Ukraine shifts focus to home-made weapons as Western support might change
Ukrainian military plans to boost its own weapons production as Western aid could decrease next year. Local drone program becomes key element in maintaining long-range strike capabilities
San Diego Sheriff stands against local immigration rules in rare county clash
About 8 years ago San Diego County tried to limit its sheriffs work with immigration officers. The countys top law-man didnt agree with new rules making deportation harder
Former merchant breaks free: Long-time prisoner returns to Lebanese hometown
A Lebanese merchant locked up in Syria for over three decades finally comes back home. His story starts with a simple whiskey sale on a holiday evening that changed everything
Breaking news: Israel enters Syria as Netanyahu faces court and Lula gets surgery
Israeli forces launched hundreds of strikes in Syria after regime change while Netanyahu testified in corruption case. Meanwhile Brazilian president Lula underwent emergency brain operation after fall-related issues
China's massive naval deployment near Taiwan raises global attention
Chinese military increases its presence around Taiwan with unprecedented naval and air operations. Taiwan officials suggest these moves are aimed at sending messages to Washingtonʼs new leadership
South Korean leader faces major crisis after police raid presidential office
Police raid South-Korean presidents office during probe into martial-law incident while ex-minister attempts suicide in custody. Opposition readies new impeachment vote as protests mount
Japanese business mood splits: factories down while services hit new heights
Latest business survey shows Japanese factories facing tough times due to global trade issues‚ while service sector enjoys tourism boom. GDP data brings mixed signals for economic outlook
Uganda mom faces tough choice between sick husband and child's education
A shoe vendor in Kampala struggles to keep her daughter in school while caring for her ill husband. The story shows how unregulated school-fees affect low-income families in Uganda
Europe freezes Syrian asylum cases as Damascus changes hands
European nations hit pause on Syrian refugee applications after rebels take Damascus and **Bashar al-Assad** escapes to Russia. The move affects over 124‚000 asylum-seekers who applied this year
House report finds security gaps in last year's attack on presidential candidate
A bi-partisan task force concluded that multiple security failures led to last summerʼs tragic shooting at a Pennsylvania campaign rally. The 180-page report shows the incident could have been stopped
Ex-data engineer caught after deadly shooting of healthcare boss in Manhattan
A former tech worker with chronic health issues was arrested for shooting UnitedHealths insurance chief in Manhattan. Police found a handwritten manifesto and illegal weapons during the suspects capture
Trump picks new FTC boss: What's next for big tech and online speech?
Trump names **Andrew Ferguson** as future FTC leader‚ bringing fresh view on tech oversight and online speech issues. His appointment could re-shape how government handles big-tech cases and conservative voices online
Israeli forces shake Syria while Netanyahu faces historic court appearance
Israeli military conducts massive operations in Syria following recent political changes. Meanwhile **Benjamin Netanyahu** enters courtroom as first-ever sitting PM to testify in corruption case
Senior Senator McConnell has another stumble - what's next for Senate leadership?
Long-time Senate GOP leader **Mitch McConnell** had a minor fall at Capitol just weeks before planned leadership change. Medical team cleared him to continue work despite face cut and wrist sprain
Fast-moving wildfire forces thousands to leave homes in star-filled Malibu area
A quick-spreading fire near Los Angeles has grown to over 2‚700 acres forcing many Malibu residents to leave their homes. Fire-fighters are working non-stop while strong Santa Ana winds make their job harder
US charity forced to cut Gaza staff after Israeli security review
World Central Kitchen removed dozens of Palestinian workers after Israeli officials pointed to possible militant connections. The charity states it lacks evidence for these security-based claims
US team enters Syria after power shift: New hope for missing reporter
A fresh search begins in Syria for journalist who went missing over a decade ago. Recent political changes in Damascus opened new ways to find answers about his whereabouts
North Korea breaks silence on neighbor's unexpected political shake-up
North Korean state media finally speaks up about South Koreaʼs martial law crisis after staying quiet for a week. KCNAʼs report highlights mass protests and calls for presidential impeachment
Syrian central bank's fortune stays safe as new chapter begins in Damascus
Damascus saw quick power shift as Assad left for Russia‚ ending decades-long rule. Central bankʼs resources remained untouched during brief unrest‚ with staff back at work under new government
Middle East shake-up: Israel strikes Syria while Netanyahu faces justice
Israeli forces launched huge operation in Syria after regime change‚ hitting military targets across the country. Meanwhile Netanyahu takes stand in court while managing multi-front operations
Hidden papers at Syrian prison tell dark story of secret operations
Papers found at Syrias most well-known prison reveal secret administrative orders from about 4 years ago. Documents show instructions for prisoner handling but key details are missing from these scattered records
Secret Service shake-up planned after Trump campaign security incidents
Congressional task-force suggests major changes to Secret Service after reviewing two security incidents during Trump campaign. Report recommends shifting agency management and adjusting protection priorities
Young masked attackers target Jewish neighborhood in Sydney with shocking act
Two masked people damaged property in Woollahra‚ Sydneyʼs largest Jewish community area. Federal police formed special task-force to handle similar incidents across Australia
Trump picks controversial lawyer for Justice Department role - what to know
A new pick for DOJ civil-rights division leadership raises questions among advocacy groups. Former GOP official Harmeet Dhillonʼs nomination puts spotlight on departmentʼs future direction
Supreme Court hearing may change how US reviews big construction projects
Supreme Court discusses changing rules for environmental checks on major building works. Case focuses on Utah oil railway that could affect how America handles future infrastructure projects
Ex-homeland security expert jumps into democratic party leadership contest
A former counter-terrorism expert joins the race to lead Democrats after their big november losses. Nate Snyder wants to bring back working-class voters while competing with four other candidates for the top spot
How Netanyahu's government makes moves to control Israeli media outlets
Israeli media faces new-found pressure as Netanyahuʼs administration takes steps against news organizations. Government actions target both local and international outlets while public trust in journalism drops
Manhattan court might pause Trump's records case before next month's inauguration
New York prosecutors suggest ways to handle Trumpʼs business records case as presidential transition approaches. Court could keep conviction record but stop further proceedings due to upcoming White House duties
Israeli air force makes unexpected moves in Syrian territory
Israeli military conducted wide-spread air operations across Syrian regions targeting weapon stockpiles. This marks their first combined air-and-ground mission in Syrian lands since the 70s
Drone hits IAEA car near biggest nuclear plant in Europe - what happened?
A drone-strike damaged International Atomic Energy Agency car near Ukraineʼs Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility during staff rotation. IAEA staff members stayed safe but the incident raised serious safety questions