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South Korea: Audio reveals impeached President Yoon ordered removing lawmakers
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing impeachment proceedings, had ordered military officers to break down doors and drag out lawmakers from the National Assembly, an audio recording revealed.
Hillary Clinton, George Soros to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
United States President Joe Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 distinguished individuals on Saturday.
Freedom for Suu Kyi? Myanmar junta to free 6,000 prisoners
Myanmar's military government has announced a mass amnesty on the country's 77th Independence Day from British rule.
Airport in Russia suspends operations amid drone threats
Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg, Russia, suspended all flight operations on Saturday morning.
Tomiko Itooka, world's oldest person, dies at 116
Tomiko Itooka, the world's oldest person as recognized by Guinness World Records, has passed away at the age of 116.
Chinese cat owners are feeding COVID-19 pills to pets
Cat owners in China have started using Merck & Co's COVID-19 antiviral pills, Lagevrio, to treat feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a fatal disease caused by a feline coronavirus.
'Mystery volcano' that cooled Earth in 1831 finally identified
After nearly two centuries of speculation, scientists have finally identified the "mystery volcano" that caused a major climate cooling event in 1831.
US plans $8 billion arms sale to Israel
The US government led by President Joe Biden has proposed an $8 billion arms sale to Israel.
Who was Kareem Badawi, student killed in New Orleans attack
Kareem Badawi, an 18-year-old freshman at the University of Alabama, tragically lost his life in a terrorist attack on New Year's Eve in New Orleans.
Apple CEO Tim Cook to donate $1M to Trump's inauguration
Apple CEO Tim Cook has promised a personal donation of $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund, Axios reported.
Why Musk is urging King Charles to dissolve UK parliament
Tesla founder Elon Musk has stirred controversy by calling on King Charles to dissolve the United Kingdom Parliament over its response to grooming gang scandals.
China downplays HMPV virus outbreak, calls it 'winter occurrence'
China has responded to reports of an increase in instances of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, in the country, dismissing it as an annual seasonal occurrence.
Biden administration planning $8 billion arms sale to Israel: Report
The Joe Biden administration has proposed an $8 billion arms deal with Israel, Axios reported.
China plans building world's largest dam on Brahmaputra; India reacts
China has revealed plans to build the world's largest dam in Tibet, exceeding the size of the Three Gorges Dam.
Trump to be sentenced for 'hush money' case before inauguration
United States President-elect Donald Trump will be sentenced on January 10, 2025, for his crimes in a New York "hush money" case, a judge has ordered.
'Open Quran, bomb-making materials': Inside New Orleans attacker's home
A 42-year-old New Orleans resident, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, carried out a deadly terror attack on New Year's Day when he drove a rented Ford F-150 Lightning into Bourbon Street, killing 14 and injuring many others.
What's HMPV, a little-known virus causing COVID-like scare in China
A little-know virus called the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is reportedly causing a medical scare in China, which is still reeling from the deadly COVID-19 outbreak.
Faint hope for death-sentenced Kerala nurse as Iran extends help
Iran has promised to help Nimisha Priya, the Indian nurse from Kerala who is on death row in Yemen.
What Modi gave Jill Biden, dubbed 2023's costliest gift
United States First Lady Jill Biden was gifted a $20,000 diamond by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2023.
Attempt to arrest South Korean president suspended after high-drama standoff
South Korea's authorities have temporarily halted efforts to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol after a high-tension standoff at the presidential compound in Seoul.
Israel confirms raiding Iran-backed missile factory in Syria; shares footage
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed a September 2024 operation targeting an underground missile factory in Syria.
Biden considered striking Iran's nuclear sites before Trump inauguration: Report
United States President Joe Biden reportedly considered military action against Iran's nuclear facilities before Donald Trump swears in on January 20.
Plane crashes into building in California: 2 dead, 18 injured
A small plane crashed into a furniture manufacturing building in Fullerton, Southern California on Thursday, killing two and injuring 18 others.
Venezuela announces $100,000 reward for location of exiled opposition candidate
Venezuela's government has offered a $100,000 reward for information that could lead to the arrest of exiled opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia.
Standoff in South Korea as investigators try to arrest president
South Korean authorities tried to arrest the country's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from his residence on Friday over his failed attempt to impose martial law on December 3.
Cybertruck bomber, New Orleans attacker shared same military base: Reports
Local media has identified the driver of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas as Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old Colorado Springs resident.
Bangladesh revises textbooks, credits Ziaur Rahman for declaration of independence
In a controversial move, the Bangladesh government has decided to revise its school textbooks to state that it was Ziaur Rahman who declared the country's independence in 1971.
11 injured in mass shooting at New York nightclub
A mass shooting at a nightclub in Queens, New York, has left up to 11 people injured.
Bangladesh court rejects bail plea of Hindu monk Chinmoy Das
A Bangladesh court has rejected the bail plea of former ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, who is facing sedition charges for allegedly disrespecting the national flag.
10 killed in Montenegro mass shooting, suspect dies by suicide
At least 10 people, including two children, were killed in a mass shooting across four locations in Cetinje, Montenegro.
Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump hotel kills 1; terrorism suspected
A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday morning, killing one person and injuring seven others.
New Orleans attacker was ex-Army, had planned to join ISIS
In a horrifying incident, a United States Army veteran drove his truck into a crowd of revelers on New Year's Eve in New Orleans on Wednesday.
Indian illegal entries to US drop sharply: Canadian immigration authority
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has noted a sharp decline in the number of Indian nationals illegally entering the United States.
10 killed as vehicle plows into busy New Orleans crowd
At least 10 people were killed and 30 others injured when a vehicle plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans's French Quarter early Wednesday.
Pakistan: 29 injured in aerial firing on New Year's night
At least 29 people, including women and children, were injured in celebratory gunfire during New Year's Eve celebrations in Karachi, Pakistan.
Russia ends gas exports to Europe via Ukraine
Russia has ceased its natural gas exports to Europe via Ukraine from January 1 after a transit deal between Moscow and Kyiv expired without any renewal agreement.
'450km in 1hr': China unveils world's fastest high-speed train prototype
China has unveiled a prototype of its next-generation high-speed train, the CR450, which will become the world's fastest.
Norovirus cases in US: How it spreads; precautions to take
The United States is experiencing a spike in norovirus cases, commonly known as the "winter vomiting bug." More than 90 cases were reported in the first week of December alone.
'Autopsy showed struggle signs': OpenAI whistleblower's mother alleges foul play
The death of Suchir Balaji, a former employee and whistleblower at OpenAI, has sparked controversy in the United States.
Indian-origin doctor, Pakistani pilot killed in UAE plane crash
A 26-year-old Indian-origin doctor and a Pakistani woman pilot were killed in a plane crash in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday.