Mexico to seek diplomatic solution after US threatens Cuba oil tariffs
MEXICO CITY, Jan 30 – Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday her country would seek diplomatic solutions and alternatives to help Cuba after the United States threatened tariffs on…
US slows transfers of Islamic State detainees to Iraq, sources say
BAGHDAD Jan 30 – Transfers of Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq by the U.S. military have slowed this week, seven sources familiar with the matter said, following calls…
Russia halts strikes on Kyiv until Sunday at Trump’s request amid bitter cold
KYIV, Jan 30 – Russia has agreed to a request from U.S. President Donald Trump to halt airstrikes on Kyiv until February 1 amid harsh winter temperatures, and Ukraine said…
MSF says it will not share staff details demanded by Israel to access Gaza
GENEVA, Jan 30 – Medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres said on Friday it will not submit lists of staff demanded by Israel to maintain access to Gaza and the West…
Denmark plans tougher deportation laws, challenging European human rights framework
COPENHAGEN, Jan 30 – Denmark said on Friday it would introduce legislation allowing the expulsion of more foreigners including criminals despite the risk of clashing with Europe’s human rights court.…
$500 billion euro crisis fund could be used for defence, says ESM chief
FRANKFURT, Jan 30 – A European crisis fund with more than 430 billion euros ($514 billion) of firepower could lend money to countries for defence, the head of the European…
Sudanese paramilitary force abducting children in Darfur, witnesses say
Jan 30 – Paramilitary fighters kidnapped children during their takeover of the Sudanese city of al-Fashir in October and in other attacks in the Darfur region over the course of…
Syrian government, Kurdish forces announce integration deal
BEIRUT, Jan 30 – The Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces group declared a ceasefire deal on Friday that foresees a phased integration of Kurdish forces with the…
Dutch regulator to probe gaming platform Roblox over risks to minors
Meanwhile, Roblox is facing multiple lawsuits over child safety in the US. Read More
Apple to prioritise premium iPhone launches in 2026 amid memory crunch: Report
Apple will focus on delivering its first foldable iPhone and two non-folding models with upgraded cameras and larger displays. Read More