The Republican-controlled House has passed the “American Relief Act, 2025,” averting a federal government shutdown hours before the deadline.

Prime Minister Trudeau is facing mounting pressure to resign following Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s unexpected resignation before delivering an economic statement.

Five people were killed and nine injured in a Ukrainian strike on the Russian town of Rylsk, near the border.

Last year, US authorities deported over 271,000 undocumented immigrants, the highest number in nearly a decade

Lord Mandelson, former Labour minister, has been appointed UK ambassador to the US, aiming to strengthen ties during the crucial transition.

The EU has allocated €1 million to support Nigeria’s response to floods and cholera, providing shelter, water, and healthcare services.

French President Emmanuel Macron has commended Gisèle Pelicot’s courage and strength following the historic mass rape trial verdict.

Former Polish deputy minister Marcin Romanowski has been granted asylum in Hungary, citing political persecution under Poland’s government.

Malaysia plans to resume the search for missing Flight MH370, over a decade after its mysterious disappearance.

A verdict is expected Friday in Matteo Salvini’s trial for kidnapping and dereliction of duty over a 2019 migrant rescue incident.

US diplomats visit Syria for the first time since Assad’s ouster, seeking information on missing journalist Austin Tice.

US Senators have urged Biden to extend TikTok’s January 19 deadline as the Supreme Court reviews its potential ban.

A Moscow court has ordered the suspect in Russian General Igor Kirillov’s killing to two months of pre-trial detention.

A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years for drugging and raping his wife over nearly a decade.

Chen Jinping has admitted to conspiring with the Chinese government to create an undeclared police station in NYC

The US Senate has passed a defence bill that boosts troop pay and includes measures to counter China’s growing power.

Amazon employees have planned to stage strikes across multiple US warehouses during the peak holiday season to demand better conditions.

China and India are set to pursue “fair and reasonable” solutions for their border dispute.

South Korea’s President Yoon has reportedly expressed readiness to represent himself in court, according to his lawyer.

A 29-year-old Uzbek man has been detained over the assassination of Russian general Igor Kirillov in Moscow.