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Morning news brief: Liberal MPs rally against Trudeau; Joe Biden's death row pardon, and more

Former US national security adviser John Bolton said on Tuesday (Dec 24) that a major international crisis is "much more likely" in US President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming term given his "inability to focus" on foreign policy.

Major global crisis 'much more likely' in Trump's second term due to..., says his ex-NSA

US President Joe Biden on Monday (Dec 23) vetoed, opens new tab legislation to add 66 new judges to understaffed federal courts nationally, a once widely bipartisan measure that would have been the first major expansion of the federal judiciary since 1990.

Biden delivers on threat to veto bill to expand US judiciary

Panama's assets take a hit as a dispute escalates between the country and US President-elect Donald Trump over a strategically significant canal. Following Trump's warning to re-establish US control of the Panama Canal unless the nation reduced passage costs, bonds of Panama fell across the board Monday morning.

Panama's Assets Take a Hit From Trump Fight

US President-elect Donald Trump is less than four weeks away from taking charge of the Oval Office as he continues to assemble his core cabinet. WION decodes Trump's friends, family and politics in this report.

Decoding: Donald Trump's Friends, Family And Politics

US President-elect Donald Trump is less than four weeks away from taking charge of the Oval Office as he continues to assemble his core cabinet. WION decodes Trump's friends, family and politics in this report. 

A part of the Santa Cru Wharf in California collapsed in high surf on Monday (Dec 23), sending three people into the water, according to the authorities. Meanwhile, a man died at a nearby beach after being trapped under debris by a wave.

Santa Cruz Wharf partially collapses in high surf, three fall into ocean

Canada, then the Panama Canal, now Donald Trump again wants Greenland. Our next report tries to explore why the U.S. president-elect is hinting at an American territorial expansion. Watch in for more details!

Panama Leaders Reject Trump's Threat Of Canal Takeovers

Following the sentencing of 25 people by a military court in Pakistan's Islamabad, the UK expressed concerns and emphasised the lack of "independent scrutiny and transparency" in such proceedings.

'Trying civilians lacks transparency': US, UK slam Pakistan for sentencing civilians

Donald Trump's Fight Over Canal Control Weighs Down Panama Assets

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Japan’s National Police Agency have said that a North Korean hacking group, TraderTraitor, stole cryptocurrency worth $308 million from Japan-based exchange DMM Bitcoin earlier this year in May.

North Korean cyber actors behind $308 million cryptocurrency heist, say US and Japan

US President-elect Donald Trump dismissed speculation that billionaire Elon Musk would take over the presidency, saying "it was not happening". Watch this report for more details!

USA News: Billionaire Musk's Role Sparks 'President Musk' Criticism

#GRAVITAS | On Sunday morning, a man had allegedly set the clothes of a woman on fire and burnt her to death while she was travelling in a subway train in New York. According to law enforcement officials, the suspect, reported to be a migrant from Guatemala, was apprehended at a different Manhattan subway station. But what made him take this extreme step? Watch this video to find out more. 



Subway Horror In NY: Suspect Arrested In The Killing Of The Woman Is A Guatemalan Migrant

#GRAVITAS | President-elect Donald Trump said the US should seek to gain control of Greenland after he threatened to take over the Panama Canal by force. Few days back, Trump had trolled Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by suggesting that Canada should become the 51st state of the US. Watch this video to find out more.

GRAVITAS: Trump Wants To Take Control Panama Canal, Greenland, Include Canada As 51st State

A woman sleeping on a subway train in New York City tragically died after being set on fire by a man. The incident occurred on a Manhattan-bound train, with the suspect now in custody. Watch in for more details!

USA News | Subway Horror In New York: Guatemalan Migrant Arrested For Setting Woman On Fire

Donald Trump has threatened to take control of the Panama Canal, claiming it should be under U.S. control due to its strategic importance. His comments have sparked concerns about international relations and U.S. foreign policy.

Donald Trump Eyes Panama Canal Amid Concerns Over Control & Costs

Starbucks workers have expanded their ongoing strike to 10 US cities now, including Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, and New York. The walkout began on Friday, initially affecting stores in three cities but now includes locations in New Jersey, Philadelphia, and St. Louis. The strike is organized by Workers United, which represents over 10,000 baristas and comes during the busy holiday season. Despite these disruptions, Starbucks says only a small number of its 11,000 US stores have been impacted. Watch in for more details!

USA News: Starbucks Workers Strike Ahead Of Christmas Rush

India is ready to make a bold trade move with the US as President-elect Donald Trump takes office with plans to cut tariffs on key imports and attract more American businesses. The country is positioning itself as a top alternative to china for global manufacturers. Take a look at this report for more. 

India Plans Big Incentives For US Manufacturers: Reports

Daniel Edmund Duggan was arrested in Australia in October 2022 at the request of the US government, which has accused him of breaking American arms control laws



US ex-Marine to be extradited from Australia over charges of illegally training Chinese military pilots

Turkiye’s foreign minister has met with the head of Syria’s new administration, promising help with the political transition. Watch this report for more details!

Turkish FM Meets Syria's New Leader, Calls for Lifting of Global Sanctions

US: Donald Trump Says Talks Of Ceding US Presidency To Elon Musk Are 'Hoax'

#GRAVITAS | On Sunday morning, a man had allegedly set the clothes of a woman on fire and burnt her to death while she was travelling in a subway train in New York. According to law enforcement officials, the suspect, reported to be a migrant from Guatemala, was apprehended at a different Manhattan subway station. But what made him take this extreme step? Watch this video to find out more.

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Morning news brief: Liberal MPs rally against Trudeau; Joe Biden's death row pardon, and more

Major global crisis 'much more likely' in Trump's second term due to..., says his ex-NSA

Biden delivers on threat to veto bill to expand US judiciary

Panama's Assets Take a Hit From Trump Fight

Panama's Assets Take a Hit From Trump Fight

Decoding: Donald Trump's Friends, Family And Politics

Decoding: Donald Trump's Friends, Family And Politics

Santa Cruz Wharf partially collapses in high surf, three fall into ocean

Panama Leaders Reject Trump's Threat Of Canal Takeovers

'Trying civilians lacks transparency': US, UK slam Pakistan for sentencing civilians

Donald Trump's Fight Over Canal Control Weighs Down Panama Assets

North Korean cyber actors behind $308 million cryptocurrency heist, say US and Japan

USA News: Billionaire Musk's Role Sparks 'President Musk' Criticism

Subway Horror In NY: Suspect Arrested In The Killing Of The Woman Is A Guatemalan Migrant

GRAVITAS: Trump Wants To Take Control Panama Canal, Greenland, Include Canada As 51st State

USA News | Subway Horror In New York: Guatemalan Migrant Arrested For Setting Woman On Fire

Donald Trump Eyes Panama Canal Amid Concerns Over Control & Costs

USA News: Starbucks Workers Strike Ahead Of Christmas Rush

India Plans Big Incentives For US Manufacturers: Reports

US ex-Marine to be extradited from Australia over charges of illegally training Chinese military pilots

Turkish FM Meets Syria's New Leader, Calls for Lifting of Global Sanctions

US: Donald Trump Says Talks Of Ceding US Presidency To Elon Musk Are 'Hoax'

US: Donald Trump Says Talks Of Ceding US Presidency To Elon Musk Are 'Hoax'

Subway Horror In NY: Suspect Arrested In The Killing Of The Woman Is A Guatemalan Migrant