Number of prisoners released in Venezuela rises to 18, rights groups say
The number of prisoners freed in Venezuela has increased to 18, human rights organisations reported on Saturday, up from nine on Friday afternoon....
A Russian artillery strike on Kostiantynivka has left at least three civilians dead and several others injured, as Moscow’s forces intensify efforts to encircle the key Donbas city.
Local officials reported that at least three people were killed and four wounded when Russian forces launched multiple rocket strikes on a market in Kostiantynivka.
Governor Vadym Filashkin said the city, a vital logistics hub for Ukrainian defences, was hit with eight rockets on Wednesday following ten guided bomb attacks the day before.
He urged residents to evacuate from areas, warning that Russian troops are tightening their grip from three sides.
While Moscow denies targeting civilians, Ukrainian authorities accuse Russia of deliberately striking populated areas.
The escalation comes as Russian forces push forward across the Donbas, alongside reports that the Kremlin has suggested Ukrainian withdrawal from the region in exchange for a peace deal — a proposal Kyiv has firmly rejected.
U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out ordering a mission to capture Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he is confident the war in Ukraine can be brought to an end.
New York City parents could soon have access to free childcare for two-year-old children following a joint announcement made by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday (8 January).
Türkiye has stepped back from mediating between Pakistan and Afghanistan after repeated efforts failed to narrow deep differences between Islamabad and Kabul.
Tens of thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets in Tehran and across at least 28 cities in a wave of anti-government demonstrations, now entering their twelfth day.
Türkiye is reportedly in discussions to join the defence alliance between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, a strategic move that could reshape security dynamics in the Middle East and South Asia.
Slovakia will sign an agreement on nuclear power cooperation with the United States next week, announced Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on Saturday, as the country progresses towards a deal to construct a new nuclear power unit with U.S. assistance.
The number of prisoners freed in Venezuela has increased to 18, human rights organisations reported on Saturday, up from nine on Friday afternoon.
The death toll from a landfill collapse in the central Philippines has risen to four, an official confirmed on Saturday, as rescue teams continued their efforts to locate dozens still missing.
Kyiv's water and heating systems were restored after being temporarily shut down due to the intense cold, as engineers worked to stabilise the power grid, which had been pushed to the brink by a series of Russian strikes, including one two nights ago.
Elon Musk has accused the UK government of being “fascist” after ministers stepped up pressure on his social media platform X over AI-generated sexualised images linked to its Grok chatbot.
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