7:40 pm, Monday, 26 January 2026
BREAKING NEWS
Sydney attack on Hanukkah gathering prompts terror probe and security reset
Investigation and early facts Australian authorities said gunmen attacked a Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing and injuring people
Shooting of Hadi Raises Questions Over the Election
The daylight shooting of Sharif Osman Hadi, a probable candidate in the Dhaka-8 constituency, has once again raised serious questions
Culture spotlight: Egypt’s koshary added to UNESCO heritage list
Koshary gains global recognition Egypt’s humble, spicy street-food dish Koshary — a mix of rice, lentils, pasta and spices —
Russia seeks U.S. response before key nuclear treaty expiry
Russia awaits American decision on arms pact renewal On December 10, Moscow reiterated its call for New START Treaty to
US backs Japan in radar incident with China
US supports Japan amid rising regional tension The United States formally criticized People’s Republic of China for directing military-grade radar
Intel loses major EU antitrust challenge, fine cut but upheld
EU court sides with regulators in chip-maker case The European Union’s second-highest court ruled Wednesday that U.S. chipmaker Intel must
Venezuela Human Rights Movement concern grows as Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights cuts funding drastically
UN human-rights body enters “survival mode” amid budget shortfalls The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
International Monetary Fund urges China to speed reforms as growth forecast lifted
IMF calls for structural shifts in Chinese economy The IMF raised China’s 2025 growth estimate to 5.0% from 4.8%, while
Venture Global LNG hits back at fraud accusations from Shell in cargo dispute
LNG firm rejects fraud claim amid legal battle In a high-stakes arbitration on liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments, Venture Global
María Corina Machado skips Nobel ceremony as her whereabouts remain unknown
Nobel Peace Prize recipient absent from Oslo ceremony The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize will be handed out today, but Venezuelan
