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Billionaires' wealth grew by $2 trillion in 2024: Oxfam report
Combined net worth of billionaires rose from $13 trillion to $15 trillion in just one year.
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Aquarium fish comforted with human photos during closure in Japan
Japan aquarium's sunfish healed with human photos during closure break.
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Hidden cross-border tunnel between US and Mexico to be sealed
A hidden cross-border tunnel between the US and Mexico used for smuggling is set to be sealed after discovery.
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Senior Taliban official urges reversal of education ban on Afghan girls
Sher Abbas Stanikzai urges the Taliban to reconsider its ban on girls' education, citing no religious basis for it.
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Hamas presents 'gift bags' to released Israeli captives
Hamas freed three Israeli captives while Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners on Sunday.
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Phillip Island penguins face rising divorce rates
Despite their reputation for loyalty, penguins on Phillip Island are divorcing more.
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Trump's inauguration: Here's what you need to know
Trump will be sworn in for his second term on Monday, marking the transfer of power in the US.
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$Trump and $Melania go 'stoinks' ahead of inauguration
$TRUMP is currently the 22nd most valuable cryptocurrency with a $15 billion market cap, while $MELANIA ranks 94th.
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Gazans head destroyed homes
Hamas frees three Israeli hostages as truce begins
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Trump set to take oath as 47th US president
Says he'll sign record number of executive orders on Day 1
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Trump to slash diversity programs, recognise only two sexes in executive order
Federal funds will be barred from supporting initiatives linked to "gender ideology" under executive orders.
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80 killed, thousands displaced in Colombian guerrilla violence
ELN is a Marxist guerrilla group involved in violence and the drug trade in Colombia.
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Biden pardons five hours before ceding presidency
List includes late civil rights activist Marcus Garvey
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Nigeria tanker truck blast toll rises to 86
The death toll from a petrol tanker explosion in Nigeria has risen to 86, with 52 others burned.
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Yoon supporters storm S Korea court
Supporters of South Korean President Yoon stormed a court after his detention over martial law.
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TikTok restores service in US after brief blackout
App credits Trump for making the reversal possible
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Syria destroys millions of captagon pills
Syrian forces destroyed around 100 million captagon pills and tons of hashish seized from the Fourth Division
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Wuhan keen to shake off pandemic label
Wuhan's Huoshenshan Hospital now stands empty, as memories of the pandemic fade in the city.
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Israel frees 90 Palestinians, Hamas releases 3 hostages under ceasefire deal
Families reunited with tears and laughter as hostages were welcomed home under the landmark ceasefire agreement
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Donald Trump sworn in as US president again, vows to usher in 'golden age'
The 47th president took the oath of office to "preserve, protect and defend" the US Constitution inside the US Capitol
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From Garland seller to internet sensation: India’s Monalisa steals spotlight at Kumbh Mela
What initially seemed like a moment of fame has turned into an overwhelming experience for the young woman.
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Biden welcomes Gaza ceasefire, announces humanitarian aid arriving
President Biden welcomed a Gaza ceasefire Sunday, announcing hundreds of trucks entering to aid civilians
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Gas cylinder explosion triggers massive fire at Maha Kumbh Mela in India
Explosion caused flames to engulf 18 tents, but fire tenders and authorities quickly controlled the blaze.
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Bullish signals indicate Dogecoin could hit $5, say crypto experts
Tardigrade's analysis, using the ChandeMO, suggests DOGE could rally to $5 and possibly beyond in this market cycle
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Trump’s America first puts allies in peril
With a billionaire-backed agenda, Trump 2.0 launches full-throated attack on rules-based order
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Gaza ceasefire begins after Hamas releases list of hostages
The agreement’s implementation began after Israel confirmed it had received the names of three captives
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Indian police change stance on Saif Ali Khan’s attacker’s identity
Indian media initially reported a different name, but new police findings suggest a different nationality.
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TikTok shuts down in US ahead of ban
It was not clear if any U.S. users could still access the app, but it was no longer working for many users.
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New UAE visa allows 90-day stays without local sponsorship
The initiative offers flexible 30, 60, or 90-day stays and is expected to benefit communities like Pakistanis.
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Pakistan urges Israel to withdraw from Lebanon, Syria
Lacroix is currently in Lebanon, where UNIFIL monitors the Blue Line border of separation with Israel.
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World waits with bated breath as Gaza truce begins
Netanyahu says Israel reserves right to resume war.
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Saudi dilemma: recognise Israel before a Palestinian state?
Trump has cultivated close ties with "MBS" -- Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler.
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70 killed in Nigeria as fuel truck explodes
The price of gasoline has increased fivefold in 18 months in Nigeria in the midst of a serious economic crisis.
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India man guilty in doctor rape, murder
"Hang him, hang him," they chanted.
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Two judges shot dead at Iran's SC: media
Iran has seen a number of shootings targeting high-profile figures over the past years.
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The inferno that took America by surprise
Los Angeles, where Hollywood’s apocalyptic fantasies are conjured, now stands as a tableau of real-life devastation
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TikTok likely to'go dark' in US today
US president-elect Trump seeks last-ditch solution as users brace for fallout
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First three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas under Gaza truce
The hostages, all women, “were officially handed over to the Red Cross” in Gaza City ahead of their return to Israel
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Oil tanker explosion in Northern Nigeria kills at least 60
Niger State's Federal Road Safety Corps says scores of others were injured collecting spilled oil from the tanker
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LA fire victims face rebuilding challenges, with some choosing not to return
California fire victims face high costs, long efforts, and uncertainty over rebuilding their homes and communities
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Migrant detentions start next week, say Trump’s border czar
Toman Homan said the targeted operation against illegal migrants to launch in so called sanctuary cities
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UN demands Israeli troops exit Lebanese territory without delay
Acknowledging Lebanon's commitment to the ceasefire, he pledged UNIFIL's support for both parties in maintaining peace
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Two Iranian Supreme Court judges shot dead in Tehran
The attack occurred inside the Supreme Court, where the assailant opened fire before taking his own life.
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Colombia: 39 killed in guerilla attacks, govt suspends peace negotiations
Armed groups vie for control of coca plantations on the Colombia-Venezuela border, fueling the global cocaine trade
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Polar vortex to bring bitter cold and snow across the US
Nearly 300M Americans face an arctic blast with sub-zero wind chills, heavy snow, and record-low temperatures ahead
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Police volunteer convicted for rape and murder of junior doctor in India's Kolkata
Sanjay Roy denied the charges, claiming he was framed, but Judge Das ruled circumstantial evidence proved his guilt.
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Dr. Aafia Siddiqui seeks pardon before Biden leaves office: report
Aafia Siddiqui is seeking a presidential pardon before Joe Biden leaves office, citing new evidence for innocence.
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Canada threatens 'Trump tax' on US imports if tariffs are imposed
Canada's Mélanie warns U.S. consumers will face a "Trump tariff tax" if Trump imposes a 25% tariff on Canadian goods.
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When is TikTok getting banned? Platform shares final deadline for US
TikTok will "go dark" in the US unless the government intervenes to prevent the ban.