Iran police chief says 6,000 people arrested so far over January protests
Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Kermanshah, Iran on January 8, 2026. Photo: AFP Iranian authorities…
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Trump says US has tools to keep AI safe, concerns are part of ‘sick conspiracy’
US AI concerns grew after Anthropic researchers warned rapid advances could lead to human extinction US President Donald Trump looks…
Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish party leaders claim right to choose independence
All three parties want to break away from the UK. Photo: John Swinney/X Leaders of the main Scottish, Northern Irish…
Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree not to hit energy targets
Says the world’s diesel price rise is mostly caused by the Russia/Ukraine War, not Iran US President Donald Trump speaks…
Saudi Arabia discovers 110m tonnes of uranium-bearing ore in Madinah
Energy minister says Saudi Arabia looking for comprehensive nuclear programme solely for civil purposes Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz…
US-Iran war ushers in new era of missile warfare
US employs Precision Strike Missile for 1st time in combat, marking new chapter in evolving missile warfare An Iranian missile…
Indonesia rescuers battle turbulent seas in search for 129 people after passenger ship capsizes
Six dead as 622 personnel, 17 ships, five helicopters deployed amid rough weather Rescuers work during a search operation after…
Diplomacy stumbles with postponement of meeting on Strait of Hormuz proposal
Houthi advance along the Red Sea coast is part of the biggest eruption of fighting in Yemen in years Vessels…
Saudi foreign minister says kingdom's security 'not open to compromise'
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan says that the kingdom will not accept any threat to its security. ANADOLU…
South Africa's president calls for independent AI oversight mechanism under BRICS
South Africa’s president backed Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s calls for greater external AI oversight Ramaphosa proposed that BRICS establish an…