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Trump unveils Board of Peace, 'New Gaza' plans at Davos
US President Donald Trump unveiled his new Board of Peace at Davos on Thursday, casting himself again as a global peacemaker despite widespread scepticism over a plan that aims to rewrite the global order.
What we know about Trump's Greenland 'framework' deal
US President Donald Trump has announced a framework for a permanent deal over Greenland, backing off his threat to seize the territory from Denmark -- but offered no details.
Trump launches 'Board of Peace' at Davos
US President Donald Trump kicked off his new "Board of Peace" at Davos on Thursday, with a signing ceremony for a body with a $1 billion membership fee and a controversial list of invitees.
Stocks rally as Trump drops Greenland tariff threats
Stocks rallied Thursday after President Donald Trump rowed back on threats to hit key European countries with tariffs over their opposition to a US takeover of Greenland.
Iran Guards chief says 'finger on trigger', warns US against 'miscalculations'
The commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Thursday warned Israel and the US against "miscalculations" in the wake of mass protests, saying the force had its "finger on the trigger".
'Too dangerous to go to hospital': a glimpse into Iran's protest crackdown
Young protesters shot in the back, shotgun pellets fired in a doctor's face, wounded people afraid to go to hospital: "Every family has been affected" by the deadly crackdown on Iran's recent wave of demonstrations, said one protester.
Bruised European allies wary after Trump's Greenland climbdown
NATO chief Mark Rutte appeared to have pulled off a diplomatic coup by talking US President Donald Trump down from his Greenland demands -- but swirling questions over a purported deal left European allies wary Thursday.
Austrian ex-agent goes on trial in Russia spying case
A former Austrian intelligence official went on trial in a Vienna court on Thursday charged with handing over sensitive devices and selling secret information to Russia.
Trump to showcase 'Board of Peace' at Davos after Greenland u-turn
US President Donald Trump will show off his new "Board of Peace" at Davos on Thursday -- burnishing his claim to be a peacemaker a day after backing off his own threats against Greenland.
Bangladesh launches campaigns for first post-Hasina elections
Bangladesh began official campaigning on Thursday for hugely anticipated general elections next month, the first since the 2024 uprising ended the autocratic rule of Sheikh Hasina.
Philippines convicts journalist on terror charge called 'absurd'
A young Philippine journalist who spent nearly six years in a crowded provincial prison was found guilty of terror financing on Thursday in a case rights groups and a UN expert labelled a "travesty of justice".
Philippine President Marcos hit with impeachment complaint
Members of Philippine civil society groups filed an impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos on Thursday, accusing him of systematically bilking taxpayers out of billions of dollars for bogus flood control projects.
Trump to unveil 'Board of Peace' at Davos after Greenland backtrack
US President Donald Trump will show off his new "Board of Peace" and meet Ukraine's leader at Davos on Thursday -- burnishing his claim to be a peacemaker a day after backing off his own threats against Greenland.
Hong Kong starts security trial of Tiananmen vigil organisers
The national security trial of three Hong Kong activists who organised annual Tiananmen vigils began Thursday, with the trio facing up to 10 years in prison.
Bangladesh launches campaigns for first post-Hasina polls
Bangladesh begins official campaigning on Thursday for hugely anticipated general elections next month, the first since the 2024 uprising ended the autocratic rule of Sheikh Hasina.
Stocks track Wall St rally as Trump cools tariff threats in Davos
Asian stocks rose Thursday while safe-haven precious metals extended losses after Donald Trump rowed back on his threat to hit key European countries with tariffs over their opposition to the US takeover of Greenland.
'They poisoned us': grappling with deadly impact of nuclear testing
Nuclear weapons testing has affected every single human on the planet, causing at least four million premature deaths from cancer and other diseases over time, according to a new report delving into the deadly legacy.
Greenlanders doubtful over Trump resolution
Greenlanders were sceptical on Wednesday following US President Donald Trump's announcement that he had settled the question of the Arctic island's future.
Interim Venezuela leader to visit US
Venezuela's interim president will soon visit the United States, a senior US official said Wednesday, further signaling President Donald Trump's willingness to embrace the oil-rich country's new leader.
Australia day of mourning for victims of Bondi Beach shooting
Australians will fall quiet in candlelight Thursday on a national day of mourning for the 15 people killed by gunmen who opened fire at a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach.
In Davos speech, Trump repeatedly refers to Greenland as 'Iceland'
US President Donald Trump repeatedly made an apparent gaffe in a speech Wednesday to world leaders assembled in Switzerland by referring to "Iceland" several times instead of his much coveted "Greenland," with the White House furiously denying any confusion on his part.
Trump announces Greenland 'framework', backing off force and tariffs
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had reached a framework of a deal that satisfies him on Greenland, as he backed down both on threats to seize the island by force from Denmark and on imposing tariffs against European allies.
US stocks rise as markets cheer easing of Greenland tensions
Stocks mostly steadied Wednesday as markets digested shifting comments from US President Donald Trump that dialed down tensions with Europe over Greenland.
US Republicans begin push to hold Clintons in contempt over Epstein
A Republican-led US House panel voted Wednesday to launch contempt of Congress proceedings against Bill and Hillary Clinton over their refusal to testify before its probe into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump says agreed 'framework' for US deal over Greenland
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he reached a framework for a permanent deal over his contentious efforts to acquire Greenland, and that he would therefore waive tariffs that were to hit European allies.
Iran says 3,117 killed in protests, activists fear 'far higher' toll
Iranian authorities on Wednesday said 3,117 people were killed during protests that first erupted in late December, but activists said the actual toll risked being many times higher due to a crackdown that suppressed the demonstrations.
Iran says 3,117 killed during protests, activists fear 'far higher' toll
Iranian authorities on Wednesday said 3,117 people were killed during protests that first erupted in late December, but activists said the actual toll risked being many times higher due to a crackdown that suppressed the demonstrations.
Israel says struck Syria-Lebanon border crossings used by Hezbollah
The Israeli military said it struck four crossings along the Syria-Lebanon border on Wednesday that were used by Hezbollah to smuggle weapons, after earlier launching fresh strikes on the militant group in Lebanon.
Spain train drivers call strike after deadly accidents
Spanish train drivers on Wednesday called a three-day strike for February, plunging the country's under-scrutiny railways into further turmoil, after two accidents just days apart killed 44 people.
US begins IS prisoner transfer as Syria govt, Kurds trade attack blame
The United States said it launched an operation Wednesday that could move thousands of Islamic State group jihadists from Syria to Iraq, as Syrian and Kurdish-led forces traded accusations of breaching a fragile ceasefire.
Israel launches wave of fresh strikes on Lebanon
Israel launched fresh strikes on what it said were Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon after raids earlier Wednesday killed two people, the latest violence despite a year-old ceasefire with the militant group.
Huge lines, laughs and gasps as Trump lectures Davos elite
To muted applause and not a few stony faces, US President Donald Trump took the stage before hundreds of the world's rich and powerful Wednesday for the most anticipated speech of this year's Davos forum.