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Treasury Janet Yellen warns of debt ceiling crisis in US
Yellen warns that extraordinary measures will be needed to prevent hitting the U.S. debt ceiling.
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The mirage of Syria's revolution
In the late-modernity neoliberal order, revolution is facilitated by the global status quo itself
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ICC’s challenge to the West
The step to issue arrest warrants for Netanyahu & Gallant is the first time ICC charged western-allied leaders
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S. Korean prosecutors say Yoon authorised 'shooting' during martial law bid
Suspended S. Korean President Yoon ordered force, even shooting, to impose martial law, report reveals.
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Tragedy in South Korea: Airliner crash at Muan Airport claims 28 lives
Passengers and crew trapped as a Jeju Air flight crashes during landing, sparking urgent rescue efforts
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Qatar PM meets Hamas delegation for Gaza ceasefire talks
Qatar's PM met Hamas officials in Doha to discuss a ceasefire deal for Gaza amid renewed negotiation efforts.
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Kenyan president promises end to abductions
Kenyan President William Ruto has vowed to end abductions after recent disappearances linked to youth protests.
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WHO voices alarm over systematic dismantling of Gaza health system
Kamal Adwan hospital 'now empty'; 48 killed in fresh strikes
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Germany dubs undersea cable cut a 'wake-up call'
.Germany calls for EU sanctions on Russia's "shadow fleet" after Baltic undersea cable sabotage incidents.
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New year 'important' for nuclear issue: Iran
Iran anticipates renewed US pressure under Trump, highlights 2025 as a pivotal year for its nuclear issue.
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Manmohan cremated with state honours
Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh, 92, cremated with state honors in New Delhi, remembered for his legacy.
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Trump asks US Supreme Court to pause law threatening TikTok ban
Trump urges Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban, reversing stance and expressing support for competition.
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Musk digs in on German far right plug, sparking row
Elon Musk defends AfD support, sparking outrage, editor's resignation, and criticism of media ethics.
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Afghan Taliban forces targets "several points" in Pakistan, claims Ministry
The ministry explained that the strikes targeted areas serving as hideouts for militants and their supporters.
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Top most searched people on Google in 2024
Elections topped the charts, with US presidential elections leading the way
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One fifth of the world's children affected by war: says UNICEF
The UN Agency has reported that 473 million children are facing the most severe violence witnessed since World War II
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Over 112,000 missing Syrians probably killed by Assad's regime, says rights group
Syrian Network for Human Rights database shows mass extrajudicial executions in countless detention centers
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Germany to open first center to report crimes against Muslims
MEDAR center to be set at North Rhine-Westphalia where more than 1.7 million Muslim live
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Putin calls Azerbaijani president, apologizes over passenger plane crash
Azerbaijan government launched preliminary investigations with civilians and military specialists
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Norovirus surge again in US, highest since 2012
Also dubbed as the ‘winter vomiting bug or ‘stomach flu’ virus generally circulates from November to April every year
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Mexico launches app to aid migrants facing detention in US
From January the alert button sends a signal to the nearest consulate and also notify the person’s family members
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UN voices concern over Israeli attacks on Gaza, hospital raid
Gaza health officials report the detention of dozens of medical staff after Israeli forces storm Kamal Adwan Hospital.
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Musk, Ramaswamy comment on foreign talent amid H-1B visa divide in Trump’s base
President-elect Trump previously criticised the H-1B system, during his first term.
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Mega Millions $1.22 billion jackpot winning numbers announced
The $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot has soared to become the fifth-largest prize in the game's history,
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London Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester airports face disruption and delays due to fog
Travelers urged to check flight status. after Fog causes disruptions at major UK airports
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US sanctions Georgian Billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili
Ivanishvili, widely viewed as Georgia's de facto leader is accused of undermining of democracy and Russian ties.
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China launches first-of-its-kind amphibious assault ship
China's Type 076 dual-use assault ship, Sichuan, is equipped with an electromagnetic catapult.
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Singapore's disgraced oil tycoon Lim Oon Kuin declared bankrupt
Lim Oon Kuin and his children declared bankrupt after agreeing to pay US$3.5 billion to creditors.
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Political turmoil mounts in S Korea as second president impeached
FinMin Choi Sang-mok steps into the roles of both acting president and prime minister
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Israeli brutality escalates as Gaza hospital set ablaze
Patients forced to evacuate Kamal Adwan health facility; 25 Palestinians killed
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German president dissolves parliament
Sets Feb 23 for snap election, emphasises the need for 'political stability'
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Germany's president dissolves parliament, calls snap elections for Feb 23
Frank-Walter Steinmeier also called for the election campaign to be conducted fairly and transparently
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Human-induced climate change adds 41 days of extreme heat in 2024
WWA and Climate Central report urges nations to prepare for rising climate risks to reduce deaths in 2025 and beyond
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EU issues scam alert over reports of visa fraud in Pakistan
Criminal organisations spreading fake visa info via Google Maps, misleading Pakistanis about services, says EU Office
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Russian aviation chief links Azerbaijan Airlines crash to Ukrainian drone strike
Azerbaijan Airlines cited "physical and technical interference" as the cause of the crash
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69 dead in tragic boat capsize off Morocco's coast
The boat, carrying around 80 people, sank during the perilous journey, leaving only 11 survivors
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Man sentenced to death for killing 35 in car attack in Zhuhai
On November 11, 62-year-old Fan Weiqiu drove through people exercising outside a sports complex in his SUV
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Severe weather in Texas and Louisiana brings tornado watch, hail, flooding and flight delays
More than 500 flights had been canceled, and over 200 others delayed.
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Stimulus Checks 2024: Who is eligible for the $1,400 payout?
The IRS is set to distribute stimulus checks totalling $2.4 billion to approximately one million taxpayers.
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South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo impeached
A total of 192 lawmakers voted in favour of the impeachment, surpassing the 151 required votes.
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China unveils two tailless stealth combat aircraft
China unveils two advanced tailless stealth combat jets, with flight testing already underway.
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Passenger overboard from Norwegian cruise: Search called off
Search and rescue efforts for a passenger overboard were unsuccessful, authorities say
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Russian missile caused Azerbaijan plane crash
US official says indications suggest Russian anti-aircraft system strikes plane
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5 journalists killed in Gaza
More than 190 journalists have been killed