Hundreds of people across Japan will sue the central government Thursday seeking damages for "unconstitutional" inaction on climate change, the country's first such litigation.
US President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping prescription drug price cuts under a "Most Favoured Nation" policy has put India's pharmaceutical industry in focus.
A US girl, who was abducted as a toddler at the age of three, has been found after 42 years. Michelle Marie Newton went missing in 1983 and was living under a new identity of "Sharon Nealy", completely unaware that she was once abducted.
Her husband, 40-year-old businessman Alex Leandro Bispo dos Santos, was arrested on December 9, on suspicion of femicide.
US First Lady Melania Trump made a rare foray onto center stage Wednesday with the first trailer for her Amazon documentary -- fixing the camera with an unflinching gaze and summing up her husband's comeback in four words: "Here we go again."
The southern Philippines once drew small numbers of foreign terrorists aligned with al-Qaida or the Islamic State group to train in a secessionist conflict involving minority Muslims in the largely Catholic nation.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday promised a crackdown on hate speech in the wake of an attack on a Jewish holiday event at Sydney's Bondi Beach, as the youngest of 15 victims was laid to rest.
The White House has installed new plaques along President Donald Trump's "Presidential Walk of Fame", offering descriptions beneath portraits of former presidents that reflect the Republican leader's own views.
United States President Donald Trump on Thursday set out plans to make the country "stronger than ever." In a televised address to the nation, Trump strongly criticised the Biden administration.
US President Donald Trump doubled down on his claim that he helped settle at least eight wars across the world in the first 10 months of his second term in the White House.
US President Donald Trump has announced a special cash payout for American troops, calling it a "warrior dividend" to recognise the service and sacrifice of the armed forces.
Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's all-powerful defence chief, is reportedly looking at the toughest test of his expanding stronghold on Islamabad as the United States pushes the South Asian nation to send troops to Gaza.
The highest court of Belgium has rejected the appeal of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi against India's extradition request, while endorsing a lower court's view that there are no grounds for his claims of flagrant denial of justice.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated the warmth he received on arrival in Oman on Wednesday.
Deputy FBI director Dan Bongino, a former right-wing podcaster, announced on Wednesday that he would step down in January after less than 10 months on the job.
President Donald Trump will set out plans to make the United States "stronger than ever" in a televised address to the nation Wednesday as his popularity dips over his handling of the economy.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said that they received signals that Russia was preparing for a war in the next year.
The US Congress on Wednesday permanently ended sanctions imposed on Syria under ousted leader Bashar al-Assad, paving the way for the return of investment to the war-ravaged nation.
The Lok Sabha, in the wee hours of Thursday, completed the discussion on the new rural jobs bill that seeks to replace the 20-year-old MGNREG Act.
The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman to become President Donald Trump's NASA administrator, making an advocate of Mars missions and a former associate of Elon Musk the space agency's 15th leader.
Huge US arms package for Taiwan includes HIMARS rocket systems, howitzer artillery, antitank missiles, and drones.
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Trump avoids addressing rising Venezuela tensions, fuelling speculation over military intentions and oil interests.
New attack brings death toll to nearly 100 from US strikes on vessels in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean.
Philippine official said 'mere visit' to the country does not support claims the men underwent 'terrorist training'.
India aims to be an additional manufacturing hub for companies wanting to expand production beyond China.
Maxwell, a former British socialite and Epstein accomplice, says sex trafficking conviction a 'miscarriage of justice'.
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Brazilian president says it is now or never after Italy joins France in saying it is not ready to sign trade deal.
Democrats push vote on extension of healthcare subsidies that millions of people rely on for coverage.
The roof of a war-damaged family home collapses during winter storm in Gaza City’s Shati refugee camp.
Tesla brushed off the decision, saying 'not one single customer came forward to say there’s a problem'.
UN warns 17 million people in Afghanistan face acute food insecurity.
White House deputy chief of staff says US 'created the oil industry in Venezuela' as tensions intensify with Caracas.
Smith defends his decision to prosecute Trump for efforts to stay in power after losing the 2020 election.
European champions Paris Saint-Germain pushed all the way in Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar by South Americans.
Legislation reflects Democrats' efforts to seek tighter oversight of Trump administration's military action.
Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum called on the UN to intervene for peace, while Brazil's Lula volunteered to mediate talks.
Nick Reiner's lawyer asked the public to not “rush to judgement” before about the case against him.
Shifts in Hadramout and al-Mahra intensify Yemen's fragmentation, risking further economic and political instability.
The winner of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will get record $50m jackpot - still less than half offered at Club World Cup.
Young resident doctors have gone on strike in the UK, demanding better pay and more training positions.
UK government warns Roman Abramovich of last chance to give Chelsea sale proceeds to victims of Russia's war in Ukraine.
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