France demands release of citizens held in Iran after Tehran floats prisoner swap
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France demands release of citizens in Iran, rejecting prisoner swap offer, amid ongoing negotiations and frustration over lack of progress.
UN reports at least 170 civilian deaths from military air strikes in Myanmar during controversial elections between December 2025 and January 2026.
Kremlin reveals Trump requested Putin to pause Kyiv strikes until February 1 for upcoming peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
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Zelenskyy warns U.S.-Iran tensions may delay peace talks, while Ukraine aims for EU membership readiness by 2027.
China vows to protect its companies after Panama's court annulled CK Hutchison's port concession at the Panama Canal.
Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax information, claiming reputational harm from the disclosures.
US-Iran tensions escalate as Trump threatens Iran with a "massive Armada," amid a complex history of conflict and diplomacy.
China's fiscal revenue fell 1.7% in 2025, marking its first decline since 2020 amid weak demand and a property slump.
A Minnesota man was arrested for impersonating an FBI agent to free accused murderer Luigi Mangione from a Brooklyn prison.
WHO assesses low risk of Nipah virus spread from India, with no recommended travel or trade restrictions following reported cases.
Burkina Faso's junta dissolves all political parties, citing division and plans new laws for future political organizations.
Indian national Shivam indicted for smuggling individuals from Canada into the U.S., facing up to 40 years in prison.
UN chief Guterres advocates for multi-polarity, highlighting the India-EU trade agreement's significance in global cooperation and stability.