Why is Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?
The Panama government has controlled the canal since 1999, based on a treaty signed with…
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Yemen facing ‘highest burden’ of global cholera outbreak, WHO warns
Yemen sees 249,900 cases and 861 deaths this year – 35 percent of global cholera…
Venezuela says it has released another 177 imprisoned election protesters
About 2,000 demonstrators were jailed following disputed July vote, in which Maduro declared himself victor.
China claims cooperation in Baltic Sea cable probe, Sweden says otherwise
Sweden’s foreign minister says China denied request for prosecutors to probe Chinese ship linked to…
Bangladesh tells India it wants ex-PM Hasina back for ‘judicial process’
Dhaka sends formal request to extradite Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August amid…
What is pickleball and why is it popular in India’s urban hubs like Mumbai?
Pickleball, invented in the US, has become a popular community sport in India’s built-up metropolitan…
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to ‘terrorism’ in US healthcare CEO murder
Mangione faces three state murder charges, including murder as an ‘act of terrorism’, and separate…
Mozambique’s controversial election result upheld: What to know
Country’s top electoral court confirms ruling Frelimo party’s win, raising fears as opposition promises more…
Biden commutes most federal death sentences before Trump term
White House says 37 of 40 inmates on federal death row will face life in…
House Ethics panel finds Matt Gaetz had sex with 17-year-old, ‘regularly’ paid for sex
Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress to be President-elect Donald Trump’s first pick for attorney general,…
‘Stand by our Syrian brothers’, says Jordan FM after meeting al-Sharaa
The Jordanian foreign minister says Jordan is ready to help rebuild Syria as he holds…
Germany debates migration and motives after deadly Christmas market attack
As the nation mourns the victims of violence in Magdeburg, the far right is rallying…
Millions in bonds for Israel put US states at odds with investment policies
US states spend millions on Israeli investments but risk non-compliance with their own policies.
Nordstrom to go private in $6.25 billion deal with founding family, Mexican retailer
Nordstrom will become a private company after it agreed to a buyout deal valued at…
Gaza’s Christmas in the shadow of war
Ramez al- Souri is a Palestinian Christian living in Gaza. He’s struggling to find hope…
Video: Trump rejects claims Elon Musk has too much influence
Trump told his supporters at a rally that billionaire ally Elon Musk was ‘not taking…
Mozambique top court confirms ruling party’s win in disputed election
This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
Syria’s al-Sharaa begins building new administration
Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa has set the tone for the country’s new administration…
MicroStrategy rides ‘red sweep’ to 477% gain in 2024, topping almost all U.S. stocks
Of the 439,000 bitcoin that MicroStrategy owns, more than one-third have been purchased since Trump’s…
Key takeaways from Trump’s first rally speech after November election win
Here are some takeaways from the 75-minute speech by President-elect Donald Trump in Virginia.
