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President Donald Trump’s Pentagon chief announced plans on Monday to demote U.S. Senator Mark Kelly from his rank as a retired Navy captain for alleged “reckless misconduct” after he and other Democratic lawmakers urged troops to refuse any illegal orders. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon has begun proceedings that would ultimately slash Kelly’s retirement…

The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of cutting the number of vaccines it recommends for every child — a move that leading medical groups said would undermine protections against a half-dozen diseases. The change is effective immediately, meaning that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will now recommend that all children get vaccinated against…

The German government seems to have three things on its mind in regard to US capture of of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro: be cautious, wait-and-see and don’t upset Donald Trump. Government spokespeople responded cautiously to journalists’ questions on Monday: For almost 40 minutes, Foreign Office spokeswoman Kathrin Deschauer and government spokesman Sebastian Hille took questions on the…

SCARY Movie star and bodybuilder Jayne Trcka has died at 62. The athlete, who portrayed Miss Mann in the original Scary Movie film, passed away on December 12 in San Diego, California. “There was trauma to the body, but we wouldn’t be able to indicate cause of death at this time,” a San Diego Medical Examiner spokesperson…

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung has called for a “new phase” in ties with China as he met its leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday. Regional security and lifting Beijing’s unofficial ban on Korean pop culture is high on Lee’s agenda, as he continues his four-day trip in China. He is set to meet China’s…

“Until a few years ago, the butterfly pea flower was just another climbing plant in my village,” says Nilam Brahma who lives in Anthaigwlao, a village in the northeastern Indian state of Assam. Butterfly pea, also known as aparajita in India, grows as a vine and has a striking blue flower. Around two years ago, Brahma heard…

Nvidia boss Jensen Huang on Monday announced Alpamayo, a tech platform the company says will help self-driving cars think like humans. “Alpamayo brings reasoning to autonomous vehicles, allowing them to think through rare scenarios, drive safely in complex environments, and explain their driving decisions,” Huang said on stage at the annual CES technology conference in Las Vegas.…

An earthquake with ⁠a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 hit the western Chugoku region of Japan on Tuesday (Jan 6), the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, followed by a series of sizeable ‍aftershocks. The tremor was recorded at 9.18am local time in Shimane prefecture, JMA said. The same region was hit soon afterwards by smaller quakes with magnitudes…

Millions of informal workers in India are heavily dependent on app-based platforms, with their livelihoods on the line as they negotiate the country’s gig economy. Raju Kumar works as a delivery worker for Zomato, a leading Indian online food ordering platform, in India’s capital New Delhi. The 27-year-old says he puts in close to 10 hours every…

Colombian President Gustavo Petro issued a stark warning to Donald Trump after the capture of Nicolas Maduro sent shockwaves around the world. Colombian President Gustavo Petro issued a stark three-word warning to President Donald Trump amid ramped-up attacks against alleged drug trafficking in Latin America: “Come get me!” “Come get me,” Petro said. “I’m waiting for you…

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday again condemned the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, criticizing the Trump administration’s aggressive foreign policy in Latin America for threatening the stability of the hemisphere. “We categorically reject intervention in the internal affairs of other countries,” Sheinbaum said in her daily news conference. “The history of Latin America is…

Sporadic protests that started with economic woes have evolved into political ones as they spread into different cities. Sporadic protests broke out in the Iranian capital and other cities, according to local media, which also reported intensifying clashes in the west of the country. The demonstrations first kicked off last Sunday when shopkeepers staged a strike over…

Sarat Mani Chakraborty was reportedly attacked with sharp weapons in the Narsingdi district at around 10 pm on Monday. A 40-year-old Hindu man has been killed in Bangladesh, in what is a second such incident in the last 24 hours in the country. Sarat Mani Chakraborty, a grocery store owner, was reportedly attacked with sharp weapons in…

Nikitha Godishala was found dead at Arjun Sharma’s US residence. Arjun allegedly withdrew USD 3,500 from her account before fleeing to India, where he was arrested by Interpol. The sister of 27-year-old Telugu woman, Nikitha Godishala, who was found dead at her ex-boyfriend’s residence in the United States, has alleged that the accused carried out unauthorised financial…

