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2026-01-18 18:37 UTC
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Militäraktion, Blackout, Machtfragen: Das Jahr 2026 beginnt mit Krisen
The United States has apprehended Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and brought him to New York, marking a new phase of military assertiveness under President Donald Trump. This move surprises both ...
We must not give corrupt officials any hiding place, Xi Jinping tells cadres
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned cadres during a political meeting that there would be no respite in the anti-corruption drive and that corrupt officials will face investigation and punishment with...
Support for Takaichi stays firm as China dispute festers
Recent surveys indicate that around 70% of Japanese public supports Prime Minister Taro Takaichi's administration despite ongoing tensions with China....
Timing of German Chancellor Merz's India Visit Particularly Significant: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made his first official visit to India on January 12, 2026, receiving a warm welcome in Ahmedabad. This was Merz's inaugural trip to Asia and to India since taking off...
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia dies after prolonged illness
Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh who was planning to run for office again next year, passed away at the age of 80 due to a prolonged illness. She had been a prominent political figure ...
Indonesia’s Prabowo quells US$32 billion capital doubts with first Nusantara stay
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has reassured stakeholders regarding the US$32 billion project to construct a new national capital in Nusantara, following his first overnight stay in the propose...
Prime Minister Modi Mourns The Death of Bangladesh's Former PM Khaleda Zia
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, who passed away at 80. He posted condolences on X t...
Anwar to limit Malaysia PM term in reform push to ‘re-energise’ supporters
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim plans to introduce a parliamentary proposal imposing term limits on prime ministers as part of his efforts to regain the support of his core voter base ahead of ...