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Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams retires after stellar 27-year career

Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams, a record-holder with 608 days in space and nine spacewalks, has retired after 27 years, capping a career marked by leadership, endurance and historic missions

Trump snubs French President Macron's proposed G-7 meet on Greenland

Speaking to the press on completion of his first year of the second term, Trump said that he will not attend the proposed meeting, suggesting there's uncertainty over Macron's political future

Trump signals shift on Venezuela stance, says he may involve Machado

Trump praised Maria Corina Machado, saying that she is "an unbelievably nice woman" and reminded the press of her gesture to offer Trump the Nobel Peace Prize

US forces seize seventh sanctioned oil tanker linked to Venezuela

The tanker was sanctioned by the US Treasury Department under an executive order related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022

Millions of workers have been cut from federal payroll, says Trump

The president was appearing at Tuesday's White House press briefing to mark the first anniversary of the start of his second term

'I wish we didn't need Board of Peace': Trump slams UN incompetency

When asked whether he wants the Board of Peace to replace the United Nations, Trump said they "haven't been very helpful," but believed in the organisation's potential

After Trump tariff threat, Macron says Europe won't give in to bullies

While other European leaders have tried to keep a measured tone to prevent the trans-Atlantic dispute from escalating, Macron came out swinging

Datanomics: Gaza trapped in poverty as Donald Trump opens peace panel

India has been invited to join the proposed Gaza Peace Board as the Israel-Palestine conflict devastates Gaza and the West Bank, with collapsing incomes, rising poverty and record unemployment

EU on cusp of free trade pact with India: Ursula von der Leyen at Davos

She further linked the trade push to upcoming high-level engagement, saying she will travel to India next weekend after the conclusion of the World Economic Forum in Davos

Japan bond yields hit new highs as investors fret over fiscal policy risks

Investors are on guard for moves in Japan spilling over into global markets amid the prospect of continued volatility in Tokyo trading ahead of the snap poll Takaichi is scheduled for February 8

India asks officials' families to return from Bangladesh ahead of polls

The step comes weeks ahead of Bangladesh's parliamentary elections, as authorities review safety arrangements for Indian personnel stationed there

Trump may name next Fed chair as early as next week: US Treasury chief

Trump has sharply criticized Jerome Powell, whose term as Fed chair ends in May, for not lowering interest rates fast enough

Sony to cede control of Bravia TV business to China's TCL Electronics

Sony Bravia TVs survived due to their positioning at the premium tier of the market, where consumers are willing to pay more for high-end picture and sound quality

Netflix makes all-cash $82.7 billion bid for Warner Bros, blocks Paramount

The new all-cash bid - at $27.75 a share - has unanimous support from the HBO owner's board, according to a Tuesday regulatory filing

Oil steadies as investors assess US tariff threats over Greenland

Fears of renewed trade war escalated after Trump said he would impose additional 10% levies from February 1 on goods imported from European nations if no deal on Greenland was reached

Top EU official questions Trump's trustworthiness over Greenland threat

In a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Von der Leyen said that Trump's planned new tariffs over Greenland are a mistake especially between long-standing allies

Asean won't endorse election in military-ruled Myanmar, says Malaysia

Citing concerns over the lack of inclusive and free participation, Malaysian Foreign Minister said Asean leaders decided at their summit in October not to send observers to Myanmar

US, Europe to find way out of Greenland dispute: American Treasury chief

Bessent played down fears of escalation after Donald Trump announced tariffs on imports from European allies that oppose US control of Greenland

Trump calls out Britain's 'great stupidity' over Chagos Islands handover

In a Truth Social post, Trump argued that such decisions make it necessary for the US to acquire Greenland

US control of Greenland necessary for global security, says Donald Trump

Trump also posted two pictures suggesting full control over Greenland. One of the photos showed Canada, Greenland and Venezuela as part of the US