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Trump to restart mediation of Egypt-Ethiopia dispute over Nile water

Jan 17, 2026

Washington [US], January 17: U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday offered to restart U.S. mediation to help resolve a long-running dispute on Nile River water sharing between Egypt and Ethiopia, stressing that no single country should unilaterally control the river's resources.

U.S. Justice Department investigating Minnesota governor, Minneapolis Mayor: report

Jan 17, 2026

Rubio, Trump's son-in-law named to Gaza Peace Board chaired by Trump

Jan 17, 2026

Thailand sets up economic diplomacy plan to navigate volatile global trade

Jan 17, 2026

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Malaysia suspends military, police procurements over corruption investigations

Jan 17, 2026

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], January 17: Procurement decisions linked to corruption investigations involving Malaysia's armed forces and police have been suspended pending full compliance with procurement procedures, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim...

S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison on arrest obstruction charges

Jan 17, 2026

Seoul [South Korea], January 17: South Korea's former impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to five years in prison on arrest obstruction charges, live footage showed Friday.

5.2-magnitude quake hits Hokkaido, Japan - GFZ

Jan 17, 2026

Beijing [China], January 17: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted Hokkaido, Japan, at 1934 GMT on Friday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.