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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 […]
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 […]
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.” […]
Riga Airport turns climate-neutral in 2025 as passenger traffic stays flat
RIGA, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — Riga Airport said on Thursday it became the first climate-neutral airport in the Baltics in 2025, as passenger traffic remained flat and air cargo volumes […]
Venezuela’s top lawmaker says significant number of prisoners, including foreigners, to be freed
Jan 8 (Reuters) – Venezuela’s top lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez said on Thursday that a significant number of both foreign and Venezuelan prisoners will be freed in the coming hours. Read full […]
Russia frees French researcher Vinatier in prisoner exchange
MOSCOW/PARIS, Jan 8 (Reuters) – Laurent Vinatier, a French researcher serving a three-year prison sentence in Russia for violating Moscow’s foreign agent laws, has been freed as part of a […]