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Differences with U.S. over Greenland persist: Danish PM

15 Jan 2026 | 9:32 PM

Oslo, Jan. 15 (UNI) Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Thursday described recent talks with the United States on Greenland as difficult, noting that Washington's ambition to take over Greenland remains unchanged despite a firm Danish rejection. .

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U.S. sanctions 13 entities, 11 individuals allegedly linked with Iran

15 Jan 2026 | 9:30 PM

Washington, Jan. 15 (UNI) The U.S. Department of Treasury is imposing sanctions on 13 more entities and 11 more individuals allegedly linked to Iran, according to the Specially Designated Nationals list updated on Thursday by the department's Office of Foreign Assets Control.

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Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act in Minnesota after another ICE shooting

15 Jan 2026 | 9:29 PM

Washington, Jan. 15 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota state, following a second shooting in about a week by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
"If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don't obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of I.C.E., who are only trying to do their job, I will institute the INSURRECTION ACT," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.

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Turkish FM says discussions held on possible defence pacts with Pakistan and KSA

15 Jan 2026 | 7:19 PM

Ankara, Jan 15 (UNI) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday that discussions have taken place on a possible defence arrangement involving Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, but stressed that no agreement has been finalised.

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BNP leader alleges outstanding irregularities in postal ballots, doubts transparency in polls

15 Jan 2026 | 6:46 PM

Dhaka, Jan 15 (UNI) BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday raised fresh concerns over the integrity of the electoral process, alleging serious irregularities in the preparation, distribution and use of postal ballots.

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Bangladesh Islami Andolan withdraws from 11 party alliance ahead of upcoming polls

15 Jan 2026 | 6:29 PM

Dhaka, Jan 15 (UNI) Bangladesh Islami Andolan, led by Charmonai Pir, has withdrawn from the 11-party alliance formed by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP), reducing the bloc to 10 parties, senior leaders confirmed.

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Pak in talks with US over resuming visa applications

15 Jan 2026 | 5:44 PM

Islamabad/Washington, Jan 15 (UNI) Pakistan on Thursday said that it is in contact with US authorities, after Washington decided to suspend immigrant visa processing applications from 75 countries, one of which includes Pakistan, and expressed hope that routine procedures will resume soon.

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SpaceX Crew-11 returns early from ISS, splashes down in Pacific Ocean

15 Jan 2026 | 5:40 PM

HOUSTON, Jan 15 (UNI) A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying four astronauts from the International Space Station (ISS) splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the San Diego coast in the early hours of Thursday, marking the conclusion of NASA’s early-return mission for Crew-11.

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Saudi Foreign Minister discusses regional issues with Iranian, Qatari, Omani counterparts

15 Jan 2026 | 4:58 PM

Doha, Jan 15 (UNI) Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud called his Iranian, Qatari and Omani counterparts to discuss developments in the region in light of the escalating situation around Iran, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

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Rodriguez, Trump hold first call on bilateral “unresolved issues”

15 Jan 2026 | 11:26 AM

Mexico City, Jan 15 (UNI) Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, spoke with US President Donald Trump in a phone call to address “unresolved issues” between their governments.

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U.S. informed "killing has stopped" in Iran: Trump

15 Jan 2026 | 9:45 AM

Washington, Jan 15 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration has been informed that the killing has stopped in Iran and will "watch and see what the process is."
"We have been informed by very important sources on the other side, and they said the killing has stopped and the executions won't take place," Trump told reporters at the White House. "I hope it's true."
"The killing has stopped. The executions have stopped," he repeated, declining to reveal the sources.

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NASA crew departs ISS earlier than planned due to astronaut's medical issue

15 Jan 2026 | 8:14 AM

Los Angeles, Jan 15 (UNI) NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts departed the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, starting their journey back to Earth.

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Ukraine to impose state of emergency in energy sector

15 Jan 2026 | 8:11 AM

Kiev, Jan 15 (UNI) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Wednesday that a state of emergency will be declared in the country's energy sector due to the impact of Russian strikes and deteriorating weather conditions.

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Police issue warning after bombs found in Australian capital

15 Jan 2026 | 8:06 AM

Canberra, Jan 15 (UNI) The police force in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has issued a community warning after explosive devices were found near public footpaths in northwest Canberra, the capital of Australia.

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