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January 21, 2026

U.S. state South Carolina records 88 new measles cases

The state’s Department of Public Health (DPH) made the disclosure on Wednesday.

South Carolina
January 21, 2026

Iran’s security forces killed 4,500 people during protests, HRANA says

At least 4,500 people have been killed in Iran since the outbreak of protests at the end of December, activists said on Wednesday, as new figures emerged from the U

Body bags
January 21, 2026

France seeks NATO military exercise on Greenland

France is calling for a NATO exercise in Greenland and is willing to participate. Sources at the Élysée presidential palace disclosed this on Wednesday.

NATO troops
January 21, 2026

China pledges to defend UN system after board of peace invite

The official noted that no matter how the international situation evolves, China would firmly safeguard the international system with the UN at its core.

Xi Jinping
January 21, 2026

Netanyahu to join U.S.-led board of peace for Gaza

In a statement, Mr Netanyahu said he had agreed to serve on the board, which he said would be composed of world leaders.

Donald Trump with Benjamin Netanyahu
January 21, 2026

Shinzo Abe’s killer sentenced to life imprisonment

Tetsuya Yamagami, a 45-year-old man who assassinated Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, with a homemade gun in 2022, has been sentenced to life imprisonment.

Tetsuya Yamagami
January 21, 2026

Hilda Baci receives third Guinness World Record award

Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has received new recognition from Guinness World Records, making her a three-time record holder.

Hilda Baci
January 20, 2026

U.S. Second Lady Usha Vance pregnant with fourth child

Usha Vance, wife of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, has announced she is pregnant and expecting a baby boy in July.

Usha Vance
January 20, 2026

UNODC urges unified global response to rising synthetic drug threat

Mr Tettey said trafficking methods are also becoming increasingly sophisticated, driven by the high potency and economic appeal of synthetic drugs.

Hard drugs used to illustrate the story
January 20, 2026

Greenland: Macron proposes meeting between G7, Russia, Denmark, others

Mr Trump will be in Europe for the World Economic Forum in Davos, on Wednesday.

Emmanuel Macron