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Exclusive-US slows transfers of Islamic State detainees to Iraq, sources say
BAGHDAD Jan 30 (Reuters) – Transfers of Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq by the U.S. military have slowed this week, seven sources familiar with the matter said, following […]
Mexico to seek diplomatic solution after US threatens Cuba oil tariffs
MEXICO CITY, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday her country would seek diplomatic solutions and alternatives to help Cuba after the United States threatened tariffs […]
UN says Houthi seizure of telecom gear threatens Yemen aid
GENEVA, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Yemen’s Iran‑aligned Houthi paramilitary has removed critical telecommunications equipment belonging to the U.N., the global body said on Friday, warning that further restrictions on its […]
Judge dismisses murder, weapons charges against alleged UnitedHealth CEO killer Mangione
NEW YORK, Jan 30 (Reuters) – A New York federal judge on Friday dismissed murder and weapons charges against alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione, a major blow to prosecutors […]
25 killed in Nigeria’s deadliest reported Islamist attack since US Christmas strikes
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, Jan 30 (Reuters) – At least 25 people were killed when suspected Boko Haram militants attacked a town in northern Nigeria, relatives of victims said, the deadliest reported […]
New Dutch government plans ‘freedom tax’ to fund defence spending
AMSTERDAM, Jan 30 (Reuters) – The incoming Dutch government plans to add a surcharge to income and corporate taxes to generate around 5 billion euros ($6 billion) per year for […]
Russia halts strikes on Kyiv until Sunday at Trump’s request, Zelenskiy to reciprocate
KYIV, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Russia has agreed to a request from U.S. President Donald Trump to halt airstrikes on Kyiv until February 1 amid harsh winter temperatures, and Ukraine […]
Nobel Committee says Peace Prize winner likely revealed early by digital spying
OSLO, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Digital espionage was likely to have been behind the uncovering of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner’s name ahead of its official release, the Norwegian […]
Brazil’s Lula discharged from hospital after cataract surgery
SAO PAULO, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was discharged from hospital on Friday after undergoing successful cataract surgery on his left eye, the government […]
Islamic State claims deadly attack on airport in Niger capital
Jan 30 – Islamic State claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on the airport in Niger’s capital Niamey in a statement on Friday, according to SITE Intelligence Group, which tracks […]