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Russia says it fired its Oreshnik missile at Ukraine in response to strike on Putin’s residence
Jan 9 (Reuters) – The Russian military said on Friday that it had fired its hypersonic Oreshnik missile at a target in Ukraine as part of what it said was […]
China AI firm MiniMax soars 50% in Hong Kong debut
SINGAPORE/HONG KONG: Chinese artificial intelligence model developer MiniMax Group jumped 50% in its Hong Kong market debut on Friday after raising HK$4.8bil ($620mil). Read full story Date: 9 January, 2026 […]
Venezuela opposition members freed in prisoner release
Jan 8 (Reuters) – Two leading members of Venezuela’s political opposition were freed in a prisoner release on Thursday, according to local rights group Foro Penal and videos shared by […]
Italian PM Meloni to visit South Korea for summit with President Lee
SEOUL, Jan 9 (Reuters) – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will visit South Korea between January 17 and 19 for a summit with President Lee Jae Myung, South Korea’s Blue […]
Trump says he will meet with Venezuela’s Machado next week
WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump indicated on Thursday that Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was coming to Washington next week. Read full story Date: 9 […]
Three people missing as bushfires destroy homes in Australia’s southeast
SYDNEY, Jan 9 (Reuters) – Three people are unaccounted for as out-of-control bushfires rage in the Australian state of Victoria, destroying homes and burning through vast swathes of bushland, authorities […]
Russian drone attack on Kyiv triggers fires, injures four, officials say
Jan 9 (Reuters) – Russian drones attacked targets in Kyiv early on Friday, triggering fires in several districts and injuring at least four people, officials said. Read full story Date: […]
Iranians step up protests as death toll mounts, Internet cut
Iranian protesters on Thursday stepped up their challenge to the clerical leadership with the biggest protests yet of nearly two weeks of rallies, as authorities cut Internet access and the […]
Canadian PM Carney, Brazilian President Lula urge Venezuelan-led transition process
Jan 8 (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday about the situation in Venezuela, and the two countries have […]
U.S. stocks close mixed after defense shares advance
NEW YORK, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — U.S. stocks ended mixed on Thursday as investors balanced a significant rally in defense shares against looming regulatory decisions. Read full story Date: 9 […]