Heavy gunfire was reported near Venezuela’s presidential palace in Caracas after security forces opened fire in response to unidentified drones flying over the complex. Heavy gunfire and reports of possible drone activity near Venezuela’s presidential palace triggered fresh security concerns in Caracas early on Tuesday, as the country remains on edge following the US-led operation that resulted…

Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez was convicted and sentenced to 45 years in prison, only to be pardoned later by the US President. Before deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was brought to the United States to face drug-trafficking charges, another leader had already stood trial in a US court for similar crimes. The outcome, however, could…

Asked who is ultimately in charge of Venezuela, Trump gave a one-word answer: “Me.” US President Donald Trump said the United States is not at war with Venezuela and will not push for elections there in the near term, days after US forces captured the now-deposed president, Nicolas Maduro, in a military raid. Trump argued that the…

All 40 people who died in the New Year’s Eve bar fire in Switzerland have been identified, police said on Sunday, with teenagers making up more than half of the death toll. The final 16 victims have now been identified, Valais Police said, following the blaze at the mountain resort of Crans-Montana early on Jan. 1. The…

China’s top diplomat accused the U.S. of acting like a “world judge” by seizing Venezuela’s leader Nicolas Maduro to put him on trial in New York, with Beijing set to confront Washington at the United Nations over the move’s legality. Beijing follows a policy of non-intervention and routinely criticises military activity conducted without the UN Security Council’s…

The legality of the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will be under the spotlight at the United Nations on Monday, but Washington is unlikely to face strong criticism from allies over its military operation in the Latin American state. The 15-member U.N. Security Council will meet on Monday after U.S. Special Forces seized Maduro in…

U.S. President Donald Trumpsaid on Sunday that the United States might launch a second military strike on Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro if remaining members of the administration do not cooperate with his efforts to get the country “fixed.” Trump’s comments to reporters aboard Air Force One raised the possibility of further U.S. military…

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrived in China on Sunday as Beijing looks to deepen ties with the nearby country after heightened tensions between China and Japan over Taiwan, a self-ruled island it claims as its sovereign territory. Lee’s four-day trip is his first visit to China since taking office in June. It comes at a…

Myanmar’s military government granted amnesty to more than 6,100 prisoners and reduced other inmates’ sentences Sunday to mark the 78th anniversary of the country’s independence from Britain. It was not immediately clear whether those released include the thousands of political detainees imprisoned for opposing military rule. The amnesty comes as the military government proceeds with a monthlong,…

Denmark’s prime minister has told Donald Trump to “stop the threats” about taking over Greenland. Mette Frederiksen said “it makes absolutely no sense to talk about the need for the United States to take over Greenland”, adding: “The US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom.” Her remarks come after…

US President Donald Trump has said that his country will now “run” Venezuela and send US companies to fix its badly dilapidated oil infrastructure. Oil prices fell on Monday (Jan 5) after a United States military operation seized Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, whose country has the world’s biggest proven crude reserves. Increased volumes of Venezuelan oil entering…

ANYONE expecting elation on the streets of Venezuela after the arrest of hated President Nicolas Maduro would have been sorely disappointed. After almost 30 years of brutal socialist dictatorship bringing the country to its knees, the power vacuum left by his capture was replaced by a sense of terror. People are too scared to step outside, let…

The Central African Republic held relatively peaceful elections on December 28, widely seen as a test for President Touadera’s decade in power. But can the country entrench stability and deliver economic transformation? As voters in the Central African Republic await results of the December 28 elections, attention is already turning to how the country can consolidate security…

Addressing reporters on board Air Force One on Sunday, Trump said, “PM Modi’s a very good man. He’s a good guy. He knew I was not happy. It was important to make me happy. They do trade, and we can raise tariffs on them very quickly.” US President Donald Trump has hinted at imposing fresh tariffs on…

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s resurfaced X post from seven years ago denounces possible military action in Venezuela Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has gone viral on social media after an X post from seven years ago denouncing possible military action in Venezuela resurfaced. Gabbard’s resurfaced post follows the arrest of former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas…

