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Putin receives Iran's top security official Larijani at Kremlin

Putin receives Iran's top security official Larijani at Kremlin

Visit comes as Trump says US warships heading towards Iran, calls to make a deal

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South Korea dismisses 2 army generals for infiltrating parliament during 2024 martial law crisis
30.01.2026

South Korea dismisses 2 army generals for infiltrating parliament during 2024 martial law crisis

Defense Ministry dismisses Brig. Gen. Lee Sang-hyun, Rear Adm. Kim Dae-woo over their role in martial law bid

41 'terrorists' killed in 2 separate military operations in Pakistan's southwestern province
30.01.2026

41 'terrorists' killed in 2 separate military operations in Pakistan's southwestern province

30 militants killed during intense exchange of fire in Harnai district and another 11 killed in Panjgur district of Balochistan province, says Pakistan army

Divisions fueling violence as Bangladesh nears crucial elections
30.01.2026

Divisions fueling violence as Bangladesh nears crucial elections

At least 15 political leaders, activists killed across country from Dec. 11, when election schedule was announced, until Jan. 16

China rejects Trump’s Cuba oil tariff order, backs Havana against ‘external interference’
30.01.2026

China rejects Trump’s Cuba oil tariff order, backs Havana against ‘external interference’

US president declared ‘national emergency,' threatening 'tariffs on goods from countries that sell or otherwise provide oil to Cuba’

Philippines Mayon volcano on alert level 3, people warned to stay away
30.01.2026

Philippines Mayon volcano on alert level 3, people warned to stay away

Continuous lava flows, volcanic activity recorded for 23 straight days