After initially facing internal dissent, the Trump-endorsed Republican Mike Johnson secured the House speakership in the first round of voting on Friday.
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Business & Economy: Bitcoin marks its 16th anniversary with mining difficulty hitting a record high of 109.78 trillion hashes. The 2028 halving event will also reduce rewards.
On January 3, 2025, Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Chernihiv, Ukraine, resulting in one fatality and four injuries. Watch to know more.
Investigators have suspended their efforts to arrest impeached South Korean President Yoon, following legal and political challenges. The move comes amid ongoing tensions surrounding his impeachment and the country's political landscape.
Tensions between the US and Japan have escalated following a proposed steel merger that could affect trade relations. The deal has raised concerns over market competition and economic impact in both countries.
World | Photos and videos emerged on social media appearing to show overcrowded hospitals in China amid a spike in respiratory illnesses.
India News: Dense fog in North India continues to cause significant travel disruptions, impacting flights and trains, as visibility remains critically low.
Intense negotiations, call from Trump: What went down before Mike Johnson's reelection as US speaker
World: Initially, it seemed Johnson might not secure the majority needed to remain Speaker. However, after extensive negotiations, two Republican members switched their votes, with one reporting a call from Trump himself.
After Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Afghanistan and the clashes between two armed forces of both nations- ties between Islamabad and Kabul have touched a new low. Tensions between the two countries have been escalating ever since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in 2021. Islamabad has accused Kabul's authorities of harbouring militant fighters, allowing them to strike Pakistan with impunity -- allegations the Taliban government denies. Here is the full report
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched a five-year national economic transformation plan-"Uraan Pakistan'' But can Pakistan rely on the 5-year plan and achieve its economic goal through a targeted framework called the “Five Es” — Exports; E-Pakistan; Equity and Empowerment; Environment, Food and Water Security; and Energy and Infrastructure.
Sports, Cricket Web Stories: 7 Best Innings of Rohit Sharma in ODIs ft 264 vs Sri Lanka as the India captain nears the end of his playing career in the ongoing BGT.
World, Trending: Similarity lies between both the attacks, as both suspects have served in the military. Jabbar served as an Army veteran, and Livelsberger was active-duty Army.
World: Shares of US-listed alcoholic beverage makers fell between 1 per cent and 2 per cent in premarket trading, with Brown-Forman Corp leading the declines.
India news: In a 70-second video message, Dallewal said he is appealing to the people of the country, "that they must reach Khanauri as I want to have your darshan".
World: Gonzalez Urrutia, who insists he beat Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro at the polls in July, was expected in Buenos Aires in the coming hours, a presidential source said.
Seven out of 10 UK family doctors are worn out and suffering from "compassion fatigue", finding it hard to empathize with their patients, a poll published Thursday said.
On Friday, the political crisis the country is facing a dramatic turn where impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol defied arrest warrant hours after tense standoff. So much so that investigators who were on their way to arrest the impeached leader were forced to abandon the bid. Protesters rallied around Yoon Suk Yeol's residence in support of the impeached President. Meanwhile, another set of protesters registered strong anti-Yoon sentiment, all in a day which saw dramatic, dueling protests. Watch this video to find out more.
UK's Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal has gained renewed attention after Elon Musk criticized UK authorities for their handling of the situation in a tweet on January 1. He asserted that many in power should face prison for their roles in the scandal and highlighted the need for voting reform as the “only hope.” In response, the Conservatives are now calling for a national inquiry into child sexual exploitation.