Iranian government's days are numbered: Germany's Merz

Jan 29, 2026

Berlin [Germany], January 29: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has issued his own forceful comments towards Iran.

Putin open to meeting Zelensky in Moscow, says Kremlin

Jan 29, 2026

Moscow [Russia], January 29: Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the war in Ukraine, Kremlin foreign policy...

UK's Starmer arrives in China in first visit by British PM since 2018

Jan 29, 2026

London [UK], January 29: Keir Starmer has arrived in China on the first visit by a British prime minister in eight years.

US Official says Washington is open for business if Iran wishes to contact them

Jan 29, 2026

Tehran [Iran], January 29: The United States is "open for business" if Iran wishes to contact Washington, a U.S. official said on Monday, as the...

EU and India sign major free trade agreement

Jan 29, 2026

Brussels [Belgium], January 29: India and the European Union have finalised a landmark trade deal, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, as the...

Ecuador says ICE agent tried to enter consulate in Minneapolis

Jan 29, 2026

New York [US], January 29: A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent tried to get into Ecuador's consulate in Minneapolis on Tuesday but was prevented...

World Governments Summit 2026 unveils agenda for in-depth dialogues to empower governments in rapidly changing world

Jan 29, 2026

Dubai [UAE], January 29: The World Governments Summit Organisation revealed the agenda for the upcoming edition of the World Governments Summit, running from 3rd to...

US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged

Jan 29, 2026

Washington [US], January 29: The US Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates between 3.5% and 3.75%.

CBUAE maintains Base Rate at 3.65%

Jan 29, 2026

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 29: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to maintain the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility...