Israel’s defence minister says the Israeli military has killed Iran’s security chief, Ali Larijani, in an overnight strike. Iran has not confirmed his death, and state-linked outlets have circulated a handwritten message attributed to him, adding to uncertainty around the…
Tarique Rahman is on course to become Bangladesh’s next prime minister after his Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won enough seats to secure a parliamentary majority in the general election. The result positions the 60-year-old BNP leader at the top of…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has travelled to Europe to lead the US delegation at the Munich Security Conference, describing the moment as defining and saying geopolitics has entered a “new era”. Rubio spoke to reporters before arriving in…
A US Navy warship collided with a Navy supply vessel during a refuelling operation, the US military’s Southern Command has confirmed. Two people reported minor injuries during Wednesday’s replenishment-at-sea operation and are in stable condition, Southern Command said. Both vessels…
At least 20 people have died in Madagascar after Cyclone Gezani struck the east coast on Tuesday evening and swept inland. Authorities also listed dozens injured and several missing as teams cleared debris and restored access. The port city of…
Britain’s Prince Andrew, also known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, is facing renewed scrutiny after a newly released tranche of U.S. Justice Department documents connected to late financier Jeffrey Epstein included emails and photographs referencing him. Thames Valley Police said it is…
Nigeria has deployed an army battalion to the Kaiama area of Kwara after gunmen raided the village of Woro. Officials and aid groups reported heavy casualties. Some tallies reached 162 dead as searches continued. The presidency condemned the assault and…
Trump Cuba deal moved to the forefront on January 11 as the US President urged Havana to “make a deal, before it is too late,” warning that Venezuelan oil and funds to the island would end. The remarks followed the…
Iran protests anger has surged across cities and towns since late December, with crowds calling for sweeping political change and defying tighter internet controls. Fresh chants, bazaar strikes and campus closures mark a new phase of dissent. Iran protests anger:…
Gaza Strip — 9 January 2026 — Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday killed at least 13 people, including five children, according to Gaza’s civil defence agency. The casualties came amid continued tensions despite an existing ceasefire…
