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Surging billionaire wealth a political threat, Oxfam warns as Davos opens 19 Jan 2026 - 11:25 am
A photograph taken on January 19, 2026 shows a general view of the Alpine resort of Davos on the opening day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting. (Photo by Fabrice Coffrini / AFP)
China's birth rate falls to lowest on record 19 Jan 2026 - 11:22 am
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Gas discovery provides boost to Philippines fast-dwindling reserves 19 Jan 2026 - 11:10 am
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2026 World Economic Forum eyes constructive dialogue in complex global landscape 19 Jan 2026 - 11:02 am
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Death toll in Spanish train crash rises to 39 19 Jan 2026 - 10:10 am
This video grab taken from videos posted on social media and verified by AFPTV teams in Madrid, shows emergency personnel working after a train accident in Adamuz, southern Spain, on January 18, 2026. (Photo by -UGC / @eleanorinthesky (via X) / AFP)
UK, France mull social media bans for youth as debate rages 19 Jan 2026 - 09:58 am
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Pakistani Prime Minister receives invitation from US President to join Gaza Peace Council 18 Jan 2026 - 11:58 pm
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Europe hits back at Trump tariff threat over Greenland 18 Jan 2026 - 10:16 pm
Photo for representation only. People take part in a demonstration that gathered almost a third of the city population to protest against the US President's plans to take Greenland, on January 17, 2026 in Nuuk, Greenland. (Photo by Alessandro RAMPAZZO / AFP)
Syrian government, SDF agree to immediate ceasefire 18 Jan 2026 - 09:48 pm
Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa signs an agreement at the Presidential Palace in Damascus on January 18, 2026. (Photo by Rami al SAYED / AFP)
RSF violations in Sudan could amount to war crimes: UN Human Rights Commissioner 18 Jan 2026 - 08:13 pm
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Philippine Congress boosts army modernization budget to 673 mln USD in 2026 18 Jan 2026 - 07:40 pm
An Australian soldier (back L) supervises as Philippine Marines fire their weapons during a demonstration at Military Operation Urbanized Terrain (MOUTH) training exercises at the marine base in Ternate, Cavite province, southwest of Manila. File photo.
Foreign Ministers of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia discuss bilateral ties, regional, global developments 18 Jan 2026 - 07:21 pm
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Saudi stock index closes higher 18 Jan 2026 - 06:50 pm
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Chile declares emergency as wildfires kill at least 15 18 Jan 2026 - 06:49 pm
A vehicle and a house are engulfed in flames during a wildfire in Concepcion, Chile, on January 18, 2026. Photo by GUILLERMO SALGADO / AFP
Quake hits northeast Sicily, no damage reported 18 Jan 2026 - 06:48 pm
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Factory explosion in China's Inner Mongolia kills 2, leaves 5 missing 18 Jan 2026 - 05:44 pm
This photo taken with a mobile phone on Jan. 18, 2026 shows the site of an explosion at a factory in Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Xinhua
Chile declares emergency after wildfires force 20,000 to evacuate 18 Jan 2026 - 04:22 pm
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Europe scrambles to respond to Trump tariff threat 18 Jan 2026 - 04:05 pm
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