Trump says US ‘armada’ heading toward Iran
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Jan 22 – President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States has an “armada” heading toward Iran but hoped he would not have to…
US walks away from WHO leaving unpaid tab of about $333 million
The withdrawal notice left the health organisation without its top donor. Read More
Putin meets three US envoys for late-night talks on Ukraine
MOSCOW, Jan 22 – Russian President Vladimir Putin began a meeting with three U.S. envoys late on Thursday to discuss a plan to end the war in Ukraine, the Kremlin…
Trump’s rhetoric rallies Canadian support for Prime Minister Mark Carney
OTTAWA, Jan 22 – Renewed verbal attacks from U.S. President Donald Trump are prompting Canadians to rally behind Prime Minister Mark Carney, who earned a rare standing ovation in Davos…
Putin meets US envoys for late-night talks on Ukraine
MOSCOW, Jan 22 – Russian President Vladimir Putin began a meeting with three U.S. envoys late on Thursday to discuss a plan to end the war in Ukraine, the Kremlin…
US military assets heading to Middle East even as Trump backs off toughest Iran rhetoric
WASHINGTON, Jan 22 – A U.S. military aircraft carrier strike group and other assets will arrive in the Middle East region in the coming days, two U.S. officials said on…
Half of all Sudanese children not in education due to civil war, says aid group
GENEVA, Jan 22 – Around half of all school-age children in Sudan, or more than eight million, are no longer in education because of the country’s civil war, in one…
Zelensky suggests ‘trilateral’ talks between Russia, US, Ukraine in UAE
The Russians “have to be ready for compromises,” said the Ukrainian leader. Read More
Quotes from Zelenskiy speech criticising Europe
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy delivered an address to world leaders in Davos on Thursday in which he chided Europe for failing to act more forcefully…
US envoy calls for Syria truce to be upheld
DAMASCUS, Jan 22 – A U.S. envoy called for a truce between the Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces to be upheld, urging steps to build trust after Damascus captured swathes…