Newsfeed – World News
Crude futures settle higher
NEW YORK, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — Oil prices climbed on Thursday. Read full story Date: 9 January, 2026 6:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Trump says there could be more US strikes in Nigeria, New York Times reports
WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said there could be more strikes by the U.S. in Nigeria if Christians are killed in the African nation, even as Nigeria […]
Saudi Arabia discovers rare 465-mln-year-old crab fossils
RIYADH, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — The Saudi Royal Commission for AlUla announced on Thursday the discovery of horseshoe crab fossils dating back approximately 465 million years. Read full story Date: […]
Roundup: Germany’s DAX index rallies to new record highs
FRANKFURT, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — Germany’s benchmark DAX index surged to a new all-time intraday high on Thursday, trading amid signs that the bullish trends at the stock market are […]
Brazil’s Justice Minister Lewandowski resigns
BRASILIA, Jan 8 (Reuters) – Brazil’s Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski resigned from his role, a letter released by the ministry showed on Thursday. Read full story Date: 9 January, 2026 […]
Urgent: Venezuela announces release of a large number of prisoners
CARACAS, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — Venezuela’s National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said Thursday that the government is carrying out the release of “a significant number of Venezuelan and foreign people.” […]
German industrial orders rise more than expected in November
BERLIN, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — Germany’s industrial orders rose more than expected in November 2025, official data showed Thursday, offering a rare positive signal for Europe’s largest economy amid a […]
Yemen’s Saudi-backed presidential council sacks defence minister, Saba says
Jan 8 (Reuters) – Yemen’s Saudi-backed presidential leadership council has dismissed Defence Minister Mohsen al-Daeri in the internationally recognised government, the state news agency Saba reported on Thursday. Read full […]
France to vote against Mercosur trade deal, Macron says
PARIS, Jan 8 (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that France would vote against the signing of the free trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc of South […]
Somalia, US relations hit new low as Washington pauses aid to government
WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (Reuters) – Relations between Somalia and the U.S. hit a new low after Washington said it would pause further assistance that benefits the government in Mogadishu amid […]