A dead body was discovered in the wheel well of a United Airlines jet after its arrival in Maui, Hawaii, on Tuesday. The body was found in a compartment housing

Syrian authorities have confirmed 14 security personnel were killed in an ambush allegedly carried out by Assad loyalists.

Former Taipei mayor and presidential candidate Ko Wen-je has been indicted on corruption charges, facing up to 28.5 years in prison. 

President Biden has officially designated the bald eagle as the US national bird, solidifying its iconic status after 250 years.

South Korea’s opposition has filed a motion to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, deepening political unrest after Yoon’s impeachment.

Dozens dead and 25 survivors reported after an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes near Aktau, Kazakhstan, due to fog.

Three killed as armed men opened fire at Haiti hospital reopening, including two journalists and a police officer.

Israeli military raids have killed eight Palestinians, including two women and a teenager, in Tulkarem and Nur Shams refugee camps.

Denmark has announced significant defence spending for Greenland, coinciding with Trump’s renewed calls for US control of the territory.

Former President Bill Clinton has been hospitalised for fever in Washington, deputy chief of Staff Urena announced.

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries has been diagnosed with dementia, facing federal sex trafficking charges.

American Airlines has resumed flights after a technical glitch caused an hour-long nationwide suspension on Christmas Eve.

Protests have erupted in Syria after a Christmas tree arson attack, raising concerns about minority protections under Islamist leadership.

Turkey is planning a maritime demarcation agreement with Syria, tied to oil exploration, following the establishment of a permanent Syrian government.

A Swiss Air flight made an emergency landing in Austria after engine trouble and smoke in the cabin and cockpit.

Thailand is planning a slight spending increase to 3.78 trillion baht and a reduced deficit of 860 billion for 2026.

A Russian cargo ship “Ursa Major” has sunk in the Mediterranean after an explosion, leaving two crew members missing.

Israel has confirmed the assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran and targets Houthi leaders in Yemen.

Sudan has exited a key hunger-monitoring system just before the release of a famine report, raising global concerns.

China has announced plans to issue $411 billion in special treasury bonds in 2025 to support economic initiatives and development.