World Headlines

  

Middle East

Canada rejects Iran’s designation of its navy as ‘terrorist’
Al Bawaba, Middle East News, Amman, Jordan.

Israel’s NGO ban forces dozens of aid groups to suspend work in Gaza
Al Jazeera, Doha, Qatar.

Israel Aerospace to pay state $242m dividend
Globes, Israel's Business Arena, Rishon Le-Zion, Israel.

Sudan’s Crisis: Mass Killings Continue While the World Looks Away
IPS Middle East, International cooperative of journalists, Rome, Italy.

Iran warns US threats against nuclear sites endanger IAEA credibility, NPT
Press TV, Iranian International News Network, Tehran, Iran.

Syria launches new national strategy to safeguard cultural heritage
Sana, Syrian Arab News Agency, Damascus, Syria.

An endless challenge in Gaza, from Nasser Hospital to Gaza City - analysis
The Jerusalem Post, Independent, Jerusalem, Israel.

Russia claims deadly Ukrainian drone attack in occupied Kherson as Kyiv denies allegations
Ynet News, News website, Tel Aviv, Israel.

  

Europe

BBC reports from the scene of Swiss resort bar fire
BBC News, Centrist newscaster, London, England.

Moment thugs brawl in New Year's Eve fight as little girl watches on terrified
Daily Mail, Conservative daily, London, England.

Türkiye to become hub of global diplomacy in 2026 with major summits
Hurriyet Daily News, (Liberal, English-language), Istanbul, Turkey.

‘Do you think Putin is doing a good job?’. A state-linked pollster is asking Russian university students to share their views on the war, politics, and sex 
Meduza, Riga, Republic of Latvia.

Ukraine strikes Ilsky oil refinery in Kuban and hits depots and equipment in occupied Donetsk Oblast
Ukrainian Pravda, Ukrainian News, Ukraine.

  

Asia

Prabowo urges cooler roofs for Aceh flood survivors' temporary homes
Antara News, News agency, Jakarta, Indonesia.

Member of Iranian security forces killed during protests: State media
Channel News Asia, English language Asian news network based in Singapore.

In address to officers, CDF Asim Munir says all 3 forces will maintain their internal autonomy: state media
Dawn, English-language daily, Karachi, Pakistan.

Xi congratulates Guy Parmelin on assuming Swiss presidency
English Language China News Service, State-level news agency.

Volunteer in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reportedly killed during widening protests
Indian Express, News portal, Mumbai, India.

North Korea's Kim hails 'invincible alliance' with Russia in New Year's letter
Japan Times, Independent centrist, Tokyo, Japan.

Dozens of people feared dead after fire rips through Swiss resort bar during NYE celebrations
Sydney Morning Herald, Centrist daily, Sydney, Australia.

Taipei thanks countries for concern over China drills in Strait
Taipei Times, English-language daily.

China launches military drills around Taiwan, fires warning to Japan
Taiwan News, English-language daily.

Wordle Answer Today January 1: Hints and solution revealed for the Thursday puzzle #1657
The Economic Times, Business, Mumbai, India.

Why Military Parties Win Elections in Myanmar
The Irrawaddy, Independent News Media Group, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Member of Iranian security forces killed during protests: state media
Times of India, Conservative, New Delhi, India.

  

Americas

Some snowbirds want out of Florida. A bad housing market makes it hard to leave
Canadian Broadcasting Centre, Toronto, Ontario.

Markets digest bank earnings after recent turmoil
CNN, New York, NY, U.S.

Explosive fire kills multiple people at Swiss Alps bar during New Year’s celebrations
Fox News, New York, U.S.

The world that loves Cuba
Granma, Havana, Cuba.

40 people dead, 100 hurt after fire rips through New Year’s party at Swiss ski resort
New York Post, New York, NY, U.S.

7 takeaways from Jack Smith’s congressional testimony
Politico, New York, NY, U.S.

Trump plants a flag in Nigeria
The Hill, Washington, D.C., U.S.

Thousands brave a rainy lululemon ‘Run with the Roses’ in annual pre-Rose Parade 5K
The Orange County Register, Santa Ana, California, U.S.

Starting January 7, British Airways Cuts Real Breakfast From Short Business Class Flights — Yogurt and Pastry Replace the Full English
View from the Wing, Thought Leader in Travel, California, U.S.

Africa

Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash
BBC News, Centrist newscaster, London, England.

How ancient Rwandans counted years
The New Times, Kigali, Rwanda.