US envoy Witkoff says he will meet with Putin on Thursday
Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said he would be traveling with Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner to Moscow on Thursday and that they would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. –…
Determined to grab Greenland, Trump faces tough reception in Davos
Trump is likely to ramp up his push to acquire Greenland when he descends on Davos on Wednesday, facing down European opposition to his plans in the biggest fraying of…
Japan to restart world’s biggest nuclear plant after 15-year shutdown
Japan is set to restart the world’s largest nuclear power plant as it turns back to the energy source a decade and a half after the Fukushima disaster prompted a…
The Unsung Hero of Elements: Carbon’s Hidden Features and Covert Uses
Carbon, the sixth element on the periodic table, is often hailed as the backbone of life—forming the basis of organic molecules like DNA, proteins, and carbohydrates. But beyond its starring…
Trump leaks private message from NATO chief
US President Donald Trump has shared what he claimed was a private message from NATO chief Mark Rutte praising his work in global hotspots and pledging to help resolve the…
Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces say they withdrew from al-Hol camp
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said on Tuesday they had withdrawn from the Al-Hol camp, which houses ISIS-linked civilians, and redeployed around nearby cities, citing international inaction over ISIS detainees’…
Nato officials restrict intelligence to US over Trump threats
Sources from both sides of the Atlantic warn that the US-UK security relationship is at its lowest ebb since the 1950s, putting European security at risk – Donald Trump’s proposed…
Martyrs’ Day (Şəhidlər Günü) – Azerbaijan Mourns Black January on January 20
On January 20, 2026, the Republic of Azerbaijan observes Martyrs’ Day (Şəhidlər Günü), also known as Day of Nationwide Sorrow (Ümumxalq Hüzn Günü) or Black January (Qara Yanvar), a national…
National Heroes’ Day – Cape Verde Honors Amílcar Cabral and Liberation Heroes on January 20
On January 20, 2026, the Republic of Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) observes National Heroes’ Day (Dia dos Heróis Nacionais), a public holiday commemorating the nation’s independence heroes and the anniversary…
Lao People’s Army Day – Celebrating 77 Years of Defense and Sovereignty on January 20
On January 20, 2026, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic observes Lao People’s Army Day (ວັນກອງທັບປະຊາຊົນລາວ, Wan Kong Thap Pasason Lao), also known as Anniversary of the Lao Army or Armed…