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January 26, 2026

Suella Braverman dumps Kemi Badenoch-led Tory Party for Reform UK

Ms Badenoch blamed her predecessor, Rishi Sunak, for the party’s woes last week, after two members of parliament left the party.

Suella Braverman
January 26, 2026

Vietnam, Laos to elevate trade turnover to $10 billion

Leaders of Vietnam and Laos on Monday pledged to promote economic, trade and investment cooperation.

Flags of Vietnam, Laos
January 26, 2026

Hydroponic farming gains momentum in Saudi Arabia

This approach supports faster and more controlled plant development while significantly reducing water consumption compared to traditional farming.

Hydroponic farming
January 26, 2026

Brazil to grant visa-free entry to selected Chinese citizens

The move came in response to China’s decision to grant visa-free access to Brazilian nationals.

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva with Chinese President Xi Jinping
January 26, 2026

Enough of Trump’s orders from U.S. to politicians in Venezuela: President Rodriguez

“We are not afraid because what must unite us as a people is guaranteeing peace and stability for this country,” Ms Rodriguez said.

Delcy Rodríguez
January 26, 2026

UAE president meets Russian president’s envoy on ties

UAE’s President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with Kirill Dmitriev, Russian special presidential envoy for foreign investment and economic cooperation.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev
January 26, 2026

Israel says Rafah crossing to reopen after hostage search ends

Israel is reopening Gaza’s Rafah crossing for pedestrians after efforts to find the remains of the last Israeli hostage ended, says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office.

Rafah crossing
January 26, 2026

Several people dead, dozens missing as ferry carrying about 400 passengers sinks in Philippines

A ferry carrying more than 359 people capsized in the southern Philippines on Monday.

Capsized ferry
January 26, 2026

Gunmen kill 11 people during football game in Mexico

In addition to those killed, 12 others were wounded.

Body bags
January 25, 2026

15 dead as historic winter storm batters U.S.

Dangerously cold conditions with the coldest wind chills started to impact most parts of the U.S. since Friday.

Heavy Snowfall