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Nissan, Honda announce merger, creating world’s third-largest carmaker

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 12:18
Plans, which include Mitsubishi, announced as Japan tries to gain foothold in electric vehicle market.

US higher education is staring at an uncertain future under Trump

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 12:08
President Trump and his VP Vance will not forget their promises to 'honestly and aggressively attack universities'

Suspect arrested after woman fatally set on fire on New York subway

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 12:05
The attack took place on the F train at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station in Brooklyn.

Video: Israeli attacks on Gaza kill displaced civilians, including children

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 11:24
A series of Israeli attacks on displacement camps and designated “safe zones” in Gaza has killed several Palestinians.

China slams Philippines’ decision to acquire US Typhon missile system

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 11:01
China slams move, warning that Philippines risks ‘arms race’ amid increased militarisation of South China Sea.

Pakistan picks Dubai as ICC Champions Trophy neutral venue for India games

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 10:44
The venue change follows weeks of wrangling after India refused to visit tournament hosts Pakistan for their matches.

Malaysia’s scandal-hit 1MDB sues Amicorp, seeks $1bn for alleged fraud

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 10:32
The scandal-hit fund says Amicorp 'played a vital role' in facilitating the laundering of more than $7bn.

Israel bombs al-Mawasi camps, school amid wave of attacks across Gaza

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 10:00
UN’s Lazzarini says world must not become ‘numb’ after Israeli strikes kill about 50 Palestinians within 24 hours.

Gaza toddlers got the polio vaccine, then an Israeli bomb took their legs

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 09:59
An Israeli bomb killed three-year-old Hanan and 22-month-old Misk's mother and made them amputees.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,033

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 08:58
Here are the key developments on the 1,033rd day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Slovak PM Fico holds talks with Putin during surprise Russia trip

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 08:57
Fico discussed the Ukraine war and the transport of Russian gas to Slovakia via Ukraine, according to statements.

Years of reporting on Syria, the road to Damascus and the fall of al-Assad

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 08:19
What returning to Syria in the midst of the euphoria and horror of uncovering the al-Assads' mass graves felt like.

From Trump to Bitcoin, inflation and China: the big economic trends of 2024

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 07:50
Economic issues, particularly living costs, were front and centre in 2024 as some 2 billion people went to the polls.

Small plane crashes into Brazil town popular with tourists, killing 10

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 03:21
Twin-engine plane crashed in largely residential neighborhood of Gramado shortly after takeoff, authorities say.

As South Korea draws visitors chasing beauty, dodgy practices pose risks

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 01:40
Thousands flock to East Asian country for cosmetic surgeries each year, often relying on unregulated forums for advice.

Trump rejects taunts that Elon Musk is real power behind US president-elect

Sun, 12/22/2024 - 22:03
Statements come amid criticism of Musk's involvement in budget negotiations, outsized role in Trump transition.

Will the Christmas market attack divide Germans further over immigration?

Sun, 12/22/2024 - 21:04
German authorities say the suspect supports a right-wing party.

Thousands protest in Serbia as anger mounts over train station accident

Sun, 12/22/2024 - 20:59
Protesters demand the resignation of Serbia’s leader and mayor of Novi Sad city over the deadly accident that killed 15.

US army says two navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in ‘friendly fire’

Sun, 12/22/2024 - 20:13
Incident not result of 'hostile fire', says US military, as Houthis claim their attack on US carrier downed aircraft.

Turkiye FM meets Syria’s new leader, calls for lifting of global sanctions

Sun, 12/22/2024 - 19:39
Meeting comes two days after Turkiye's Erdogan says his minister will visit Damascus to discuss new structure in Syria.

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