Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced on Monday that she will dissolve parliament on Friday and call a nationwide election, seeking a stronger public mandate to advance her economic and security policies. The snap election will determine all 465 seats in the lower house and represent the first major electoral test for Takaichi......

US President Donald Trump has told Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre that he no longer feels compelled to devote himself exclusively to peace efforts, following what he described as Norway’s refusal to award him the Nobel Peace Prize. In a message disclosed on Monday, Trump argued that his diplomatic achievements —......

Lebanese journalist Eid Achkar, founder and editor-in-chief of the media outlet Al Kalima, passed away on January 19, 2026, following what was described as a sudden health issue, according to the National News Agency (ANI). Throughout his career, Achkar made notable contributions to ANI as well as to several Lebanese newspapers, including......

France has begun deploying a military contingent to Greenland as part of a broader European mission, against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions in the Arctic region. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that the first troops sent to Greenland will be supported by land, air, and naval assets, emphasizing France’s solidarity......

SNCF Voyageurs has announced the purchase of 15 additional next-generation TGV trains from Alstom, in a deal valued at approximately €600 million, reinforcing its long-term strategy to modernize France’s high-speed rail fleet. The order forms part of the fourth phase of a partnership launched in 2016 between the French railway......

China’s birth rate fell to its lowest level since records began in 1949, highlighting the depth of the country’s demographic challenges despite years of policy reforms aimed at encouraging family growth. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, China registered 7.92 million births in 2025, representing......

Türkiye has welcomed the recent ceasefire and full integration agreement in Syria, describing it as a major milestone toward achieving long-term stability and reducing security threats in the region. According to Turkish officials, the agreement represents progress toward the creation of a region free from armed extremist groups, a priority......

Iranian communities across the United States have expressed deep sorrow and outrage following reports of a violent repression of protests in Iran, which has resulted in thousands of deaths according to opposition groups and human rights organizations. Large demonstrations were held over the weekend in Los Angeles and New York, where members......

The death toll from devastating wildfires in southern Chile has risen to 19, prompting authorities to impose nighttime curfews in the most affected communities, officials announced on Sunday. The fires broke out over the weekend in the regions of Biobío and Ñuble, around 500 kilometers south of the capital Santiago, fueled by......

At least 39 people have lost their lives and dozens more were seriously injured following a violent collision between two high-speed trains in southern Spain, according to Spanish authorities. The accident occurred near the town of Adamuz, in the Andalusia region, when a train traveling northbound derailed and struck another train moving......

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations experienced one of its most symbolic moments on Sunday evening with the staging of its closing ceremony, held just hours before kick-off of the grand final. This artistic and cultural event celebrated several weeks of intense competition, while deliberately leaving the suspense on the pitch intact. Set against......

Prince Moulay Rachid presided on Sunday evening over the closing ceremony of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), held in Morocco, ahead of the highly anticipated final between Morocco and Senegal at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Upon his arrival at the sports complex, Prince Moulay Rachid was welcomed by prominent international......

Local authorities in Morocco’s Al Haouz province announced on Sunday that three people have been reported missing following a sudden avalanche in the Mount Toubkal area. According to official sources, the missing individuals include two Moroccan tourists and a mountain guide. They were part of a larger hiking group accompanied by two......