Gaza plan phase two: US to discuss Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal
The second phase of the ceasefire deal includes naming a panel of Palestinian technocrats to lead post-war Gaza.
Day: January 15, 2026
UK economy grew by better-than-expected 0.3% in November despite budget uncertainty
Jaguar Land Rover’s recovery from cyber-attack appears to have contributed to GDP growthBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK economy grew by a stronger-than-expected 0.3% in November despite uncertainty around Rachel Reeves’s budget, official figures s…
European military mission set to begin in Greenland
European military personnel were due to begin arriving in Greenland on Thursday, shortly after a meeting between American, Danish and Greenlandic officials in Washington failed to resolve “fundamental disagreement” over the mineral-rich, strategic Arc…
Why Regime Change In Iran Could Hurt India, But Benefit Pakistan, China
As Iran’s clerical leadership struggles to contain protests fuelled by economic hardship and political fatigue, India is watching events unfold with quiet unease.
Hong Kong-based WeLab, which operates two digital banks in Hong Kong and Indonesia, raised $220M in equity and debt from HSBC, Prudential Hong Kong, and others (Denise Wee/Bloomberg)
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Hong Kong-based WeLab, which operates two digital banks in Hong Kong and Indonesia, raised $220M in equity and debt from HSBC, Prudential Hong Kong, and others — Hong Kong-based fintech firm WeLab Ltd. has se…
Syrian army tells civilians to evacuate new front with SDF east of Aleppo
A ‘humanitarian zone’ is expected to remain open on Thursday, allowing residents to leave Deir Hafer and Maskana.
First global repository of ice cores: How Antarctica scientists are preserving ice samples from melting glaciers; why is it important?
Scientists have opened the world’s first global repository for mountain ice cores in Antarctica to preserve Earth’s atmospheric history as glaciers melt. The Ice Memory Foundation’s frozen sanctuary stores ice cores, acting as time capsules of past cli…
“Can Men Get Pregnant?” Indian-American Doctor Asked During Abortion Hearing
The tense discussion came during the HELP Committee hearing titled “Protecting Women: Exposing the Dangers of Chemical Abortion Drugs,” at the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
News24 | Iran halts executions, Trump ‘to watch it and see’ amid claims of 3 428 dead
US President Donald Trump said he had been told the killings of protesters in Iran had been halted, but added that he would “watch it and see” about threatened military action.
“Which Way, Greenland Man?” White House Posts Controversial Graphic
The graphic features two sledge dog teams with the Greenland flag, faced with a fork in the road.