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Meta abruptly ends US fact-checks
Major shift conforms with priorities of Trump
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US, Taliban in talks to swap detainees
WSJ report says Biden admin seeking return of three Americans seized in 2022
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H-1B visa: What role do foreign workers play in US economy?
H-1B visa holders fill skill gaps, complement US workers, and boost the economy, per American Immigration Council
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Los Angeles fire: About 100 firefighters battle blaze in commercial building
No injuries have been reported so far while the cause of the fire remains under investigation by officials.
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US accuses Sudan's RSF of genocide, imposes sanctions on leaders
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says US committed to ‘holding accountable those responsible for these atrocities’.
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Two bodies found in JetBlue plane's wheel well at Florida airport
The incident follows a similar occurrence two weeks ago when a body was found in wheel well of United Airlines flight.
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Potential replacements for Justin Trudeau as leader of Liberal Party
With Trudeau’s nine-year stint as prime minister ending, several politicians are frontrunners to take over his role
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Three miners feared dead in flooded coal mine in Indian state
The Indian military has deployed divers, helicopters and engineers to help rescue the trapped men
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US in talks with Afghanistan to exchange Americans for Guantanamo detainee
Biden's administration seeks the return of three Americans seized by Taliban in 2022
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South Korean court re-issues arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon
Yoon's legal team filed an injunction to nullify the arrest warrant, but it was rejected
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Woman killed while bathing elephant in Thailand
Blanca Ojanguren Garcia, 22, was bathing the elephant at the Koh Yao Elephant Care center
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Echoes of the Past: December 2024 aviation crashes mirror decade-old tragedies
Despite safety improvements since 2014, December 2024 witnessed several fatal crashes, raising fresh concerns.
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North Korea launches hypersonic missile test
Test comes amidst heightened tensions in region, coinciding with US Secretary of State Blinken's visit to South Korea
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Pope Francis names first woman to head major Vatican dicastery
Sister Simona Brambilla will oversee Catholic religious orders worldwide.
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US reports first human death from bird flu
The patient, over 65 years old, had been hospitalised in the state since mid-December
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US Senator Fischer's husband declines Kamala Harris' handshake
Senator Fischer's husband refuses handshake from Kamala Harris during a swearing-in ceremony
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US Congress certifies Donald Trump's election victory
US Vice President Kamala Harris attends a joint session of Congress to formally certify the victory of Donald Trump
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Maoist roadside bomb kills nine Indian troops
Indian Maoists kill 9 security personnel in roadside bomb attack in Chhattisgarh amid ongoing insurgency.
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At least 126 dead after powerful earthquake hits China's Tibet
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake, was hit in Tibet according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre.
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Bangladesh issues second arrest warrant for exiled Hasina
Bangladesh issues second arrest warrant for exiled leader Sheikh Hasina over alleged disappearances.
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Canada PM Trudeau announces resignation
It was not immediately clear how long he will remain in office as a caretaker premier
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Ukraine admits 'issues' in army unit
Ukraine's commander admits issues with "Anne of Kyiv" brigade, including desertions among troops.
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Israel targets WFP aid convoy
WFP states Israel of firing on Gaza aid convoy, hitting vehicles
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Trump seals political comeback as Congress certifies his election victory
Trump's election victory certified, marking his comeback after 2021 Capitol riot and prosecutions.
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UN envoy in rare Yemen visit to push for peace
UN envoy Hans Grundberg visits Yemen's rebel-held Sanaa to revive peace talks amid rising tensions.
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Nippon, US Steel file lawsuit against Biden administration
Biden said the merger posed risks to US steel amid rising concerns over China’s dominance in the sector.
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Pope Francis names Trump critic as Archbishop of Washington
McElroy, an outspoken advocate for migrants and Pope's priorities, supports refugees, environment, and LGBTQ inclusion
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Trump proposes renaming Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America'
US President-elect also unveiled a $20 billion Emirati investment in US data centers
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WHO calls on Israel to release detained director of Gaza hospital
Germany also called on Israel to grant the International Red Cross access to Dr Abu Safiya
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YPG's presence in Syria will not be tolerated after Assad's fall: Turkish FM
Fidan made the remarks in Ankara on Monday, warning Western nations against supporting Kurdish-led groups in Syria
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Trudeau resigns as Liberal Party leader, stays on as PM until successor chosen
Trudeau, under heavy pressure from Liberal legislators to quit amid polls showing the unpopularity of the party
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Bomb blast kills 8 officers in Chhattisgarh: What is India's Maoist conflict?
A police vehicle carrying victims was struck by a blast in Bijapur district on Monday, according to a police statement
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UK's first liver transplant patient with advanced bowel cancer is cancer-free
Bianca Perea, a 32-year-old trainee lawyer from Wigan, Greater Manchester, gets "second chance at life."
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Hind Rajab Foundation leads legal push against Israeli soldiers' war crimes in Gaza
HRF, a pro-Palestinian NGO, is pressing for justice for Palestinian victims and hold Israeli soldiers accountable.
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Sushi chefs buy motorcycle-sized tuna for $1.3 million at Tokyo auction
Sushi group Onodera buys motorbike-sized tuna at Tokyo auction for $1.3 million, the second-highest price ever paid.
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19th bird flu outbreak: Japan culls 50,000 chickens
The agriculture ministry said the outbreak was confirmed after the farm reported increasing deaths among its chickens
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Junaid Khan reveals parents recognised his dyslexia after 'Taare Zameen Par' script reading
The actor credits Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta’s supportive approach after his dyslexia diagnosis.
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Indonesia launches free meal program for 83 million people
Indonesia begins free meal program, targeting 83 million people by 2029.
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Former exiled-PM Sheikh Hasina faces a second arrest warrant
The tribunal sets February 12 deadline for Hasina and 12 other accused to be arrested and presented.
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Hamas says ready to release 34 captives in ceasefire deal with Israel
Hamas says it requires time to assess the condition of the captives as Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza.
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HMPV cases spreads globally, how are the symptoms similar to COVID-19?
HMPV spreads globally, showing similarities to COVID-19 in symptoms and transmission.
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India reports first HMPV cases in Bengaluru amid surge in global cases
Bengaluru records two infant cases of HMPV as global health concerns grow.
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Social security fairness act signed into law: Who gets the benefits?
Biden highlights fairness of law, repealing WEP and GPO to boost retirees' benefits
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North Korea launches missile after two-month gap
North Korea launched its first ballistic missile in two months, flying 1,100 km into the sea.
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Russia's last submarine departs Tartus
The loss of Tartus weakens Russia's naval influence, as resources shift to Ukraine war efforts.
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Canada PM Trudeau likely to resign as pressure from within party grows
Canadian PM Trudeau is likely to announce his resignation after nine years as Liberal leader.
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US House speaker aims for bill addressing immigration, tax cuts by April
Mike Johnson says he’s worked with Trump to combine key priorities into one important bill
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Russia says Ukraine launches 'counterattack' in Kursk region
Ukraine launched a counterattack in the Kursk region, aiming to halt Russian advance
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Mozambique protest leader says he will return from exile
Mozambique opposition leader Venancio Mondlane will return from exile ahead of the new president's inauguration