Iran war 'shock' is dimming outlook for many economies, IMF says
The International Monetary Fund warned that the war in Iran was causing a global, but asymmetric shock and leading to tighter financial conditions.
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White House ballroom project to include 'massive' military complex
Gas pipeline blown up in southern Pakistan by unknown assailants, says official
Iranian spy network operating in London under cover of Press TV, source tells ‘Post’
At least 70 dead in Haiti town after gang attack, human rights director says
The attack follows United Nations reports that more than 2,000 people were recently displaced by armed raids in nearby Verrettes, prompting residents in Petite-Riviere to flee their homes.
Iran long-range strikes expose gaps in Europe’s air defense, expert tells 'Post' - interview
Iran fired two long-range ballistic missiles at the Diego Garcia joint UK-US army base 4000 km away, potentially putting most European countries within its strike radius.
Somali national army takes control of part of Baidoa, largest city in South West state
A shopkeeper in Baidoa, Hussein Abdullahi, said there were federal troops in his part of the city and they were in control there.
Mexico vows stricter action after 14th Mexican death in US migration detention
Jose Guadalupe Ramos, who was being held at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, was found unconscious and unresponsive in his bunk by security staff, ICE said in a press release.
Germany plans talks with Chile over site tied to cult led by abusive German preacher
The enclave, originally called Colonia Dignidad and renamed Villa Baviera, was founded in 1961 by Paul Schaefer, an evangelical preacher who was later jailed for sexually abusing children.
Gunmen kill at least 30 in attack on university community in Nigeria's Plateau state
The Plateau state government said the gunmen were unknown and imposed a 48-hour curfew in the district. The University of Jos suspended examinations due to start on Monday.
Czech Republic detains fifth suspect over arson attack on drone factory
The group that claimed responsibility for the attack said in a statement online that the targeted company was developing weapons for Israel.
Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war, defense minister says
The closure of the airspace forces military planes to bypass NATO member Spain en route to their targets in the Middle East, but it does not include emergency situations.
US allows Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, reversing course on blockade
The US cut off Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba after toppling Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3.
Trump claims Iran 'agreeing' with US on 15-point peace plan
When asked about Iran’s response to the plan, which was sent to Iran via Pakistan, US President Donald Trump said, "They gave us most of the points," and asked, "Why wouldn't they?”
