IRAN SAYS NO RECENT CONTACT WITH US, STRESSES TALKS CANNOT FOLLOW THREATS
By Micah Jonah, January 29, 2026 Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday that he had not been in recent contact with U.S. Special Envoy, Steve Witkoff, that Iran…
ICPC, NBA COMMITTEE PARTNER TO FIGHT CORRUPTION
RismadarVoice Reporters, January 29, 2026 The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Bar Association Anti-Corruption Committee (NBA-ACC) to…
US TREASURY CONFIRMS STRONG DOLLAR POLICY, DENIES YENINTERVENTION
By Micah Jonah, January 29, 2026 US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent reaffirmed on Wednesday that the United States maintains a strong dollar policy, emphasizing the importance of solid economic fundamentals…
INDIA TO SLASH TARIFFS ON HIGH-END EU CARS, BOOSTING LUXURY AUTOMAKERS
By Micah JonahJanuary 29, 2026 India will immediately reduce import duties on high-end European cars to 30%, down from rates as high as 110%, following the finalization of a long-delayed…
ISRAEL’S TOP COURT DELAYS GAZA PRESS ACCESS RULING AMID LONG BAN
By Micah JonahJanuary 29, 2026 Israel’s Supreme Court has postponed a decision on whether to allow foreign journalists independent access to Gaza, extending a legal battle that has lasted more…
TAIWAN SHOWS OFF F-16 JETS RAPID RESPONSE AMID TENSIONS WITH CHINA
By Micah JonahJanuary 29, 2026 Taiwan’s air force demonstrated its ability to rapidly reload and launch its advanced F-16 fighter jets in a readiness drill on Wednesday, highlighting combat-focused training…
EU SET TO ADD IRAN’S GUARDS TO TERROR LIST AFTER FRANCE U-TURN
By Micah JonahJanuary 29, 2026 The European Union is set to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization following a major policy shift by France, which…
POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED CAR SNATCHER, RECOVER STOLEN VEHICLE IN UYO
RismadarVoice ReportersJanuary 29, 2026 The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a suspected car snatcher and recovered a stolen vehicle following a swift night patrol operation in Uyo. The…
REBEL LEADER FAULTS US–DRC MINERALS DEAL ONE YEAR AFTER FALL OF GOMA
By Micah JonahJanuary 29, 2026 The leader of a Congolese rebel coalition which includes the M23 group has strongly criticized a minerals partnership deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo…
15 DIE IN COLOMBIA PLANE CRASH
RismadarVoice ReportersJanuary 29, 2026 A small passenger aircraft carrying 15 people, including a Colombian lawmaker, crashed near the border with Venezuela on Wednesday, killing all passengers and crew, authorities confirmed.…
