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Lebanon presses Iran over Hezbollah disarmament

Lebanon has stepped up pressure on Iran over the issue of Hezbollah’s disarmament, with the country’s top diplomat calling for a “new approach” to address the sensitive question of the armed group’s weapons. The appeal was made on Friday during talks with Iran’s foreign......

Pope condemns growing use of force in global affairs

Pope Leo XIV delivered a strong warning on Friday against the increasing reliance on military force by states to impose their influence, arguing that such actions are eroding global peace and weakening the international legal framework established after World War II. Speaking to ambassadors accredited......

Canada’s prime minister highlights aviation security cooperation with Morocco

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday underscored the importance of cooperation between Canada and Morocco in strengthening international civil aviation security and preventing air accidents. In a message marking Canada’s National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Air Disasters, Carney......

Turkish Airlines cancels Istanbul–Tehran flights amid unrest in Iran

Turkish Airlines has cancelled all five of its scheduled flights from Istanbul to Tehran on Friday, amid ongoing protests in Iran linked to rising living costs, according to information published on the Istanbul Airport mobile application. The airport data also showed that five additional flights operated......

North Korea’s Kim vows unconditional support for Putin’s policies

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged what he described as “unconditional” support for the policies and decisions of Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to state media reports released on Friday. In a letter sent to the Russian leader, Kim emphasized his firm commitment to......

United Kingdom and France brace for powerful storm

The United Kingdom and France are preparing for the arrival of a powerful storm as a wave of extreme winter weather affects parts of Europe. Storm Goretti is expected to bring exceptionally strong winds and snowfall, according to meteorological authorities. The UK Met Office warned that wind gusts could......

Biman to resume Dhaka-Karachi direct flights from January 29

Biman Bangladesh Airlines will resume direct flights between Dhaka and Karachi starting 29 January, restoring nonstop air links between Bangladesh and Pakistan after more than a decade. Officials familiar with the plan said the airline will initially operate two flights per week on a trial basis until......

Germany deports second Syrian offender since fall of Al-Assad

Germany has deported a second convicted Syrian criminal since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, under Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s stricter migration policy. The 32-year-old man, who had multiple prior convictions for drug-related and violent offenses, was serving a prison sentence......

Trump orders U.S. withdrawal from 66 international organizations

Donald Trump signed an executive order instructing the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations that “no longer serve American interests,” the White House announced in a message on X. Among these are 31 United Nations-related organizations. Since returning to the White......

Five wanted suspects killed in shootout with police north of Durban

Five suspects wanted for serious violent crimes were killed during a shootout with police on Thursday morning in Inanda, north of Durban, according to South African police. The suspects were linked to cases of murder, attempted murder—including attacks against law enforcement officers—and......

U.S. lawmakers hail Morocco as a historic and reliable strategic partner

American lawmakers from both major political parties have reaffirmed the deep-rooted friendship and strategic partnership between Morocco and the United States, describing the Kingdom as a reliable and indispensable ally of Washington. Speaking during a gala event held at the U.S. Congress as part of......

Lithuania signals readiness to deploy hundreds of troops to Ukraine

Lithuania has indicated that it may deploy several hundred soldiers to Ukraine as part of future international security arrangements, once a peace agreement is in place. The announcement was made by Lithuania’s defense minister, who explained that discussions are ongoing regarding possible contributions......

Trump invites Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro to the White House after diplomatic tensions

United States President Donald Trump has invited Colombian President Gustavo Petro to visit the White House, signaling a surprising easing of tensions after days of sharp rhetoric and mutual accusations between the two leaders. The invitation followed a lengthy phone conversation in which both presidents......

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