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Jan 17, 2026
Paris [France], January 17: In his New Year's message on January 15, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Paris is providing approximately two-thirds of the intelligence to Ukraine, thereby replacing much of the role previously played by the United States.
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Malaysia suspends military, police procurements over corruption investigations
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], January 17: Procurement decisions linked to corruption investigations involving Malaysia's armed forces and police have been suspended pending full compliance with procurement...
S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison on arrest obstruction charges
Seoul [South Korea], January 17: South Korea's former impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to five years in prison on arrest obstruction charges, live footage...
5.2-magnitude quake hits Hokkaido, Japan - GFZ
Beijing [China], January 17: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted Hokkaido, Japan, at 1934 GMT on Friday, the GFZ German Research Centre for...
A new battle in Venezuela
Washington [US], January 17: Following the U.S. arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the administration of his successor and an opposition leader in the South...
Australia has blocked nearly 5 million social media accounts belonging to people under 16
Sydney [Australia], January 17: Australian authorities have noted initial positive results after one month of enforcing a law banning children under 16 from using...
US lawmakers visit Denmark, offer reassurance regarding Greenland
Washington [US], January 17: Reuters reported on January 16th that a delegation of 11 bipartisan members of the US Congress had arrived in Copenhagen, Denmark,...
Make Vietnam more attractive
Hanoi [Vietnam], January 17: Some international experts have praised Vietnam's economic situation in recent times and expect that the Party's policies will continue to drive...
When the US and Taiwan reached a "mega" trade agreement
Washington [US], January 17: Reaching a $250 billion trade agreement between the US and Taiwan could help Washington become more self-sufficient in semiconductor supplies.
US warns of 'military activity' in Mexican and Central American airspace
Washington [US], January 17: US aviation officials issued advisories on January 16 warning airlines to exercise "caution" while operating within airspace over Mexico and Central...
Trump threatens to impose tariffs on countries that do not support the Greenland plan
Washington [US], January 17: US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on countries that do not "agree" to his plan to annex Greenland, a move that has increased tensions with European allies.
Trump selects seven people for the 'founding board' on Gaza
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One more district in Bulgaria declares flu epidemic measures
German court upholds arrest of Ukrainian suspect over Nord Stream blasts
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Georgia's ruling party files complaint against BBC over defamatory reports
Germany advises airlines to avoid Iranian airspace, citing regional tensions
European troops reach Greenland
