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UK open to joining Gaza ‘Board of Peace,’ says Starmer

Britain is ready to take part in the second phase of a ceasefire in Gaza, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday.

19 Jan 2026-16:45
Iran may lift internet blackout after state TV hack

Iran could restore internet in the coming days, a senior parliament member said, after authorities shut communications during the worst protests since 1979.

19 Jan 2026-16:25
President Aliyev honored with 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has been honored with the 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity.

19 Jan 2026-16:23
Tishrin Dam clash: 3 Syrian soldiers killed in attacks

Syrian troops near the Tishrin Dam in Aleppo faced attacks from what state media called “terrorist groups” linked to the PKK and remnants of the former regime.

19 Jan 2026-16:05
Trump says NATO ignored Russian threat to Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that NATO has warned Denmark for nearly 20 years about a Russian threat to Greenland, but little action was taken.

19 Jan 2026-15:59
President Aliyev arrives in Switzerland to attend WEF annual meeting

19 Jan 2026-15:31
Ex-Israeli envoy to Azerbaijan Eitan Na’eh passes away

The former Israeli ambassador to Azerbaijan, Eitan Na’eh, has passed away.

19 Jan 2026-14:40
Ukraine rejects German HX-2 drones over critical flaw

Ukraine’s military has rejected new orders of German-made HX-2 strike drones from Helsing, citing critical flaws discovered on the battlefield, Bloomberg reports.

19 Jan 2026-12:59
Azerbaijan condoles Spain over deadly train crash

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry has expressed condolences following a deadly train collision in Spain.

19 Jan 2026-11:59
Philippine lawyer files impeachment case vs. Marcos

A lawyer in the Philippines has filed an impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., accusing him of betraying public trust over his handling of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest and transfer to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.

19 Jan 2026-09:59