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Venezuela: Trump's $3 billion oil windfall — why it matters

US President Donald Trump has announced an agreement with Venezuela's interim government to transfer millions of barrels of oil to the US. DW explores how the plan could be a blow to China, Russia, Ir...

6dDeutsche WellePolitics

How Putin’s focus on Ukraine war leaves allies like Venezuela, Iran and Cuba exposed

As Russian President Vladimir Putin focuses his attentions on Moscow’s war in Ukraine, his strategic allies around the world have been left feeling neglected – or worse. In Venezuela, officials now th...

1hSouth China Morning PostPoliticsImpact

China's trade surplus surges 20% to a record $1.2 trillion, even with Trump's tariffs

China's trade surplus surged to a record of almost $1.2 trillion in 2025, the government said Wednesday, as exports to other countries made up for slowing shipments to the U.S. under President Donald ...

4hNPR NewseconomicsImpact

'We choose Denmark,' says Greenland PM ahead of W. House talks

Greenland would choose to remain Danish over a US takeover, its leader said Tuesday, ahead of crunch White House talks on the future of the Arctic island which President Donald Trump has repeatedly th...

15hFrance 24PoliticsImpact

Crane collapses on train in Thailand, killing at least 22

A train travelling from Thailand’s ‌capital to the country’s ‍northeast was derailed on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on ⁠top of one of its carriages, killing at least 22 people and injuri...

6hSouth China Morning PostaccidentsImpact

China records US$1.19 trillion trade surplus in 2025 as exports jump 5.5%

China’s exports defied a turbulent year of trade tensions to perform better than expected in 2025, cementing a record US$1.19 trillion annual surplus as manufacturers diversified markets to offset a s...

8hSouth China Morning PosteconomicsImpact

Uganda shuts down internet ahead of election

In tonight's edition, a week after Ugandan authorities denied plans to shut down internet access during this week's presidential elections, public online access is blocked for millions of voters. Also...

13hFrance 24Politics

Trump tells Iranian protesters 'help is on its way' and cancels talks with officials

US President Donald Trump said on January 13 he’s cancelled talks with Iranian officials amid a protest crackdown, telling Iranian citizens “help is on its way.” Trump did not offer any details about ...

19hFrance 24PoliticsImpact

Thailand’s election turns into a cash splash contest to win votes

Thailand’s election season has triggered a dizzying array of cash giveaway offers from parties vying for votes, from a US$2,000 payment for newborns to debt write-offs and US$100 monthly top-ups for t...

1dSouth China Morning PostPoliticsImpact

Thailand: Several killed as crane falls on passenger train

The high-speed train was travelling from Bangkok to northeast Thailand....

6hDeutsche Welleaccidents

Trump says ‘help is on its way’ for Iranian protesters

US presidents calls on demonstrators to ‘take over’ the country’s institutions...

20hFinancial TimesPoliticsImpact

‘Welcome to hell’: Venezuela’s most notorious torture chamber

Families call for release of political prisoners at the brutal El Helicoide jail...

6hFinancial TimesPolitics

As Vietnam’s US trade surplus overtakes China, Trump replaces envoy to fix ‘imbalance’

The Trump administration plans to ‌replace the US ambassador to Vietnam with a nominee set on addressing “imbalanced” trade relations, as Hanoi’s goods trade surplus ‍with Washington surpassed China’s...

1dSouth China Morning PostPoliticsImpact

Trump warns Iran to ‘show humanity’ or face ‘very strong action’

US president set to meet top aides at the White House about a possible intervention...

10hFinancial TimesPoliticsImpact

Gaza: Hypothermia kills 5 as blockade hinders aid

Despite the ceasefire, conditions in Gaza remain perilous for many residents, with UNICEF reporting that more than 100 children have been killed by military action since the truce began. Large numbers...

1hFrance 24world_newsImpact

Honduras rejects ‘illegal’ recount order of vote won by Trump-backed Nasry Asfura

Honduras electoral authorities rejected on Monday an order by the outgoing president to recount November’s election won by Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura. Asfura, a conservative businessman, was ...

1dSouth China Morning PostPoliticsImpact

Why Iran's communication blackout could become permanent

Iran's communication blackout is "more serious" than ever before and restrictions may last beyond the current protests, according to one expert....

21hDeutsche WellePoliticsImpact

US to host officials from Denmark and Greenland as Trump renews takeover threats

The Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers will meet US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Wednesday....

22hEuronewsPoliticsImpact

2025 was deadliest year for Ukrainian civilians since start of Russia's all-out war, UN says

War-related violence in Ukraine killed 2,514 civilians and injured 12,142 last year, a 31% rise in the number of victims from 2024, a UN monitor said....

19hEuronewsworld_newsImpact

Germany’s nationalist AfD party hopes to take power in 2026

Since its founding, the nationalist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has stood in opposition. In 2026, it hopes to win state-level governing power and perhaps more....

1dWashington PostPoliticsImpact
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