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HKTDC invites Indonesian firms to Hong Kong trade fairs in 2026

Jakarta, Jan. 21 -- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is inviting Indonesian businesses to participate in major international trade exhibitions in Hong Kong this March and April. Samuel... Read More


Weaponising Afghan Mines and MineralsPublished on: January 21, 2026 4:38 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- Power in Afghanistan today is not measured by public consent or institutional authority, but by control over revenue streams that operate beyond law and scrutiny. Nowhere is this ... Read More


NASA astronaut Suni Williams retires after 27 years of servicePublished on: January 21, 2026 4:36 PM

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Veteran NASA astronaut Sunita "Suni" Williams has retired after 27 years of service, marking the end of a distinguished career in human spaceflight. Read More: NASA crew-11 ret... Read More


Venezuela, Iran attacks to Minnesota arrests: Donald Trump's White House presser highlights

India, Jan. 21 -- US President Donald Trump held a media interaction at the White House on Tuesday (US time) to mark his one year in office for the second term. Trump spoke for about two hours and sta... Read More


Venezuela, Iran attacks; Minnesota arrests: Donald Trump's White House presser highlights

India, Jan. 21 -- US President Donald Trump held a media interaction at the White House on Tuesday (US time) to mark his one year in office for the second term. Trump spoke for about two hours and sta... Read More


US consulate general condoles loss of lives in plaza tragedyPublished on: January 21, 2026 4:32 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- The United States Consulate General Karachi extended deepest condolences to the people of Karachi and to the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic fire at Gul Plaza... Read More


Vietnam's development model continues to inspire progressive forces: Belgian party official

Brussels, Jan. 21 -- Entering a period of peace and development, Vietnam continues to inspire many countries through its distinctive development path, according to Benjamin Pestieau, Deputy General Se... Read More


SLAF deploys 11th aviation contingent to Central African Republic

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The 11th Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Aviation Contingent assigned to the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) departed Sri Lanka this morn... Read More


China expresses support for UN after Trump says Board of Peace "might" replace it

Beijing, Jan. 21 -- China has always been committed to true multilateralism, and will firmly safeguard the international system with the United Nations at its core, foreign ministry spokesperson Guo J... Read More


What is Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace'? A deep dive into the structure and India's stance

India, Jan. 21 -- US President Donald Trump's government has invited multiple countries to join his "Board of Peace" which is said to be aimed at resolving geopolitical conflicts, something the Republ... Read More