Putin’s envoy to crash Davos amid Trump-Zelenskyy deal talks
The Kremlin’s top negotiator and Putin’s confidant Kirill Dmitriev is to meet Trump team at Davos this week, casting doubt on the anticipated US-Ukraine agreement. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | January 19th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 19th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Russian president invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Kremlin says
The invitation to Putin is expected to raise eyebrows with the full-scale invasion of Ukraine nearing its fourth year and the Russian leader seemingly reluctant to commit to a peace…
Spain holds minute of silence for victims of train derailment
Residents of Adamuz and people across Spain paid tribute to the victims of a deadly train accident that killed 39 and injured over 120, showing nationwide solidarity. Read more at…
Joy fills Oman as Muscat Nights illuminates the sky
The Muscat Nights 2026 festival has attracted over 800,000 visitors, featuring fireworks, cultural events, and modern technology across key venues until 31 January. Read more at Read More
Astana celebrates Epiphany with icy-water dips
The Epiphany is an ancient Christian feast day. Read more at Read More
Soaring executions in Iran suggest use as ‘tool of state intimidation,’ UN says
At least 47% of executions carried out in Iran in 2025 had been related to drug offences, the UN human rights office said. Read more at Read More
Norway advising citizens of preparations for wartime property requisitions, military says
The letters have no practical impact in peacetime other than to let owners know that the military may take over their goods in the event of a conflict, the statement…
At least 13 children killed in school bus crash in South Africa, police say
Preliminary reports indicate 11 schoolchildren died at the scene, with two others succumbing to their injuries later in hospital. Read more at Read More
Iranian foreign minister will not attend Davos, WEF confirms
Iran’s foreign minister will not be attending the Davos summit in Switzerland this week, the World Economic Forum said on Monday. Araghchi was supposed to appear on Davos stage on…