China’s Xi to host South Korea’s Lee in New Year amid Japan tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on a state visit starting on Sunday (January 4, 2026), signalling Beijing’s intent to strengthen ties with Seoul…
Russia hands to U.S. what it says is proof of attempted Ukrainian strike on Putin residence
A Russian service member stands next to the remains of a drone, which, according to the Russian Defence Ministry, was downed during the repelling of an alleged Ukrainian attack on…
First time in its history, Bangladesh to try postal ballots in 2026 election
The Election Commission of Bangladesh has started the facilitation process with the help of international postal services that would allow voters to mail the ballots on time to be counted.…
North Korea’s Kim hails ‘invincible alliance’ with Russia in New Year’s letter
This photo, provided Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, by the North Korean government, shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, front, his daughter watching a New Year celebration performance in Pyongyang,…
Yemen separatists say Saudi-backed forces to deploy in seized territories
Separatists from Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council said on Thursday (January 1, 2026) that Saudi-aligned government forces would enter territories seized by the UAE-backed group, in a step that appeared unlikely…
Tragic fires: A look at historys deadliest incidents
A fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana in the early hours of New Year’s Day has left dozens of people presumed dead and around 100…













