China showcased fighter jets firing missiles in the South China Sea on Thursday, as it held rival military exercises with the United States in the hotly contested waters.

Philippines and US conduct two-day joint patrol

Tensions are rising in the Korean peninsula and the evacuation order has been issued in South Korean border island due to North Korean provocation. The orders have been issued by the South Korean military.

Tensions in Korean North Korea fires artillery shells after US-South Korea military drills

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.

US: 1 killed, 5 injured in Iowa high school shooting

The Indian Navy has enhanced maritime surveillance efforts in central as well as northern parts of Arabian Sea. This comes amid the rising incidents of attacks on merchant vessels transiting through international shipping lanes in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and central/north Arabian Sea.

Another hijack attempt of Indian Navy ship in Arabian Sea, Indian warship moving towards vessel

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 for $708 million over migrant transfer, lawsuit aims to recoup costs

US intelligence officials have determined that North Korea has provided Russia with ballistic missiles and missile launchers that were used in recent attacks on Ukraine in a major escalation of support for Moscow.

Russia-Ukraine War: US says Russia using North Korean missiles for attacks on Ukraine

China & US hold rival military drills in disputed South China Sea

Hassan Sharif, the Imam who was shot Wednesday outside a mosque in Newark, New Jersey, has died. The shooting occurred near the corner of Camden Street and South Orange Avenue.

US: Imam shot outside New Jersey mosque dies

South Korean and U.S. troops have conducted joint combat firing drills near the border with North Korea involving heavy weapons, as Pyongyang lambasted the allies for dangerous moves pushing the region to the brink of "an inferno of nuclear war.

South Korea, US conduct week-long wargames near North Korea border

Top Biden administration officials huddled with Mexico’s president in urgent talks Wednesday to slow the record pace of illegal crossings at the U.S. southern border, just as congressional negotiators raced to reach a deal to tighten America’s immigration laws.

US-Mexico migrant crisis: Migrants navigate through barbed wires to surrender in US | WION

Israel will appear before the international court of justice at the ICJ after South Africa accused it of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip. South Africa had urged the ICJ on Friday to issue an urgent order to declare that Israel was violating its obligations under the 1948 genocide convention. In response, Israel says it will appear before the court to dispel South Africa's accusations.

South Africa accuses Israel of Genocide; US backs Israel, labels charges baseless | WION

Billionaire hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman has ignited a political storm with his accusations of anti-Semitism and plagiarism against Claudine Gay, Harvard's first Black president. Known for founding Pershing Square Capital Management, Ackman's high-profile financial manoeuvres have seen both significant gains and losses. His recent alignment with conservative groups has sparked criticism and accusations of racial bias in his campaign against Gay.

Hedge fund Billionaire Bill Ackman targets Harvard's Claudine Gay in controversial campaign

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

US warns Houthis over Red Sea attacks says action will be taken if attacks do not stop

Dozens of Republican Senators headed to the southern border in Texas on Wednesday to draw attention to record migrant crossings and bash the Biden administration's enforcement of immigration laws.

US: Republican Senators visit Texas border over migration crisis

Former President Donald Trump appealed to the US supreme court on Wednesday to undo the Colorado ruling that removed him from the ballot in the western state under the 14th amendment to the US constitution.

Trump asks US top court to review Colorado ruling barring him from ballot

Wall street faces a semiconductor shakeup as chip stocks experience a sharp 7% decline from record highs. The semiconductor sector, known for its volatility, experienced a remarkable 2023. A 65% surge in the phlx index marked its strongest performance since 2009. However, the year-end stumble, with a decline of almost 7% since december 27, raises questions about the sustainability of the sector's growth.

Semiconductor index faces 7% decline since December peak | World Business Watch

No end in sight to US-Mexico migrant crisis; thousands of migrants march to Mexico

Is the Junta losing ground in Myanmar? Myanmar's Junta is battling unprecedented opposition alliance & struggling to recruit people amid poor equipment issues. Watch to get more insights!

India may end free movement regime near Myanmar border

Government affairs across different state capitols in the US were disrupted briefly on Wednesday (Jan 3) after a bomb threat was emailed to officials. The threats prompted evacuations from buildings but no explosives were found as federal authorities dismissed them as hoaxes.

US: Hoax bomb threats prompt evacuations at multiple Capitols

As the countdown begins for the US Presidential race, trouble is mounting for Donald Trump. Now, Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to review Colorado ruling.

US: Former Pres Trump asks Supreme Court to review Colorado ruling, bars Trump from state's ballot

South Africa's genocide case against Israel sets up high-stakes legal battle at UN's top court. Indonesia and Malaysia come in support of South Africa's case, while the united states terms genocide charge 'meritless'.

Israel: Prepared to appear before the international court of justice

US senator Bob Menedez has been hit by a new federal indictment this time for allegedly accepting bribes from Qatar. The prosecutors alleged that Menendez has accepted cash and gold bars from a New Jersey real estate developer.

US senator Menendez accused of taking gifts from Qatar, pleads 'not guilty' to foreign agent charge

An imam (the officiating priest of a mosque), identified as Imam Hassan Sharif, was shot outside Masjid Muhammad-Newark in Newark, New Jersey, around 6:15 am. The critically wounded Imam was transported to University hospital two blocks away, where he died from the injuries.

US: Newark mosque Imam dies after being shot, investigation underway

A US court released a new batch of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, a millionaire and jet-setting financier who killed himself in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

More than 150 names revealed in newly unsealed documents of Jeffrey Epstein

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