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Mexico demands answers from the United States after migrant dies in ICE custody

The Mexican government has formally requested explanations from the United States following the death of one of its citizens while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the state of Georgia. In a statement released on Thursday, Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs......

Russian ally warns Trump's Greenland ambitions could spark nuclear war

A close associate of Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning, claiming that US President Donald Trump's pursuit of Greenland could ignite the "beginning of the end of the world." The alert comes amid rising tensions, prompting NATO allies to station troops on the Arctic......

New Zealand temporarily closes embassy in Iran amid rising violence

New Zealand has temporarily closed its embassy in Tehran and relocated its consular operations to Ankara, Turkey, citing growing security concerns linked to escalating unrest in Iran, officials in Wellington announced on Friday. According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, all New......

White House says Iran halted 800 planned executions amid diplomatic pressure

The White House stated on Thursday that Iran has suspended approximately 800 executions of protesters that were reportedly scheduled for Wednesday, following intense diplomatic efforts by Gulf allies aimed at preventing a further escalation of tensions. Speaking at a press briefing, White House spokesperson......

Trump welcomes Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado at the White House

Former U.S. President Donald Trump received Venezuelan opposition figure and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado at the White House on Thursday, in a meeting that drew attention amid ongoing political developments in Venezuela. During the encounter, Trump praised what he described as a “remarkable......

Iranian cargo ship linked to Russia arms route sinks in Caspian Sea

An Iranian-flagged cargo vessel previously flagged for its role in a suspected arms trafficking corridor between Iran and Russia sank in the Caspian Sea on January 14, 2026, according to Turkmenistan's Foreign Ministry. The 14 crew members, all Iranian and Indian nationals, were rescued by Turkmen......

FAR Inspector General meets UN mission commander in southern provinces

As part of regular meetings between the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and the United Nations mission in Morocco’s southern provinces, General Mohammed Berrid, FAR Inspector General and Commander of the Southern Zone, received Major General MD Fakhrul Ahsan, Commander of the UN mission’s force,......

Iran's justice chief demands swift executions amid deadly protests

Iran's judicial leader has called for accelerated trials and executions of protesters as antigovernment demonstrations sweep the country, claiming at least 2,615 lives according to human rights monitors. This marks the bloodiest political violence in the Islamic Republic's 47-year history, drawing......

German parliament restricts AfD staff access amid security concerns

Germany’s federal parliament has denied building access to several staff members affiliated with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), citing security-related concerns linked to extremist activities. According to German media reports, the Bundestag administration refused to grant parliamentary......

Construction crane collapse kills two in Thailand

A construction accident in central Thailand has left two people dead and five others injured after parts of a crane fell onto a busy roadway in Samut Sakhon province, striking vehicles passing below, authorities said on Thursday. The incident occurred on Rama II Road, a major transport route connecting......

Ethiopia says it seized Eritrean ammunition intended for rebels

Ethiopian police announced the seizure of more than 50,000 rounds of ammunition allegedly sent from Eritrea to arm rebel groups fighting federal authorities, further heightening tensions between the two Horn of Africa neighbors. According to a police statement, the ammunition was intercepted in the......

Poland rules out sending troops to Greenland, prime minister says

Poland will not deploy troops to Greenland, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday, while stressing that any attack on NATO territory would have devastating consequences for global security. Speaking at a press conference in Warsaw, Tusk underlined Poland’s commitment to the NATO alliance,......

Irregular border crossings into the EU fall by 26% in 2025, says Frontex

Irregular migrant crossings at the external borders of the European Union declined sharply in 2025, falling by 26% compared with the previous year, according to the EU border agency Frontex. The agency reported nearly 178,000 detected attempts to cross EU external borders irregularly during the year,......

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