Washington, D.C., January 16, 2026 – Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado met with former U.S. President Donald Trump in a rare, closed-door session at the White House, amid escalating political tensions following the U.S. abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The meeting, held on Thursday, marked the first face-to-face encounter between Machado and Trump.

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New York, USA – The United Nations Security Council held an emergency session on Thursday to address the escalating protests in Iran, which have resulted in significant loss of life and triggered concerns over possible US military intervention. The meeting, requested by the United States, brought Iranian and American officials face-to-face in tense exchanges over

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Seoul, South Korea – Hundreds of firefighters battled a major blaze on Friday in Guryong Village, one of the last remaining shantytowns in the South Korean capital, situated on the fringe of the affluent Gangnam district. The fire forced the evacuation of dozens of residents and drew attention to long‑standing social and urban inequalities in

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Lesbos, Greece – Syrian competitive swimmer and humanitarian activist Sarah Mardini has been acquitted by a Greek court, along with 23 other volunteers, of human trafficking and criminal organisation charges related to their efforts to save migrants from drowning in the Aegean Sea. The court ruling marks the conclusion of a seven-year legal ordeal for

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Sanaa, Yemen – Yemen’s Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) has accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Salem bin Breik and appointed Foreign Minister Shaya Mohsin Zindani as the country’s new prime minister, according to state news agency Saba. Zindani has been tasked with forming the next cabinet amid ongoing political consolidation and regional tensions. Saudi

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Gaza Strip / Palestine – For the people of Gaza, peace feels far from reach. While a ceasefire has technically been in place since October 10, 2025, Israel continues to conduct sporadic attacks, leaving more than 450 Palestinians dead in the three months since. Amid this backdrop, the United States announced the second phase of

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Middle East / Gulf Region – Arab Gulf nations are intensifying diplomatic efforts to prevent a US military strike on Iran, fearing the chaos that could ensue from an abrupt collapse of the Islamic Republic. The region is closely monitoring nationwide protests in Iran, while US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened military action, raising

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Gaza/US – President Donald Trump has issued a stern ultimatum to Hamas, demanding the group fully disarm as the second phase of the US-brokered ceasefire deal with Israel begins. The move comes amid ongoing tensions over Israel’s incomplete withdrawal from Gaza and the slow delivery of humanitarian aid to the enclave. Trump Issues “Easy Way

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Sydney, Australia – Australia has reported a landmark victory in protecting children online, with approximately 4.7 million social media accounts belonging to minors deactivated or restricted since the introduction of the country’s ban on social media use for children under 16 in December 2025. Officials say the figures represent the first public indication of the

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Beijing, China – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made a historic visit to China on Friday, aiming to reset relations with Beijing after years of tension and trade disputes. Meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People, Carney emphasized the need for closer cooperation and a renewed “strategic partnership” between

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