Morning brief: Jeffrey Epstein's court files unsealed, Israel stares at wider conflict, and more

The names of more than 170 people who were either associates, friends, or survivorsof late disgraced financier JeffreyEpsteinwere made public following a US judge’s order. The first tranche of documents featured high-profile figures such as Prince Andrew and former US President Bill Clinton.

In West Asia, the US and its allies have warned Yemen's Houthi rebels of 'consequences' if the shipping attacks in the Red Sea continue.

In South America,a top Argentine court suspended a package of labour reforms PresidentJavier Milei decreed last month amid much criticism from rivals.

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Jeffrey Epstein's court files unsealed, Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew emerge as big names

Court documents with names of people linked to sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein were made public Wednesday (Jan 3). Former US president Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew – a member of the UK's royal family, as well as musician Michael Jackson and famed magician David Copperfield emerged as some of the big names.

US, allies warn Yemen's Houthis of 'consequences' if Red Sea shipping crisis continues

The US-led 12-nation coalition has warned Yemen-based and Iran-backed Houthi rebels of "consequences" unless they stop their attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea.

Setback for Argentine President Milei as top court suspends his 'mega-decree' labour reforms

Newly elected far-right Argentine President Javier Milei has received his first setback since coming to power last year. On Wednesday (Jan 3), a top Argentine court suspended a package of labour reforms he decreed last month amid much criticism from rivals.

Tensions rise in West Asia: Israel stares at wider West Asia conflict | Brewing conflict in Red Sea

Donald Trump urges US Supreme Court to 'summarily reverse' Colorado presidential primary ballot ban

Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jan 3) appealed to the country's highest court to lift a Colorado state ban that seeks to keep him off the presidential primary ballot in the western US state.

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

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 wastransported to University hospital two blocks away, where he died due to injuries.

Aamir Khan's daughter Ira ties the knot with fiance Nupur Shikhare

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and film producer Reena Dutt's daughter Ira Khan tied the knot with her fiance Nupur Shikhare in Mumbai on Wednesday. Ira is a founder and CEO of a mental health support organisation while Nupur is a celebrity fitness trainer and athlete.
SA vs IND, 2nd Test: India hold the edge as Day 1 ends with 23 wickets falling in Cape Town

Day One of the second and final Test between India and South Africa, at Newlands Cape Town, saw as many as 23 wickets falling on Wednesday (Jan 3). Opting to bat first, the Dean Elgar-led Proteas were dismissed for a paltry 55, the lowest total by any team against India in the format, courtesy ofMohammed Siraj's 6 for 15. After the tea break, India were 153 for 4 before the SA pacers -- Lungi Ngidi (3 for 30), Kagiso Rabada (3 for 30) and Nandre Burger (3 for 42) -- combined to dismiss them at thesame score.