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Biden fades into background
Joe Biden's fading presence and silence on key issues leave Trump to dominate the political landscape.
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Ex-IMF chief Rato gets four-year jail term
Ex-IMF chief Rodrigo Rato sentenced to over 4 years for tax crimes, money laundering, and corruption.
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India's rowdy parliament session ends
Police launch probe against Rahul Gandhi
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Musk's post angers Germans
Elon Musk's post backing AfD sparks backlash in Germany, accused of interfering in the upcoming elections.
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Trump triumph, Assad fall... define 2024
Major 2024 stories include Trump's election win, Hamas-Israel conflict, Syria's Assad ousted, and the Paris Olympics.
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EU, Swiss hail 'historic' new deal resetting relations
EU and Switzerland announce historic agreement to reset relations, but opposition mounts ahead of referendum.
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Three bodies recovered from building hit in Israeli strike on Hezbollah chief
The health ministry has not released a death toll for the strike, which flattened several buildings in Haret Hreik
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US govt shutdown nears as GOP blocks bipartisan deal on debt ceiling
Efforts to pass a bipartisan funding measure collapsed after Trump and Elon Musk publicly opposed the plan
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Car drives into Christmas market crowd in Germany, killing one
Officials urge caution as investigation continues with authorities working to determine the motive
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Biden cancels further $4.28b in student loans in final weeks as US president
In the US, college costs range from $10,000 to $70,000 annually, leaving graduates with crushing debt
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Israeli PM faces arrest concerns ahead of Auschwitz commemoration
The ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu, his former defense minister, and several Hamas officials in November
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Netanyahu turns focus to Iran after military actions against Hamas, Hezbollah, Syria
Netanyahu to focus on Iran's nuclear and missile threats, dismantling strategic risks to Israel, say observers
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Israeli settlers torch West Bank mosque, deface walls with racist slogans
The fire was extinguished before it could cause significant damage to the structure
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Malaysia to resume search for missing flight MH370
A Boeing 777, disappeared on March 8, 2014, while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on board
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BJP MP gives Priyanka Gandhi '1984' sack after her Palestine, Bangladesh bags
Earlier, Priyanka Gandhi made headlines carrying a bag with motifs related to Palestine and Bangladesh in Parliament
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Elon Musk sparks backlash with post claiming only far-right 'AfD can save Germany'
Musk posts video criticising CDU leader Friedrich Merz, who is set to become chancellor, for refusing to work with AfD
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Elon Musk’s Influence disrupts Congress in spending bill drama
Elon Musk’s social media criticism fuels Republican resistance, derails spending bill, and heightens chaos in U.S.
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Seven dead, dozens injured in LPG tanker explosion in India
The collision sparked a massive fire that engulfed several vehicles near Bhankrota
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Peter Mandelson to be appointed UK’s next US ambassador
Peter Mandelson set to be appointed as the UK’s next US Ambassador, marking the first political appointment.
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Erdogan, Pezeshkian call for Syria unity at Cairo summit
Turkey and Iran call for unity in Syria at D-8 summit, urge peace and inclusivity after Assad's ouster.
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Cyclone death toll in Mozambique rises to 73
Cyclone Chido kills 73 in Mozambique; hundreds feared dead in Mayotte, over 39,000 homes destroyed.
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35 children killed in Nigeria fair stampede
Stampede at school fair in Ibadan, Nigeria leaves 35 children dead; 8 arrested for involvement.
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Ukraine: Putin ready to strike deal with Trump
Says Russia prepared for "negotiations and compromises"
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52 perish in two bus accidents in Afghanistan
Two bus accidents in Ghazni, Afghanistan kill 52 and injure 68; investigation underway.
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30 Palestinians killed in relentless Israeli strikes
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill 30 Palestinians, including children, as ceasefire talks continue
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'Cold, dry weather likely to persist in Kashmir'
IIOJK to experience dry weather and dropping temperatures till Dec 26, with cold nights and clear skies.
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Sardar Ilyas criticises Awami Action Committee tactics
Sardar Tanveer Ilyas calls for political unity in AJK to address youth issues and strengthen ties with Pakistan.
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FBI arrests Chinese national in California over political influence
FBI agents arrested Yaoning “Mike” Sun, 64, at his home in Chino Hills, near Los Angeles
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FIR registered against Rahul Gandhi after clash in Indian Parliament
Police file a case against the Congress leader over BJP's complaint, accusing him of injuring two MPs
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35 minors dead in Nigerian carnival stampede, police confirm
Stampede occurred after organisers announced cash for 5,000 children, sparking a chaotic rush to enter the school
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Putin 'ready to compromise' on Ukraine in potential talks with Trump
Russian president dismisses claims of Russia being weak, says it has grown stronger since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine
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Turkey rejects US claims of ceasefire with Kurdish fighters in Syria
US State Dept had said a ceasefire between Turkish-backed rebels and SDF was extended
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Putin claims Russia achieved its goals in Syria, says Assad's fall not a defeat
Assad's departure follows 13 years after his crackdown on protests as Russia's aid in 2015 turned the conflict's tide
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Saudi man swims for five hours to rescue wife after jet ski accident in Thailand
The husband swam for five hours to reach the shore and finally found his wife six hours after the search began
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At least 52 killed, 65 injured in two bus accidents in Afghanistan
The first bus collided with a fuel tanker near Shahbaz while another bus hit a truck in Andar in central Afghanistan
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Elizabethtown baseball star Hayden Willett dies days after committing to Asbury College
Elizabethtown High School baseball star Hayden Willett passed away just days after committing to Asbury College.
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Dominique Pelicot jailed for 20 years over mass rape of wife
All 50 of the Frenchman's co-defendants were also convicted
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Nine people killed as Israel attacks Yemen's civilian ports and infrastructure
Israel has been carrying out attacks on Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen under the pretext of 'self-defence.'
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Amazon workers to strike at multiple US warehouses during holiday season
Amazon workers to strike at U.S. warehouses during holiday season over contract negotiations.
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US Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok ban case
US Supreme Court to hear TikTok's appeal against law forcing ByteDance to sell or shut down.
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Gaza mediators intensify ceasefire efforts
Israeli strikes kill 20 Palestinians
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UN calls for 'free and fair' elections in Syria
UN envoy calls for free elections in Syria, political solution for Kurdish areas, and end to sanctions.
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China-India vow to resolve border dispute
Chinese FM, Indian Security Adviser hold high level talks amid thaw in ties
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20 die as migrant boat sinks off Tunisia
Tunisia's coast guard recovers 20 migrant bodies after boat sinks off Sfax, second tragedy in a week.
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Ukraine asks Australia for more weapons, aid
Ukrainian FM urges Australia to increase military aid, including Bushmaster vehicles, amid Russia's invasion.
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First severe bird flu case in US sparks alarm
A Louisiana patient hospitalized with severe avian flu, marking the first serious U.S. case in 2024.
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13 dead after Indian navy boat rams ferry off Mumbai
An Indian navy speedboat lost control, colliding with a ferry off Mumbai, killing 13 people.
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Winter weather warnings issued in five US states
Snowstorms and winds hit 5 states as winter storm drops up to a foot of snow in Montana