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Swiss Federal President Guy Parmelin speaks about the Le Constellation bar and lounge fire in Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve, during a press conference in Sion, Switzerland, 01 January 2026. — EPA
Investigators work to identify victims of deadly Swiss resort fire

Investigators work to identify victims of deadly Swiss resort fire

The boat overturned on Wednesday midnight near Jinack village in the North Bank Region
Dozens missing after boat carrying 200 migrants sinks off Gambia
January 02, 2026

Dozens missing after boat carrying 200 migrants sinks off Gambia

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reacts during a news conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo. — EPA
Japan PM joins fight for more ladies' toilets in parliament
January 02, 2026

Japan PM joins fight for more ladies' toilets in parliament

Iranian shopkeepers and traders protest against the economic conditions in Tehran, Iran, 29 December 2025. — EPA
Six killed in deadly clashes as Iran protests spread
January 02, 2026

Six killed in deadly clashes as Iran protests spread

A man looks at the overflowing Tarnak River after torrential rains in Kandahar, Afghanistan, 26 February 2025. Afghanistan is highly vulnerable to extreme weather events. (File photo)
Flash floods triggered by heavy rains kill at least 17 in Afghanistan
January 02, 2026

Flash floods triggered by heavy rains kill at least 17 in Afghanistan

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Saudi Embassy in Russia says visa-free travel agreement not yet in force
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Saudi Embassy in Russia says visa-free travel agreement not yet in force

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Arab and Muslim foreign ministers warn of worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid severe weather
2 hours ago

Arab and Muslim foreign ministers warn of worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid severe weather

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Saudi Arabia approves regulations for four special economic zones, effective April 2026
2 hours ago

Saudi Arabia approves regulations for four special economic zones, effective April 2026

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Investigators work to identify victims of deadly Swiss resort fire
2 hours ago

Investigators work to identify victims of deadly Swiss resort fire

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Hadramout governor orders operation to assume control of STC camps
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Hadramout governor orders operation to assume control of STC camps

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (C) participates in a demonstration organized by the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) in Caracas, Venezuela, 10 December 2025. — EPA
Venezuela detains several Americans as tensions with US rise
January 02, 2026

Venezuela detains several Americans as tensions with US rise

Zohran Mamdani pledges ‘new era’ for New York
January 02, 2026

Zohran Mamdani pledges ‘new era’ for New York

Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City
January 01, 2026

Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City

Senior police officers attend a press conference informing about a fire that broke out in a Crans-Montana bar during New Year's celebration, in Lens, Switzerland, 01 January 2026. — EPA
Scores killed, 100 injured in blaze at Swiss ski resort
January 01, 2026

Scores killed, 100 injured in blaze at Swiss ski resort

This screengrab taken from a video posted by US Southern Command on December 31, 2025, shows US forces striking a boat
US military says at least eight killed in new strikes on alleged drug boats
January 01, 2026

US military says at least eight killed in new strikes on alleged drug boats

A massive boulder prop enters the stage at the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney's Hollywood Studios. (Disney Parks)
Disney worker hurt stopping 180-kg fake boulder from hitting audience
January 01, 2026

Disney worker hurt stopping 180-kg fake boulder from hitting audience

Palestinians watch as Israeli army excavators demolish buildings during a military operation in Nur Shams refugee camp, near the West Bank city of Tulkarem, 31 December 2025. — EPA
Israel escalates West Bank demolitions amid illegal settlement expansion
January 01, 2026

Israel escalates West Bank demolitions amid illegal settlement expansion

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