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Kim says South violating ‘even 0.001 mm’ of N. Korean territory is ‘war provocation’
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said that were the South to violate less than a millimeter of his country's territory, it would be considered a
Time for US to ‘come together,’ Trump says after winning Iowa
Donald Trump told Americans Monday "it is time for our country to come together" after he won the Iowa caucuses, cementing his status as the likely
Blinken promises Zelensky US will ‘sustain our support’ for Ukraine
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Tobacco use shrinking worldwide: WHO
The number of adult tobacco users has dropped steadily in recent years, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday but it warned Big Tobacco was
A million-dollar stay: How Davos locals gouge the global elite
Attending the World Economic Forum in Davos comes with accommodation prices that only the super-rich can afford
EU checking Ukraine aid slackers – FT
The EU’s diplomatic service is auditing military aid sent by member states to Ukraine to identify possible slackers, the FT has reported
Liquefied gas shipments ‘will be affected’ by Red Sea attacks: Qatar PM
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments will be affected by the escalating attacks that have prompted international shipping firms to shun the Red Sea,
Iraq summons Iran envoy over missile strikes: ministry
The Iraqi foreign ministry said it called in Iran's envoy in Baghdad on Tuesday to protest after its ally's Revolutionary Guards carried out deadly
Iran defends ‘targeted’ strikes in Iraq, Syria
Iran defended its missile strikes in Iraq and Syria Tuesday, saying they were a "targeted operation" and "just punishment" against those who breach the
Russia bombs Ukrainian town of New York, three injured
A Russian guided bomb attack on the eastern Ukrainian town of New York wounded at least three people and destroyed six three-storey buildings, officials
Ukraine’s Zelensky, Chinese Premier Li share Davos spotlight
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made his first in-person appearance at the annual meeting of global elites in Davos on Tuesday as he seeks to shore
US scrambling to check China’s ‘charm offensive’ in Davos – Politico
The US is scrambling to arrange a meeting with Swiss officials to offset China’s “charm offensive,” Politico has reported
Washington decries ‘reckless’ missile strikes on Iraq
US National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson has criticized Iran’s missile attacks on Erbil, Iraq
Republican presidential hopeful drops out of race
Vivek Ramaswamy has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, endorsing GOP frontrunner Donald Trump
German economy stalls – data
The EU’s largest economy contracted in 2023 due to persistent inflation, high energy prices, and weak foreign demand
Russian car production surged in 2023 – data
Russian car factories produced over 700,000 new vehicles as the industry recovers from Western sanctions, a deputy PM says