U.S. to hold 74% stake in Armenia TRIPP corridor
Both U.S. and Armenia have approved a joint statement on the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity implementation framework, known as TRI...
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1. Trump signs landmark crypto bill into law
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed the GENIUS Act into law, establishing the nation’s first regulatory framework for dollar-backed stablecoins. Hailed as a major victory for the crypto industry, the law sets transparency and reserve standards for issuers, while critics warn of gaps in oversight and security protections.
2. Israel and Syria agree to ceasefire with regional backing, U.S. envoy says
The U.S. ambassador to Türkiye announced that Israel and Syria have reached a ceasefire following days of cross-border strikes. Backed by Türkiye, Jordan, and regional actors, the deal aims to ease tensions after Israeli airstrikes targeted Syrian troops near Damascus. There is no immediate comment from the Israeli or Syrian governments.
3. Russian drone attack on Odesa kills 1, sets apartment building ablaze
At least 20 drones targeted the Ukrainian port city of Odesa early Saturday, sparking a massive fire in a residential building and killing one person, according to Mayor Hennady Trukhanov. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as smoke poured from upper floors and parents carried children to safety. The number of injured is still being assessed.
4. Baku hosted Joint Meeting of ASOSAI and ARABOSAI organizations
Baku welcomed representatives from the Asian and Arab Supreme Audit Institutions for a joint meeting focused on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and climate change. Azerbaijani officials and international speakers emphasized the importance of regional cooperation and experience-sharing to enhance audit efficiency and address global challenges.
5. Congo, M23 to sign declaration to end conflict in eastern region
After months of Qatari mediation, Congo and the M23 rebel group have agreed on a declaration of principles, including an immediate ceasefire and plans for broader peace negotiations. The U.S.-backed deal aims to end deadly fighting in the country's mineral-rich east, though key issues like rebel withdrawal and detainee releases remain unresolved.
Real Madrid have parted ways with coach Xabi Alonso, appointing former defender Álvaro Arbeloa as his replacement.
Israel has sharply escalated its warnings to Lebanon amid rising regional tensions linked to Iran, according to a report by the Lebanese newspaper Nida Al Watan.
The U.S. has issued an urgent security notice calling all American citizens to leave Iran immediately, citing escalating protests, growing violence and widespread communication shutdowns across the country.
Iranian authorities have taken steps to disrupt access to Starlink satellite internet, according to users and digital-rights groups, in what appears to be the latest effort to tighten control over people’s access to the internet inside the country.
The United Nations’ top court at The Hague has begun hearings on whether Myanmar committed genocide against the Rohingya ethnic minority. Gambia told judges on Monday that Myanmar targeted minority Muslim Rohingya for destruction and made their lives a nightmare in a landmark case.
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed Greenland’s rejection of U.S. control, responding sharply to remarks by the island’s prime minister and signalling continued interest in the Arctic territory.
A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person, injured four others and sparked fires at an unidentified industrial facility in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, regional officials said on Wednesday.
Iran’s nationwide anti-government protests have killed at least 2,571 people, according to updated figures from a U.S.-based rights group, as unrest continues to pose one of the most serious challenges to the country’s clerical leadership in years.
Business and political leaders are gathering in Davos for the World Economic Forum’s(WEF) annual meeting as uncertainty over the global economic and political order deepens, with U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies challenging long-standing international norms.
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