British nationals are urged to take necessary precautions when traveling to destinations such as the United Arab Emirates, Cyprus, Egypt, Turkey, Oman, Jordan, Qatar, and other countries in the region.

New research reveals that chemicals replacing BPA in food packaging could disrupt ovarian cell function, raising concerns about the safety of “BPA-free” products

The exodios funeral service, as it is called in the Greek Orthodox Church, will take place at the Athens Metropolitan Cathedral in the city’s center.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced a Ukrainian delegation is traveling to the U.S. to discuss security guarantees and a post-war recovery package, aiming to finalize agreements on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos next week

President Trump's special envoy, Jeff Landry, says he plans to visit Greenland in March, expressing optimism that a deal with Denmark can be reached as U.S. lawmakers prepare talks with Greenlandic and Danish officials on strategic and economic cooperation

Ottawa and Beijing agreed to slash tariffs on electric vehicles and canola while launching a broader strategic partnership, as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to rebuild trade ties, unlock investment and diversify Canada’s economy amid U.S. tensions

The Kremlin hailed Italy, France, and Germany’s apparent willingness to resume talks on Ukraine as a “significant shift,” while Britain remains skeptical. Moscow said such engagement aligns with its vision for the conflict’s evolution and ongoing peace efforts

A Seoul court convicted former president Yoon Suk Yeol of obstructing his arrest and abusing presidential authority after his failed December 2024 martial law attempt, marking the first criminal ruling linked to the crisis that shook South Korean politics

Russian President Vladimir Putin held separate calls with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, offering Moscow’s help to mediate tensions in the Middle East amid protests in Iran and ongoing regional security concerns

Defense Minister Angie Motshekga has launched an inquiry into Iran’s participation in BRICS+ naval drills, amid reports President Cyril Ramaphosa sought Tehran’s withdrawal over concerns about potential damage to ties with the United States

Interim President Delcy Rodriguez announced plans to reform Venezuela’s hydrocarbon law, easing foreign investment rules in untapped and underdeveloped oil fields, with revenues aimed at workers and public services under a U.S.-backed reconstruction plan

The agreement cuts tariffs, channels hundreds of billions of dollars into US technology and semiconductor production, and strengthens Washington–Taipei ties as China tensions grow and chip security becomes a top national priority

U.S. President Donald Trump said he supports a newly appointed Palestinian technocratic body to govern Gaza during a fragile ceasefire’s second phase, as mediators prepare to tackle disarmament, further Israeli withdrawal and post-war governance

Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado presented U.S. President Donald Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal during a White House meeting, seeking to influence U.S. policy as Washington reshapes Venezuela’s political and economic future

Ali Shaath, chosen to administer Gaza under a U.S.-backed plan, says war debris could be pushed into the Mediterranean to create new land and speed reconstruction. He aims to clear rubble in three years and rebuild the enclave within seven

A visibly miffed Albanian PM also joked that '...Montenegro is the greatest and biggest country in the region. They gave 50 million citizens. We are small, but Montenegro is the one', speaking at a UAE event

The U.S. will pause immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, citing risk of dependence on public benefits. Critics warn the move targets legal immigration and could bar over 300,000 potential immigrants in the coming year

Russia says it agrees with Donald Trump that Ukraine’s leader is delaying a peace deal, while also pressing Washington to respond to a proposal to extend the New START nuclear treaty, which is set to expire within weeks

Greece has advised its shipping companies to review security measures after drones struck two Greek-operated oil tankers in the Black Sea, including one chartered by Chevron. Officials urge crews to increase vigilance as war insurance costs rise

Turkey will deploy fighter jets to Estonia and Romania for NATO’s enhanced air policing missions, with rotations planned from August 2026 to March 2027. The move strengthens allied airspace security amid concerns over repeated Russian airspace violations.