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Day: January 26, 2025

US Demands Release of UN Staff Captured by Houthi Rebels in Yemen

WASHINGTON, Jan 25, 2025 – The US State Department on Saturday condemned the capture of additional United Nations staff by Houthi rebels in Yemen, amid the group’s ongoing attacks in the region. In a statement, the department called for the release of all detainees, including seven UN workers captured on Jan 23, and decried the […]

Lukashenko Set to Secure Seventh Term in Belarus Presidential Election

MINSK – Reclusive Moscow-allied Belarus will hold a presidential election on January 26, with President Alexander Lukashenko poised to secure an unchallenged victory for a seventh term, extending his three-decade authoritarian rule. Lukashenko, a 70-year-old former collective farm boss, has been in power since 1994. This will be Minsk’s first presidential vote since he suppressed […]

WHO Chief Calls for End to Attacks on Sudan Healthcare After Hospital Strike Kills 70

GENEVA – The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has urged an immediate end to attacks on healthcare facilities and workers in Sudan following a devastating drone strike on the Saudi Teaching Maternal Hospital in El Fasher, North Darfur. The attack, attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), resulted in over […]

Israel Faces Grave Challenge over Information Leaked

Secret information about Hamas, the organization fighting for Palestinian independence, has been leaked by U.S. intelligence sources. As a result, Israel is facing a grave challenge. According to a report by news agency Reuters on Saturday (January 25), U.S. intelligence sources have revealed that Hamas has recruited 10,000 to 15,000 soldiers since the war in […]

India and Indonesia Sign Agreements in Health, Security, and Multiple Other Sectors

India and Indonesia have signed a series of agreements in the fields of health, culture, maritime cooperation, security, and digital development. The agreements were finalized on Saturday, January 25, in the presence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The British news agency Reuters reported the development. During a press conference […]

Trump Calls for Jordan and Egypt to Accept More Palestinians Amid Gaza Crisis

WASHINGTON – On January 25, US President Donald Trump urged Jordan and Egypt to accept more Palestinians from Gaza, where Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas has created a severe humanitarian crisis. When asked if his suggestion was temporary or long-term, Trump responded, “Could be either.” In 2024, Washington had opposed the forcible displacement of Palestinians. […]

Trump’s Anti-Wind Energy Stance Sparks Industry Crisis

Former President Donald Trump has long criticized wind energy, calling turbines unsightly, dangerous to wildlife, and too expensive. Just hours after resuming power on January 20, he threatened to undo decades of progress in the industry. “We’re not going to do the wind thing,” Trump declared as he returned to the Oval Office. He signed […]

Google Prioritizes AI Education to Shape Better Policy, Says Alphabet’s Kent Walker

Alphabet’s Google is strategically positioning itself in the AI landscape, even as it faces unprecedented regulatory challenges. The company aims to influence public perception and policies on artificial intelligence ahead of a global wave of AI regulation. A key priority for Google is building educational programs to train the workforce on AI. “Getting more people […]

Mexico Denies Landing Permission for U.S. Military Plane

U.S. President Donald Trump faced a major setback from Mexico, as his administration’s request to land a military plane in the country was denied. Mexico firmly refused to comply with the U.S. request. According to a Sky News report on Saturday (January 25), three U.S. military flights landed in Guatemala on Friday, each carrying about […]

World Bank: Global Poverty Reduction Stalls, 2020-2030 a Lost Decade

After several years of facing multiple, continuous shocks, the global economy is finally showing signs of stabilizing. Despite the grimmest predictions, the world managed to avoid a global recession this year. However, while advanced economies have largely recovered, developing countries have yet to catch up. Low-income countries risk being left even further behind as the […]