International
Taiwan tracks 34 Chinese military aircraft, 12 ships
The Ministry of National Defense tracked 34 Chinese military aircraft, 11 naval vessels, and one official ship around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Thursday and 6 a.m. on Friday.
Iran protests subside after deadly crackdown, but tensions persist
Iran's deadly crackdown appears to have broadly quelled protests for now, according to a rights group and residents, as state media reported more arrests on Friday against the backdrop of repeated US threats to intervene if the killing continued.
Myanmar rejects allegations of Rohingya genocide at ICJ
Myanmar has rejected allegations that genocide was committed against the Rohingya minority during military operations, claiming the actions were legitimate counterterrorism measures. Naypyidaw presented its position at the International Court of Justice on January 16.
Iran halts 800 executions after Trump threat: White House
Iran has suspended plans to carry out nearly 800 executions under pressure from the United States, the White House has claimed. The information was shared by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt during a briefing on January 15.
Iran suspends execution of 800 protesters
Iran has suspended the execution of 800 protesters who were sentenced to death for their alleged involvement in anti-government demonstrations, according to the United States.
Machado presents her medal to Trump
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to U.S. President Donald Trump during a special meeting at the White House.
France to send extra forces to Greenland in coming days: Macron
A first team of French military personnel is already on the ground in Greenland and will be reinforced in the coming days with extra "land, air and maritime assets," French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday during his New Year address to the armed forces at the Istres air base.
Iran protest death toll rises to 3,428
The death toll from ongoing anti-government protests in Iran has risen to at least 3,428, according to a report released on Wednesday by Norway-based human rights group Iran Human Rights (IHR).
US officially starts selling Venezuelan oil
The United States has completed its first sale of Venezuelan oil, valued at $500 million, according to an administration official.
ICE agents detain Bangladeshi woman in US
A Bangladeshi woman was allegedly dragged out of her car by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis of Minnesota, US.