'Gulf of America' name change now official

Jan 26, 2025

New York [US], January 26: The Trump administration's Interior Department said it had officially changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf...

Slovakia's PM threatens expulsions from country

Jan 26, 2025

Bratislava [Slovakia], January 26: Prime Minister Robert Fico on Saturday accused foreign countries of meddling in Slovakia's internal affairs and threatened to expel people from...

Hegseth narrowly gets the nod to become US defence secretary

Jan 26, 2025

New York [US], January 26: Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next US defence secretary, a major victory for President...

EU military chief suggests stationing troops in Greenland

Jan 26, 2025

Berlin [Germany], January 26: The chairman of the European Union Military Committee, Robert Brieger, is in favour of stationing EU soldiers in Greenland.

Philippines stops research survey in disputed sea

Jan 26, 2025

Manila [Philippines], January 26: The Philippines says it has suspended a scientific survey in the South China Sea after its fisheries vessels faced "dangerous harassment"...

Yemen's Houthis unilaterally release 153 prisoners of war

Jan 26, 2025

Sanaa [Yemen], January 26: The Houthis in Yemen have unilaterally released 153 prisoners of war to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the...

US military support to Ukraine unaffected by aid freeze: Zelensky

Jan 26, 2025

Kiev [Ukraine], January 26: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that US military assistance to Kiev has not been affected by the State Department's...

Investigation launched after 23 German police cars destroyed

Jan 26, 2025

Berlin [Germany], January 26: The security services in the southern German state of Bavaria launched an investigation on Saturday after 23 vehicles belonging to the...

Thousands still without power across Ireland as storm clean-up begins

Jan 26, 2025

Dublin [Ireland], January 26: Thousands were still without power across the island of Ireland on Saturday after Storm Éowyn swept in strong gusts that damaged...