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Russia condemns interference, incitement, threats of force against Iran: Envoy

16 Jan 2026 | 7:30 AM

United Nations, Jan 16 (UNI) Russian UN ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said Thursday that his country condemns all forms of external interference, incitement to violence, and threats of use of force against Iran.

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Babis gov't wins vote of confidence in Czech lower house

16 Jan 2026 | 7:18 AM

Prague, Jan 16 (UNI) The coalition government led by ANO party leader Andrej Babis won a vote of confidence in the Czech Chamber of Deputies on Thursday, formally obtaining constitutional legitimacy to govern.

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4 injured in explosion and fire in Dutch city Utrecht

16 Jan 2026 | 7:09 AM

The Hague, Jan 16 (UNI) An explosion followed by a fire injured four people in the Dutch city of Utrecht on Thursday afternoon, local authorities confirmed.

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4 injured in explosion and fire in Dutch city Utrecht

16 Jan 2026 | 7:07 AM

The Hague, Jan 15 (UNI) An explosion followed by a fire injured four people in the Dutch city of Utrecht on Thursday afternoon, local authorities confirmed.

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Ukraine conflict a direct consequence of years of ignoring Russia’s legitimate interests: Putin

16 Jan 2026 | 1:29 AM

Moscow, Jan 15 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin listed the Ukraine conflict as an example of breaching the “indivisibility of security” principle, which outlines that the security of one nation cannot be achieved at the expense of others. .

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Iranian authorities seemingly seize power amid nationwide security deployment, residents note conditions akin to de-facto curfew

15 Jan 2026 | 11:03 PM

Tehran, Jan 15 (UNI) Short of formally declaring a national emerency, Iranian authorities sharply expanded the deployment of security forces across major cities, tightening control in an effort to suppress further unrest.

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Trump threatens to invoke Insurrections Act as Minneapolis protests over ICE killing intensify, Democrats urge 'end to occupation'

15 Jan 2026 | 10:41 PM

Minneapolis, Jan 15 (UNI) US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, a rarely used federal law that would allow him to deploy troops domestically, as protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continued to roil Minneapolis following two shootings involving federal officers.

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Somalia, AU forces kill over 30 al-Shabaab in joint operation

15 Jan 2026 | 9:34 PM

Mogadishu, Jan. 15 (UNI) The Somali National Army (SNA) and the African union (AU) forces, backed by international partners, on Thursday killed more than 30 al-Shabaab militants during a joint operation in southern Somalia, the AU peacekeeping mission said.
The operation, supported by air assets and involving multiple engagements with al-Shabaab fighters, was conducted in the vicinity of the Bulunagaad military base in the Lower Shabelle region, the African union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) said in a statement issued in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia.

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Differences with U.S. over Greenland persist: Danish PM

15 Jan 2026 | 9:32 PM

Oslo, Jan. 15 (UNI) Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Thursday described recent talks with the United States on Greenland as difficult, noting that Washington's ambition to take over Greenland remains unchanged despite a firm Danish rejection. .

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U.S. sanctions 13 entities, 11 individuals allegedly linked with Iran

15 Jan 2026 | 9:30 PM

Washington, Jan. 15 (UNI) The U.S. Department of Treasury is imposing sanctions on 13 more entities and 11 more individuals allegedly linked to Iran, according to the Specially Designated Nationals list updated on Thursday by the department's Office of Foreign Assets Control.

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Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act in Minnesota after another ICE shooting

15 Jan 2026 | 9:29 PM

Washington, Jan. 15 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota state, following a second shooting in about a week by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
"If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don't obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of I.C.E., who are only trying to do their job, I will institute the INSURRECTION ACT," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.

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Turkish FM says discussions held on possible defence pacts with Pakistan and KSA

15 Jan 2026 | 7:19 PM

Ankara, Jan 15 (UNI) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday that discussions have taken place on a possible defence arrangement involving Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, but stressed that no agreement has been finalised.

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BNP leader alleges outstanding irregularities in postal ballots, doubts transparency in polls

15 Jan 2026 | 6:46 PM

Dhaka, Jan 15 (UNI) BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday raised fresh concerns over the integrity of the electoral process, alleging serious irregularities in the preparation, distribution and use of postal ballots.

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Bangladesh Islami Andolan withdraws from 11 party alliance ahead of upcoming polls

15 Jan 2026 | 6:29 PM

Dhaka, Jan 15 (UNI) Bangladesh Islami Andolan, led by Charmonai Pir, has withdrawn from the 11-party alliance formed by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP), reducing the bloc to 10 parties, senior leaders confirmed.

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