Tag: World
U.S. to ‘continue surging’ Ukraine aid ahead of Trump taking office
The package includes $1.25 billion in presidential drawdown authority, which allows the military to pull existing stock from its shelves and gets weapons to the battlefield faster.
Liam Payne: 5 charged in connection to One Direction star’s death
The judge also charged three other people with manslaughter, including a businessman who was with Payne in Argentina and two managers of the hotel.
Chess grandmaster returns to play after dispute over jeans resolved
International Chess Federation president said in a statement that he'd let World Blitz Championship tournament officials consider allowing 'appropriate jeans' with a jacket.
Taliban to close all NGOs employing women in Afghanistan
In a letter published on X Sunday night, the Economy Ministry warned that failure to comply with the latest order would lead to NGOs losing their license to operate in Afghanistan.
Norad paying ‘full attention’ to Chinese-Russian air co-operation
The head of the North American Aerospace Defence Command says Chinese and Russian air co-operation in the Arctic has Norad's 'full attention.'
South Korea to conduct Boeing inspections after deadly plane crash
South Korean officials said Monday they will conduct safety inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country's airlines.
Kavelashvili inaugurated as Georgia’s president, complicating country’s path toward EU
Kavelashvili, who was the only candidate on the ballot, easily won the vote earlier in December.
North Korea’s leader vows to implement tough anti-U.S. policy before Trump takes office
North Korea has sharply increased the pace of its weapons testing activities to build more reliable nuclear missiles targeting the U.S. and its allies.
Norwegian chess grandmaster quits tournament in dispute over jeans
The federation said in a Friday statement that its regulations include a dress code that bars participants from wearing jeans at the event.
A 4th infant dies of the winter cold in Gaza as families share blankets in seaside tents
At least three other babies have died from the cold in recent weeks, according to local health officials.
President of Azerbaijan says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally
The crash killed 38 of 67 people on board.
Benjamin Netanyahu getting prostate removed as he faces crises on multiple fronts
Netanyahu, who has had a string of health issues in recent years, has gone to great lengths to bolster a public image of himself as a healthy, energetic leader.
Elon Musk causes uproar for backing Germany’s far-right party ahead of elections
Musk's guest opinion piece published in German over the weekend was the second time this month he supported the Alternative for Germany, or AfD.
Plane crashes while landing in South Korea, killing 179 people
Lee Jeong-hyeon, chief of the Muan fire station, told a televised briefing that the plane was completely destroyed.
Sweden embarks on a search for more cemetery space in case of war
The preparedness guidelines have been put in a new light by Sweden's decision to join NATO and tensions with Russia in the Baltic Sea region.