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Millions celebrate the Lunar New Year around the world

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/29/2025 - 20:59
As the Lunar New Year began on Wednesday, millions across the world are celebrating.

US Fed leaves rates unchanged

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/29/2025 - 20:45
US Fed is in a holding pattern as it awaits more inflation and jobs data and clarity on President Trump's tariffs.

Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa named president for transitional period

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/29/2025 - 20:30
Al-Sharaa was also authorised to form a temporary legislative council for the transitional phase, state media reports.

Israel says eight captives to be released Thursday under Gaza truce deal

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/29/2025 - 19:50
Benjamin Netanyahu’s office names Israeli captives to be released as Arbel Yehud, Agam Berger and Gadi Moses.

‘Gulf of America’: Mexico lodging complaint over Google Maps change

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/29/2025 - 19:32
Mexico is lodging a complaint with Google after it changed “Gulf of Mexico” to “Gulf of America” for US users.

Bank of Canada cuts interest rates, warns trade conflict will ‘hurt’

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/29/2025 - 17:55
Bank of Canada governor warned that a tariff war with the US would 'badly hurt' economic activity in Canada.

Hear from undocumented immigrants deported from the United States

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/29/2025 - 17:34
Humiliation. Desperation. Anger. Hear from some of the undocumented Latin American immigrants deported from the US.

Satellite images show Star of David carved into Gaza

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/29/2025 - 17:24
Satellite images show the Star of David carved into Gaza reportedly by Israeli tanks.

Rwanda-backed M23 strengthens its control over DRC’s Goma

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/29/2025 - 16:47
Kenya has announced a virtual crisis summit, but Congolese state media says President Felix Tshisekedi will not attend.

Israeli soldier dons women’s lingerie during occupied West Bank raid

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/29/2025 - 16:41
Video shows an Israeli soldier wearing women’s lingerie during a raid in the occupied West Bank.

Women’s football match cancelled in Bangladesh after religious protests

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/29/2025 - 16:03
Students from religious school vandalise venue set to host women's match, a day after similar incident in another city.

Canada’s foreign minister Joly to meet Rubio as US tariff threat looms

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/29/2025 - 15:47
Canada working to prevent steep tariffs that US President Donald Trump says could be imposed as early as February 1.

Lewis Hamilton crashes Ferrari at Barcelona F1 track test

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/29/2025 - 15:33
Hamilton, F1's most successful driver of all-time, had the accident while testing a 2023-specification car in Spain.

A US-Hamas dialogue could shift us from war to peace

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/29/2025 - 14:38
Signals from both sides that they are open to talks should be taken seriously and encouraged. 

Changing the System from Within

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/29/2025 - 14:30
earthrise explores two movements guiding us back to harmony with nature - one rooted in Buddhism, the other in science.

Russia tight-lipped on Syrian demand of al-Assad for military bases

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/29/2025 - 14:01
Syrian leader al-Sharaa reportedly also demands reparations as Moscow delegation seeks to secure strategic power bases.

Latest Trump highlights you need to know: Funding freeze to Laken Riley Act

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/29/2025 - 13:53
Here’s a roundup of the latest updates from Trump’s administration along with what to expect on Wednesday.

Fact check: What might Trump’s federal funding freeze stop?

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/29/2025 - 13:49
Trump's funding freeze potentially affects programmes like school meals and cancer trials. What are the consequences?

Plane crash in South Sudan kills at least 20 people

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/29/2025 - 13:49
The plane crashed near oil fields shortly after takeoff for the capital, Juba.

Video: Dozens hurt in Israeli air attack in south Lebanon

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/29/2025 - 13:45
Dozens of people were reported injured in Israeli air attacks on Nabatieh in southern Lebanon

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