What did Kim Jong-un write in his New Year's card sent to...
Seoul [South Korea], December 27: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a New Year's greeting in response to a card from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The first White House press secretary to become pregnant while in office
Washington [US], December 27: White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt announced she is pregnant with her second child, becoming the first person to become pregnant...
Trump: Ukraine's peace plan is only valid if the US agrees
Washington [US], December 27: US President Donald Trump declared that he would play a decisive role in any peace agreement related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
New discoveries about Uranus and Neptune
Washington [US], December 27: New computer models suggest that the cores of Uranus and Neptune likely contain less ice and more rock than their long-held...
Back to results Homes damaged in Nigeria after U.S.-backed strikes target ISIS...
Washington [US], December 27: U.S.-backed airstrikes targeted Islamic State-linked camps in northwest Nigeria, with debris from the operation damaging homes in Kwara State, the Nigerian...
UN condemns mosque attack in Homs, Syria
Washington [US], December 27: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the deadly terrorist attack that took place during Friday prayers yesterday at the Imam...
World's longest expressway tunnel opens to traffic in Xinjiang, China
Beijing [China], December 27: The 22.13-km Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, officially opened to traffic, Xinhua News Agency reported.
UN reports peacekeeper injured by Israeli fire in southern Lebanon
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 27: The United Nations announced that one peacekeeper serving with its Interim Force in Lebanon, UNIFIL, was injured following heavy gunfire...
Thailand, Cambodia agree to immediate joint ceasefire
Bangkok [Thailand], December 27: Thailand and Cambodia signed a joint statement on the resumption of the ceasefire mechanism along their shared border, following 20...
Mount Etna emits light ash, sporadic explosions in Sicily
Rome [Italy], December 27: Mount Etna on the Italian island of Sicily witnessed renewed volcanic activity yesterday, marked by the emission of incandescent material and...
Heavy rains drench Southern California, spawn flash flooding, mud flows
Los Angeles [US], December 26: Torrential rains unleashed widespread flash flooding and mud flows across Southern California on Wednesday, as authorities warned motorists to stay...
Powerball lottery in US to pay out top prize of almost $2...
Washington [US], December 26: A ticket holder to the Powerball lottery in the US state of Arkansas has won $1.817 billion in the second-largest prize...
US Coast Guard pursues suspected sanctions evasion ship near Venezuela
New York [US], December 25: The US Coast Guard is in "active pursuit" of another vessel in international waters near Venezuela, an official has told...
Three killed as Russia strikes Ukrainian cities overnight
Moscow [Russia], December 25: Russia carried out a "massive" overnight attack on several Ukrainian cities, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, a day after he warned...
Russell Brand faces two further charges including rape
New York [US], December 25: Broadcaster, comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged with two further offences including one count of rape, the Metropolitan...
Pope calls for 24-hour worldwide ceasefire over Christmas
Rome [Italy], December 25: Pope Leo XIV has urged "people of goodwill" to implement a 24-hour ceasefire in all wars around the world over Christmas....
Russian court sets trial date for German artist over satirical Putin floats
Moscow [Russia], December 25: A Russian court has scheduled the first public hearing in a criminal case against German sculptor Jacques Tilly, accused of discrediting...
UK rail services disruption affects Christmas Eve trips to major airport
London [UK], December 25: UK passengers travelling home on Christmas Eve have faced travel difficulties after railway services from a major airport were disrupted because...
Zelensky unveils 20-point peace plan
Kiev [Ukraine], December 25: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has unveiled a 20-point plan to end Russia's war against his country, as Moscow signalled it would...
Russia won't comment publicly on the latest peace proposal
Moscow [Russia], December 25: Russia plans to relay its response to the latest draft of a Ukraine peace plan to Washington in the near future,...
Merz stresses responsibility towards Europe in Christmas address
Berlin [Germany], December 25: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz underscored his government's commitment to ensure peace and security prevail in Europe, in his Christmas video message...
Syria-Russia ties entering 'new stage' as foreign ministers meet in Moscow
Moscow [Russia], December 25: Syria-Russia relations are entering a new era based on mutual respect after Syria's foreign and defence ministers met Russian President Vladimir...
Thailand, Cambodia hold talks on ceasefire in border conflict
Bangkok [Thailand], December 25: Thailand and Cambodia resumed talks on Wednesday on a durable ceasefire in their border conflict that erupted again earlier this month,...
European powers decry US travel bans
Washington DC [US], December 25: European powers on Wednesday sharply criticized entry bans imposed by the United States on five Europeans accused of censoring online...
Turkiye recovers black box after Libyan general killed in crash
Istanbul [Turkey], December 25: Turkish authorities have recovered cockpit voice and flight data recorders after a private jet crashed near Ankara, killing Libya's top military...
Jerusalem churches warn against false peace in Christmas message
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 25: Despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the heads of the churches in Jerusalem have emphasized the Christian message of...
Iran rejects bombed nuclear sites inspections sans IAEA framework
Tehran [Iran], December 25: Iran has rejected calls to allow inspections of nuclear facilities bombed during attacks by the United States in June, saying the...