Associated Press (2026-01-29). Syrian leader meets Putin in Moscow with Russian military bases on agenda. scmp.com Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa visited Moscow on Wednesday for the second time in less than four months, and Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasised his readiness to help the country rebuild its war-battered economy. | "I know that there is a lot that's necessary to restore in Syria, and our economic operators, including the construction sector, are ready for this joint work," Putin said.

ICRC (2026-01-29). ICRC response in northern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org

infobrics (2026-01-29). BRICS Sets Criteria for Admitting New Member States. infobrics.org BRICS has developed a set of criteria that guide decisions on whether to admit new countries to the association, Brazil's ambassador to Moscow Sergio Rodrigues dos Santos has announced…

ecns.cn (2026-01-29). China donates insulin syringes to Palestinian refugees in Jordan. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to Jordan Guo Wei said the donation reflects China's long-standing support for humanitarian aid to Palestinians and its ongoing backing of UNRWA. About 30,000 Palestinian refugees in Jordan have diabetes, and roughly 14,000 require daily insulin injections.

ecns.cn (2026-01-29). No talks under pressure ⚪ Iran responds to Trump's threats, U.S. naval enforcement in Middle East. ecns.cn British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives, as British Ambassador to China Peter Wilson and Chinese Finance Minister Lan Foan walk alongside, in Beijing, China, Jan 28, 2026.