Young tourists' deadly encounter with bad drinks in Laos party town
Bad alcohol in Laos tourist spot leads to four deaths including Australian and American visitors. Teen victim moved to Thailand for treatment but didnt make it
Two global powers block US plan for Haiti's security transformation
Major disagreement emerges over international security presence in Haiti as gang violence hits new peak. Local forces lost control over most of the capital while attacks on key infrastructure continue
Senate divided: Ethics report holds key to next Attorney General pick
House ethics panel hits deadlock on releasing findings about **Matt Gaetz**‚ Trumpʼs pick for Attorney General. Senate Republicans seek more info while VP-elect **Vance** helps build support
Church head steps down: Hidden summer camp scandal changes everything
Top Anglican leader faces consequences for decade-old abuse case cover-up. Investigation shows he didnt report criminal acts at summer camps in England and Africa back in 2013
Biden team makes huge money move for Ukraine before next president takes over
US government writes-off almost five billion dollars in Ukraineʼs debt as part of wider support package. This quick-action comes just months before the next administration change-over
Norwegian royal family member faces serious charges after court decision
Norwegian crown princessʼs son gets week-long detention over assault accusations. Case brings attention to wider social issues while **Marius Borg Hoiby** denies all charges through his legal team
Trump eyes Johns Hopkins expert to run America's biggest drug watchdog
Trump plans to put **Martin Makary** in charge of the FDA‚ sources say. The Johns Hopkins surgeon who co-created a global surgery safety checklist might replace current commissioner Califf
Senate makes crucial decision about weapons deal with Israel that changes everything
US Senate voted down a proposal to stop selling military equipment to Israel with a strong bi-partisan majority. The vote happened while discussions about Gazaʼs humanitarian state continue
Small Italian town offers Americans $1 homes in unique immigration plan
A quiet Italian village wants Americans to buy its empty houses for just one dollar. Local officials think US newcomers could bring fresh life to Ollolai‚ making it their special plan for town revival
House speaker sets new bathroom rules before historic Congress member arrival
New policy about single-sex facilities usage in Capitol buildings announced by House leadership. Rule comes months before first-ever transgender Congress member takes office
Native American voting gap: Numbers show surprising pattern in US elections
Fresh data shows major voting differences between tribal lands and other areas in 21 US states. Research points to a wider gap during presidential races compared to mid-term elections
US diplomat rushes between Beirut and Tel Aviv to stop Lebanon border clashes
US envoy seeks deal between Israel and Hezbollah after two months of cross-border fighting. Progress made in Beirut talks while Israel demands strict security measures near its northern border
Small Italian town offers $1 homes to Americans seeking post-election escape
A tiny Italian village wants to attract US citizens with super-cheap housing deals after upcoming elections. Mayor says Americans will get special fast-track process to help save dying town
Major tech giant's stock takes hit despite strong financial performance
Leading chip manufacturer sees market value adjustment following latest earnings report. Companyʼs global supply chain and international partnerships face scrutiny in changing business landscape
Canadian minister quits over ancestry story that shocked Trudeau's cabinet
Employment minister **Randy Boissonnault** left his post after changing story about indigenous roots. His exit adds pressure on **Justin Trudeauʼs** leadership as polls show dropping support
New Trump team picks signal major shift in US South Asia policy
Trumpʼs latest cabinet selections show strong pro-India stance for his upcoming administration. Key positions filled with politicians who support deeper US-India ties and take firm position on China
US prosecutors target Indian energy mogul in massive solar contracts scandal
Federal charges hit Indian business leader over solar energy dealings and investor deception. US Justice Department alleges quarter-billion dollar bribery scheme involving government contracts
Trump jumps into music business with expensive patriotic guitars
Former president adds guitars to his growing product line which includes bibles and sneakers. New collection features patriotic designs with prices from $1‚250 to $10‚000
New EU commission gets green light: What's different this time?
The European Parliament just picked its fresh policy team with a notable shift in political direction. The new commission brings together various political groups to guide EUʼs path for next half-decade
South Asia's toxic winter: How new political shifts are changing regional dynamics
Winter smog reaches dangerous levels across India and Pakistan while regional politics take unexpected turns. Trumpʼs pro-India cabinet picks and Sri Lankaʼs political transformation signal major changes in South Asia
Chinese ship with Russian captain stops after Baltic Sea cables mysteriously break
Two key undersea cables in Baltic Sea stopped working within 24hrs. Danish navy now watches Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3 which passed through damaged area on its way from Russian port
Brazil turns centuries-old Black resistance day into national holiday
Brazil made Black Consciousness Day a national celebration for the first time this year. The holiday honors Zumbi‚ a freedom fighter who led an independent community of escaped slaves over three centuries ago
New migrant group starts journey north from Mexican border town
A group of 1‚500 people started moving from southern Mexico towards the US border. The migrants‚ mostly from Central and South America‚ began their trek from a town where many others remain stuck
ICC faces double-hit: New US president threatens while top prosecutor under investigation
International Criminal Court deals with two major problems: possible US sanctions after Trumpʼs win and internal crisis over misconduct claims Its work on Israel-Palestine case continues despite these set-backs.
Trump's return puts global justice court in hot water over Israel probe
International Criminal Court faces double-trouble: US political pressure and internal leadership crisis. New probe into Israel-Palestine conflict brings sanctions threat while prosecutor deals with workplace misconduct claims
Trump's unique cabinet picks raise eyebrows in Washington political circles
Former president-elect made non-traditional choices for top government roles about 8 years ago. His picks showed little regard for Senate approval process despite having majority support
Manhattan's new top prosecutor shares fresh take on crypto and Wall Street rules
Former SEC chief **Jay Clayton** gets nod for Manhattanʼs lead prosecutor role focusing on financial oversight. His plans include faster deal approvals and new approach to digital money flows
Regional leaders make key military choices for eastern Congo's future
Southern African officials gathered in Zimbabwe to discuss regional security matters. Leaders voted to keep troops in Congo for another year while addressing Mozambiqueʼs post-election issues
China's top military official skips crucial meeting with US defense chief
Chinese defense minister opts out of planned talks with US counterpart at ASEAN-Plus gathering in Laos. The move comes shortly after high-level Xi-Biden discussions on key global matters
Why Lebanon's military patrols cant protect its own skies
Lebanese military shows presence in bomb-damaged Beirut with basic US-supplied equipment. Foreign aid keeps army operational but doesnt provide advanced defense capabilities