US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Turkey, his first stop in the week-long new West Asia trip. This is US' top diplomat's fourth crisis visit to the region amid escalating tensions.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Turkey

US President Joe Biden launched his harshest attack yet on Donald Trump as he kickstarted his 2024 reelection campaign Friday, accusing the Republican of echoing Nazi Germany and posing a threat to democracy.

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Natalie Nasatka, a resident of Delaware, narrowly escaped a potentially fatal incident, all thanks to her quick thinking and the intervention of her Apple Watch's SOS feature.

Apple watch credited for saving US woman’s life during carbon monoxide leak

Communications intercepts collected by the United States confirmed that Islamic State’s (ISIS) Afghanistan-based branch carried out twin bombings in Iran that killed nearly 100 people, two sources familiar with the intelligence told Reuters on Friday.

US intel confirms Islamic State's Afghanistan branch behind Iran blasts: Report

The US State Department is offering up to $10 million for information on five Hamas financiers or anything leading to the disruption of the Palestinian militant group's financial mechanisms.

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The Iraqi government is beginning the process to remove the U.S.-led international military coalition from the country, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's office said on Friday.

Iraq prepares to close down US-led coalition's mission

President Joe Biden seeks to fire up his 2024 campaign with a major speech warning that democracy is at risk from Donald Trump. A day before the third anniversary of the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, Joe Biden delivered a pointed speech to warn voters against re-electing Donald Trump.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Turkiye in fresh West Asia trip

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's office on Friday (Jan 5) said that the government is beginning the process to end the presence of US-led international coalition forces in the country.

Iraq preparing to end presence of US-led coalition, says PM Mohamed Shia al-Sudani

US State Secretary Antony Blinken is on a visit to the West Asian region from January 4-11 where the top official will travel to Turkey, Greece, Jordan, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Israel, West Bank, and Egypt. During his trip, the state secretary will stress protecting civilian lives in Israel, West Bank, and Gaza while also securing hostages release, and sustaining humanitarian aid to Gazans. Watch the video to know more!

US State Secretary Antony Blinken's West Asia trip amid escalating tensions

Police in the United States have confirmed that an Iowa school is currently in the midst of an active shooter situation. The incident is unfolding on the very first day at the Perry High School after winter break.

US: Active shooter situation in Perry High School in Iowa

America is returning to the time of the Wild, Wild West. Let me show you a video now earlier this week where a convict attacked the presiding judge this was during a hearing. And this isn't the first instance of violence in the US. Molly Gambhir brings you more.

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North Korea has opened fire near South Korean islands. Yemen's Houthis have detonated an unmanned boat near a U.S. warship in the Red Sea. Israeli forces have carried out airstrikes on Lebanon. Ground raids in Gaza continue. A ship with an Indian crew has been hijacked in the Arabian Sea. Venezuela has threatened an oil war in South America. War is raging across the world. Is this the start of a new world war?

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Ananya Dutta sits down with Bangladesh's Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen as rigging allegations mount against the ruling government. Ambassador Momen also talks about relations with the US amid heavy criticism.

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In yet another school shooting in the US, a 17-year-old teenager killed a sixth grader while five others were left injured in the state of Iowa, media reports said.

Iowa high school shooting: Student kills sixth grader, injures five others

The US military on Thursday struck a base in eastern Baghdad used by Iran-backed armed groups, killing a commander who had conducted attacks on American forces in Iraq and Syria, the Pentagon said.

US strike kills pro-Iran commander in Iraq, Pentagon says

US continues its diplomatic efforts to soothe escalating tensions in West Asia. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has embarked on his fourth crisis visit to the region. While US diplomatic envoy Amos Hochstein has met with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

US' Antony Blinken heads to West Asia; to visit Israel, West Bank, Jordan & Qatar

US warns Houthis over Red Sea attacks says action will be taken if attacks do not stop. Watch the video to know more.

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Iran blamed Israel and the United States on Wednesday for twin bomb blasts that killed at least 95 people in the country's south, ripping through a crowd commemorating Revolutionary Guards general Qasem Soleimani four years after his death in a US strike.

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Department of Justice initiated a legal action against the state of Texas and its Governor to block a new and controversial State immigration law. The law was assigned into effect by the Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott on December 19th.

US-Mexico migrant row: US department of justice sues Texas & Gov Abbott over immigration law

A 17-year-old opened fire at a small-town Iowa high school before classes resumed on the first day after the winter break, killing a sixth-grader and wounding five others on Thursday. Suspect found dead with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

US Iowa school shooting: Suspect found dead with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

Japan plans to accept a US relief team but no aid from other regions or countries for now, as per reports. A devastating earthquake killed 92 people and forced the evacuation of thousands in the country's west. Watch this video for all details.

Is Japan ready to accept earthquake relief from the US?

New York City has filed a $708 million lawsuit against 17 Charter bus and transportation companies. The New York City Mayor made this announcement criticising a practice initiated by the Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

US: New York sues bus firms over migrant transfer

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