WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called for an end to attacks on healthcare in Sudan after a drone strike on a North Darfur hospital killed over 70 people, including women and children.
President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of the U.S. rejoining the World Health Organization, just days after announcing the country’s withdrawal due to concerns over the WHO's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake has struck Taiwan, with its epicenter located northeast of Tainan. No casualties or damage have been reported so far.
Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly rejected and condemned the French Foreign Minister’s recent accusations of interference, accusing France of attempting to divert attention from its actions in New Caledonia and undermining efforts for decolonization.
US diplomats have urgently requested that Ukraine-related programs be exempted from a 90-day freeze on foreign aid ordered by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as concerns grow over the potential impact on vital support for Ukraine.
At least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers have been killed in ongoing clashes with M23 rebels in eastern Congo, as the group makes alarming territorial advances near the city of Goma.
Emomali Sobirzoda has been appointed Tajikistan's new Defense Minister, replacing Sherali Mirzo, who now heads the Department for Protection of State Secrets. Bobojon Saidzoda is the new First Deputy Defense Minister and Chief of the General Staff
Iran’s Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence for Yasin Huseinzadeh, convicted of carrying out a deadly terrorist attack on the Azerbaijani embassy in Tehran in January 2023. The sentence will be executed after a meeting between Huseinzadeh and his parents.
US President Donald Trump has named retired Lt. General Keith Kellogg as his special envoy to Ukraine, with a goal of ending the conflict within 100 days. Trump's hands-on approach aims to fast-track peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he is set to deliver a key speech. Before his address, Zelenskyy will meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss ongoing geopolitical and economic issues.
A large fire has broken out in a commercial building near Tsutenkaku Tower, a famous tourist landmark in Osaka, Japan. Emergency teams are on the scene, with dark smoke visible over the city.
Russia has expressed its readiness to assist in normalizing relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, as Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized during talks with Armenia's Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan.
A devastating landslide on Indonesia's Java Island has left 16 people dead and 10 others injured. The disaster occurred in the Pekalongan area of Central Java, with search operations continuing as authorities work to find survivors.
The EU has extended support to Türkiye through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism following a deadly hotel fire in the Bolu region, with Commissioner Hadja Lahbib expressing condolences and solidarity with the victims and their families.
Kazakhstan will build 41 waste processing plants with a total capacity of 1.1 million tons annually, creating over 4,500 jobs and attracting significant private investment, while satellite imagery has helped remove thousands of landfills.
Algeria’s Speaker of the Council of the Nation, Saleh Goudjil, has called on France to take full responsibility for the lasting effects of nuclear tests conducted in the Algerian desert during the colonial period, highlighting the ongoing suffering of local populations.
Israel's Ambassador to the U.S., Mike Herzog, announced that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit the White House in the coming weeks. Discussions are ongoing, though no specific date has been set. The visit comes alongside anticipated changes in U.S. policy regarding arms sales an
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to invoke emergency powers upon taking office to accelerate U.S. energy production, including reversing key Biden-era restrictions on oil and gas drilling. The move aims to boost energy output and challenge climate-related regulations.
NASA and NOAA have confirmed that the Sun has entered its solar maximum phase as part of Solar Cycle 25. This marks an increase in sunspot activity, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections, creating space weather that can impact communication systems and offer enhanced aurora displays worldwide.
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced job cuts as part of a broader turnaround strategy to address competition and declining demand in the U.S. and China. The cuts, to be revealed by March, won't impact in-store teams or investments in store hours
At least 17 people were arrested while attempting to enter the Western District Court in Seoul during a rally in support of South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol. The protesters, demanding his release, climbed over the courthouse fence but were detained by authorities. A crowd of 12,000 gathered out
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has been reached, with hostages set to be released after over 15 months of conflict. The deal also includes a prisoner exchange, offering hope for peace despite ongoing violence in Gaza.
After the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law that could ban TikTok over national security concerns, President Biden stated the final decision would rest with the next president, Donald Trump, who is reportedly considering a temporary delay of enforcement
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