Israel has for the first time acknowledged that the data on fatalities released by the Gaza Health Ministry since the October 7, 2023 attack carried out by Hamas launched a full-blown war between the two sides.
A separatist group in Canada called the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) has received approval to collect signatures in support of a referendum seeking to make the western province an independent country.
US President Donald Trump, his wife Melania Trump and other top members of his administration were at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to attend the premiere of the documentary "Melania".
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he will nominate former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Fed. After current chair Jerome Powell's term expires in May, Warsh would replace him.
A man dressed as Batman berated officials in the California city set to host the Super Bowl next month over claims they could let ICE officers patrol the NFL championship game.
US President Donald Trump asked Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to halt strikes on Kyiv for a week "until February 1", the Kremlin said Friday, without mentioning when the request was made.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to China is the latest win Beijing can tout in its rivalry with Washington, but the deals he brings back to London also show the limits of the balancing act that middle powers may try to play.
Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell's successor could be named as soon as next week, President Donald Trump said Thursday, setting the stage for a major shift in the US central bank's leadership.
A US Navy destroyer has docked at the Israeli port of Eilat, Israel's Ynet news website reported on Friday, citing the military, as tensions between Washington and Iran escalate.
The United States and Russia could embark on an unrestrained nuclear arms race for the first time since the Cold War, unless they reach an eleventh-hour deal before their last remaining arms control treaty expires in less than a week.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday threatening to impose additional tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba, further increasing pressure on the communist-led island.
With the introduction of Squadron 921 and its new ambitious ships, the Israeli Navy now has the capability to move troops and equipment quickly.
Trump signed a sweeping executive order launching what he called the Great American Recovery Initiative, a national effort aimed at combating addiction and substance abuse by coordinating federal, state, local, and private-sector resources.
Pakistan Information Minister Attaullah Tarar confirmed that jailed PTI founder Imran Khan underwent an eye-related medical procedure last week at a hospital in Islamabad.
US renewed a push to require country-of-origin labeling on prescription drugs, citing temporary restrictions on pharmaceutical exports during the Covid pandemic by India as evidence that America's drug supply remains vulnerable to foreign disruptions
A newly released image from the NISAR mission has showcased the satellite's ability to penetrate cloud cover and reveal detailed features of Earth's surface.
The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art has announced that it's returning three stolen bronze sculptures to India. The move came after rigorous provenance research showed that sculptures were removed illegally from Indian temples.
Investigation revealed that Dao was poorly educated, lacked scientific knowledge and was also found to have symptoms of emotional anxiety.
Forecasters warn the system could trigger life-threatening conditions, including coastal flooding, dangerous travel conditions, and widespread power outages.
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Friday that the UK has a "huge amount to offer" China, after his attempts to forge closer ties prompted warnings from US President Donald Trump.
Two people are reported killed in a drone strike at Maghazi camp in central Gaza while three others die in Rafah.
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United States skier Lindsey Vonn among three crashes in Crans-Montana in Switzerland with race eventually cancelled.
Police, coastguard officials accused of involuntary manslaughter; case shines light on policies of far-right government.
A pregnant woman says she was forced to give birth during deadly flooding in Mozambique.
Turkish Football Federation fines second-tier title favourites Amedspor and suspends president for social media video.
Carlos Alcaraz becomes the youngest man to reach all four slam finals and can now become youngest to win all four.
Syria’s Kurdish forces have reached a comprehensive agreement with the government to integrate with the Syrian army.
Cooper Flagg scores 49 points, the most by a teenager in a single NBA game, but Charlotte Hornets beat Dallas Mavericks.
Alberta separatists seek funding from the Trump administration after three reported meetings.
Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez has signed into law a reform bill to open up the country's oil industry.
After gunmen abducted a quarter of the people in a village in Kaduna State, many who remain are now leaving for good.
Diplomatic efforts are intensifying to avoid a military confrontation between the US and Iran.
Agreement comes after SDF lost control of swaths of territory amid offensive by government forces.
As parties harden their stance on borders, minority politicians have become political cover against racism accusations.
Ukraine's leader tells army that Russian losses should exceed the reinforcements it sends as he touts drone production.
Lawsuit was brought before court in 2025 as US threatened to seize control of strategic waterway.
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres appears to point at Trump as critics say his 'Board of Peace' aims to replace UN.
President Donald Trump says he is speaking to Iran’s leadership amid a US military build-up in the Middle East.
Forced austerity: 600 staff laid off, Gaza salaries cut 20%, aid access blocked amid worsening humanitarian crisis.
Numerous US military assets in the Gulf region are 'within the range of our medium-range missiles', Iran warns.
The party that ruled Bangladesh with an iron fist won't be on the ballot in February, and its future is uncertain.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy welcomes possible pause after Russian attacks leave homes without heat in plummeting temperatures.
Philippine Foreign Secretary Lazaro says ASEAN member states have 'not endorsed' the election in military-run Myanmar.
These are the key developments from day 1,436 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.