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WEF 2026

Leaders of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Serbia stress peace, cooperation, connectivity at WEF 2026

At the World Economic Forum’s “Defining Eurasia’s Economic Identity” panel on 20 January 2026, leaders from Azerbaijan, Armenia and Serbia discussed how the South Caucasus and wider Eurasian region can strengthen economic ties, peace and geopolitical stability amid shifting global influence.

Iran appears to restore local messaging apps amid internet restrictions

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Iran's Internet Blackout

Iran appears to restore local messaging apps amid internet restrictions

Several locally-developed instant messaging applications were reportedly restored in Iran on Tuesday (20 January), partially easing communications restrictions imposed after recent unrest.

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Euronews Davos session

President Aliyev sets out Azerbaijan’s investment, energy and connectivity vision at Euronews Davos session

President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev outlined Azerbaijan’s economic priorities, investment strategy and regional connectivity role while speaking at the Euronews Davos Azerbaijan Executive Breakfast on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum.

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WEF 2026

Azerbaijani President speaks to Euronews at WEF 2026 on regional peace and energy security

On 20 January, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev gave an exclusive interview to Euronews during the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, reflecting on Azerbaijan’s strategy in a changing global order and the country’s evolving role in the South Caucasus and global energy markets.

Israeli forces begin bulldozing UNRWA offices in east Jerusalem

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Middle East

Israeli forces begin bulldozing UNRWA offices in east Jerusalem

The United Nations says Israeli crews have begun bulldozing the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) headquarters in east Jerusalem. The move comes amid increasing crackdowns on humanitarian groups.

'Humanitarian crisis' in Afghanistan as hunger, cold and displacement plague millions

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Afghanistan emergency

'Humanitarian crisis' in Afghanistan as hunger, cold and displacement plague millions

Afghanistan is confronting an escalating humanitarian emergency as freezing winter conditions, widespread food insecurity and sharp reductions in international aid leave millions struggling to survive, aid agencies have warned.

Türkiye's President Erdoğan calls for ‘one state, one army’ in Syria

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Erdoğan on Syria

Türkiye's President Erdoğan calls for ‘one state, one army’ in Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated his country’s support for a ceasefire deal between Damascus and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which calls for the latter’s integration into the Syrian state apparatus.

Syria tightens grip after Kurdish pullback, says IS prisoners escape

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Northern Syria

Syria tightens grip after Kurdish pullback, says IS prisoners escape

Syrian government troops tightened their grip across a swathe of northern and eastern territory on Monday after it was abruptly abandoned by Kurdish forces in a dramatic shift that has consolidated President Ahmed al-Sharaa's rule.

Syria: 120 Islamic State detainees escaped prison; Kurdish website said 1,500 escaped

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Syria–U.S.

Syria: 120 Islamic State detainees escaped prison; Kurdish website said 1,500 escaped

Syria's Interior Ministry said on Tuesday that about 120 Islamic State detainees escaped from Shaddadi prison, after the Kurdish website Rudaw reported that a spokesperson for the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, Farhad Shami, said around 1,500 Islamic State members had escaped.

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Syria–U.S.

Syria: 120 Islamic State detainees escaped prison; Kurdish website said 1,500 escaped

02:30

Northern Syria

Syria tightens grip after Kurdish pullback, says IS prisoners escape

Iran signals energy and security leverage to deter U.S. intervention

21:52

Geopolitical Stakes

Iran signals energy and security leverage to deter U.S. intervention

Iran is signalling to the United States that it retains the capacity to destabilise key regional and global interests, particularly energy markets, according to political analyst Chingiz Mammadov, Research Alumni at the National Endowment for Democracy.

14:42

Iran's Internet Blackout

Iran appears to restore local messaging apps amid internet restrictions

Several locally-developed instant messaging applications were reportedly restored in Iran on Tuesday (20 January), partially easing communications restrictions imposed after recent unrest.

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Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies aged 93

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Valentino death

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies aged 93

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died at the age of 93, his foundation said on Monday.

More than 100 vehicles involved in pileup on Michigan’s I-96 during snowstorm

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Winter Weather

More than 100 vehicles involved in pileup on Michigan’s I-96 during snowstorm

More than 100 vehicles were involved in a massive pileup on Interstate 96 in western Michigan on Monday (19 January), forcing the highway to shut in both directions amid severe winter weather.

European Parliament freezes U.S. trade deal amid Trump tariff threats

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Greenland dispute

European Parliament freezes U.S. trade deal amid Trump tariff threats

The European Parliament has frozen the ratification of a trade agreement with the United States after fresh tariff threats from Donald Trump, escalating tensions between Washington and Brussels.

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Pinaka missiles

India dispatches first batch of guided Pinaka missiles to Armenia

A fresh consignment of precision-guided munitions has departed from the Indian city of Nagpur bound for Yerevan, marking the latest phase in the rapidly expanding defence partnership between India and Armenia.