U.S. Migrant Deportees Return to Honduras: A Tough Welcome
Tens of thousands of Hondurans deported from the U.S. return home, facing job scarcity and social challenges in one of Latin America’s poorest nations.
Peru Unveils Roadmap to $140B Exports by 2040
Peru unveils a bold plan to hit $140B in exports by 2040, upgrading ports, diversifying industries, and driving green growth to become Latin America’s top Pacific hub.
Trump and Venezuela’s Acting President Chat in ‘Long Call’
On January 14, 2026, President Trump and Acting President Delcy Rodríguez held a “long call” to discuss U.S.-Venezuela relations, embassy reopening, and energy ties.
Bulgaria Faces Snap Election After PP-DB Refusal
Bulgaria is set for its eighth snap election in four years after PP-DB declines to form a government, raising concerns over political stability just after its eurozone entry.
WEF Warns of Geoeconomic and Societal Risks in 2026
WEF’s 2026 Global Risks Report warns that geoeconomic tension and societal polarization, along with climate and AI threats, are the top challenges facing the world this year.
Chinese mainland’s Facebook Page Reunites Taiwan Resident with Lost Family
Through its Facebook account, launched last year, the Chinese mainlands Taiwan Affairs Office helped a Taiwan resident reconnect with relatives after years apart.
Mao Ning Calls on Major Powers to Uphold International Law
Spokesperson Mao Ning of the Chinese mainland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges major powers to uphold international law and the UN Charter after former President Trump’s remarks.
Rare Tang Dynasty Gold Armor Shines After 4-Year Restoration
The Chinese mainland celebrates the restoration of a rare Tang Dynasty gold armor after four years, alongside new animal specimens unlocking secrets of ancient civilization.
Hamas Opens Cairo Talks on Gaza Governance
Hamas officials have opened talks in Cairo to form a technocratic committee to govern Gaza under a US-brokered ceasefire plan unveiled last October.
IRC Sounds Alarm on South Sudan’s Deepening Hunger Crisis
IRC warns of a perfect storm of conflict, floods, and economic woes that are fueling a sharp rise in hunger and malnutrition in South Sudan.