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US President Donald Trump speaking to the press aboard Air Force One on January 11, 2026. Photo: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP

Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a sweeping 25 percent tariff on any country that does business with Iran, escalating pressure on Tehran as it faces widespread anti-government protests.

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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Barham Salih made Kenya the destination of his first official visit. Photo: UNHCR Kenya

Barham Salih makes Kenya first official visit as UNHCR chief

US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters aboard Air Force One on January 12, 2026. Photo: Screengrab/The White House

Trump says Iran called to negotiate as protests grow, deaths mount

UN urges end to Aleppo fighting, protection of civilians

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10-01-2026

Trump calls for an end to the violence in Aleppo

Aftermath of clashes between Kurdish and Syrian forces in Aleppo on January 7, 2026. Photo: SANA

08-01-2026

US policymakers react to tensions in Aleppo

07-01-2026

Guterres ‘alarmed’ by deadly clashes in Aleppo: Spox

06-01-2026

Belgian FM highlight minority rights in new Syria

Protestors gathered outside Manhattan’s federal courthouse in New York on January 5, 2025. Photo: screengrab/Rudaw

06-01-2026

Venezuelans in New York take to streets as UN discusses Maduro’s capture

US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters aboard Air Force One on his way back to Washington on January 5, 2026. Photo: AFP

05-01-2026

Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘very hard’ if Tehran kills protesters

A man walking past a graffiti of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on January 3, 2026. Photo: Juan Barreto/AFP

04-01-2026

World reacts to US attack on Venezuela, capture of Maduro

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro. Photo: AFP

03-01-2026

US President Trump announces capture of Venezuela's Maduro

Somalia’s UN Ambassador Abu Bakr Dahir Osman. Photo: Rudaw/screengrab

03-01-2026

Somalia’s UN envoy says Israel’s recognition of Somaliland aims to relocate Palestinians

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US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters aboard Air Force One on January 12, 2026. Photo: Screengrab/The White House

Trump says Iran called to negotiate as protests grow, deaths mount

United States President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iranian leaders have...

Frontline Ukrainian village builds underground school bunker amid strikes

Volunteers defend Kyiv’s skies as Russia intensifies drone attacks

Interception units across Kyiv are working nightly as hundreds of Russian...

Germany ramps up border returns amid human rights concerns

In a significant push, Germany is increasing its efforts to combat illegal...

Germany deports Kurdish family with health issues to Iraq

Kurdish Flag in Kyrgyzstan. Photo: Rudaw

Kurdistan’s flag flies in Kyrgyzstan for 20 years

Germany deports Kurdish family with health issues to Iraq

Kurdish Flag in Kyrgyzstan. Photo: Rudaw

Kurdistan’s flag flies in Kyrgyzstan for 20 years

Extreme frost turns China lakes, rivers into ice

Christians in China share Christmas joy

A christmas tree decorated in Moscow. Photo: Rudaw

Moscow's Christmas markets see less crowds due to rising inflation

Cold weather shuts down schools in Beijing

President Barzani meets world leaders at Notre Dame reopening ceremony

President Barzani meets world leaders at COP29 in Baku

President Barzani meets world leaders at Paris Olympics

Exhibit shows pain of Kurdish families waiting for loved ones lost on road to Europe

President Barzani meets world leaders at COP28