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Trump briefing on options for response to Iran protests planned for Jan 13, report says

US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attending a meeting at the White House in Washington DC on Jan 9.
US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attending a meeting at the White House in Washington DC on Jan 9.

US announces ‘large-scale’ strikes against ISIS in Syria

The strikes are the latest US response to a Dec 13 attack by ISIS in Syria that killed two US soldiers and a US civilian interpreter.
The strikes are the latest US response to a Dec 13 attack by ISIS in Syria that killed two US soldiers and a US civilian interpreter.

WNBA says negotiations ‘remain ongoing’ as CBA expires

A WNBA logo is shown on the court before a game between the Connecticut Sun and the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena on June 25, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A WNBA logo is shown on the court before a game between the Connecticut Sun and the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena on June 25, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Kyiv residents grapple with cold after Russian strike rips open apartments

A resident cleans his flat in an apartment building damaged by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Anatolii Stepanov
A resident cleans his flat in an apartment building damaged by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Anatolii Stepanov

Kyiv mayor urges freezing residents to leave as Russia attacks

People wait for public transport during a blackout following Russian air strikes in Kyiv, on Jan 9. The city is facing widespread power shortages.
People wait for public transport during a blackout following Russian air strikes in Kyiv, on Jan 9. The city is facing widespread power shortages.

Russian strikes hit energy targets in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, US company in Dnipro

FILE PHOTO: Rescuers work at the site of an apartment building hit by a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine January 2, 2026. REUTERS/Sofia Gatilova /File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Rescuers work at the site of an apartment building hit by a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine January 2, 2026. REUTERS/Sofia Gatilova /File Photo

Israel begins strikes of Hezbollah and Hamas ‘targets’ in Lebanon

Emergency services and residents at the scene after an Israeli strike on the village of Kfar Hatta, in southern Lebanon on Jan 5, 2026.
Emergency services and residents at the scene after an Israeli strike on the village of Kfar Hatta, in southern Lebanon on Jan 5, 2026.

Paris’ Louvre museum opens but some parts stay closed as staff resume strike

Staff are calling for more hiring, pay increases and better use of the museum's funds.
Staff are calling for more hiring, pay increases and better use of the museum's funds.

Ukraine says Russian strike on Kyiv leaves first civilians dead this year

Employees remove debris at the site of a private hospital hit by Russian drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 5, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko
Employees remove debris at the site of a private hospital hit by Russian drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 5, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

EU urges ‘restraint’, respect for international law in Venezuela

A motorcyclist rides past graffiti depicting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on Jan 3.  US President Donald Trump announced US forces had captured Mr Maduro in a large-scale assault.
A motorcyclist rides past graffiti depicting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on Jan 3.  US President Donald Trump announced US forces had captured Mr Maduro in a large-scale assault.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.