France replaces the US as the intelligence leader for Ukraine

Jan 17, 2026

Paris [France], January 17: In his New Year's message on January 15, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Paris is providing approximately two-thirds of the...

U.S. stocks decline amid Fed leadership uncertainty

Jan 17, 2026

Washington [US], January 17: U.S. stocks ended slightly lower on Friday, as the market grappled with heightened volatility in the bond market and renewed uncertainty...

White House names members of Gaza peace board chaired by Trump

Jan 17, 2026

Washington [US], January 17: The White House on Friday officially announced the names of the members of the Board of Peace for Gaza in...

Trump to restart mediation of Egypt-Ethiopia dispute over Nile water

Jan 17, 2026

Washington [US], January 17: U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday offered to restart U.S. mediation to help resolve a long-running dispute on Nile River water...

U.S. Justice Department investigating Minnesota governor, Minneapolis Mayor: report

Jan 17, 2026

Washington [US], January 17: Federal prosecutors are investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding federal law enforcement operations in...

Rubio, Trump's son-in-law named to Gaza Peace Board chaired by Trump

Jan 17, 2026

Washington [US], January 17: The White House on Friday announced members of the so-called "Board of Peace" for Gaza that intends to implement the 20-point...

Thailand sets up economic diplomacy plan to navigate volatile global trade

Jan 17, 2026

Bangkok [Thailand], January 17: Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday announced its strategy for economic diplomacy, designed to navigate global trade volatility and shield...

Malaysia suspends military, police procurements over corruption investigations

Jan 17, 2026

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], January 17: Procurement decisions linked to corruption investigations involving Malaysia's armed forces and police have been suspended pending full compliance with procurement...

S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison on arrest obstruction charges

Jan 17, 2026

Seoul [South Korea], January 17: South Korea's former impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to five years in prison on arrest obstruction charges, live footage...