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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.
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Arjun Kapoor sustains injuries in on-set accident during film shoot
Reports suggest that the collapse was triggered by vibrations from the sound system used during the shoot
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Israel to release 737 Palestinians in first phase of truce
A long-awaited ceasefire brings the release of hundreds of Palestinians held by Israel.
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$TRUMP meme coin on Solana surges to $8 billion market cap within hours
The $TRUMP coin gains momentum despite concerns over authenticity.
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Trump, Xi vow improved ties despite threats
Trump in the election campaign threatened China and other US trading partners with huge tariffs.
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Israeli security cabinet approves Gaza truce deal
Agreement will help halt deadliest-ever war
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Russia, Iran harden military, trade ties
They also agreed to cooperate on training military personnel.
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US Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok
The Supreme Court last week heard arguments from the company.
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SpaceX spacecraft destroyed after launch
Hours after Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin nailed its first-ever orbital mission.
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Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement poised to begin on Sunday
Israel's cabinet approves a ceasefire deal with Hamas, including hostage releases and humanitarian aid provisions
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Manitoba storm triggers travel chaos, dozens of crashes reported
Police recorded at least 30 collisions on highways across the region, prompting widespread road closures
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Biden backs Equal Rights Amendment in final push before leaving office
The amendment was first introduced in 1923 but faced repeated resistance in Congress
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Trump moves inauguration indoors due to dangerously cold temperatures in Washington, D.C.
President-elect Trump announces his inauguration will be held indoors at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to extreme cold.
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Israel's Ben-Gvir rallies right-wing against ceasefire deal with Hamas
Ben-Gvir opposed the Gaza truce deal in cabinet vote, warning he may quit the government if it is implemented
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Trump, Xi vow to improve ties in pre-inauguration phone call
Xi hopes for a "good start" in relations with Trump, who expects to solve many problems together starting immediately.
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Russia, Iran sign new treaty strengthening economic, military ties
Moscow has looked to the Islamic republic as a strategic ally since sending troops into Ukraine in February 2022
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Israel's security cabinet backs Gaza ceasefire, full vote expected today
It could also ease hostilities in the Middle East, where the Gaza war spread to include Iran and its proxies
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Indian-origin man sentenced to 8 years over White House attack plot
Sai Varisht Kundola drove a truck to the White House, crashing into security barriers around President’s Park.
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Nepal’s PM worries over rising tiger numbers
Nepal's PM raises concerns over rising tiger numbers, citing human-tiger conflicts.
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Israel launches new strikes on Gaza
US 'confident' truce will go ahead
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Thai PM dodges AI scammer impersonating foreign leader
AI-powered phone scam targets Thai PM, with a voice impersonating a foreign leader.
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Saif Ali Khan knife attack: Suspect detained in Mumbai
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan is reportedly recovering after surgery.
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China surpasses US in scientist numbers for the first time
China surpasses the US in top scientists, with its global share rising to 28% by 2024.
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SpaceX's starship destroyed in test flight
Meanwhile Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin successfully sent a rocket into orbit for first time but failed to land its booster
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Netanyahu confirms hostage return deal with Gaza
Israel’s security cabinet will meet today to vote on the deal with Hamas.
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Fire breaks out at Moss Landing Power Plant in California
Fire breaks out at Moss Landing Power Plant in California, prompting evacuations and road closures.
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'AMAN Dialogue' to debut with AMAN-25 exercises
CNS hopes PLA Navy will also participate in war games next month
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Over 360 journalists jailed in 2024
CPJ reports 361 journalists jailed in December 2024, with China, Israel, and Myanmar as top offenders.
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Japan megaquake' probability up to 82%
Japan's government panel raises the probability of a "megaquake" to 75-82% in the next 30 years.
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Britain backs inquiries into child sex abuse
Britain will support new local inquiries into child sexual abuse, following criticism by Elon Musk.
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'Fraying' rights system faces new Trump threat
HRW criticizes global inaction on human rights, warns Trump's return could worsen violations.
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Putin hopes Gaza ceasefire will pave way for regional stability
Putin also urges strong efforts for comprehensive Israel-Palestine conflict settlement
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44 Pakistanis among 50 feared dead in tragic boat disaster on way to Spain
PM Shehbaz Sharif demanded a report and ordered strict action against those involved in human trafficking.
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Israeli airstrike targets new Syrian authorities for first time, killing three
Israel continues to attack its neighbouring countries.
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Sweden proposes constitutional change to revoke citizenships
The proposal requires approval by the Swedish parliament
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Chinese firms TikTok, Shein, Xiaomi face EU data law breach claims
The Austrian privacy group Noyb claims Chinese firms, including TikTok, have unlawfully transferred EU data to China.
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New obesity diagnosis plan: moving beyond BMI for more accurate treatment
Experts propose new obesity diagnosis, combining BMI, waist size, and health issues.
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Gaza peace in sight as Hamas, Israel sign ceasefire deal
Hamas' acting Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya said in a televised address that Israel failed to achieve its goals in Gaza
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International community reacts to Gaza ceasefire agreement
World leaders, including Biden, Trump, Guterres, and others, react to Gaza ceasefire.