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Ukraine bids for ASEAN sectoral dialogue status under PH chairship

Manila, Jan. 23 -- Ukraine is seeking to become an official dialogue partner of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) by the end of the Philippines' chairship this 2026, Ukrainian Ambassa... Read More


Inflexible Bangladesh all set to miss T20 World Cup amid venue tussle with India

India, Jan. 23 -- Bangladesh's participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup appears unlikely after the interim government reiterated on Thursday its decision not to travel to India due to security conc... Read More


Macron hosts Lebanon's PM to discuss ceasefire, Hezbollah disarmament

France, Jan. 23 -- Salam, who has been in office for less than a year and is visiting Macron for the second time, is expected at the Elysee Palace at 5pm. Macron "will reiterate his commitment to ful... Read More


Trump hints at fourth term presidential run, sparks backlash; 'skipping over third term'

India, Jan. 23 -- President Donald Trump again teased running for president on Thursday. He wrote on Truth Social whether he should 'try for a fourth term', citing 'record numbers all over the place'.... Read More


Party General Secretary To Lam suits Vietnam's development needs in new era: Chinese scholars

Beijing, Jan. 23 -- Chinese experts and scholars have extended their congratulations and spoke highly of the leadership role and capabilities of To Lam, who was re-elected as General Secretary of the ... Read More


Historic Russia-Ukraine-US talks begin in Abu DhabiPublished on: January 23, 2026 4:30 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- For the first time, officials from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States will meet for trilateral negotiations on Friday and Saturday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said... Read More


FedEx to cut up to 500 jobs in France, invest $91 million in domestic operations

New Delhi, Jan. 23 -- US parcel delivery firm FedEx announced on Friday a strategic restructuring of its French domestic operations, a move that involves reducing up to 500 jobs alongside a capital in... Read More


From Watergate to Dhaka: Is Trump facing a familiar Washington Post playbook?

Bangladesh, Jan. 23 -- There is something faintly theatrical about the Washington Posts recent report claiming that a US diplomat in Dhaka openly told Bangladeshi journalists that Washington wants to ... Read More


"Bloated, inefficient bureaucracy": US slams World Health Organisation as it terminates membership

Washington DC, Jan. 23 -- The United States of America came down heavily on the World Health Organisation, terminating its membership of the global health body, citing inefficient bureaucracy, mishand... Read More


Gold Soars Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions, Weakening Dollar

India, Jan. 23 -- Gold prices surged on Friday to scale a new record high as concerns of an escalation in the Middle East increase after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed a "big force" heading tow... Read More