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Don’t 'provoke' your 'daddy’: Russian envoy mocks Europe on Trump’s Greenland tariffs

Anadolu Agency | 2026-01-17, 23:21

Russian presidential envoy and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, Kirill Dmitriev, warned Europe on Saturday that it should not “provoke their daddy,” after the US President Donald Trump's announcement to impose new tariffs

U.S. military kills "leader affiliated with Al-Qaeda" in Syria

China.dot.org | 2026-01-17, 23:19

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. military conducted a strike in northwest Syria on Friday, killing a "leader affiliated with Al-Qaeda" who

Roundup: Trump's tariffs threat over Greenland sparks EU pushback

China.dot.org | 2026-01-17, 23:19

BRUSSELS, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose new tariffs on eight European countries unless Denmark accept a deal over Greenland has drawn swift rebukes from Nordic capitals and major European leaders, fueled calls for an

150 Million Chinese People Have Pulmonary Nodules, State Media Reports

The Epoch Times | 2026-01-17, 23:17

There are 150 million Chinese who have pulmonary nodules, as state media recently revealed. The number of

US Kills Al-Qaeda Leader Linked to Deadly ISIS Attack on US Troops

The Epoch Times | 2026-01-17, 23:17

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on Jan. 17 announced a deadly strike on a leader of the

Word of the day: Syzygy

The Economic Times | 2026-01-17, 23:16

Word of the day Syzygy explains a

Why TikTok AI banned KreekCraft just weeks before his 29th birthday, shocking Roblox and Twitch fans

The Times of India | 2026-01-17, 23:13

Forrest “KreekCraft” Barnes, one of the most well-known Roblox streamers, shocked his fans when he shared that TikTok had banned his account again. The ban happened on January 16, 2026, and it came at a time when KreekCraft was still active and posting

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni secures 7th term as opposition rejects results

The Mercury News | 2026-01-17, 23:10

By Rodney Muhumuza | Associated Press KAMPALA, UgandaUgandan President Yoweri Museveni won his seventh term with 71.65% of the vote, according to official results Saturday, in an election marred by a days-long internet shutdown and rigging claims by his

Thousands rally in Serbia as students vow to lead on fight against corruption

The Mercury News | 2026-01-17, 23:10

NOVI SAD, Serbia (AP) — Thousands of people rallied on Saturday in Serbia as university students announced a new stage in their struggle against President Aleksandar Vucic’s tenure after leading more than a year of mass demonstrations that shook his autocratic

Iraqi army fully takes over key base following US withdrawal

The Mercury News | 2026-01-17, 23:10

By Qassim Abdul-Zahra | Associated Press BAGHDAD — U.S. forces have fully withdrawn from an air base in western Iraq in implementation of an agreement with the Iraqi government, Iraqi officials said Saturday. Related Articles Duffy: Those who execute military

Democrats see a path to win the Senate. It's narrow and has little room for error

The Buffalo News | 2026-01-17, 23:10

Despite the challenges, Democrats see reasons for optimism in the broader political climate. ...

Mother of Elon Musk's child sues his AI company over sexual deepfake images Grok created

The Buffalo News | 2026-01-17, 23:09

Ashley St. Clair, 27, said the sexually exploitive deepfake images of her caused her humiliation and emotional distress. ...

At-home STD tests offer new options for screening and treatment

The Buffalo News | 2026-01-17, 23:09

New options for testing and treating some of the most common sexually transmitted diseases are becoming available, a trend that experts hope will keep downward pressure on U.S. infection rates. ...

What to know about the Muslim Brotherhood after the US terrorist designation

The Buffalo News | 2026-01-17, 23:09

The Trump administration has designated the Lebanese, Jordanian and Egyptian chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations. Here's how the group started and where it stands now. ...

Mother of Musk's child sues his AI company over deepfakes

Madison | 2026-01-17, 23:07

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US launches another retaliatory strike in Syria, killing leader tied to deadly Islamic State ambush

Wtop | 2026-01-17, 23:03

This photo provided by the U.S. Air Force shows a U.S. Airman preparing an A-10 Thunderbolt II for flight from a base in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in support of Operation Hawkeye Strike. (U.S. Air Force/DVIDS via

Israel objects to US announcement of leaders who will help oversee next steps in Gaza

Wtop | 2026-01-17, 23:03

NAHARIYA, Israel (AP) — Israel’s government is objecting to the White House announcement of leaders who will play a role in overseeing next steps in Gaza as the ceasefire moves into its challenging second phase. The rare criticism from Israel of its close ally

Thousands march in Greenland to support Arctic island in the face of Trump’s threats to ...

Wtop | 2026-01-17, 23:03

NUUK, Greenland (AP) — Thousands of Greenlanders carefully marched across snow and ice to take a stand against U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday. They held signs of protest, waved their national flag and chanted “Greenland is not for sale” in support of

5 skiers killed in a pair of avalanches in Austria

Wtop | 2026-01-17, 23:03

VIENNA (AP) — Five skiers have been killed in a pair of avalanches in the Salzburg Pongau region of western Austria on Saturday, authorities said.

Guinea’s Doumbouya is sworn in as president, cementing transition from junta chief to elected leader

Wtop | 2026-01-17, 23:03

CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Junta leader Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya was sworn in Saturday as president of Guinea after he overwhelmingly won last year’s presidential election despite an earlier promise not to present himself as a candidate. Doumbouya took power in

European Union and Mercosur bloc of South American nations sign landmark free trade agreement

Wtop | 2026-01-17, 23:03

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries formally signed a long-sought landmark free trade agreement on Saturday, capping more than a quarter-century of torturous negotiations to strengthen commercial ties

Iran’s leader calls Trump a ‘criminal’ for backing protests and blames demonstrators for deaths

Wtop | 2026-01-17, 23:03

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday branded U.S. President Donald Trump a “criminal” for supporting protesters in Iran, and blamed demonstrators for causing thousands of deaths. In a speech broadcast by

Photos show Greenlanders brave near-freezing temperatures to march against Trump’s takeover threats

Wtop | 2026-01-17, 23:03

NUUK, Greenland (AP) — Thousands of Greenlanders marched through snow and ice in the

Vance and Rubio set to attend Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Italy. Trump isn’t on ...

Wtop | 2026-01-17, 23:03

ROME, Italy (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance will lead an American delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and attend the opening ceremony, the White House said