U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iran to negotiate a deal on nuclear weapons, warning that any future U.S. attack would be far more severe. Trump called on Iran to “come to the table” for a fair and equitable agreement that ensures no nuclear weapons, emphasizing that time is running out. He noted that his previous warning had been followed by a military strike and mentioned that another U.S.

Dubai is set to unveil the world’s first ‘Gold Street’ in its Gold District, a landmark project announced during the official launch of the Ithra Dubai Gold District. The initiative aims to create a historic attraction entirely made of gold, with more details expected in the coming months.

A South Korean court sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 months in prison for accepting Chanel bags and a diamond pendant from Unification Church officials in exchange for political favors. Kim, the wife of ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol, was acquitted on other charges, including stock price manipulation and violations of the political funds act, though prosecutors have indicated they

A small passenger plane crash in northeast Colombia has killed all 15 people on board, including a local lawmaker and a congressional candidate. The state-owned airline Satena said the Beechcraft 1900 twin-engine turboprop took off before noon from Cúcuta near the Venezuelan border, bound for Ocaña in the Norte de Santander province, and lost contact with air traffic control about 12 minutes

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to stress the importance of strengthening bilateral relations amid global geopolitical challenges. Starmer’s visit marks the first by a British prime minister since 2018 and follows a trend of Western leaders seeking closer ties with Beijing as relations with the United States have grown more unpredictable.

Iran has stated that there can be no negotiations with the United States as long as Washington issues threats against the Islamic republic. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that diplomacy cannot succeed in an atmosphere of military intimidation, excessive demands, or “illogical issues,” following the deployment of a US aircraft carrier to the region. Araghchi added that Iran

France has approved a bill in its lower house that would ban children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms, marking a significant step toward tighter regulation of online access for minors. The legislation, which was passed by the National Assembly, still requires approval from the Senate before it can become law.

Microsoft has issued a public advisory urging users to uninstall the Windows 11 January 2026 security update (KB5074109) after widespread reports of system and application issues. The update, which began rolling out on January 13, upgrades affected systems to OS Build 26200.7623 or similar versions, but users have experienced problems including black screens, app crashes, and Outlook Classic

A 15-year-old Belgian prodigy, Laurent Simons, has made history by earning a PhD at an exceptionally young age, becoming one of the youngest individuals ever to achieve this academic milestone. Laurent completed his doctorate in Quantum Physics from the University of Antwerp just three months ago, with his research focused on “Bose Polarons in Superfluids and Supersolids.”

An intense cold wave has gripped a U.S. city, sending temperatures plunging to –21°C and creating conditions cold enough for a forkful of pasta to freeze in mid-air. The moment, which quickly drew attention on social media, vividly demonstrates the severity of the freezing weather and how extreme the conditions have become for residents.