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Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv retaking territory, Zelenskyy says, as Nordic leaders urge Putin to end the conflict
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reports forces are retaking territory through multiple offensive operations as Nordic leaders urge Putin to end the conflict. Russia conducted intensive strikes on infrastructure including a major Kyiv bridge.
U.S. to issue visas to Flávio Bolsonaro as his whereabouts remain unclear
The U.S. State Department announced it will issue visas to defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family, as reports suggest he has left the country following his election loss.
Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
A luxury cruise ship suspended operations in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs following the Iran war, stranding approximately 200 passengers who are awaiting disembarkation plans and temporary housing arrangements.
Gulf states working on multipart peace deal to avert renewal of US-Iran war
Gulf states are negotiating a multipronged peace deal involving sanctions relief, strait reopening, and Houthi withdrawal to prevent renewed US-Iran conflict.
King Charles to discuss legacy of slavery with Commonwealth leaders at summit
King Charles arrived in the Bahamas to begin a Caribbean tour where he confirmed discussions on slavery’s legacy with Commonwealth leaders at an upcoming summit in Antigua.
Cyclone Arnab makes landfall in India’s Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Arnab made landfall in India’s Andhra Pradesh early on Wednesday morning, bringing wind speeds up to 135kph and causing widespread damage across the region.
Canada signs trade deal with UAE in push for non-US markets
Canada and the UAE signed a comprehensive trade agreement to reduce tariffs and boost investment, as Canadian leadership pursues alternative markets outside the United States.
Mapping the siege of Yemen’s Taiz, and the price families are paying
Taiz, Yemen’s third-largest city, faces severe humanitarian crisis as land route closures cut off food, fuel, and medical supplies, forcing families to survive on minimal diets and rationed resources.
Spain train crash: at least 10 dead after collision in Toledo province
At least 10 people died when two high-speed trains collided in Toledo province, central Spain, on Wednesday morning. Services between Madrid and Andalucía were suspended following the rear-end crash.
Russia jails IT worker for 13 years for donating money to Ukraine
A Russian military court sentenced a 49-year-old IT specialist to 13 years in prison for donating cryptocurrency to Ukrainian causes, after Binance provided transaction records to investigators.
US’s RFK Jr claims Arabs ‘don’t produce science’: Why he’s very, very wrong
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr drew criticism for claiming Arabs don’t contribute to science, literature, or win major prizes—assertions contradicted by numerous historical and contemporary examples of Arab innovation and achievement.
Jacinda Ardern joins University of Sydney as lecturer and mentor
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has joined the University of Sydney as a lecturer and mentor, focusing on empathetic leadership and social cohesion following her relocation to Australia.
Australian judge rejects prisoner’s human rights challenge to Vegemite ban
An Australian prisoner serving a life sentence lost his legal challenge to a state prison ban on Vegemite, with a judge ruling the restriction was justified despite limiting his cultural rights.
Middle East peace held back by US insistence that Iran is a threat, Oman’s foreign minister says
Oman’s foreign minister calls for a regional security pact including Iran and Gulf states, arguing that US insistence on viewing Iran as a threat has hindered Middle East peace for 50 years.
British politicians among international delegates barred from entering West Bank
An international delegation including British MPs was barred from entering the West Bank to meet Palestinian communities amid escalating violence during olive harvest season.
Ukraine war briefing: Russia strikes Kyiv hours before truce begins in war-ravaged city Oleshky
Russian missiles struck Kyiv hours before a humanitarian truce was set to begin in the war-damaged city of Oleshky, killing one person and wounding eight.
Lula’s comeback in Brazil dents Trump’s ambitions for Latin America
Brazil’s leftist President Lula won reelection with a defiant stance against US interference, complicating Trump’s strategy to consolidate US influence across Latin America.
Jordan says ‘terrorists’ killed in Syria in retaliatory strike over church attack
Jordan conducted retaliatory airstrikes against suspected terrorist organizations in Syria following a shooting at a Christian funeral that killed nine people last week in Jordan.
Super Bowl 2027: Jay-Z to perform at half-time show
Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl half-time show in February, marking his first performance at the NFL championship game despite producing the show through his company Roc Nation since 2019.
Meghan to co-host Junior MasterChef Australia
The Duchess of Sussex has been confirmed as a co-host for the 2027 season of Junior MasterChef Australia, joining host Poh Ling Yeow as a special guest following her appearance as a judge on MasterChef Australia last year.
Five ways Trump has changed immigration in the US
Trump’s second-term immigration policies have dramatically reduced border crossings and increased deportations, including 250 miles of new wall construction and record ICE arrests, though concerns about enforcement tactics are growing.
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