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Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as next Federal Reserve chair
January 30, 2026, 07:59 PM - 2 min read
Donald Trump has nominated former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell, a move that sharpens debate over central bank independence.
US forces poised to strike Iran as Tehran warns of retaliation
January 30, 2026, 05:50 PM - 3 min read
US President Trump has warned Iran over its nuclear programme, with US forces on standby; Tehran has vowed immediate and strong retaliation, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.
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UN chief urges US, China to end ‘power struggle’
January 30, 2026, 03:35 PM - 3 min read
United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres, said on Thursday that only a multipolar world order can ensure lasting peace and development
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Putin has agreed to not attack Ukraine ‘for a week’: Trump
January 30, 2026, 03:17 PM - 3 min read
Trump said he and Putin had also discussed ceasefire possibilities in Ukraine in wake of the second round of peace talks scheduled to take place in the UAE
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Burkina Faso’s military dissolves all political parties
January 30, 2026, 01:44 PM - 2 min read
The country’s military issued a decree that accused political parties of encouraging abuse and division among the citizens
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US defence security official holds talks with B’desh Navy
January 30, 2026, 12:30 PM - 3 min read
DTSA Senior Security Adviser, Steven Barry James, held discussions with Rear Admiral, M Moynul Hassan, Commander of the Chittagong Naval Area on January 27
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Trump threatens tariff on nations supplying oil to Cuba
January 30, 2026, 11:48 AM - 3 min read
Declaring a national emergency, Trump branded Cuba “an unusual and extraordinary threat” to US national security, saying the US has “zero tolerance for the communist regime”
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In a first in 14 years, flight from Dhaka lands in Karachi
January 30, 2026, 10:45 AM - 3 min read
According to the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA), the Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight (BG-341) from Dhaka to Karachi reached on Thursday evening, indicating restored non-stop air connectivity between the two countries
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US forces ready to strike Iran: Pete Hegseth
January 30, 2026, 10:34 AM - 3 min read
The country’s deputy foreign minister reiterated that Tehran is “200 per cent ready to defend itself” and warned that any US attack would receive an “appropriate response, not a proportionate one”, potentially targeting American bases in the region
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US to return ancient bronze artefacts to India
January 30, 2026, 08:53 AM - 4 min read
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art in Washington DC issued a statement on Wednesday saying “rigorous provenance research” had documented the sculptures had been removed illegally from temple settings, and would therefore be returned to the Government of India
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Trump warns of 50 per cent tariff on Canada-made aircraft
January 30, 2026, 08:11 AM - 3 min read
This threat was preceded by Trump’s warning over the weekend to impose a 100 per cent tariff on goods imported from Canada if it went forward with a planned trade deal with China
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Vietnam, EU seal comprehensive strategic partnership
January 29, 2026, 03:08 PM - 3 min read
During a visit to Hanoi, European Council President, António Costa, met with Vietnamese President, Luong Cuong, and said they had elevated their ties to the “highest level”
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Putin, al-Sharaa discuss Russia-Syria ties
January 29, 2026, 02:31 PM - 3 min read
Speaking at a news conference before the two leaders’ meeting, al-Sharaa praised Russia for its support to a unified Syria and for helping “stabilise” the country
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Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as next Federal Reserve chair
January 30, 2026, 07:59 PM - 2 min read
Donald Trump has nominated former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell, a move that sharpens debate over central bank independence.
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January 30, 2026, 05:50 PM - 3 min read
US President Trump has warned Iran over its nuclear programme, with US forces on standby; Tehran has vowed immediate and strong retaliation, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.
Read moreJanuary 30, 2026, 03:35 PM - 3 min read
United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres, said on Thursday that only a multipolar world order can ensure lasting peace and development
Read moreJanuary 30, 2026, 03:17 PM - 3 min read
Trump said he and Putin had also discussed ceasefire possibilities in Ukraine in wake of the second round of peace talks scheduled to take place in the UAE
Read moreJanuary 30, 2026, 01:44 PM - 2 min read
The country’s military issued a decree that accused political parties of encouraging abuse and division among the citizens
Read moreJanuary 30, 2026, 12:30 PM - 3 min read
DTSA Senior Security Adviser, Steven Barry James, held discussions with Rear Admiral, M Moynul Hassan, Commander of the Chittagong Naval Area on January 27
Read moreJanuary 30, 2026, 11:48 AM - 3 min read
Declaring a national emergency, Trump branded Cuba “an unusual and extraordinary threat” to US national security, saying the US has “zero tolerance for the communist regime”
Read moreJanuary 30, 2026, 10:45 AM - 3 min read
According to the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA), the Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight (BG-341) from Dhaka to Karachi reached on Thursday evening, indicating restored non-stop air connectivity between the two countries
Read moreJanuary 30, 2026, 10:34 AM - 3 min read
The country’s deputy foreign minister reiterated that Tehran is “200 per cent ready to defend itself” and warned that any US attack would receive an “appropriate response, not a proportionate one”, potentially targeting American bases in the region
Read moreJanuary 30, 2026, 08:53 AM - 4 min read
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art in Washington DC issued a statement on Wednesday saying “rigorous provenance research” had documented the sculptures had been removed illegally from temple settings, and would therefore be returned to the Government of India
Read moreJanuary 30, 2026, 08:11 AM - 3 min read
This threat was preceded by Trump’s warning over the weekend to impose a 100 per cent tariff on goods imported from Canada if it went forward with a planned trade deal with China
Read moreJanuary 29, 2026, 03:08 PM - 3 min read
During a visit to Hanoi, European Council President, António Costa, met with Vietnamese President, Luong Cuong, and said they had elevated their ties to the “highest level”
Read moreJanuary 29, 2026, 02:31 PM - 3 min read
Speaking at a news conference before the two leaders’ meeting, al-Sharaa praised Russia for its support to a unified Syria and for helping “stabilise” the country
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