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At least 79 dead from mysterious illness in DR Congo, officials confirm
The illness, which causes fever, headaches and a cough, has so far affected people of all ages including children
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South Korean lawmakers launch push to impeach president
Yoon Suk Yeol accused for declaring martial law to stop criminal investigations into himself and his family
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Man rescued after three days in Thailand as villagers mistake his cries for a ghost
The incident occurred near the Thailand-Myanmar border when villagers heard strange cries coming from a nearby forest
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Justice Jackson criticized for comparing ban on sex changes for minors to interracial marriage ban
Justice Ketanji Jackson under fire for comparing Tennessee’s transgender care ban to interracial marriage bans.
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Nobel Peace laureate Narges Mohammadi granted temporary release from prison in Iran
Mohammadi's family and supporters protested, saying the three weeks' medical leave was insufficient
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Canada's immigration reduction announcement not a 'freeze'
Canada actually announced a reduction in the number of immigrants allowed into Canada over the next few years.
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Masked gunman kills United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York
Thompson, 50, from Minnesota, was shot in the chest and later died at Mount Sinai West Hospital from his injuries
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Australia proposes tougher regulations for crypto industry with new licencing rules
Industry experts have raised concerns that these new requirements could negatively impact small and startup businesses
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FBI, New Jersey Police investigate drone sightings over Morris County
Larger-than-hobbyist drones raise concerns near Picatinny Arsenal and Trump’s Bedminster golf course
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Sikh leader Sukhbir Singh Badal survives shooting attempt at Golden Temple
Narain Singh Chaura, a former Khalistani militant, tried to shoot Sukhbir Badal
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Currency exchange rate: Saudi Riyal to Rupee for December 4, 2024
Saudi Riyal sees a slight drop against PKR on December 4, 2024. Latest exchange rate update
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'How soon can you remarry?' Indian-origin man charged with killing wife in US
Husband of Nepalese woman became primary suspect after discovery of alarming evidence, including online searches
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South Korea martial law: President faces pressure to resign or face impeachment
South Korean lawmakers demand President Yoon's resignation following hours-long martial law
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Kmart recalls Christmas duvet, quilt sets in NZ and Australia after hospitalisations
Refunds offered for recalled Christmas duvet sets that had a strong, diesel-like smell and caused health issues
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Asteroid misses Earth, burns up over Siberia – another space rock approaches
Asteroid C0WEPC5 entered Earth’s atmosphere over Yakutia in northeastern Siberia, producing a dramatic fireball
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FBI warns iPhone, Android users to avoid sending texts
FBI recommends fully encrypted apps amid rising cybersecurity threats to US communication networks.
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Antarctica’s icy peninsula turns green as temperatures rise
NASA satellite images reveal dramatic greening of Antarctic Peninsula amid ice melt.
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India turns to Western arms suppliers reducing reliance on Russia - Bloomberg report
Decision to scale back on Russian arms underscores PM Narendra Modi’s efforts to reduce dependency on Moscow
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Afghan women banned from midwifery and nursing courses
In 2023, the WHO recorded 620 deaths per 100,000 live births in Afghanistan.
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WhatsApp simplifies chat list management with new update
The new interface introduces prominent filters for easier chat management and quick access to features.
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British royalty rolls out red carpet for Qatar's Emir on state visit
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad and Sheikha Jawaher arrive at Horse Guards Parade in London with Prince William and Kate.
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South Korea's Yoon moves to lift martial law after standoff with parliament
President had declared martial law to thwart opponents, marking South Korea's biggest political crisis in decades
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Namibia elects first female president
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah becomes Namibia’s fifth and Africa’s fourth female leader after taking 57.31% of vote
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US-Russia tensions boil over in heated UN debate on Syria
Wood condemned Assad and Russia; Nebenzia accused US of hypocrisy in combating terrorism
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Syrian rebels advance close to Hama city
Iran minister says Tehran will send troops if asked
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South Korea plunges into political crisis
President lifts martial law after MPs vote against it
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Paris, Riyadh to co-chair moot on Palestine
Macron says two countries have 'will' to progress fighter jet sale
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No-confidence vote draws France into new political crisis
No-confidence vote draws France into new political crisis
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Israeli strikes kill 23 Palestinians in Gaza as army issues new evacuation orders
Palestinians accuse Israel of trying to drive people from northern Gaza with bombardments to create a buffer zone
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Indian Journalist faces sedition charges for exposing anti-Muslim remarks by Hindu priest
UP police seeking Mohammed Zubair's arrest over accusations of endangering sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India
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South Korean president's martial law declaration rejected by parliament
Lawmakers reject move in a vote as protesters gather outside parliament
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New US sanctions focus on Iran's 'shadow fleet'
US sanctions 35 Iranian entities and vessels linked to a "shadow fleet" transporting petroleum to global markets
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Russian national arrested in US on alleged espionage charges
A former expert, she was allegedly recruited by Russia's FSB in 2020, according to the FBI
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US monitors situation in South Korea after President Yoon declares martial law
Washington stations about 28,500 troops in South Korea to protect it from North Korea
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Trump to attend Notre Dame's reopening in Paris on first overseas trip
Trump's first overseas trip since winning elections will mark event celebrating completion of cathedral’s restoration.
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Florida moves to ban weather modification with new bill
Florida proposes a bill to ban weather modification, following Marjorie Taylor Greene's controversial claims.
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Man-made solar eclipses possible with latest satellite technology
ESA's Proba-3 mission will study the Sun creating 50 artificial solar eclipses annually, each lasting six hours.
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Canada labels Yemen's Houthi movement as terrorist group
Canada designates Houthi group as terrorist, citing their attacks in the Red Sea and recent escalation against Israel.
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Stanford University misinformation expert admits using AI to fake court citations
Stanford professor claims the fabricated citations were an unintentional result of using ChatGPT-4o.
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Surge in space debris threatens low Earth orbit; UN panel urges action
Low Earth orbit is the region most congested with human-made objects as it offers a balance between cost and proximity
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Belgium found guilty of colonial abuses against Congo
Belgium found guilty of crimes against humanity for forced removals of children in colonial Congo.
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Most Turks oppose referendum for Erdogan’s third term: poll
66.3% of respondents in a November survey oppose changing the constitution to grant Erdoğan another presidential term.
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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger resigns amid company struggles
Intel struggled to regain chipmaking leadership as Nvidia surpassed its market value.
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15 Gazans killed in fresh Israeli air blitz
Hamas says 33 hostages killed in course of war