World07 Jan 2026 | 7:39 PMDhaka, Jan 7 (UNI) In another measure of the growing close ties between Bangladesh and Pakistan, national air carrier Biman Bangladesh is to launch direct flights from Dhaka to Karachi from January 29.
see more.. 07 Jan 2026 | 7:37 PMMoscow/Washington, Jan 7 (UNI) Russia has dispatched a submarine and surface vessels to escort an oil tanker across the North Atlantic as the ship faces the prospect of interception by the US over alleged sanctions violations, sharpening an already volatile confrontation over illicit oil flows.
see more.. 07 Jan 2026 | 7:15 PMDhaka, Jan 7 (UNI) Bangladesh Police stopped a march by the National Citizens Party (NCP) towards the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, to protest against an alleged incidence of border killing 15 years ago.
see more.. 07 Jan 2026 | 7:04 PMWarsaw, Jan 7 (UNI) Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation could "lose its meaning" if infighting starts erupting within the military bloc, voicing strong support for Denmark amid its recent spat due to US' renewed claims of annexing Greenland.
see more.. 07 Jan 2026 | 6:20 PMIslamabad, Jan 7 (UNI) Amid the ongoing economic turmoil, the Pakistan government is weighing its options, and considering a push to secure looser fiscal and macroeconomic targets from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ahead of the 2026–27 budget, as policymakers look for room to revive slowing economic activity after two years of tight stabilisation.
see more.. 07 Jan 2026 | 5:16 PMBerlin/Paris, Jan 7 (UNI) France is working with allies to respond appropriately in the event of any US military intervention to acquire Greenland, as President Donald Trump has been considering "a range of options," including potential military involvement.
see more.. 07 Jan 2026 | 5:11 PMBrussels, Jan 7 (UNI) The European Union, despite not recognising the Venezuelan interim government of the current acting President Delcy Rodriguez, will continue to maintain a "targeted engagement" with her cabinet, in order to safeguard its interests in Caracas, said European Commission spokesperson Anna Hipper during a briefing in Brussels.
see more.. 07 Jan 2026 | 12:46 PMLuxembourg, Jan 7 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday took a swipe at Western nations, criticising their double standards during India's Operation Sindoor in May 2025, while simultaneously emphasising the deepening partnership between India and Luxembourg.
see more.. 07 Jan 2026 | 12:04 PMParis, Jan 7 (UNI) French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that "several thousand" French soldiers could be deployed to maintain peace in Ukraine following a ceasefire.
see more.. 07 Jan 2026 | 12:03 PMMexico City, Jan 7 (UNI) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday rejected any form of foreign intervention in Mexico following U.S. President Donald Trump's recent suggestions of sending U.S. troops to help fight drug trafficking.
During her daily morning press conference, Sheinbaum advocated for dialogue and bilateral cooperation, within a framework of shared responsibility and unwavering respect for national sovereignty, as the way to effectively combat drug trafficking.
see more.. 07 Jan 2026 | 11:38 AMPhonm Penh, Jan. 7 (UNI) Samdech Techo Hun Sen, president of the ruling Cambodian People's Party, said on Wednesday that the kingdom is committed to strictly and fully implementing a ceasefire with Thailand to restore peace for both the nations.
see more.. 07 Jan 2026 | 11:32 AMWashington, Jan 7 (UNI) Venezuela and the United States have reached an agreement that could see up to “USD 2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude” shipped to the US, President Donald Trump announced.
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