World Freedom Day – Taiwan and South Korea Commemorate Anti-Communist Defiance on January 23
On January 23, 2026, Taiwan and South Korea jointly observe World Freedom Day (世界自由日 in Chinese; 세계 자유의 날 in Korean), an annual memorial day symbolizing the triumph of freedom…
Parakram Diwas – India Celebrates Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s Valor on January 23
On January 23, 2026, India observes Parakram Diwas (पराक्रम दिवस, Day of Valour), a national commemoration honoring the 129th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (born January 23, 1897),…
Bounty Day – Pitcairn Islands Commemorates the Burning of the Bounty on January 23
On January 23, 2026, the tiny British Overseas Territory of the Pitcairn Islands — the world’s smallest and most remote inhabited territory — celebrates Bounty Day, its most significant national…
N. Korea ramps up ‘people-first’ policy push ahead of party congress
North Korea is ramping up its “people-first” policy push to win public support in the run-up to an upcoming party congress. – The “people-first” principle is one of North Korean…
Polish army reports increased small drone activity near Belarus border
Poland said on Thursday it had detected heightened activity of small drones near its border with Belarus on Wednesday evening. – The violation saw the summoning of the Belarusian envoy…
Peña Says Paraguay Ready to Build Bridges as Global Peace Efforts Gain Momentum
Being in Davos, as a founding member of the Board for Peace, is a profound honor for Paraguay. All the more so when this initiative stems from the conviction of…
Merz Says Europe Must Do More to Secure the High North
As European NATO allies, we must do more to secure the High North. This is a common transatlantic interest. Germany is doing this in the framework of NATO. Denmark and…
Russian President meets with Palestinian President
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas. – Putin stated that Russia is ready to send 1 billion dollars to the…
Putin says he plans to discuss use of Russia’s frozen assets with Witkoff later in day
The issue of using Russian assets frozen in the US will be discussed at a meeting with representatives of the US administration later in the day, Putin said. – “A…
Negotiations on Ukraine settlement down to one issue, US envoy Witkoff says
The sides have made considerable progress in settling the conflict in Ukraine and have to discuss one last issue, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said. – “I think we’ve made…