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‘Our gratitude’: Moscow says US to release two Russian crew members from seized oil tanker

The Russian-flagged tanker was seized on Wednesday Russia announced on Friday that the United States will release two Russian crew members from a Russian-flagged oil tanker seized by US forces in the Atlantic Ocean two days ago. Read More

South Korea Court Hears Final Arguments; Prosecutors To Seek Sentence For Yoon

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom South Korea’s special prosecutor is expected to seek a sentence for former president Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of insurrection linked to his brief imposition of martial Read More

Breaking: Dubai cancels flights to Iran amid regional tensions and airspace concerns

Dubai cancels multiple flights to Iran amid regional disruptions / Image: file In a swift response to shifting regional dynamics, Friday, January 9, 2026, became a day of unexpected “grounding” for hundreds of travelers. Read More

Trump says he has ‘canceled second wave of attacks’ on Venezuela after release of political prisoners

Trump said he has cancelled a previously planned second wave of attacks on Venezuela. The decision came after Venezuela began releasing what he described as “large numbers” of political prisoners, which he called a sign of “seeking peace”. Read More

Why are Iranian women burning Khamenei’s photo to light cigarettes?

Videos of Iranian women lighting cigarettes with burning photos of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are spreading rapidly online. The symbolic act challenges both Iran’s political authority and its strict social rules for women. Read More

Yemen’s separatist group announces its dismantling after leader’s flight to UAE

Yemen’s separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council (STC), has announced its dissolution a day after its leader, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, fled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read More

‘Hands of US president stained with the blood’: Iran’s Khamenei says ‘arrogant’ Trump will be overthrown; vows crackdown on protesters

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday warned the protesters, saying the Islamic Republic would “not back down” amid escalating unrest accusing “foreign-backed elements” of trying to destab Read More

Dubai rolls out driverless RoboTaxis at 65 locations, offering 24/7 rides and app-based booking

Dubai launches its driverless RoboTaxi rollout across 65 locations / Image: file Dubai is officially stepping into the future. Read More

Iran On The Edge: Striking Protest Images That Shook The Streets In The Last 24 Hours

Protesters across Iran have burned government buildings, clashed with security forces, what began as economic protests has expanded into broader demands for political change Go to Source Read More

‘Some rioters want to please Trump’: Iran’s Khamenei hits back at protesters with a dig at US

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei has blamed foreign influence for the ongoing unrest in the country, accusing some protesters of acting to “please” US President Donald Trump as nationwide demonstrations continue to grip Iran. Read More

‘Real Threat’: Colombian President Gustavo Petro Warns Of US Military Action

Gustavo Petro warns of a US military threat to Colombia after Donald Trump’s remarks, criticizes ICE actions, and cautions that US policies risk international isolation. Read More

Turkey, Dubai Among Routes Hit As Spate Of Flight Cancellations Disrupt Iran Amid Protests

In Turkey, Turkish Airlines cancelled all five of its scheduled Friday flights to Tehran, according to the Istanbul Airport mobile application. Read More