US president-elect Donald Trump pitched days before his inauguration for NATO countries to raise the defense budget to a record 5% of GDP. For many allies the proposition hits hard. Is Trump looking to make NATO an instrument to further American arms exports?
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More than 12,000 North Korean troops are in Russia and last month began fighting against Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, deputy US Ambassador to the UN Dorothy Camille Shea told the United Nations Security Council.
The Israeli military says its troops have found the body of a hostage held by Hamas in Gaza, along with evidence suggesting that his son may also have been killed. Watch in for more details!
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John Mahama has been sworn in as Ghana’s new president, pledging to "reset" the country and address its key challenges. His promises reflect a focus on revitalizing the nation’s economy and political landscape.
Chinese scientists claim they can now detect stealth aircraft, such as the F-22 and F-35, using Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network. This development could challenge US military's air superiority in potential conflicts.
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At least six people were killed and several others were injured in a stampede near Vishnu Nivasam in Tirupati on Wednesday night as devotess jostled for tokens for the Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills. The incident occurred as devotees had gathered to get tokens for darshan at the Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara.
Police in Cambodia have arrested a former Thai Marine over the fatal shooting of former Cambodian opposition MP Lim Kimya. He had fled from Cambodia to Bangkok on a bus along with his family and was shot dead as soon as he arrived in the Thai capital. Watch in for more details!
World news | Discover how Capitol Police thwarted a security breach by arresting a man attempting to smuggle a machete and knives into the US Capitol ahead of Trump's visit.
At least five people have been killed in wildfires raging around Los Angeles so far, with more deaths feared. Tens of thousands of people have fled their homes in California as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades quickly spread to nearly 3,000 acres. Authorities have warned the blaze is spreading as even stronger winds are expected.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has refused to rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland. He declared that U.S. control over both territories would be crucial to American national security. Watch in for more details!
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India news | Trending | The tragic incident which took place near Vishnu Niwasam during the distribution of tokens was caused by “overcrowding”, according to the Chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
The Israeli military says its troops have found the body of a hostage held by Hamas in Gaza, along with evidence suggesting that his son may also have been killed. Watch in for more details!
Sports, Football: Despite seeing the registration cancelled for Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor on January 1, Barcelona travelled to Saudi Arabia with the duo.
In the months-long political tug of war between opposition and Nicolás Maduro, the opposition is refusing to retreat on its claim to the presidency amid a crackdown by President Nicolás Maduro on his rivals. Venezuela's collectivo, a group of armed volunteers backed by Nicolás Maduro, have warned that they will forcibly end the opposition protest on the eve of Maduro's swearing-in ceremony. Watch in for more details!
The war rages on between Russia and Ukraine. In the latest, at least 13 people were killed and 29 others were injured after a Russian-guided missile struck Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia. This comes ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with allies in Germany. Watch in for more details!
In the months-long political tug of war between opposition and Nicolás Maduro, the opposition is refusing to retreat on its claim to the presidency amid a crackdown by President Nicolás Maduro on his rivals. Venezuela's collectivo, a group of armed volunteers backed by Nicolás Maduro, have warned that they will forcibly end the opposition protest on the eve of Maduro's swearing-in ceremony. Watch in for more details!