Two killed and five injured in second crane collapse in two days in Thailand

Jan 16, 2026

Bangkok [Thailand], January 16: The day after an accident in Thailand caused by a falling construction crane left over 30 people dead, a similar incident...

Turkiye opposes military intervention against Iran, warns top diplomat

Jan 16, 2026

Istanbul [Turkey], January 16: Turkiye opposes military intervention against neighbouring Iran and believes Tehran must resolve its internal problems independently, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said...

Iraqi sentenced to four years in Germany for Islamic State membership

Jan 16, 2026

Halle [Germany], January 16: A 33-year-old Iraqi man was sentenced to four years in prison without parole in Germany on Thursday over his membership in...

Fighting around Syria's Aleppo leaves civilians caught in conflict zone

Jan 16, 2026

Damascus [Syria], January 16: Residents in northern Syria have accused the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) of preventing civilians from leaving areas around the town...

U.S. carrier strike group moving to the Middle East

Jan 15, 2026

Washington DC [US], January 15: A U.S. carrier strike group is moving from the South China Sea to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran,...

Trump says he has "long call" with Venezuelan acting president

Jan 15, 2026

Caracas [Venezuelan], January 15: U.S. President Donald Trump said he "had a long call" with Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Wednesday and the two...

U.S. announces launch of phase 2 of Gaza peace plan

Jan 15, 2026

Gaza City [Gaza], January 15: U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday announced the launch of the second phase of the Gaza peace plan, shifting...

U.S. Congress expected to vote on act to curb Trump's war-making powers

Jan 15, 2026

Washington DC [US], January 15: The U.S. Senate and House are expected to vote soon on a resolution to curb U.S. President Donald Trump's ability...

U.S., Denmark, Greenland to set up work group as "fundamental disagreement" persists

Jan 15, 2026

Washington DC [US], January 15: The United States, Denmark and Greenland have agreed to establish a "high-level working group" to explore possible areas of compromise...