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World

January 8, 2026

African stars suffer early elimination at WTT champions in Doha

Egypt’s Omar Assar was the first African casualty, losing 3-1 to Japan’s Shunsuke Togami.

WTT Champions Doha
January 8, 2026

350.org condemns U.S. withdrawal from UNFCCC, other international bodies

Mr Trump said the organisations promoted “radical climate policies” and global governance that “no longer serve American interests”.

Donald Trump official potrait
January 8, 2026

100 Venezuelans killed in U.S. military operation to capture Maduro: Interior Minister

Caracas has not previously given a number for those killed, but the army posted a list of 23 names of its dead.

Captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores
January 8, 2026

Trump withdraws U.S. from 66 UN bodies, international organisations

President Donald Trump has ordered the withdrawal of the United States of America from 31 UN organisations, and 35 other international organisations.

Donald Trump
January 8, 2026

U.S. active role in Venezuela could last for years, Trump says

When asked if it would be three months, six months, a year, or longer, Mr Trump replied, “I would say much longer.”

President Donald Trump has warned Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez
January 8, 2026

Syria Violence: UN seeks immediate de-escalation, dialogue

At least five civilians had been killed and some 30,000 people displaced following renewed fighting in Aleppo.

Syrian violence
January 7, 2026

Canadian police arrest, charge Babatunde Afuwape over murder of university student

The 20-year-old Shivank Avasthi was murdered on December 23, 2025.

Babatunde Afuwape
January 7, 2026

UNESCO adds India’s festival Diwali to Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the inclusion of Diwali in the UNESCO list, calling the holiday “the soul of Indian civilisation.”

Indian flag
January 7, 2026

Dozens killed, thousands arrested as Iranians continue protests

Amnesty International has condemned Iranian security forces for aviolent clampdown on protesters, resulting in deaths and injuries.

Protesting Iranians
January 7, 2026

Venezuela’s people must be heard, says UN human rights chief

The U.S. action made “all states less safe around the world”, Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the high commissioner, said.

Nicolás Maduro