The United Nations has urged patience and vigilance as Syria faces a historic transition following the fall of Damascus to rebel forces. With millions of refugees displaced by 13 years of war, the UN sees an opportunity for peace, but cautions against rushing decisions.
A five-day manhunt for the suspect in the brazen murder of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel has ended with the arrest of Luigi Mangione, 26, in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Mangione, found with a "ghost gun" and false IDs, allegedly targeted Thompson.
Austria has lifted its veto on Romania and Bulgaria’s full Schengen membership, paving the way for EU ministers to finalize their entry this week. This decision follows a significant reduction in illegal border crossings, a result of Austria's immigration demands.
The Netherlands has extended its border controls for six months, impacting both land and air travel within the Schengen zone. This move, aimed at reducing illegal immigration, aligns with similar actions taken by neighboring Germany and includes stricter asylum policies to limit migrant inflows.
Ex-president John Dramani Mahama has been declared the winner of Ghana’s presidential election, securing 56.55% of the vote. As Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat, Mahama pledged reforms to address the nation’s economic crisis and reset its governance priorities.
Taiwan raises its military alert as China boosts its presence near the island, following President Lai Ching-de’s recent Pacific trip. Tensions between the two sides continue to escalate.
Zelenskyy proposes foreign troops in Ukraine until NATO membership as security talks intensify, citing the need for guarantees against future Russian aggression.
The Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan explained a number of reasons for the sharp weakening of the national currency. According to him, the first factor is the global strengthening of the dollar index in recent months.
South Korea’s Justice Ministry announced Monday that a travel ban has been placed on President Yoon Suk Yeol as investigations into his recent martial law declaration continue.
Volkswagen faces intensified strikes at German plants as workers protest wage cuts and closures amid union talks. With trust eroded, unions demand concessions, warning of longer strikes, while VW cites cost-cutting as essential to compete with cheaper Asian rivals.
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.
The Weeknd, one of the biggest music stars of our time, has announced that his upcoming album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, releasing on January 24, 2025, will be his final project under the “The Weeknd” name.
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.
