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More than 5,000 Nigerian women trapped in Iraq
More than 5,000 Nigerian women are currently stranded in Iraq after being recruited as caregivers under false pretences, the head of Nigeria's Diaspora Commission said on January 22
Fighter jet crashes in Iran without casualties
An Iranian Army Air Force plane crashed during a training mission in the western province of Hamedan on the morning of January 22.
IDF Chief of Staff resigns over October 7 security failure
IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi has announced his resignation effective March 6, 2025, citing responsibility for the military's failure to prevent the October 7 Hamas attack.
China's Shanghai SUS Environment secures $497mn contract for waste-to-energy project in Iraq
Iraq has awarded China's Shanghai SUS Environment Co. Ltd a $497mn contract to build the country's first waste-to-energy plant, which will process 3,000 tonnes of waste daily and generate 100 MW of electricity.
Diagnostyka aims to raise €400mn with Warsaw IPO
Medical diagnostics provider's IPO is seen as a major addition to the Polish equity market, following last year’s PLN6.45bn listing of convenience chain Zabka.
Hungarian rapper's video taking aim at Viktor Orban and corruption goes viral
The music video by Hungarian rapper and television personality Majka has sparked significant political repercussions and dominated public discourse over the last few days as it targeted the ruling party and its leader Viktor Orban.
ECOFIN endorses Romania’s 7-year fiscal plan
Fiscal consolidation is needed to reassure investors after Romania's budget deficit hit 8.6% of GDP in 2024.
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Trump labels North Korea a 'nuclear power' as he eyes diplomatic revival
In a significant remark made on January 20, US President Donald Trump called North Korea a "nuclear power" and expressed confidence that leader Kim Jong-un would be “happy” to see his return to the White House.
Landslide in Central Java, Indonesia claims 17 lives, nine still missing
A devastating landslide triggered by heavy rainfall has claimed at least 17 lives in Central Java, Indonesia, with nine others still missing, according to disaster officials.
Putin and Xi reaffirm partnership just hours after Trump’s inauguration
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping publicly reaffirmed their nations’ “no limits” partnership during a phone call on January 20, shortly after Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the US.
Trump reverses Biden's Cuba terror list removal hours after taking office
US President Donald Trump on January 20 reversed his predecessor Joe Biden's decision to remove Cuba from a list of state sponsors of terrorism, just hours after being sworn in for his second term.
Russia and Armenia seek to ease strained relations
Foreign ministers meet in Moscow after Yerevan announced plans to join EU and signed strategic partnership with the US.
National security chief rows back on comments he decided to assassinate Kyrgyzstan’s top mobster
GKNB head was videoed saying, “I had to take the decision to liquidate the thief in law for the sake of the state.”
Serbian workers, lawyers and professors join growing student protests
Protests erupted in Serbia after the November 2024 collapse of a canopy at the Novi Sad train station that killed 15 people.
Bali shuts down "Russian Village"
The Gianyar Regency Government of Bali officially closed PARQ Ubud, also referred to as "The Russian Village," on January 20 for breaching local regulations.
66 dead as fire engulfs ski resort hotel in Turkey
At least two die after jumping from windows. Some reports say blaze detection system did not function.
Viktor Orban skips Trump’s inauguration to launch offensive against Brussels at Budapest conference
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban used a conference evaluating the country's EU presidency to launch fresh attacks on Brussels, reiterating his long-standing criticisms of the EU and Western liberalism.
Trump announces 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada from February 1
US President Trump has announced plans to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Mexico and Canada from February 1, citing concerns over immigration and fentanyl flows into the United States, while also taking steps to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
IDF launches major operation in Jenin, four Palestinians killed
Israeli forces launched a large-scale counter-terrorism operation in Jenin on January 21.
Iran’s leader remains silent on Trump at Tehran industry expo
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remained silent on the inauguration of US President Donald Trump, instead visiting an exhibition of private sector achievements on January 21.