Musk, Trump Seek to Shut Down USAID, Lock Out Staff
Staff at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have been instructed to stay out of the agency’s Washington headquarters…
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TikTok Star Khaby Lame Named UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikTok personality, has been appointed a UNICEF goodwill ambassador. The 24-year-old influencer, who was born…
CDC Ordered to Cut Ties With WHO Following Trump’s Withdrawal Announcement
Days after former President Donald Trump announced the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), U.S. public health…
Trump Declares U.S. Withdrawal From World Health Organization
Former President Donald Trump, returning to the White House for a second term, announced Monday that the United States is…
Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th U.S. President
Donald Trump was sworn in Monday as the 47th president of the United States, following a turbulent political journey that…
Israel and Hamas Begin Hostage and Prisoner Exchange on First Day of Ceasefire
Jubilant crowds gathered in Beitunia, a city in the West Bank, on Monday to greet 90 Palestinian prisoners released from…
TikTok Restores Service in U.S. After Temporary Shutdown
TikTok restored its services in the United States on Sunday, roughly 12 hours after going dark, following a pledge from…
Israel Set to Approve Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Deal, Netanyahu’s Office Says
Israel’s Cabinet is expected to approve a ceasefire agreement on Friday, following intense negotiations, including a deal that would see…
Guterres Sets Key Priorities for 2025, Urges Action on Global Crises, Inequality, Climate, and AI
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres outlined his key priorities for 2025 on Tuesday, emphasizing the urgent need to address four…
Gaza Erupts in Celebration as Ceasefire Deal Is Reached
Celebrations erupted in the streets of Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday following news of an expected ceasefire…
Santa Ana Winds Threaten to Intensify Massive LA Wildfires
Los Angeles firefighters braced for fierce winds on Tuesday that could worsen two major wildfires, which have already claimed 24…
Firefighters Race to Contain Wildfires in Los Angeles as Severe Winds Loom
Firefighters worked tirelessly on Sunday to contain two wildfires that have burned for six days, taking advantage of a brief…
Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Shifts to User-Moderated Content Amid Trump Criticism
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that the company will overhaul its content moderation policies for Facebook and Instagram, shifting…
Celebrations Erupt in France After Jean-Marie Le Pen’s Death
Thousands of people gathered in Paris’ Republic Square on Tuesday night to celebrate the death of Jean-Marie Le Pen, the…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Resigns Amid Growing Pressure
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will step down, ending his nine-year tenure as the country’s leader amid…
Pope Urges Debt Relief for Poorer Nations, Calls for Peace in 2025
Pope Francis on Wednesday urged leaders of wealthy nations to cancel or reduce the debts of poorer countries, marking the…
Former US President Jimmy Carter Dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died Sunday at the age of 100 after spending more than…
Notre Dame Cathedral Marks First Christmas Day Mass Since 2019 Fire
Five years after a devastating fire nearly destroyed Notre Dame Cathedral, the iconic Paris landmark celebrated its first Christmas Day…
Dominique Pelicot Sentenced to 20 Years as All 51 Defendants Found Guilty
Dominique Pelicot has been sentenced to the maximum penalty of 20 years in prison after being found guilty of multiple…
Gaza Ceasefire Talks Gain Momentum
Reuters An agreement to halt the 14-month-old war in Gaza and free hostages held in the Palestinian enclave could be…