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In Pictures At least 10 people die, million without power as winter storm grips US At least 20 states declare states of emergency as nearly a million people are without…

Gold prices cross $5,100 for the first time amid geopolitical uncertainties Spot gold price touches an all-time high of $5,110.50 for an ounce in the first hours of the day.…

Sinner in Australian Open quarters; women’s holder Keys booted out Amanda Anisimova and Jessica Pegula, the victor over Keys, set up all-American quarterfinal in Melbourne. Italy’s Jannik Sinner beat his…

Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah warns of ‘total war’ if Iran is attacked Abu Hussein al‑Hamidawi, leader of Iraqi armed group, says war against Iran will not be a ‘walk in the…

Lebanon files UN complaint against Israel’s daily ceasefire violations Lebanese government says it documented 2,036 Israeli breaches of Lebanon’s sovereignty in the last three months of 2025. People flee after…

News President Xi says India, China ‘friends, partners’ in Republic Day message On India’s Republic Day, President Xi Jinping says Beijing and New Delhi are ‘good neighbours, friends and partners’.…

Ukraine’s security guarantees: What are they and why might they fall short? Kyiv is ready to send an agreement to its Parliament and US Congress, but Ukrainians say their safety…

Al-Sharaa checkmates the SDF and Washington still wins The US interest has long lied in a unified Syria. info Members of Syrian Democratic Forces arrive at the Kurdish city of…

News US State Secretary Rubio speaks to Iraqi PM amid tensions with Iran Marco Rubio’s call with PM Shia al-Sudani comes as Iraq is expected to see a new government…