Syrian army declares closed military zone east of Aleppo as tensions rise with Kurds
A member of the Syrian army stands on a pick-up truck in the Ashrafieh neighbourhood, after the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters left the Syrian city of Aleppo on…
China urges Canada to break from U.S. influence as PM Carney visits Beijing
Mr. Carney has focused on trade, describing the trip to China as part of a move to forge new partnerships around the world to end Canada’s economic reliance on the…
Trump administration labels three Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organisations
U.S. President Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: Reuters President Donald Trump’s administration has made good on its pledge to label three Middle Eastern branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as…
Tensions flare in Minnesota as protesters, federal agents repeatedly square off
Federal immigration officers are seen outside Bishop Whipple Federal Building after tear gas was deployed Monday, January 12, 2026, in Minneapolis. | Photo Credit: AP Days of demonstrations against immigration…
Iranians able to make some calls abroad while internet access is still out after protests
The “Lion and Sun” pre-Iranian Revolution national flag is displayed at the entrance of a store along Westwood Boulevard in Los Angeles on January 12, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters…
G7, other allies discuss ways to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earths
Finance Ministers from the G7 and other major economies met in Washington on Monday (January 12, 2026) to discuss ways to reduce dependence on rare earths from China, including setting…