The investigators have obtained an arrest warrant charging the ex-boyfriend with murder. A 27-year-old Indian woman reported missing since New Year’s Eve was found dead with stab wounds inside her ex-boyfriend’s apartment in Maryland, the police said. The victim has been identified as Nikitha Godishala, a data and strategy analyst, from Ellicott City, Howard County police said.…

In Maduro’s absence, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez stepped in as interim leader. Tech billionaire Elon Musk dined with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on Saturday, just hours after lauding the US president for a military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Sharing a photo from the dinner on…

Trump has previously issued warnings to Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, accusing him of failing to curb cocaine production and trafficking President Donald Trump on Sunday suggested that Colombia could be the next focus of American action in the region, just a day after former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces. Speaking to reporters aboard…

Tahir Andrabi said that the leadership of China was in constant touch with the leadership of Pakistan, and “had made certain contacts with the Indian leadership as well in those three-four days from May 6 to 10th and maybe prior to that and after that.” Pakistan has backed China’s claim that Beijing played a role in defusing…

“I felt betrayed by my body,” she told the World Health Organization (WHO) as part of an initiative to eliminate the disease. Cervical cancer, the fourth most common cancer in women, took Jeanette’s life a year after she was diagnosed. In January each year, Cancer Awareness Month, WHO underscores that the illness is both preventable and curable.…

The last 25 years has seen some mind-bending technological changes. At the start of the century, most computers connected to the internet with noisy dial-up connections, Netflix was an online DVD rental company, and the vast majority of people hadn’t even heard of a smartphone. Fast forward two and a half decades, and innovations in AI, robotics…

Xiangzi explained that Jiaozi watches over his driving and takes care of the luggage he carries. A tuxedo cat in China has captured the hearts of social media users after videos of him riding along with his truck owner went viral. The cat has been humorously compared to a bus conductor for the way he sits comfortably…

The US targeted four confirmed sites across Caracas in its targeted middle-of-the-night attack. BBC Verify identified two military bases, a naval port and an airport after combing through various videos of explosions and smoke plumes. Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base aka La Carlota — footage filmed at a distance shows two plumes of smoke and an…

A grandmother and her 5-year-old grandson burned to death in Gaza when their tent caught fire while cooking, as thousands of Palestinians endure colder weather in makeshift housing. The nylon tent in Yarmouk caught fire Thursday night while a meal was being prepared, a neighbor said. A hospital official said that two Palestinian men were killed by…

Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov is the first military officer to head Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s presidential office. The head of the military secret service HUR is one of the country’s most popular civil servants. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Kyrylo Budanov as the new head of the presidential office of Ukraine. Budanov, head of the Ukrainian military intelligence service, now…

DISNEY World has again been hit with tragedy after reports of a sixth death at the ‘Most Magical Place on Earth’ in the span of a few months. The Orange County Sheriff’s office said it was investigating a death at the Disney Springs area of the resort after a man was found dead in a garage. On…

LOST star Evangeline Lily has given fans a heartbreaking health update after suffering a horrific accident last year. The news comes months after the Marvel actor suffered a horrifying face-first fall into a boulder that sent the bloodied actor to the hospital. Lilly posted a video on her Instagram account to let fans know she received a…

The protests began as an expression of discontent over high prices and economic stagnation, but have since expanded to include political demands. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday (Jan 3) acknowledged the economic demands of protesters in Iran, where demonstrations have spread to more than two dozen cities, even as he warned there would be…

It comes as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will make a state visit to China starting on Sunday (Oct 4), where Seoul has said peace on the Korean peninsula would be discussed. North Korea fired several ballistic missiles from its capital Pyongyang towards the sea off its east coast at around 7.50 am local time on…

Royal Air Force Typhoon jets have joined French aircraft in a joint strike on an underground arms cache in Syria used by the Islamic State group (IS), the UK Ministry of Defence says. The facility, identified by intelligence, was believed to be storing arms and explosives, the statement said, and was in mountains just north of Palmyra,…

Stella Huang bought her first Jellycat plush toy when she lost her job during the pandemic. A school friend was a fan of the British-designed toys and told her all about them. But she only fell in love with the brand when she saw a gingerbread house plushie on the Chinese social media app RedNote. Christmas is…

Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia savagely shaded her ex Zach Bryan days after he tied the knot with Samantha Leonard. The Barstool Media personality, 26, shared a TikTok of herself lip-syncing along to Taylor Swift’s “Mastermind” on Friday, sending her fans into a frenzy in the comments. In the clip, LaPaglia recorded herself voicing the lyrics, “Checkmate, I couldn’t…

Trump had warned that the US would intervene if Iranian authorities used lethal force against peaceful demonstrators amid nationwide protests. Iran’s parliament speaker on Friday warned that US military bases and forces in the region would be considered “legitimate targets” if the US takes aggressive action, following President Donald Trump’s threat of intervention over the protests in…

President Donald Trump on Friday ordered the unraveling of a $2.9 million computer chips deal that he concluded threatened U.S. security interests if the current owner, HieFo Corp., remained in control of the technology. The executive order cast a spotlight on a business deal that drew scant attention when it was announced in May 2024 during President…

Kim Ju Ae ‍has been making ⁠increasingly ‍prominent appearances in state media over the past three years. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Ju Ae, who is likely being ⁠prepared as his successor, accompanied her parents on her first public visit to the Kumsusan mausoleum to pay respects to former leaders, state media photos published on…

The month-long campaign by China’s National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) agency will target AI videos that “distort, parody or vulgarise” classic Chinese films, television dramas and animated works. China has launched a month-long campaign to crack down on artificial intelligence (AI)-altered videos that “distort, parody or vulgarise” classic Chinese films, television dramas and animated works. The…

THIS is the shocking moment a McDonald’s customer launches a flying kick at a worker as punches are thrown and burgers hurled in a mass brawl. The chaotic scenes were captured at a branch of the restaurant in Sao Paulo, Brazil showing the moment a confrontation turns violent last month. The brawl was filmed by shocked onlookers…

A HECTIC moment showed a parachutist getting caught in the field goal netting and falling into a crowd at a college football game. The horrifying spectacle took place at the Armed Forces Bowl between Rice and Texas State on Friday. The scene happened just before kickoff in the contest, where five parachutists were due to land on…

On the first freezing winter day of 2026, surrounded by thousands of cheering New Yorkers and progressive Democratic allies, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pledged to tell a “new story of our city”. “City Hall will deliver an agenda of safety, affordability, and abundance – where government looks and lives like the people it represents,” he…

Tommy Lee Jones and his family issued an emotional statement in the wake of his daughter Victoria’s death at 34. “We appreciate all of the kind words, thoughts, and prayers,” the family wrote in a statement obtained by Page Six on Friday evening. “Please respect our privacy during this difficult time. Thank you.” The statement was signed,…

Taylor Swift was spotted hanging out with Stevie Nicks at her pal Este Haim’s wedding on New Year’s Eve. The “Lover” songstress and the Fleetwood Mac hitmaker were photographed walking into the A-list soiree hosted at the Hotel El Roblar in Ojai, Calif., on Wednesday. They appeared to be engaged in light conversation as they made their…

The US military says it struck two boats it alleges were carrying drugs on Wednesday, killing five people on board. US Southern Command did not say where it had carried out the latest strikes but US forces have been targeting vessels they suspect of smuggling narcotics through the Caribbean and eastern Pacific for the past three months.…

Switzerland Crans-Montana Bar Fire: A devastating fire erupted during a New Year’s celebration at La Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, leading to chaos as partygoers attempted to flee the flames. Panicked partygoers smashed windows and scrambled through smoke and flames to escape a deadly fire at a New Year’s celebration in a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland’s luxury…

The focus on Donald Trump’s hand resurfaced amid discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about a potential peace deal. US PresidentDonald Trump has responded to renewed speculation about bruising on his hand, saying it was caused by daily aspirin use to thin his blood. Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, Trump downplayed health concerns and asserted that…

China’s push to localise automotive chips is gaining ground, but mostly in mature control systems rather than high-end computing. Observers say the main hurdles are technical, not geopolitical. Chips are what make today’s cars smart – managing everything from power, braking, steering and the software behind every screen. Pop open the hood of China’s latest smart vehicles…

