US sends air crews to Middle East amid tensions with Iran
Washington has sent at least one of its aircraft carrier strike groups to the Middle East amid growing tensions in relations with Iran. – it is unclear whether the sources…
Religious Freedom Day: U.S. Marks 240 Years of Jefferson’s Landmark Statute
On January 16, 2026, the United States observes Religious Freedom Day, commemorating the 240th anniversary of the Virginia General Assembly’s adoption of Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on…
National Startup Day 2026: 10 Years of India’s Innovation Journey
On January 16, 2026, India celebrates National Startup Day, marking the 10th anniversary of the Startup India Initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on this day in 2016. This…
China ready to work for steady, sound ties with Canada: Wang Yi
“China is willing to strengthen communication, enhance trust, eliminate interference, and deepen cooperation with Canada to bring bilateral relations forward on a steady and sound track in solid strides under…
Russia says it awaits US response on ‘important’ issue of expiring nuclear treaty
Russia is still waiting for the United States to respond to President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to informally extend for a year the provisions of the last remaining nuclear arms pact…
IAEA, Japan Deepen Cooperation on Nuclear Energy and Fukushima Issues
Welcomed a Japanese parliamentary delegation to the IAEA today for an exchange on Japan’s energy landscape and our ongoing cooperation. Japan’s restart of nuclear power is key for its energy…
US announces launch of phase two of Gaza plan, says Witkoff
Steve Witkoff on Wednesday announced the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian body that will play a role in administering the war-ravaged territory under a phased US plan for Gaza’s future.…
European military mission due to begin in Greenland
European military personnel were due to begin arriving in Greenland on Thursday. – Trump has repeatedly vowed to take control of the autonomous Danish territory, arguing that it is vital…
Venezuela’s acting president vows to continue releasing prisoners detained under Maduro
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez vowed on Wednesday to continue releasing prisoners detained under former President Nicolás Maduro – Rodríguez struck a conciliatory tone and said the Venezuelan government was…
Japan and Philippines Sign Defence Logistics Cooperation Agreement
On January 15, in Manila, the capital of the Republic of the Philippines, the Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines Concerning…