World: The Hamas delegation agreed to release 33 Israeli hostages held captive in Gaza, dead and alive, in exchange for the release of 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. 

Who are the American hostages to be released in Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?

A mix of snow and freezing temperatures are sweeping across the eastern half of the united states

Creating hazardous travel conditions for tens of millions...

A "Lake effect" storm dumped heavy snow on parts of western New York State...

According to local media, more snowfall was expected to fall through the week

Snow And Ice Storm To Blast Southeast US

A polar vortex that has hit much of the u.S. With ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida..

It is dropping coastal temperatures and causing the sunshine state's manatee population, ---

Still recovering from a mass starvation event several years ago, to seek warmer waters...

Manatees Flock To Florida Power Plants For Winter Warmth

Denmark's prime minister has told Donald Trump that it is up to Greenland to decide on its future. This comes after the president-elect's remarks about seizing the island. 
Trump set off alarm bells last week when he refused to rule out military intervention to bring the Panama Canal and Greenland under US control. 
In a statement, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's office said she spoke to Trump in a 45-minute long phone call and declared that it is up to Greenland itself to decide on independence. Watch in for more details!

Greenland ready to work with US on defence: PM Egede

According to a prominent Chinese economist, China’s economy remains on course to surpass that of the United States within the next decade. Justin Lin Yifu, who served as the World Bank’s Chief Economist from 2008 to 2012, said that China could outpace the U.S. by 2030—or by 2035 at the latest—based on market exchange rates.

US vs China: Who will lead the global economy?

New U.S. sanctions imposed on January 10th have left nearly 500,000 metric tons of Russian oil products stranded on sanctioned tankers. The sanctions target over 180 vessels and insurance companies, further tightening restrictions on Russian oil exports. Watch in for more details!

500,000 tons of Russian oil trapped on sanctioned tankers

The largest U.S. Banks finished the year with impressive results, marking their second-most profitable year in history. Jpmorgan chase led the pack, becoming the first bank in U.S. History to exceed 50 billion dollars in annual profit.

Wall Street Banks Report Second-highest Profits In History | World Business Watch

The U.S. Consumer price inflation for December rose by less than expected. This positive development halted a steep decline in bond prices and rekindled hopes that the fed may lower rates sooner than expected.

US Inflation In December Comes In Cooler Than Expected | World Business Watch | WION

Outgoing US President Joe Biden delivered a farewell address to the nation, his fifth and final address from the Oval Office, just days before President-elect Donald Trump takes over.

'No President Should Be Immune From Crimes Committed In Office', Says Prez Biden In Farewell Address

Survey Finds Donald Trump's Second Term Welcomed By Rivals Than Allies

Survey Finds Donald Trump's Second Term Welcomed By Rivals Than Allies | World News | WION

Five days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, watch live as President Joe Biden gives a goodbye speech to the country from the Oval Office. Before he leaves office at noon on January 20, the president's speeches are expected to be his final major chance to address the American people and the globe. Watch in for more details!

'An oligarchy is taking shape in the United States,' says President Joe Biden in farewell address

World: "This war has to end, and I think it should be the official policy of the United States that we want to see it end," Rubio said at his confirmation hearing in the Senate. 

Trump State Dept Marco Rubio calls for 'bold diplomacy' to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Days before Donald Trump returns to the White House with a vow of mass deportations, migrants in Mexico are increasingly nervous about whether their asylum appointments will be honored.

US: Migrants worried ahead of Donald Trump inauguration

World: The US, Qatar and Egypt will issue a joint statement announcing the deal, a senior Arab diplomat familiar with the negotiations told The Times of Israel. 

Israel, Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire deal; Trump says 'hostages to be released soon'

According to a new survey, President-elect Donald Trump's return to the world stage is being welcomed more by traditional US adversaries than by the nation's allies. Watch this report for more details!

Donald Trump's second term welcomed by rivals than allies, finds survey

World: Biden in his letter published, said that he ran for the president because he believed the "soul of America was at stake", adding that it is still the case. 

'Privilege of my life': Biden pens letter for Americans ahead of farewell speech

World news: Blinken said that Joe Biden's outgoing administration will hand over the strategical roadmap to President-elect Donald Trump’s team to pick up if a ceasefire deal is reached.

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt Antony Blinken's farewell speech, call him 'Secretary of genocide'

Cuba will release 553 prisoners after the United States removed the country from its list of terrorism sponsors. The White House said President Joe Biden was removing Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism in one of his last official acts before Donald Trump is sworn in next Monday. Watch to know more!

Havana to free prisoners after removal from US terror list

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary is facing Senators for his confirmation hearing, being grilled over allegations of misconduct. Let's listen in

US: Senate grills Pete Hegseth on military diversity, sexual assault claim

US: Trump's Pentagon Pick Pete Hegseth Grilled By Senators As Cabinet Hearings Begin | World | WION

US President-elect Donald Trump will take office next week, and even before officially assuming office, he has made his intentions for the second term very clear. Trump's takeover goals and aspirations are reverberating on the international stage, the latest being making Greenland a part of America. So, what does this mean for the NATO territory? Watch this report for more details!

US Lawmakers Greenlight Trump Bid For Greenland, Negotiations To Begin?

World, Middle East, Trending: The Israel-Hamas Gaza ceasefire agreement is a three-phase plan based on a framework laid by US President Joe Biden in June 2024. 

Gaza truce: Know what's in the draft as Israel-Hamas talks enter final stage

US President-elect Trump needs Greenland for national security

World, Trending: The people migrating to RedNote have been calling themselves "TikTok refugees" and the app has become the most downloaded app on Apple's US App Store. 

What is RedNote? Chinese social media app to which US TikTokers are migrating ahead of ban

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