Four years after Germany phased out light plastic bags, how has the EU addressed plastic waste — and why do single-use items still pile up in takeaway restaurants, shops and the environment? Single-use plastic is like the toxic ex that just keeps reappearing. Plastic straws, cutlery and Styrofoam boxes still show up on takeaway counters, coffee shops…

With ties between the Koreas at rock bottom, South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung is advancing several initiatives aimed to build bridges with the Kim Jong Un regime — including one focusing on the martial art of taekwondo. In a clear departure from his predecessor, Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has adopted a softer…

The ‍New Year’s Day announcement marks the second mass release in a week amid US pressure on President Nicolas ⁠Maduro’s government. Venezuela’s government on Thursday announced the release of 88 people jailed for protesting President Nicolas Maduro’s claimed victory in the July 2024 elections. In a statement published on Instagram, the Ministry of Penitentiary Service said that…

A volunteer security official was reportedly also killed during the clashes. As Iran slips deeper into economic crisis, the unrest, which began Sunday in Tehran, has spread to other cities. Several people have been killed in Iran amid growing social unrest, according to reports on Thursday. With Iran mired in economic crisis, the country has been gripped…

The U.S. Justice Department revealed it has 5.2 million pages of Epstein files left to review and needs 400 lawyers from four different department offices to help with the process through late January, according to a government document reviewed by Reuters on Tuesday. This is likely to extend the final release of the documents to much later…

Finnish police on Wednesday seized a ship sailing from Russia on suspicion of sabotaging an undersea telecoms cable running from Helsinki to Estonia across the Gulf of Finland, an area hit by a string of similar incidents in recent years. The seized cargo vessel “Fitburg” was en route from the Russian port of St Petersburg to Israel…

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his administration was removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland but he added in his social media post that federal forces will “come back” if crime rates go up. Local leaders in those cities and Democrats have said the deployments, which have faced legal setbacks and challenges, were…

Iran has been gripped by demonstrations amid the country’s economic crisis, with social discontent fueling open protest against the regime. Media and authorities have pinned the blame on foreign intelligence services. Thousands of people have protested in Iran in recent days against the dramatic devaluation of the currency, amid an economic crisis that has engulfed the country.…

At least five Americans, including a New Yorker, are being detained in Venezuela following the Trump administration’s latest military and economic pressure campaign against Caracas, according to a new report. James Luckey-Lange, 28, of Staten Island, is among the recently US citizens imprisoned in Venezuela, with the New Yorker deemed to be wrongfully detained, officials told the…

President Trump announced plans Wednesday to pull National Guard troops out of three cities where they were deployed to assist in crime prevention and protect federal agents carrying out immigration enforcement operations. “We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, despite the fact that CRIME has been greatly reduced by having these great…

The US Congress has released the transcript of testimony by former Special Counsel Jack Smith, in which he defended his decision to lead two now-defunct criminal investigations into Donald Trump. The transcript, released on New Year’s Eve by the House Judiciary Committee, is 255 pages. It features questions from lawmakers, and Smith’s robust defense of the attempts…

  The world welcomes 2026 with celebrations unfolding across time zones, from fireworks in the Pacific and Australia to quieter, tradition-led events in parts of Asia and Europe, alongside large public gatherings and heightened security in major global cities. As midnight rolled across time zones, India’s celebrations unfolded as part of a global wave welcoming 2026, with…

British boxer Anthony Joshua has been discharged from a Lagos hospital after surviving a serious road accident in Nigeria. The crash occurred December 29, 2025, on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, when his vehicle hit a stationary truck. Two close associates died at the scene, officials confirmed Thursday. He was traveling with friends and team members at the time…

According to officials in Kyiv, Ukrainian long-range drones struck an oil depot north of Moscow, as well as an oil refinery and an oil terminal in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region. Follow DW for more. North Korea’s Kim praises troops fighting for Russia North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised troops fighting on Russia’s side in the war…

Fake videos of political leaders often go viral online. DW’s Fact check department analyzes how content farms use algorithm-driven formats, and what narratives they reinforce. Disinformation campaigns targeting politicians are nothing new, but the widespread availability of AI tools has accelerated the spread of deepfake videos and false claims. DW Fact check has examined viral videos featuring…

