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- US war with Iran would be an expensive mistake
on January 30, 2026Reports of a growing US naval presence in the Gulf have prompted speculation that the US could be preparing for another Middle East war, this time with Iran. US President Donald Trump has warned of “serious consequences” if Iran does not comply with his demands to permanently halt uranium enrichment, curb its ballistic missile program The post US war with Iran would be an expensive mistake appeared first on Asia Times.
- Bank of Japan’s silence on US Fed threat should worry us all
on January 30, 2026TOKYO — Earlier this month, central bankers around the globe rushed to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s defense. The burst of monetary solidarity was in response to news on Jan. 11 that Powell was under critical investigation. Ostensibly, it’s related to alleged cost overruns surrounding a Fed headquarters construction project. But, like Powell, investors everywhere The post Bank of Japan’s silence on US Fed threat should worry us all appeared first on Asia Times.
- Board of Peace could complement, not replace, UN Security Council
on January 30, 2026The Board of Peace, established under UN Security Council Resolution 2803, represents a novel—and contentious—experiment in international peacemaking that goes far beyond stabilizing and rebuilding Gaza. Its membership, which includes the United Arab Emirates, Hungary, Pakistan, Israel, Turkey, Qatar and others, reflects an eclectic coalition that prioritizes pragmatic deal-making over traditional multilateral consensus. Critics have The post Board of Peace could complement, not replace, UN Security Council appeared first on Asia Times.
- Trilateral Russia-Ukraine-US talks signal shift in war diplomacy
on January 30, 2026Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the second round of trilateral Russian-Ukrainian-US talks in Abu Dhabi will be held on February 1. There have been few leaks from the first round, leaving observers to speculate about the subject and significance of this new format. Nevertheless, it is possible to glean some insight based on what is known The post Trilateral Russia-Ukraine-US talks signal shift in war diplomacy appeared first on Asia Times.
- OCCUPIED UKRAINE: "If we don't register, they'll come to every service and stop it"
on January 30, 2026In apparently coordinated raids, Russian officials raided the Sunday morning meetings for worship of two Council of Churches Baptist congregations on 25 January. Police and military officers (some armed with automatic weapons) raided the church in the town of Krasnodon [official Ukrainian name Sorokyne] in Russian-occupied Luhansk Region. Simultaneously, Police Anti-Extremism officers raided the church in the nearby villa
- New Zealand adds speedster Ben Sears as travelling reserve for T20 WCon January 30, 2026
New Delhi [India], January 30 (ANI): New Zealand has added Ben Sears as a travelling reserve to boost their fast bowling stocks for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Sears will join up with the Black Caps before the 20-over showcase in India and Sri Lanka that commences on February 7, following the injury to fellow quick Adam Milne last week, as per the ICC website. Sears will join the squad before New Zealand
- Creative Energy Diplomacy Might Avert Another American Attack On Iranon January 30, 2026
Redirecting Irans oil exports from China to India in exchange for partial US sanctions relief could avert another American attack by satisfying its goal of depriving China of some of the resources that it requires for maintaining its rapid superpower rise without risking a potentially disastrous regional war.The US deployment of an aircraft carrier to West Asia and itsnewly announced aerial dril
- Alexander Volkanovski returns home to defend UFC title vs. Diego Lopeson January 29, 2026
(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)The UFC returns to Sydney on Saturday with a featherweight title rematch between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes in the night's main event from Qudos Bank Arena to top a 14-fight card.Volkanovski (27-4 MMA, 14-3 UFC) is making his first defense of his title after regaining it last April against Lopes (27-7 MMA, 6-2 UFC) by unanimous decision at UFC 314 in Miami, Fla.
