US migrant rights advocates raise alarm over Trump appointments
Appointments of Stephen Miller and Tom Homan point to President-elect Trump’s hardline immigration agenda, experts…
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North Korea ratifies landmark mutual defence treaty with Russia
The treaty comes amid reports of about 11,000 North Korean soldiers being deployed to fight…
Elon Musk is no Kissinger, but may help improve U.S.-China relations, experts say
Musk’s relationship with Trump has fueled expectations that he could soften U.S. policy toward Beijing,…
US military says strikes in Syria targeted ‘Iranian backed groups’
US Central Command said nine targets were hit at two locations in Syria in response…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 991
As the war enters its 991st day, these are the main developments.
New Zealand’s Luxon apologises to victims of abuse in state and church care
New Zealand prime minister says government must take responsibility for ‘horrific’ abuse of some 200,000…
Bitcoin is closing in on $90,000 for the first time ever
Bitcoin was trading just shy of $90,000 Monday night after it blasted through the $80,000…
CNBC Daily Open: Better to stay prudent than bask in the postelection afterglow
It remains to be seen if the postelection market rally will fizzle out once the…
This Australian quit her job at 24 and started a business out of her parents’ garage—now, it brings in over $100 million a year
Jane Lu is the founder and CEO of online fashion retailer Showpo. Today, the business…
Trump 2.0: Who has US president-elect picked for his new administration?
Donald Trump is naming advisers and political allies to key roles in his incoming administration….
In Australia’s outback, youth crime stymies efforts to get tourism on track
Tourism operators in the remote Northern Territory say focus on youth crime is scaring away…
European Google rivals partner on search engine infrastructure to counter Big Tech
Ecosia and Qwant are partnering to build a European search index and reduce their dependence…
Trump’s ‘border czar’ could have more power, fewer hurdles on deportation policy
Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump’s “border czar,” has a post that does not need Senate…
China’s state-owned tobacco behemoth is booming, defying global trends and anti-smoking efforts
Powered by “the biggest tobacco company most people have never heard of,” China is bucking…
Mattel pulls thousands of ‘Wicked’ dolls off shelves after printing adult website on packaging
Target, Walmart and Amazon had removed the line of “Wicked” dolls from their online storefronts…
At least 30 Palestinians killed in Gaza as Israeli tanks enter Nuseirat
Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza calls on international organisations to protect the facility from…
Trial over rape and murder of doctor in India begins
The trial over the brutal rape and murder of a junior doctor in India has…
Elon Musk sticking close to Trump, influencing US transition: Reports
The Tesla CEO, Trump’s most influential campaign backer, has turned into a key power broker…
Climate action will continue despite Trump’s return, US envoy tells COP29
John Podesta seeks to reassure, countries agree carbon market rules, and Taliban in attendance on…
Gunfire hits Spirit Airlines flight approaching Port-au-Prince, Haiti
The main international airport in Haiti’s capital is closed after the plane is diverted to…
