Niger's Defense and Security Forces (FDS) on Thursday neutralized at least 20 mercenaries and arrested 11 others in response to an attack on Niamey's Diori Hamani International Airport.In an announcement, Niger's Ministry of National Defense said the FDS also recovered a significant cache of war

This photo taken on Jan. 28, 2026 shows the lightning over the skyline of Kuwait City, Kuwait.

Celebrations for upcoming Spring Festival held in Singapore

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened new tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba, escalating a pressure campaign against the island.The move, authorized by an executive order under a national emergency declaration, did not specify any tariff rates or single out any countries whose

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 jolted Kermadec Islands Region at 0127 GMT on Friday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 29.50 degrees south latitude and 176.65 degrees west longitude.

View of Tatra National Park near Zakopane, Poland

Global gold demand soared to a record high of 5,002 tonnes in 2025 amid continued geopolitical and economic uncertainties, the World Gold Council said in a report on Thursday.

Chinese company Chery Commercial Vehicle (CCV) will establish its first European headquarters in the British city of Liverpool, local authorities said on Thursday.The move is expected to strengthen the city region's advanced manufacturing base as well as the electric and new-energy vehicle sector,

China and Britain should continue to carry forward the "ice-breaking spirit" and tighten their bonds of cooperation, Chinese Premier Li Qiang told the closing ceremony of the 2026 UK-China Business Council meeting in Beijing on Thursday.This is not only a rational choice for the two countries to

UK-China Business Council meeting held in Beijing

UK-China Business Council meeting held in Beijing

The U.S. Senate on Thursday failed to advance a funding package amid disputes over immigration policy, increasing the risk of a partial government shutdown.The upper chamber voted 45-55 in a procedural vote, falling short of the 60 votes needed to advance the House-approved funding package.With

Shops launch winter sales in Tunis

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and her U.S. counterpart Donald Trump spoke over telephone on Thursday.During the call, they agreed to have their respective teams continue to address pending bilateral issues, Sheinbaum said on social media.The two presidents have spoken over phone several times

China and Britain should better leverage their complementary advantages to expand and improve bilateral trade, Premier Li Qiang said when holding talks with visiting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing on Thursday.

Malaysia issues horse-themed stamps to celebrate Year of the Horse