Asian shares mostly rise after Wall Street rallies on lower oil prices - AP News

Asian shares mostly rise after Wall Street rallies on lower oil prices  AP News

Magyar to meet Hungarian president as Trump says next PM 'a good man'

The man who ended Viktor Orbán's 16 years of continuous rule, Péter Magyar, is calling for a speedy transfer of power.

U.S. sends thousands more troops to Mideast as Trump seeks to squeeze Iran

The deployment includes sailors and Marines due to arrive as the administration attempts to enforce a maritime blockade against the regime in Tehran.

By Dan Lamothe

Trump warns US-UK trade deal ‘can always be changed’ with relations in ‘sad state’

President says he gave Britain ‘better deal than I had to’ but ally was ‘not there when we needed them’ on Iran Donald Trump has threatened to row back on the trade deal the US signed with the UK last year, in his latest salvo against the British government over sharp differences about the US’s approach to the Middle East. The US president said the economic deal struck with the UK, which cut some of his tariffs on cars, aluminium and steel, was “better than I had to” and that it could “always...

By Pippa Crerar Political editor

Trump slams Italian prime minister, one of his few remaining European allies

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Italian journalist Viviana Mazza {vee-VYAAN-ah MAH-tsah} about President Trump's criticism of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, one of few remaining allies in Europe.

By A Martínez

Stop calling this brinkmanship. Trump's Hormuz move is the real pressure

President Trump's naval blockade cutting off Iran's oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz is the only play left after failed Islamabad negotiations.

Iran says $270bn war loss must be compensated, as fresh talks with US loom

Iran demands compensation for war damages caused by US and Israeli attacks on critical infrastructure.

US allies won’t join Trump’s war — but they can’t escape the fallout - CNN

US allies won’t join Trump’s war — but they can’t escape the fallout  CNN

Trump renews criticism of UK, saying it should ‘drill, baby, drill’ for North Sea oil

Trump's comments come at a time when the U.K. government has said the Iran war energy shock shows the need “to get off the fossil fuel rollercoaster.”

US restores full sanctions on Russian oil after waiver expires – Politico

US sanctions on Russian oil have returned to full force after a temporary waiver expired under Trump's administration.

By Olha Kovalchuk,Anastasia Protz

Ambassadors meet for historic talks in US amid deeply fraught Lebanon-Israel tensions

Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Simon Mabon, Professor of International Politics and Director of the Richardson Institute for Peace Studies at Lancaster University, specialising in Middle East studies. He is also Director of SEPAD (the Sectarianism, Proxies and De-Sectarianization Project). He sees the current conflict between Lebanon and Israel as one defined more by layered, overlapping sovereignties. The scheduled talks between Israeli and Lebanese officials are, on the surface, historica...

By FRANCE24

Dr. Oz’s stunned reaction to Trump’s soda and cancer theory: ‘Are you kidding me!?’

US-Iran war: Is Trump planning to extend ceasefire? POTUS' big claim, ‘You’re going to be watching…’

President Donald Trump has revealed whether he is planning to extend the ceasefire amid the US-Iran war, and if he thinks it will be “necessary.”

Americans’ views of China improve ahead of Trump-Xi summit: Survey - The Straits Times

Americans’ views of China improve ahead of Trump-Xi summit: Survey  The Straits Times

Trump Defends His Love For Diet Soda With Bizarre Claim: "It Kills Cancer Cells Inside The Body"

Dr. Mehmet Oz, who now heads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said Trump made the remark in a light, joking way while defending his love for fizzy drinks.

Seoul shared ship info with US, Gulf nations as well as Iran: minister

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Wednesday that South Korea shared information on its vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf not only with Iran but also with Gulf countries and the United States, as part of efforts to ensure their safety. Cho made the remarks during a plenary session of the National Assembly’s Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee in Seoul, responding to a question from Rep. Kim Ki-woong of the main opposition People Power Party on whether Seoul had provided details on 26 South

By The Korea Herald

US shuts down Iran's maritime trade despite optimism for more talks

"I think a deal is preferable because then they can rebuild," says US President Donald Trump.

Europe's fallback plan if U.S. exits NATO is gaining traction - report

Can US–Iran talks survive Trump’s Hormuz blockade? - The Daily Star

Can US–Iran talks survive Trump’s Hormuz blockade?  The Daily Star

PSX rallies sharply, gains over 4,000 points on Iran-US talks optimism - Geo News

PSX rallies sharply, gains over 4,000 points on Iran-US talks optimism  Geo News

Australia's Qantas To Cut Domestic Flights Amid Fuel Price Surge

Australia's Qantas To Cut Domestic Flights Amid Fuel Price Surge Authored by Monica O'Shea via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Australia’s flag carrier Qantas will cut domestic flights and redeploy capacity from the United States towards Europe as fuel prices double. Qantas Airways ground staff are seen on the tarmac near planes at the domestic terminal of Sydney International Airport in Sydney, Australia on Jan. 14, 2026. David Gray/ AFP via Getty Images Qantas revealed fuel...

By Tyler Durden

Wall St rallies on US-Iran talk hopes, earnings lift - The Star

Wall St rallies on US-Iran talk hopes, earnings lift  The Star

Zelensky to continue meetings in Norway, then travel to Italy

President Volodymyr Zelensky will continue his meetings in Norway today and then travel to Italy, where he will hold talks with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Prime minister: NATO functioning better than appears on the surface

Estonia is not alone in its security despite U.S. President Donald Trump's recent statements after NATO allies refused to back the blockade of the Iranian Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) said.

Pakistan PM begins diplomatic visit to Saudi, others for US-Iran dialogue

Pakistan’s PM embarks on a diplomatic visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey to mediate a second round of potential US-Iran peace talks. Read More: https://punchng.com/pakistan-pm-begins-diplomatic-visit-to-saudi-others-for-us-iran-dialogue/

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Wall Street Journal: Europeans are preparing an alternative plan if Trump pulls the US out of NATO – Germany’s role

A turning point is the possibility raised by Donald Trump of taking Greenland from Denmark – highlighting the challenges of creating a “European NATO” The post Wall Street Journal: Europeans are preparing an alternative plan if Trump pulls the US out of NATO – Germany’s role appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Trump says Iran talks may resume as Israel, Lebanon open direct track

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that US-Iran peace talks could resume this week, while Israel and Lebanon agreed to launch direct negotiations, signaling movement on two key fronts in efforts to ease the Middle East conflict. The post Trump says Iran talks may resume as Israel, Lebanon open direct track appeared first on Vanguard News.

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King Charles will not meet Epstein survivors on US visit

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will not meet survivors of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during the state visit to the US this month, a Buckingham Palace source confirmed

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Donald Trump threatens to destroy any military vessel that violates the blockade of Iranian ports. - Seneweb

Donald Trump threatens to destroy any military vessel that violates the blockade of Iranian ports.  Seneweb