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Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential administration in big shake-up
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
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
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…
In India, door deliveries can come in under 10 minutes. But many drivers are fed up
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…
40 dead, 100 injured as fireworks spark inferno at Swiss Ski Resort on New Year’s Eve
January 2, 2026
40 dead, 100 injured as fireworks spark inferno at Swiss Ski Resort on New Year’s Eve
At least 40 people have been killed and 100 others injured after a massive fire tore through a crowded New Year’s…
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City’s first Muslim mayor
January 2, 2026
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City’s first Muslim mayor
Zohran Mamdani has become the Mayor of New York City after taking his constitutional oath in a historic setting—a decommissioned…
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July under new ceasefire deal
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…
Mali and Burkina Faso announce reciprocal travel ban on US citizens
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
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…
Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City
January 1, 2026
Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City
Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist who campaigned on a promise to tackle the affordability crisis in one of America’s most…