Suicide bombing outside Islamabad courthouse kills 12, injures 27, extremist group claims responsibility amid political tensions.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been freed pending appeal after conviction for illegally raising campaign funds from Libya.

Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for $1 billion over a misleading edit of his 2021 Capitol speech.

The US Justice Department says Trump has pardoned 77 allies over alleged efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.

Beijing introduces the K-visa, easing entry for skilled foreigners as Trump’s tougher US visa rules drive global professionals eastward.

The African Union has urged global cooperation and intelligence-sharing to counter Mali’s worsening crisis caused by jihadist fuel blockades.

Thailand suspends Trump-brokered peace deal with Cambodia after border land mine explosion injures two Thai soldiers, escalating regional tensions.

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy seeks release from prison pending appeal of five-year sentence over Libya campaign funds.

US Senate moves to end 40-day shutdown with bipartisan bill funding government through January 30 and restoring worker pay.

Eleven Rohingya refugees confirmed dead and dozens missing after overcrowded boat capsizes near Thailand-Malaysia border during escape.

Super Typhoon Fung-wong kills two and displaces over one million in northern Philippines, cutting off towns and power lines.

President Trump says no US official will attend the G20 in South Africa, accusing the country of human rights violations.

Pope Leo urges reflection on migrant treatment and warns Trump’s aggressive foreign policy could heighten instability in Latin America.

North Korea launches short-range ballistic missile toward eastern waters as diplomacy with Washington and Seoul remains stalled.

China launches its third and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, boosting its global naval reach and strategic influence.

Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk’s record $1 trillion pay package, linking rewards to AI, robotaxi, and growth milestones.

Tesla shareholders weigh record breaking $878 billion pay deal for Elon Musk alongside key reforms on governance and AI investment.

Trump says the US rebuilt nuclear arsenal and its the world’s strongest military, plans for possible future denuclearisation talks.

Trump administration revokes about 80,000 non-immigrant visas for crimes, political activity, and security concerns under tougher immigration policies.

President Claudia Sheinbaum vows legal action after a man groped her during a public event in Mexico City.