Putin meets with top Iranian security chief
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, to the Kremlin on Friday, in an unannounced high-level meeting. – Larijani, a senior adviser…
Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Friday announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners, including opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists detained…
The Shoreline Sentinel: Rutherfordium’s Fleeting Existence and Island of Stability Clues
Rutherfordium (Rf, atomic number 104), the first true transactinide element and the heaviest group 4 transition metal (below hafnium), stands at the dawn of the superheavy realm where relativistic effects…
Day of Street Children (Tag der Straßenkinder) – Austria Raises Awareness for Vulnerable Youth on January 31
On January 31, 2026, Austria observes Tag der Straßenkinder (Day of Street Children), a day dedicated to raising public awareness about the difficult living conditions of street children worldwide and…
Independence Day – Nauru Celebrates Sovereignty and Return on January 31
On January 31, 2026, the Republic of Nauru marks Independence Day (also called National Day), the country’s most important national holiday and a day of profound pride, reflection, and community…
Myanmar election delivers walkover win for military-backed political party
Myanmar’s military-backed party secured a sweeping victory in the country’s three-phase general election, following the tightly controlled voting held amid civil war and widespread repression. – The final of three…
Iran says ready for ‘fair’ talks with US but not ‘under shadow of threats’
Iran’s foreign minister says the country is ready for “fair and equitable” talks with the United States amid soaring tensions, as US President Donald Trump refused to rule out taking…
Putin envoy Dmitriev to travel to Miami, meet members of Trump administration
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, will travel to Miami on Saturday for meetings with members of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
UN says Houthi seizure of telecom gear threatens Yemen aid
Yemen’s Houthi paramilitary has removed critical telecommunications equipment belonging to the U.N., the global body said on Friday, warning that further restrictions on its work would fuel a worsening humanitarian…