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US Senators introduce Bill to stop Trump seizing Greenland

14 Jan 2026 | 10:53 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (UNI) US Senators have introduced a Bill aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from taking any action to invade a NATO member or territory, including Greenland.

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10 killed in accident at Thailand's under-construction railway

14 Jan 2026 | 10:01 AM

Bangkok, Jan 14 (UNI) A construction crane used for railway work plummeted at a high-speed rail project site in Sikhio District, Thailand's Nakhon Ratchasima Province, on Wednesday morning, slamming into a passing train, Thai media reported.

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'A big problem': Trump reacts after Greenland chooses Denmark over US

14 Jan 2026 | 9:33 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (UNI) After Greenland chose Denmark as its preferred partner rather than the United States, a blunt rebuke to President Donald Trump's push to take control of the vast Arctic island ahead of high-stakes talks with senior White House officials, Trump on Tuesday dismissed the statement and warned it could become "a big problem." .

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Israel puts forces on higher alert amid fears of Iran escalation

14 Jan 2026 | 7:57 AM

Jerusalem, Jan 14 (UNI) Israel has adjusted its air defence deployment and raised its alert level as it steps up preparations for a possible escalation with Iran, Israeli media reported on Tuesday.

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Venezuelan acting president plans to send envoy to Washington

14 Jan 2026 | 7:48 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (UNI) Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez is planning to send an envoy to Washington this week as the Donald Trump administration is weighing the possibility to reopen its embassy in the oil-rich South American nation, according to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday.

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Greek-owned tankers hit by unidentified drones in Black Sea

14 Jan 2026 | 7:33 AM

Athens, Jan 14 (UNI) A Greek maritime security firm confirmed on Tuesday that three Greek-owned tankers were struck by unidentified drones earlier in the day while anchored in the Black Sea, awaiting crude oil loading at a Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal.

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UK to expand sanctions against Iran, says foreign secretary

14 Jan 2026 | 7:23 AM

London, Jan.14 (UNI) British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said on Tuesday that Britain will bring forward legislation "to implement full and further sanctions and sectoral measures" against Iran.

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Trump urges Iranians to seize institutions as US officials escalate calls for regime change

13 Jan 2026 | 11:10 PM

Washington/Tehran, Jan 13 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has openly urged Iranians to continue street protests and move toward taking control of state institutions, vowing Washington's support to the ongoing wave of protests, which have intensified severely in the past few days, and have turned extremely bloody.

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AL exclusion won't allow free and fair elections in Bangladesh: UK MPs warn

13 Jan 2026 | 10:09 PM

London/Dhaka, Jan 13 (UNI) Highlighting the ban on Bangladesh's largest party Awami League, four MPs in the UK have raised serious concerns over the upcoming February 12 elections, warning that without the inclusion of all major players, the polls cannot be considered as democratic.

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Bangladesh's participation in ISF for Gaza security depends on several factors: Press Secretary

13 Jan 2026 | 9:43 PM

Dhaka, Jan 13 (UNI) Bangladesh's participation in the proposed International Stabilisation Force to maintain stability in Gaza depends on several factors, said Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Advisor Md Yunus.

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Estimated 12,000 killed in Iranian protests by security forces

13 Jan 2026 | 8:09 PM

Tehran, Jan 13 (UNI) About 12,000 people including security personnel have been killed in protests in Iran, following the nationwide protests and the brutal crackdown by security personnel.

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Iran's exiled royals offer support to protesters, say fissures growing within govt

13 Jan 2026 | 7:20 PM

Tehran, Jan 13 (UNI) Iran's exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, in his support to protesters claimed that thousands of members of Iran's military and police forces have refused to report for duty in order to avoid partaking in the regime's bloody repression.

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Australian neo-Nazi group to disband in response to proposed hate speech laws

13 Jan 2026 | 3:58 PM

Sydney, Jan 13 (UNI) Australian neo-Nazi group the National Socialist Network (NSN) on Tuesday announced it will disband in response to new hate speech laws proposed by the federal government following the Bondi Beach terror attack.
The NSN said in a statement posted on social media that it will close down by January 18, one day before the federal parliament is set to reconvene to debate legislation for the hate speech laws.

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15,000 nurses go on strike at major New York City hospitals

13 Jan 2026 | 3:54 PM

New York, Jan 13 (UNI) A strike by nearly 15,000 nurses at several major New York City hospitals entered its first day on Monday after talks over a new contract collapsed, triggering concern among patients and their families about ongoing care, CBS News reported.
The strike began at 6 am EST on Monday at five privately run hospitals, including Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai West and NewYork-Presbyterian facilities in Manhattan. Patients’ families said the absence of regular nursing staff has raised concerns about continuity and quality of care.

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Iran to evacuate its diplomatic mission personnel in UK

13 Jan 2026 | 11:54 AM

Tehran, Jan 13 (UNI) Iran will be forced to consider evacuating its diplomatic mission personnel in London if the United Kingdom fails to ensure their safety, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.

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