The flight’s final moments have also been haunted by a desperate message sent from on board A NASCAR legend has shared a chilling theory about what may have gone wrong in the horror jet crash that killed retired driver Greg Biffle and six others. The doomed flight was rocked by reports of a “large, loud pop” during…

The withdrawal of Emirati forces from Yemen following a Saudi airstrike may help defuse a confrontation between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, but the incident has exposed simmering distrust between two Gulf oil powers with long-running differences. The airstrike by a Saudi-led coalition early on Tuesday on the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla was followed by calls…

When Bianca Jones, a 33-year-old special education teacher in Memphis, Tennessee, decided a couple of years ago that she wanted to buy a house, she started digging into her Experian credit report. She was shocked by what she found. Her student debt had been double-counted, making it look as though she owed a quarter of a million…

China is requiring chipmakers to use at least 50% domestically made equipment for adding new capacity, three people familiar with the matter said, as Beijing pushes to build a self-sufficient semiconductor supply chain. The rule is not publicly documented, but chipmakers seeking state approval to build or expand their plants have been told by authorities in recent…

Insiders are concerned by AJ’s mental scars, with a return to the ring unclear without the two pals who were always in his corner DEVASTATED Anthony Joshua said yesterday “I feel pain all over my body” after the high-speed horror smash which killed two of his pals. The former world heavyweight boxing champ had a miraculous escape…

ACTOR Isiah Whitlock Jr – whose starring role in The Wire launched an iconic catchphrase – has died aged 71. Whitlock Jr was best known for his recurring roles in Law & Order and Veep as well as being a regular in Spike Lee films. His iconic catchphrase “Sh*******t” was also enshrined into pop-culture after he first…

Robbers stole €30 million in gold, jewellery, and cash from Sparkasse Gelsenkirchen, breaking into 3,000+ deposit boxes over Christmas. Robbers stole gold, jewellery and cash worth around 30 million euros ($35 million/Rs 314.4 crores) from a German bank in the city of Gelsenkirchen during the extended Christmas break, using a large drill to break into the bank’s…

Work is continuing to fix a power issue in the Channel Tunnel after an outage shut it down and disrupted travel plans for thousands of people. The Channel Tunnel partially reopened allowing some Eurostar and LeShuttle services – which carries vehicles and passengers through the tunnel between Folkestone and Calais – to resume with delays. On Tuesday,…

Protests and strikes in Iran over inflation and currency devaluation have spread from the capital, Tehran, to several other cities on a third day of unrest. The protests began on Sunday after shopkeepers in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar staged a strike when the Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar on the open market. Since…

Foreign dignitaries including Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will attend Zia’s funeral. The funeral of Bangladesh’s former prime minister Khaleda Zia will be held on Wednesday, and she will be buried with full state honours beside her husband, the late president Ziaur Rahman, the interim government…

China’s role in the May 7-10 Operation Sindoor came under serious scrutiny and criticism, especially the military assistance provided by Beijing to Islamabad. After US President Donald Trump, China has claimed credit for mediating peace between India and Pakistan during the military conflict earlier this year, despite New Delhi’s pushback, which has repeatedly rejected any third-party mediation.…

China’s military exercises come less than two weeks after the US announced a record $11.1 billion arms package to Taiwan. Taipei condemned the drills as irresponsible but said it would not escalate tensions. China launched rockets and deployed warships, bombers and amphibious assault vessels around Taiwan on Tuesday in the second day of large-scale military drills aimed…

In Germany, it is only permitted to sell fireworks in the three days leading up to New Year’s Eve. Some line up early to buy them, but others have safety concerns and want to see them banned altogether. In the early hours of Monday [December 29], residents in the state of Thuringia called the police out to…

The United Nations warned Tuesday (Dec 30) that recent actions by Israel against the UN agency for Palestinian refugees risked depriving millions of people of basic services such as education and healthcare. Israel’s parliament passed new legislation on Monday formally stripping the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) of diplomatic immunity, and barring Israeli companies from…