U.S.-India trade deal stalled because Modi didn’t call Trump, Lutnick says

India has disputed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s account of the trade negotiations. Analysts say New Delhi is unused to Trump’s mercurial dealmaking style.

Kurdish groups reject Aleppo withdrawal as US pushes to end fighting

By Mahmoud Hasano and Orhan Qereman ALEPPO, Syria, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Kurdish groups in Aleppo vowed to defend their neighbourhoods from government forces on Friday, rejecting ceasefire terms declared by Damascus that demand Kurdish fighters withdraw from the Syrian city where

China's top diplomat Wang Yi postpones visit to Somalia

Jan 9 (Reuters) - Somalia's foreign affairs ministry said on Friday that China's top diplomat Wang Yi had postponed his planned visit to the East African country. Top officials from the ministry told Reuters that the reason for the postponement and a future schedule would be

Mining, climate and smokescreens: What's driving Trump's interest in Greenland?

Experts warn that Trump could exploit Greenland for its critical mineral resources, which are seen as “essential” for green energy.

'All are in the streets': Iranians defiant as protests grow

Tear gas burning his eyes, his voice hoarse from shouting anti-government slogans as cars honked around him, Majid joined crowds of Iranians taking to the streets in defiance of a crackdown on a swelling protest movement. He used a pseudonym for security reasons and like all

Trump says US to 'start now hitting land' in Mexico targeting drug cartels

President Donald Trump said US forces will "start now hitting land" in Mexico targeting drug cartels, following months of naval strikes against narcoboats. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has expressed opposition to this move.

Supreme Court set to issue rulings as Trump awaits fate of tariffs

WASHINGTON, Jan 9 - The U.S. Supreme Court could issue at least one ruling on Friday as several major cases remain pending including litigation testing the legality of President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs.

EU member states back Mercosur deal, French MEPs vow fight in Parliament

EU member states on Friday gave the green light to the signing of the Mercosur agreement, paving the way for a vast trade bloc taking in more than 700 million people across Europe and Latin America. France, however, plans to continue its fight against the deal in the European

Malaysia’s Umno to press for ex-PM Najib release but stay in ruling coalition

Some 104 Umno divisions submitted resolutions calling for the release of Najib.

Envoy tapped for Trump's Gaza board meets senior Palestinian official in West Bank

By Ali Sawafta and Rami Ayyub RAMALLAH, West Bank, Jan 9 (Reuters) - The former U.N. envoy expected to help lead Donald Trump's so-called Board of Peace for Gaza met a top Palestinian Authority official on Friday as the U.S. president pushes ahead with his plan for the

Art Against ICE

How protestors are memorializing Renee Nicole Good, an homage to NYC’s MetroCard, an exclusive look at Joiri Minaya's artist film, and our weekly community columns.

Will the Meta-Manus deal push more Chinese AI startups to Singapore — or shut the door?

Beijing’s scrutiny of the acquisition highlights how far Chinese founders can go in shedding their national roots to attract U.S. capital.

Defiant Khamenei insists 'won't back down' in face of Iran protests

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday insisted that the Islamic republic would "not back down" in the face of protests after the biggest rallies yet in an almost two week movement sparked by anger over the rising cost of living. Chanting slogans including

Latest news bulletin | January 9th, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 9th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Why China is taking on Japan in a new fight over rare earths

Beijing is threatening Tokyo with an economic weapon. Will the United States come to Japan’s aid?

Some want to ban geoengineering research. This would be a catastrophic mistake for our planet | Craig Segall and Baroness Bryony Worthington

We’ve already geoengineered the planet through the careless release of greenhouse gases. Now we need a plan to manage the risks we’ve set in motion A few months ago, Marjorie Taylor Greene, then a Georgia representative, held a hearing on her bill to ban research on

What a Lobster Heist Tells Us About Government Failure

On December 12, criminals made off with a $400,000 shipment of lobster meat from a freight hub outside of Boston. It was the latest and most costly in a spate of striking seafood robberies afflicting New England—involving creating a fake trucking load, malware, a deceptively

Trump’s Foreign Policy Madness Will Haunt Us for Generations

I think often these days about how past American leaders thought the Civil War was divine punishment for the nation’s sins. In his second inaugural address in 1864, Abraham Lincoln framed the struggle against slavery in biblical terms—not to suggest that he was on a holy

Trump plans for Venezuela's oil begin to take shape

The Trump administration’s plans for Venezuelan oil are beginning to take shape, including a U.S. takeover of the fuel produced there and something of a step back from the initial push to swiftly involve U.S. producers. Immediately after the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás

This $300,000 technology is turning private jets into flying offices

"It's the largest single advancement in aviation technology since modern commercial aviation," one jet broker told NYNext.

The Memo: Even Trump agrees a third impeachment looks possible

A third impeachment of President Trump could be on the agenda if Democrats win control of Congress in November — and that’s according to the commander in chief himself. “You got to win the midterms,” Trump told House Republicans at a retreat Tuesday. “If we don’t win the

The End Goal of Trump’s Cringey, Nonsensical Videos

On Saturday at Mar-a-Lago, as he was supposed to be speaking to the White House press corps about the overnight military raid in Venezuela, Donald Trump was busy doing what he loves most: posting on social media. While the reporters waited for him, he published a 84-second

RFK Jr.'s vaccine moves put new focus on patchwork of state school standards

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) childhood vaccine schedule is making school vaccination requirements an open question for the future. While state health departments typically take their cues from the

Man who built South Korea’s fried chicken industry dies at 74

Mr Yoon is credited for developing yangnyeom chicken: fried chicken coated in a glossy red sauce.

