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Amazon Web Services to invest $5bn in Mexico digital hub push
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a landmark investment of $5bn in Mexico, aimed at creating a digital hub in Querétaro.
British PM Starmer signs '100-year partnership' with Ukraine in Kyiv
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Kyiv on January 16, where he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed a landmark "100-Year Partnership" treaty aimed at deepening ties in security, energy, science, and trade.
Cuba prisoner release after terror delisting marks last-gasp reset in US ties before Trump return
Cuba has begun releasing prisoners under a deal with outgoing US President Joe Biden's administration to remove the communist island from a list of terror sponsors, but Secretary of State-designate Marco Rubio signalled the policy would be reversed.
Car rams into protest in Belgrade, injuring female student
Tens of thousands of people across Serbia have joined anti-government protests since the collapse of a canopy at the railway station in Novi Sad claimed 15 lives.
Iran, Tajikistan sign 23 cooperation agreements in landmark visit
Iran and Tajikistan signed 23 cooperation agreements during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's first state visit to Dushanbe since taking office, marking a significant expansion of bilateral ties between the Persian-speaking nations.
Polish President Duda says Ukraine should join Nato as soon as possible
Ukraine’s best option to ensure national security will be to join Nato in the “near future,” President Andrzej Duda said on January 15 as he hosted his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Warsaw.
Analysts ponder why Viktor Orban is skipping Donald Trump’s inauguration
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will not attend the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, but will instead deliver a keynote speech at a conference evaluating Hungary's EU presidency on the same day.
Spike in Czech beer exports to Russia highlights cracks in Moscow-bound trade and businesses
Czechia’s exports of beer increased year on year in 2024, which was the first spike in beer exports to Russia after a slump caused by Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent severing of business links to Russia.
Russia backs Vietnam's bid to join BRICS
Russia has publicly endorsed Vietnam's aspirations to join the influential BRICS bloc, a move that could significantly bolster Hanoi's global standing and economic prospects.
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Korean president cites health concerns in bid to avoid further questioning
Citing health worries, South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol will likely avoid further questioning after his dramatic arrest over a failed attempt to declare martial law in early December
Trump to give thumbs up on expedited arms supply to Taiwan
Donald Trump plans to accelerate the delivery of US weapons and military hardware to Taiwan, according to incoming national security advisor Mike Waltz
Trump Tantrum impact on the Indian rupee expected to be temporary
The "Trump Tantrum," a term describing the impact of Donald Trump's presidency on the Indian rupee, is expected to be temporary
Bulgaria’s new cabinet slammed as ‘Frankenstein’s monster’ by opponents
Gerb to lead four-party coalition of populists and pro-Russian socialists.
Peruvian president's secret plastic surgery ignites scandal
The controversy surrounding Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has intensified following revelations about her rhinoplasty surgery in 2023.
Turkey's Erdogan threatens to "cut off heads" of terrorist groups in Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened military action against militant groups in Syria, particularly Kurds, unless they lay down their arms and disband.
Israeli military seizes large weapons cache in Syrian territory
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on January 15 that they have seized more than 3,300 weapons during operations in Syrian territory, including significant military hardware and missile systems from the defunct Assad regime.
Israel and Hamas reach agreement on hostage deal, Trump confirms
US President-elect Donald Trump confirmed on the evening of January 15 that a hostage deal was reached between Israel and Hamas for hostages who remain captive in Gaza.
Italian aid worker held without charge in Venezuela for two months
An Italian aid worker detained in Venezuela since November has had no contact with officials or family for two months, prompting his family to appeal to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for intervention.
Mexico unveils curbs on Chinese imports in overture to Trump
Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum, has unveiled a bold economic plan aimed at reducing imports from China, a move widely seen as a response to US President-elect Donald Trump
Iraq, BP to sign major Kirkuk fields deal worth over $27bn
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in London to assess the feasibility of a comprehensive redevelopment programme for four oil fields in Kirkuk as part of a bigger BP deal.