Russia January 11, 2025 Russia says it will continue oil and gas projects despite US sanctions Russia's Foreign Ministry has denounced U.S. sanctions against Moscow's energy sector and said the country would carry on with large oil and gas projects.
Venezuelan Political Crisis January 9, 2025 Thousands of Venezuelan opposition supporters take to the streets ahead of Maduro's third inauguration Venezuelan opposition supporters protested around the country in a last-minute effort to put pressure on President Maduro the day before he is to be sworn in for his third term.
Spain January 9, 2025 Baby girl born on packed migrant boat heading for Spain's Canary Islands A baby girl was born on a packed migrant boat headed for Spain's Lanzarote island in the Canary Islands. Authorities said the baby and her mother were in good condition.
France January 7, 2025 Controversial founder of French far right, Jean-Marie Le Pen, dies aged 96 Jean-Marie Le Pen, who founded France's far-right National Front party, died at 96 years old. Le Pen was a controversial and confrontational figure.
Benjamin Netanyahu January 2, 2025 Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu leaves hospital after prostate surgery Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was released from hospital on Thursday after his prostate surgery ended “successfully," his office reported on X.
Brazil December 21, 2024 More than 30 dead in Brazil bus and truck collision Over 30 people were killed after a packed bus collided with a truck in Brazil; the other passengers were transported to a local hospital and remain in critical condition.
TAIWAN December 21, 2024 Biden approves $571M in defense support for Taiwan President Joe Biden agreed to provide $571.3 million in defense support for Taiwan, the White House said, following China's massing of naval forces around Taiwan last week.
Canada December 20, 2024 Justin Trudeau looks set to lose power after key ally vows to topple him Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks set to lose power next year after NDP leader Jagmeet Singh said he would move to bring down the minority Liberal government.
Vladimir Putin December 19, 2024 Putin says Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready to make a compromise regarding ending the war in Ukraine in possible talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
Viruses December 18, 2024 First severe case of bird flu detected in US, CDC confirms A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 infection in Louisiana, the CDC said. This is first instance of a severe illness linked to bird flu in the U.S.
India December 17, 2024 11 Indian citizens dead in Georgian ski resort accident, embassy says Eleven Indian citizens were among 12 victims of a deadly accident at an Indian restaurant in the Georgian ski resort of Gudauri, the Indian Embassy said.