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Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential administration in big shake-up
World
January 3, 2026
Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential administration in big shake-up
KYIV, Jan 2 Reuters — President Volodymyr Zelensky named Ukraine’s defense spy chief as his top adviser on Friday, placing…
Russia files diplomatic request asking US to stop pursuing oil tanker originally bound for Venezuela
World
January 3, 2026
Russia files diplomatic request asking US to stop pursuing oil tanker originally bound for Venezuela
Russia filed a formal diplomatic request that the United States stop pursuing an oil tanker originally bound for Venezuela that…
‘No reason to stop living’: Ukrainians find ways to cope with power cuts as Russia pounds the energy system
World
January 3, 2026
‘No reason to stop living’: Ukrainians find ways to cope with power cuts as Russia pounds the energy system
Kyiv, Ukraine — Liudmyla Shramko left Kyiv in 2024 with her young twin daughters to avoid shelling and blackouts. But…
Trump warns Iran after protests turn deadly across several provinces
Middle East
January 3, 2026
Trump warns Iran after protests turn deadly across several provinces
Iran’s leadership lashed out Friday after US President Donald Trump threatened intervention amid deadly protests, with Iranian officials warning that…
Two of the Middle East’s most powerful countries are facing off in Yemen. Here’s what to know
Middle East
January 3, 2026
Two of the Middle East’s most powerful countries are facing off in Yemen. Here’s what to know
A decade after Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates led a joint military campaign to curb Iran’s influence in…
In India, door deliveries can come in under 10 minutes. But many drivers are fed up
World
January 3, 2026
In India, door deliveries can come in under 10 minutes. But many drivers are fed up
New Delhi and Mumbai — Tens of thousands of app-based delivery workers in India went on strike over New Year’s…
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July under new ceasefire deal
World
January 1, 2026
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July under new ceasefire deal
Reuters — Thailand released 18 Cambodian soldiers on Wednesday under an renewed ceasefire agreed by the two countries at the…
NASA could be weeks away from its biggest test in decades
Science
January 1, 2026
NASA could be weeks away from its biggest test in decades
The aspiration of returning American astronauts to the moon has been in limbo for decades, as plans have been embraced…
Mali and Burkina Faso announce reciprocal travel ban on US citizens
World
January 1, 2026
Mali and Burkina Faso announce reciprocal travel ban on US citizens
Reuters — Mali and Burkina Faso have said they are imposing a travel ban on US citizens in response to…
A New Year’s party in an upscale Swiss ski resort turned deadly. Here’s what we know
World
January 1, 2026
A New Year’s party in an upscale Swiss ski resort turned deadly. Here’s what we know
New Year celebrations turned to tragedy in Switzerland on Thursday, with dozens of people presumed dead and around 100 others…