Mamdani Is Actually a Social Democrat. Here’s Why That Matters.

In his first address as mayor, Zohran Mamdani declared: “I was elected as a democratic socialist and I will govern as a democratic socialist. I will not abandon my principles for fear of being deemed radical.” That bold assertion delighted many of his admirers on the left while

How Silicon Valley and the White House are betting AI will solve the affordability crisis

"Inflation will fall dramatically because of innovation and robotics," economist Stephen Moore told NYNext.

GOP lawmakers question Noem’s handling of ICE-related shooting in Minnesota

Republicans on Capitol Hill are expressing skepticism over Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem’s handling of the Trump administration’s response to the shooting by an Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) officer, which Noem has framed as an “act of domestic

Coast Guard prepares for influx of seized ‘ghost fleet’ oil tankers

As Trump targets Venezuelan oil exports, the Coast Guard has put out a call for specialists who can fix captured tankers so they won’t be turned away from U.S. ports.

Can ICE officer in fatal Minneapolis shooting be prosecuted?

Whether the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who fatally shot a Minneapolis woman in her car Wednesday faces criminal prosecution may come down to the details. Federal officials claim the officer acted in self-defense when he opened fire on Renee Nicole

Africa: Why Many New Year Resolutions Don't Survive - -Larritosh

[Vanguard] Welcome to 2026 friend.

CWA Canada seeking answers from Ubisoft lawyers over Halifax closure

'Typically, in cases where employers are planning big layoffs, they share that info with the union in confidence before announcing it.'

Africa: China's Foreign Minister Meets With Chairperson of the African Union Commission

[Shabelle] Addis Ababa -- The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, H.E. Wang Yi, held the 9th China-African

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance comes to the Nintendo Switch 2

If you've been eager to jump into another Fire Emblem game while you wait for Fortune's Weave, then now you can.

Africa: Local Capital Sparks Africa's Startup Funding Comeback

[Independent (Kampala)] Africa's startup ecosystem is emerging from two difficult years with renewed momentum, buoyed by a funding rebound that is increasingly being driven by local venture capital.

Elon Musk's Grok AI image editing limited to paid X users after deepfakes

It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.

Copa announces resumption of Caracas route

Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines announced on Thursday its resumption of the Caracas route following a long suspension amid US warnings that Venezuela's airspace was unsafe.

Seems like everyone forgot the 'Consumer' part of the Consumer Electronics Show this year

Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.

What is 365 buttons? Everything you need to know about 2026’s first viral TikTok trend

“365 buttons” has blown up on social media, with a new year’s resolution unwittingly becoming a viral meme, which in turn has birthed 2026’s first essential catchphrase. Euronews Culture are here to guide you through it.

Yemen's southern separatists have disbanded, delegate to talks in Saudia Arabia says

DUBAI, Jan 9 - Yemen's main southern separatist group has decided to disband, one of its members said in a statement broadcast on state media on Friday in Saudi Arabia, where a delegation from the group, which appears to be splitting, has been attending peace talks.

Ubisoft shutters Halifax studio, Kinetic Games launches publishing label, and is Discord going public? - Patch Notes #35

Plus: EB Games could exit New Zealand and who topped Steam's 2025 revenue rankings?

Uruguay: donated islands for environmental bilateral initiative

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi took delivery on Thursday of three islands in the Uruguay River purchased by US philanthropist Gilbert Butler to develop a binational "Peace Park" Project together with neighboring Argentina.

Buying time: How outsourcing housework became a survival strategy for young South Koreans

It is a method of preserving time and mental health in a society that rarely slows down.

Bitcoin: Strength Above 90,000 Sets Stage for Renewed Range Break Attempt

Kurdish councils in Syria's Aleppo reject evacuation call

Jan 9 (Reuters) - Kurdish councils in Syria's Aleppo said on Friday they would not evacuate neighbourhoods under their control as part of a ceasefire deal to end days of fighting between Kurdish forces and Syrian government fighters. In a statement published by Syrian Kurdish

Iran's Khamenei accuses protesters of pleasing Trump amid ongoing unrest

Ayatollah Khamenei laid the blame on the US president for fomenting unrest as protests across Iran continued despite the internet blackout after exiled Crown Prince Pahlavi called for mass demonstrations demanding freedom.

Africa: Chinese EV Giant Okla Global Appoints Treadway to Spearhead Africa Expansion

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tiazhou Okla Automotive Co., widely known as Okla Global, has announced a strategic partnership with Hong Kong-headquartered Treadway Investment Bank to accelerate its ambitious expansion into Africa's

Africa: China-Africa People-to-People Exchanges Program Launched

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The African Union and China have launched the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges today at the AU Headquarters, marking a historic milestone in the 70-year diplomatic journey between the two sides.

New Music Friday: French Montana & Max B, IDK & Pusha T, Larry June & More

New Music Friday has kicked back into gear to begin the new year — and there’s plenty of heat to help you warm up this winter. Following his long-awaited prison release late last year, Max B is making up for lost time as he returns with his second project in as many months —

Grok limits image generator after backlash over sexualized AI images

Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot faced backlash for creating images of undressed women and children. The image-generating function will now be available only to paying subscribers.