Bangladesh begins official campaigning on Thursday for hugely anticipated general elections next month, the first since the 2024 uprising ended the autocratic rule of Sheikh Hasina.
A landslide smashed into a campsite in rain-swept northern New Zealand on Thursday, leaving multiple people missing under tonnes of mud.
US President Donald Trump will show off his new "Board of Peace" and meet Ukraine's leader at Davos on Thursday -- burnishing his claim to be a peacemaker a day after backing off his own threats against Greenland.
An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Wednesday to murder and other charges for a mass shooting in North Carolina, acknowledging that he carried out a 2022 killing rampage that left five people dead, including his older brother and a police officer.
Several countries have said they will join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, while a few European nations have declined their invitations. Many have not yet responded to Trump's invites.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has distanced Moscow from Donald Trump's Greenland ambitions, saying that the United States and its NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) allies will sort the matter among themselves.
The El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner on Wednesday ruled that the recent death of a Cuban detainee at an immigration facility in Texas was a homicide, according to multiple media reports.
Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin on Wednesday announced a plan to deploy 5,408 satellites in space for a communications network that will serve data centers, governments and businesses.
Nuclear weapons testing has affected every single human on the planet, causing at least four million premature deaths from cancer and other diseases over time, according to a new report delving into the deadly legacy.
Iran offered its first government-issued death toll Wednesday following a crackdown on nationwide protests, giving a far lower figure than activists abroad
Federal immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to forcibly enter people's homes without a judge's warrant, according to an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, signalled that the EU is ready to deliver on a powerful new agenda with New Delhi spanning trade, security, technology and people-to-people ties.
Foreign Ministers of eight Islamic countries including Arab nations have welcomed the invitation from United States President Donald J Trump to join the "Board of Peace"
U.S. President Donald Trump has invited dozens of world leaders to join his Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts but diplomats say it could harm the work of the United Nations.
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday withdrew a threat to impose tariffs on a number of nations for their stance on Greenland, saying he had reached the outlines of a deal with NATO on the island's future.
With US President Donald Trump's demand to acquire Greenland putting Denmark on the edge and rocking the unity of NATO, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is not concerned about the issue.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Wednesday that he had not discussed the key issue of Danish sovereignty over Greenland in his meeting with US President Donald Trump.
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday described Chinese President Xi Jinping as an "incredible man" who has achieved "amazing" things and is "highly respected by everybody".
Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez said Wednesday she was approaching dialogue with the United States "without fear," after a senior US official said she would visit Washington soon.
Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to serve on the powerful Federal Reserve Board of Governors, has found herself in the spotlight as US President Donald Trump steps up pressure on the central bank.
Board was initially aimed at rebuilding Gaza due to Israeli genocide, but was later pitched as global conflict body.
The Palestinian village of Ras Ein al-Auja has held out against violent Israeli settlers - until now.
Rights groups condemn trial of three activists accused of 'inciting subversion of state power'.
On-the-ground campaigning kicks off on Thursday, but parties have been locked in online battles for month.
Several people were missing after heavy rains caused flooding and landslides across New Zealand's North Island.
Bombing targeted convoy carrying Giants Brigades' commander, an ally of the Saudi-backed government, authorities say.
Flags will be flown at half-staff to honour the victims of the December 14 shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach.
Indonesia and the surrounding region is known for some of the world's most ancient archaeological finds.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun blasts Israeli 'policy of systematic aggression' that directly targets civilians.
The Trump administration singles out Maine Governor Janet Mills, a Democrat, as one of the reasons for ICE's operation.
These are the key developments from day 1,428 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Trump reiterated his push for US control of Greenland, criticised Europe and laid out his foreign policy priorities.
Sreenivasan Jain speaks with Sajeeb Wazed Joy about whether it sees any political future for itself in Bangladesh.
Barcelona come from behind to beat Slavia Prague 4-2 to maintain their hopes of a top eight finish in the league phase.
Liverpool win 3-0 in Marseille, as Mohamed Salah returns to the starting lineup for first time since November.
JPMorgan CEO Dimon said that Trump's push to cap rates at 10 percent would result in consumers losing access to credit.
The Washington Post has demanded the immediate return of materials seized from reporter Hannah Natanson.
United Nations leads condemnation of Israeli demolition of headquarters of UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
The US military said up to 7,000 people will be moved from a detention facility in Hasakah, Syria.
Aida camp's football pitch faces demolition, despite reports of a delay, leaving the community uncertain.
The bill gives Congress more licence to block AI exports to China and other US political adversaries.
The Martyrs Foundation noted that 2,427 of those killed in the demonstrations were civilians and security forces.
Israeli forces have demolished three homes belonging to Palestinians in the village of Shuqba in the occupied West Bank.
President Daniel Noboa has sought closer relations with Donald Trump while criticising Colombia's left-wing leader.
Amid growing unrest in wake of Minnesota killing, rights observers say US Congress must take action to curtail agency.