Maia Sandu takes office for her second term as Moldova's president, following a decisive election victory and a ceremony attended by key officials and diplomats.
South Korea has detected North Korea’s plans to expand military support to Russia, including deploying troops and supplying advanced weapons like suicide drones, raising alarms over global security dynamics.
A Chechen refugee’s challenge to France’s restrictive MICAS orders highlights growing concerns over civil rights. Despite no criminal record, Khaled faces limits on movement amid heightened security for Strasbourg’s Christmas market. Courts call the measures excessive.
Honda and Nissan plan to merge, forming the world’s third-largest automaker, as Japan’s car giants accelerate efforts to lead the shift to electric and autonomous vehicles.
Donald Trump criticised Panama Canal tolls as "ridiculous" and threatened to reclaim control if issues are unresolved, citing concerns over US trade and security.
A Saudi doctor with anti-Islam views drove into a Magdeburg Christmas market, killing five. Investigations are ongoing as the tragedy stirs Germany's immigration and security debates.
Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte, sparking anger at Macron over relief delays.
Saudi man investigated in deadly Magdeburg Christmas market attack, reigniting debates on security and migration in Germany's election season.
Magdeburg car attack kills 2, injures 60+ at Christmas market; suspect, a Saudi doctor, arrested. Authorities investigate extremist links as Scholz visits the scene.
Senior U.S. diplomats met with Syria's new de facto ruler, Ahmed al-Sharaa, on Friday, discussing Syria's political transition. Following a "productive" meeting, the U.S. decided to remove a bounty on al-Sharaa's head.
Italian Deputy PM Salvini acquitted of 2019 migrant kidnapping charges, a win for his anti-immigration stance amid rising European far-right support.
Putin signals readiness for talks on Ukraine, open to compromise but firm on key terms. Russia advances in conflict, as Moscow calls for legitimate Ukrainian authorities in any deal.
Heathrow Airport announces a £3 billion investment to modernise terminals, advance decarbonisation efforts, and enhance passenger services.
Honda and Nissan are exploring deeper collaboration, including a potential merger, to address growing competition from Tesla and Chinese EV makers. The move could create the world's third-largest automaker, reshaping Japan's automotive industry.
TikTok urges the US Supreme Court to block a looming ban, arguing the law violates free speech, as ByteDance faces a 19 January deadline to divest the app or face shutdown.
South Korea’s hospitality sector faces challenges as political turmoil sparks travel cancellations, raising concerns about safety and tourism recovery.
Firefighters in Malibu are containing the Franklin Fire, which has burned 4,000 acres, destroyed homes, and forced 6,300 residents, including actor Dick Van Dyke, to evacuate.
Poland is calling for NATO to expand naval patrols in the Baltic Sea, urging both regional and non-regional allies to contribute, in response to growing Russian threats and recent sabotage.
Hungary and Slovakia are seeking solutions for paying Russian gas suppliers after U.S. sanctions on Gazprombank raised payment challenges. Talks are underway to resolve the issue.
Venezuela’s tourism projects risk harming fragile ecosystems, including coral reefs and mangroves, amid criticism of inadequate regulations and environmental oversight.
WHO aims to finalise a pandemic pact by May 2025, despite uncertainty under Trump’s leadership, as nations negotiate global collaboration amid ongoing health crises.
Malaria cases soared to 263 million in 2023, with deaths steady at 597,000, highlighting stalled progress, WHO reports.
Poland to prioritise joint EU defence funding during its presidency, urging unity on security as a shared European goal. Ministers to explore funding options in April.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva is recovering after successful surgery in São Paulo to treat a brain haemorrhage linked to a fall at home in October, doctors have confirmed.
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