ASEAN meeting in Cebu

ASEAN meeting in Cebu

Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations hold an informal meeting in Cebu, the Philippines, on Jan. 29, 2026. (Pool photo)

China's Xi meets with British PM Starmer

China's Xi meets with British PM Starmer

Chinese President Xi Jinping (3rd from L) and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (2nd from R) hold talks in Beijing on Jan. 29, 2026. (Pool photo)

China's Xi meets with British PM Starmer

China's Xi meets with British PM Starmer

Chinese President Xi Jinping (3rd from L) and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (2nd from R) hold talks in Beijing on Jan. 29, 2026. (Pool photo)

[Breaking News]Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 22 Kyodo - Yoshihiko Noda and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, hold a press conference following the party's inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8. (Kyodo)

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Officials of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation and the Japan Business Federation hold a meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Officials of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation and the Japan Business Federation hold a meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, hold a press conference following the party's inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump prepares to hold a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump prepares to hold a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump prepares to hold a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump prepares to hold a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump prepares to hold a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu addresses MPs and announces the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu addresses MPs and announces the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, President of the French National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet with other ministers and deputies and President of the French National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet with other ministers after his announcement of the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during consideration of the 2026 budget bill at the National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament, in Paris, France, January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, President of the French National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet with other ministers and deputies and President of the French National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet with other ministers after his announcement of the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during consideration of the 2026 budget bill at the National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament, in Paris, France, January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu after his announcement of the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during consideration of the 2026 budget bill at the National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament, in Paris, France, January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, President of the French National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet with other ministers and deputies and President of the French National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet after his announcement of the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during consideration of the 2026 budget bill at the National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament, in Paris, France, January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, President of the French National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet with other ministers and deputies and President of the French National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet after his announcement of the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during consideration of the 2026 budget bill at the National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament, in Paris, France, January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu after uses of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu after uses of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu addresses MPs and announces the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

President of La France Insoumise - Nouveau Front Populaire parliamentary group Mathilde Panot listens to the announcement of the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" part of the bill during the consideration of the budget bill for 2026 at the National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament, in Paris, France, January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu after uses of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

President of La France Insoumise - Nouveau Front Populaire parliamentary group Mathilde Panot listens to the announcement of the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" part of the bill during the consideration of the budget bill for 2026 at the National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament, in Paris, France, January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu addresses MPs and announces the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu after uses of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu after uses of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu addresses MPs and announces the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu addresses MPs and announces the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

PM Lecornu Uses a 49.3 to Adopt the 2026 Budget - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu addresses MPs and announces the use of Article 49.3 to hold the government accountable for the "revenue" portion of the bill during the examination of the budget bill for 2026 at the Assemblee Nationale, France's Parliament lower house, in Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan PM Announces Decision to Dissolve Lower House for Snap Election

Japan PM Announces Decision to Dissolve Lower House for Snap Election

This photo taken on January 17, 2026 shows a view of the National Diet Building in Tokyo, Japan. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will hold a press conference at 6 p.m. local time on Monday to explain the dissolution of the House of Representatives, Kyodo News reported. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal's forward #10 Sadio Mane and Players of Senegal hold up the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal's forward #10 Sadio Mane and Players of Senegal hold up the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal's forward #10 Sadio Mane and Players of Senegal hold up the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal's forward #10 Sadio Mane and Players of Senegal hold up the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal's forward #10 Sadio Mane and Players of Senegal hold up the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal's forward #10 Sadio Mane and Players of Senegal hold up the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal's forward #10 Sadio Mane and Players of Senegal hold up the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal's forward #10 Sadio Mane and Players of Senegal hold up the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal's forward #10 Sadio Mane and Players of Senegal hold up the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal's forward #10 Sadio Mane and Players of Senegal hold up the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Mark Carney Press Conference At Islamic Art Museum - Qatar

PM Mark Carney Press Conference At Islamic Art Museum - Qatar

Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives to hold a press conference at the Islamic Art Museum in Doha, Qatar on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky Meets Pavel For Extended Talks - Kyiv

Zelensky Meets Pavel For Extended Talks - Kyiv

Handout Photo dated on January 16, 2026 shows Petr Pavel, President of the Czech Republic. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech President Petr Pavel hold a meeting in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine's recovery and military needs. Kyiv, Ukraine, January 16, 2026. Photo by Presidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky Meets Pavel For Extended Talks - Kyiv

Zelensky Meets Pavel For Extended Talks - Kyiv

Handout Photo dated on January 16, 2026 shows Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine and Petr Pavel, President of the Czech Republic. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech President Petr Pavel hold a meeting in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine's recovery and military needs. Kyiv, Ukraine, January 16, 2026. Photo by Presidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky Meets Pavel For Extended Talks - Kyiv

Zelensky Meets Pavel For Extended Talks - Kyiv

Handout Photo dated on January 16, 2026 shows Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech President Petr Pavel hold a meeting in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine's recovery and military needs. Kyiv, Ukraine, January 16, 2026. Photo by Presidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky Meets Pavel For Extended Talks - Kyiv

Zelensky Meets Pavel For Extended Talks - Kyiv

Handout Photo dated on January 16, 2026 shows Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine and Petr Pavel, President of the Czech Republic. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech President Petr Pavel hold a meeting in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine's recovery and military needs. Kyiv, Ukraine, January 16, 2026. Photo by Presidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky Meets Pavel For Extended Talks - Kyiv

Zelensky Meets Pavel For Extended Talks - Kyiv

Handout Photo dated on January 16, 2026 shows Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech President Petr Pavel hold a meeting in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine's recovery and military needs. Kyiv, Ukraine, January 16, 2026. Photo by Presidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky Meets Pavel For Extended Talks - Kyiv

Zelensky Meets Pavel For Extended Talks - Kyiv

Handout Photo dated on January 16, 2026 shows Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine and Petr Pavel, President of the Czech Republic. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech President Petr Pavel hold a meeting in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine's recovery and military needs. Kyiv, Ukraine, January 16, 2026. Photo by Presidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky Meets Pavel For Extended Talks - Kyiv

Zelensky Meets Pavel For Extended Talks - Kyiv

Handout Photo dated on January 16, 2026 shows Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine and Petr Pavel, President of the Czech Republic. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech President Petr Pavel hold a meeting in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine's recovery and military needs. Kyiv, Ukraine, January 16, 2026. Photo by Presidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM