The EU rejects calls to weaken car CO2 rules, emphasizing climate goals despite automaker pressures and EPP's push for relief on 2025 emission limits.
South Korea’s parliament passed impeachment motions on Thursday against Justice Minister Pak Song Ce and National Police Agency Commissioner Cho Ci-ho.
A UN resolution calling for peace in Gaza has been overwhelmingly approved by 158 countries, drawing attention to the ongoing humanitarian crisis. However, the decision has sparked sharp criticism from nations like the US and Israel.
Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, becoming the second Middle Eastern nation to do so. The announcement has ignited celebrations across the country, signaling excitement about the upcoming global sporting event.
An Israeli child who was critically wounded in a shooting attack on a bus near Beit Jala in the West Bank has died, Israeli emergency services confirmed. The shooting left four people injured, including two adults who are in stable condition.
France has started pulling its military forces out of Chad, with the departure of two warplanes from the capital, N'Djamena. While the full scope of the withdrawal is still being negotiated, this move follows France's reduction of forces in other West African countries.
US President-elect Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration on January 20, but it remains unclear whether Xi will attend. Despite this gesture, tensions between the two nations persist over trade and fentanyl trafficking.
South Korean President Yoon vows to "fight to the end" as his party inches closer to backing impeachment over his martial law order and hacking claims.
U.S. Defense Secretary Austin stresses close U.S.-Israel coordination on Syria, supporting peaceful, inclusive political transition.
Donald Trump to ring NYSE's opening bell Thursday as he is reportedly named Time's "Person of the Year" for the second time.
Coast Guard divers Chuck Fox and Corey Smith from the US Cutter *Polar Star* successfully repaired a leaking shaft in the freezing waters of McMurdo Sound, Antarctica.
As we welcome the new year, it’s time to focus on species needing urgent conservation in 2025. From delicate lizards to mighty hornbills and massive sharks, all face the threat of extinction.
Over 100 Paris 2024 Olympic medals were returned due to quality issues linked to EU regulations and an untested varnish formula. The IOC has pledged to replace all defective medals.
A fire ravaged a shopping mall in Culiacán, Mexico, on January 16, 2025, causing significant damage, including the collapse of the roof housing a casino. Emergency responders worked to control the blaze, with one injury and two others treated for nervous breakdowns. Cause remains unknown.
