Interpol said that wildlife crime is now an industry worth more than $20 billion a year, ranging from the movement of thousands of shark fins to banned ivory and primate meat.
In November, the UN Development Programme said that the war in Gaza had generated 61 million tonnes of rubble, citing estimates based on satellite imagery.
The United States has reportedly approved a major arms deal worth $686 million to sell advanced technology and support for Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets.
US President Donald Trump announced a new "Trump Gold Card" programme that he claimed would end the "ridiculous" system that forces skilled talent to leave after completing their studies.
The restructuring of G20 reflects Trump's transactional worldview and his administration's impatience with multilateral forums that require consensus-building with developing economies.
Heart-stopping footage released Thursday by Australian authorities showed the moment a skydiver was left dangling thousands of metres in the air after their parachute caught on the plane's tail.
Rovaniemi, long celebrated as the "official home town of Santa Claus" in Finland, is this winter welcoming more than families seeking reindeer rides and festive photo opportunities.
The husband of a former Miss Switzerland finalist has been charged with her murder, Swiss authorities announced Wednesday.
Rents for Manhattan apartments surged to a record high in November, as Zohran Mamdani won the mayoral election in large part due to affordability concerns.
Executive Director of the Observer Research Foundation America, Dhruva Jaishankar, has stated that one of the key challenges in India-US relations is Washington's renewed engagement with Pakistan's military leadership.
The firm explains ways to recover frozen assets, including through the Belgian Treasury, and helps clients with all the paperwork and contesting appeals if requests are initially denied.
The painting that introduced "Star Wars" to the world nearly 50 years ago - and was reproduced in an iconic movie poster - sold at auction on Wednesday for $3.875 million.
The Trump Gold Card is a new US visa programme launched by the President. It offers legal permanent residency and a pathway to US citizenship for individuals and corporations willing to invest significant funds in the country.
The Donald Trump administration in the United States is reportedly planning to go big on its anti-immigration agenda in 2026.
The year 2025 witnessed several large-scale air travel disruptions that affected thousands of passengers worldwide, exposing major gaps in aviation infrastructure, digital systems and regulatory preparedness.
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado greeted supporters from the balcony of her hotel in Oslo early Thursday, her first public appearance in 11 months.
Writer Sophie Kinsella, whose effervescent rom-com "Confessions of a Shopaholic" sparked a millions-selling series, died Wednesday, her family said. She was 55 and had been diagnosed with brain cancer.
Hope Walz, the daughter of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, has urged Donald Trump Jr to seek help for "daddy issues" after he defended his father's use of a derogatory slur against Tim.
Charlie Kirk's murder has "reinforced the severity of the situation where life is on hardcore mode," said Elon Musk when asked about being in public.
The United States has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said Wednesday, which Caracas deemed a 'blatant theft' amid escalating tensions between the countries.
Ukrainian leader holds urgent talks with 'coalition of the willing' as pressure mounts over territorial concessions.
The US has authorised the sale of advanced technology and support for Pakistan's F-16 jets.
Half a million people have been displaced by the Cambodia-Thailand fighting.
Cities across Israel have taken measures to prepare for Byron, but Palestinian citizens there have no resources.
Dalia Fahmy says combatting discrimination against Muslim and Jewish people is critical to redefining Western values.
The walkout is expected to be Portugal's largest since June 2013 amid action against a bill to simplify firing process.
Khaled Meshaal says group seeks US approval for disarmament plan, a major sticking point in phase 2 of the ceasefire.
Crowds celebrated in Latakia after the US House of Representatives approved a bill that will lift sanctions on Syria.
Chris McIntosh at OXFAM on severe storms sweeping across Gaza making an already desperate situation even worse.
New Delhi is deepening economic ties with Moscow, despite pressure from Washington.
A video released by US Attorney General Pam Bondi shows American forces seizing an oil tanker.
The attack targets a 300-bed hospital in western Rakhine state as the government intensifies its offensive there.
Ex-University of Michigan head coach is in police custody, hours after being sacked for inappropriate conduct.
Botswana holds the world's largest elephant population with one of the highest trophy-hunting quotas.
UK seeks revision of the European Convention on Human Rights amid pressure from the far right.
Floods ravage villages, leaving thousands displaced in makeshift shelters with little aid.
The move follows RSF capture and deadly drone attack on Sudan's largest energy facility.
Venezuelan opposition leader greeted supporters in Oslo after missing the ceremony to award her the Nobel Peace Prize.
Arce is in custody as part of a probe into alleged financial misconduct while he was economy minister, government says.
Both sides have accused each other of violating international law as they await a promised phone call from Donald Trump.
A storm threatens hundreds of thousands of displaced people as Israel continues genocidal assaults in northern Gaza.
A UNESCO panel backed Italy’s bid, recognising Italian cuisine as a social ritual that binds families, communities.
The bill faced notable opposition from lawmakers concerned about the Trump administration's management of the military.
Russia has claimed to be in full control of Pokrovsk but Ukrainian forces say they still control northern part of city.
Families face flooded tents, sewage, extreme overcrowding, and deepening hardship amid ongoing displacement.