TikTok Restores Service In US, Thanking Trump
TikTok restored service in the United States Sunday after briefly going dark, as a law banning the wildly popular app on national security grounds came into effect.
Israeli Security Cabinet Meets On Ceasefire Deal
Israel's security cabinet met Friday to vote on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal that should take effect this weekend.
Pakistan Ex-PM Imran Khan Sentenced To 14 Years In Graft Case
A Pakistan court on Friday convicted former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in a landmark graft case, sentencing Khan to 14 years in prison.
Trump Says Ceasefire 'Would've Never Happened' Without His Team
US President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday the ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas would have never been reached without pressure from him and his incoming administration.
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Israel Accuses Hamas Of Backtracking On Fragile Ceasefire Deal
The truce, announced by mediators Qatar and the United States on Wednesday, would take effect on Sunday and involve the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, after which the terms of a permanent end to the war would be finalised.
US Firms Concerned About Trump Tariff, Immigration Plans: Fed
US businesses across the country are concerned about the economic impact of President-elect Donald Trump's proposals to raise tariffs and sharply curtail immigration, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
South Korea's President Arrest: What Happens Next?
Impeached leader Yoon Suk Yeol made history this week as the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested, ending a weeks-long standoff.
Israeli Cabinet To Vote On Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Israel's cabinet was expected to meet Thursday to approve a ceasefire and hostage-release deal with Hamas, Israeli media reported, a day after mediators announced an agreement they hope will lead to a permanent end to the Gaza war.
Biden Warns Of Trump 'Oligarchy' In Dark Farewell Speech
US President Joe Biden urged Americans Wednesday to stand guard against a "dangerous" oligarchy forming under Donald Trump as he delivered a dark farewell address before stepping down next week.
Survivors Count The Mental Cost Of Los Angeles Fires
When the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles went up in smoke, Alexander Swedelson lost his apartment, but also a bit of his identity: the flames ravaged the businesses he loved, the trails he ran, and even the place he fished.
Thousands Across Gaza Celebrate Ceasefire Deal
Crowds of Gazans chanted and embraced on Wednesday as news spread that a ceasefire and hostage release deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas aimed at ending more than 15 months of war in the Palestinian territory.
Qatar, US Announce Gaza Truce, Hostage Release Deal
Qatar and the United States announced Wednesday a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas, adding that they hoped it would pave the way for a permanent end to the war in Gaza.
Thousands To Be Evacuated After Mount Ibu Eruption
Thousands of islanders are set to be evacuated after a volcano erupted in eastern Indonesia, spewing a towering column of smoke and ash into the atmosphere, officials said Wednesday.
Beijing 'Firmly Opposes' US Ban On Smart Cars With Chinese Tech
Beijing on Wednesday said it "firmly opposes" a US move to effectively bar Chinese technology from smart cars in the American market, saying alleged risks to national security were "without any factual basis".
Trump's Policies Won't Push Up Inflation, Economic Advisor Says
Donald Trump's policies are not likely to cause inflation to reignite as many analysts fear, one of the president-elect's longtime economic advisors told AFP Tuesday, less than a week before Trump returns to the White House.
What Is The Pink Stuff Coating Fire-ravaged Los Angeles?
Above the roaring fires devastating parts of Los Angeles is an incongruous sight: air tankers dropping gallons of bright red and Barbie-pink slurry over forest, homes, cars, and anything else that might lie in the blazes' path.
Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg To Attend Trump Inauguration: Report
Billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg will attend Donald Trump's inauguration next week, NBC news reported Tuesday, further highlighting the tech moguls' efforts to develop closer ties with the incoming president.
South Korean President Yoon Arrested Over Failed Martial Law Bid
Impeached South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on Wednesday over his failed martial law bid, ending a weeks-long standoff with authorities and becoming the first sitting president to be detained in the nation's history.
Russia Strikes Ukraine Energy Sites In 'Massive' Barrage
Russia launched dozens of missiles and drones at the Ukrainian energy sector, Kyiv said Wednesday, ramping up a months-long bombing campaign at a precarious moment of the war for Ukraine.
Gaza Talks Enter 'Final Round' In Qatar: Source Briefed On Negotiations
A "final round" of Gaza truce talks is due to start Tuesday in Qatar, said a source briefed on the negotiations aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas war after more than 15 months.
Trump Would Have Been Convicted If He Wasn't Elected: Special Counsel Report
US President-elect Donald Trump would have been convicted for his alleged effort to overturn the 2020 election result if he hadn't been elected four years later, said a report by then special counsel Jack Smith released early Tuesday.
Trump's Cabinet Picks Come Under US Senate Spotlight
Donald Trump's cabinet nominees go under the microscope in a frenzied week on Capitol Hill starting Tuesday, as US senators hold confirmation hearings that could make or break their political careers.
Japanese Tourist Magnet Kyoto To Hike Hotel Taxes
Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes, as Japan's ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many tourists.
'Stubborn' Janitor Camps Out Amid Rubble Of Los Angeles Fires
Among the charred ruins of Pacific Palisades, Jeff Ridgway walks his dog Abby as if nothing has happened.
North Korea Fires Short-range Ballistic Missiles Before Trump's Return
North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea on Tuesday, according to Seoul's military, in what experts said could be a message to US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration.
Blue Origin Scrubs Key Test Launch Again, Eyes Thursday
Blue Origin, the space company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, called off the inaugural launch of its huge new rocket again on Monday evening after facing weather issues.
NATO Baltic Leaders Seek To Boost Security After Cable 'Sabotage'
NATO countries on the Baltic Sea met in Helsinki on Tuesday, looking to boost security following the suspected sabotage of undersea cables, widely blamed on Russia.
Trump's Return Threatens Resurgence Of Trade Wars
Donald Trump's second presidential term promises a return to tariffs as he pressures partners and rivals to tackle everything from migration to drug trafficking, while protecting US industries -- in moves that could trigger new trade wars.
Nine Charged Over Looting In LA Fires: Prosecutor
Nine people have been charged in connection with looting in evacuation zones around huge fires burning in Los Angeles, the area's chief prosecutor said Monday.
Russia Says Ukraine Targeted Infrastructure Of Gas Pipeline To Turkey
Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of launching a weekend drone attack on infrastructure of a major gas pipeline that carries Russian supplies to Europe via Turkey.
Japan PM Tells Biden 'Strong' Concerns Over Steel Deal
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told US President Joe Biden that his blocking of Nippon Steel's takeover of US Steel raised "strong" concerns in both countries, local media reported Monday.
China Saw Booming Exports In 2024 As Trump Tariffs Loom
China's exports surged to a record high in 2024, providing a much-needed boost for the economy as the prospect of biting tariffs imposed by US president-elect Donald Trump looms.
Australian Mum Says Son Killed In LA Fires As Water Ran Out
An Australian mother has spoken of how she tried in vain to save her blind son from the Los Angeles wildfires as water supplies ran dry.
New Lebanon President Starts Consultations On Naming PM
New Lebanese President Joseph Aoun began parliamentary consultations Monday to designate a prime minister tasked with forming a government desperately needed to tackle major challenges in the crisis-hit country.
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