises to victims’ families, pledging accountability as unanswered questions persist one year after fatal crash.

Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah joins reformist party, agreeing to become prime minister if alliance wins March elections.

China is holding military drills around Taiwan as a warning against “separatist forces”.

Trump says negotiations to end the Ukraine war have advanced, but unresolved territorial and security issues continue to complicate talks.