Why is the U.S. targeting Greenland? | Explained
Story so far: Greenland finds itself in the centre of a major geopolitical flashpoint. U.S. President Donald Trump has recently threatened to annex Greenland, “one way or, the other”. U.S. interest in the island has shaken not…
Venezuela says in talks with U.S. to restore diplomatic ties
Venezuela was set to hold talks on Saturday (January 10, 2026) with U.S. envoys in Caracas on restoring diplomatic ties, days after U.S. forces deposed Nicolas Maduro as its president.…
Ukrainian drones set fire to Russian oil depot after Moscow launches new hypersonic missile
A Ukrainian drone strike sparked a fire at an oil depot in Russia’s southern Volgograd region on Saturday, January 10, 2026. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotos A Ukrainian drone strike…
Anger over fatal Minneapolis shooting fuels U.S. protests
Fresh demonstrations were planned across the United States this weekend in the wake of the fatal shooting of a woman by an immigration officer in Minneapolis, as local officials slammed…
China, Russia, Iran start ‘BRICS Plus’ naval exercises in South African waters
A Russian vessel arrives at the Simon’s Town Naval base ahead of the BRICS Plus countries which include China, Russia and Iran for a joint naval exercises in South Africa’s,…
Syrian army says cleared last Kurdish-held area in Aleppo, Kurdish forces deny takeover
Members of the Syrian army gather at an evacuation site, after the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) agreed with the Syrian government to depart and evacuate to northeastern Syria after days…











