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DHS Chief Kristi Noem calls for 'full travel ban' on 'foreign invaders' after DC shooting

The Trump administration has widened its crackdown on migrants in the US after the Washington shooter was identified as an Afghan national. Last weekend, the State Department paused issuing visas to people with Afghan passports

Trump signs law providing billions of dollars for drug addiction recovery

The measure effectively renews a public health program first created under Trump in 2018 that later expired after five years. It includes a range of services aimed at combating drug addiction and addressing mental health needs

'Kill everybody': Did US Defence Secretary Hegseth's order to re-strike Venezuelan boat constitute a war crime?

A September 2 operation involved two US strikes on a suspected narcotics vessel, part of a wider campaign that has produced at least 19 to 21 maritime attacks since September, killing more than 70 people. Legal experts note that international law forbids firing on shipwrecked individuals, and congressional committees are now conducting bipartisan investigations

Colombia expels nine Lev Tahor members accused of child abuse after rescuing 17 minors

Several minors from countries including the United States and Guatemala were also transferred to the United States on the same flight to be placed under child protective services

Steve Witkoff & Jared Kushner: Trump’s unconventional negotiators pushing for peace in Ukraine

Today (December 2) marks a pivotal moment in the negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The US is dispatching two negotiators to Moscow to meet Vladimir Putin. But who has Trump appointed for this important task? His old ‘golf buddy’ Steve Witkoff, who is also his West Asia special envoy, and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner

Hong Kong launches 'independent committee' to probe deadly fire as death toll climbs to 151

Hong Kong has announced an independent committee to investigate the apartment-block fire that killed 151 people, prompting arrests and widespread public grief.

EU calls Belarusian balloon incursion into Lithuanian airspace a 'hybrid attack'

European airports have faced repeated disruptions in recent months due to drone sightings, with Vilnius airport forced to shut down temporarily at least 10 times since early October

White House defends second strike on Venezuelan boat as legality questioned

The White House maintained that the September strikes on a Venezuelan vessel were authorised and lawful despite mounting scrutiny from legal experts and lawmakers

Russia claims capture of key Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk; Kyiv dismisses Moscow's 'loud statements'

Moscow’s assertion follows months of intense fighting for control of the strategic hub, during which Russian forces have suffered thousands of dead and wounded

Trump holds special meetings on Venezuela as his govt faces scrutiny over military action

The meeting comes at a time when the Trump administration is facing renewed calls from lawmakers to release more information on a controversial decision in September to strike a boat in the Caribbean twice to kill remaining survivors

Mexico: Son of crime lord 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in drug trafficking case

Joaquin Guzman Lopez, one of four sons of the jailed Sinaloa cartel leader, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and continuing criminal enterprise -- reversing the original not guilty stance he took after his July 2024 arrest in Texas, court filings showed

Trump's physician says president's MRI results show him in 'excellent health'

Sean Barbabella said that the 79-year-old president's advanced imaging of the heart and abdomen came back "perfectly normal"

Zelenskyy says Ukraine territory is 'most difficult' issue in US peace deal ahead of his meeting with Witkoff

Zelenskyy has said that "the territorial issue is the most difficult", as Russia refuses to budge on its demand of Kyiv giving up areas of the eastern Donbas region. Meanwhile, Ukraine is also steadfast on the region's independence from Moscow's stronghold

Trump invites Netanyahu to White House in 'near future', discusses Hamas and Gaza in phone call

President Trump invited Israeli PM Netanyahu to the White House “in the near future” during a phone call on Monday, with both leaders stressing the need to dismantle Hamas, demilitarise Gaza, and expand peace accords

Head of UK budget watchdog Richard Hughes quits after early release of Reeves' budget

Richard Hughes said he was stepping down to help the Office for Budget Responsibility recover from the incident, which an internal investigation blamed on IT weaknesses and leadership failures

Zelenskyy to discuss 'key issues' with Trump after 'significant progress' in Florida talks

Zelenskyy on Monday said he expects to discuss “key issues” with President Trump as Washington intensifies efforts to advance a negotiated end to Russia’s war on Ukraine, with Trump’s envoy preparing to meet Russian President Putin in Moscow

'Deeply concerned': PM Modi reacts to ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia’s critical health, offers ‘all possible support’

"Deeply concerned to learn about the health of Begum Khaleda Zia, who has contributed to Bangladesh’s public life for many years. Our sincere prayers and best wishes for her speedy recovery. India stands ready to extend all possible support, in whatever way we can," PM Modi posted on X

PM Modi speaks with Sri Lankan president, pledges India’s support after Cyclone Ditwah

PM Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and offered India’s support in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, which has claimed more than 355 lives in the island country

Ukraine peace must be 'truly durable', says Zelenskyy after talks with Macron

“Peace must become truly durable. The war must end as soon as possible. Much now depends on the involvement of every leader...," said Zelenskyy

Hong Kong arrests 13 over Tai Po apartment fire as death toll reaches 151

Hong Kong authorities have arrested 13 people on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with last week’s devastating fire at the Wang Fuk Court estate in Tai Po, as criticism grows over the handling of the disaster

Iran discovers major gold deposit in South Khorasan province

The new vein structure was found at the privately owned Shadan gold mine in the eastern province of South Khorasan, which Fars news agency described as "among the country's most important"

Are humanoid robots spooking the Chinese government?

China’s once-celebrated humanoid robotics boom is now under the lens as Beijing warns of runaway growth, excessive product duplication, and inflated investor expectations. With more than 150 companies racing ahead despite weak commercial demand, policymakers fear the sector’s rapid expansion may be edging toward instability

Starmer says Brexit has 'significantly hurt' UK economy, calls for closer EU ties

Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday said that reduced “frictions” with the bloc are essential for the country’s “economic renewal.”

Israeli president to consider 'only the best interest of state' on Netanyahu's corruption pardon

Netanyahu, who has been on trial for corruption charges for nearly six years, announced on Sunday, that he had formally submitted a request for a pardon to President Herzog

‘Flawed and farcical’: Sheikh Hasina’s niece and UK MP Tulip Siddiq slams Bangladesh court after in-absentia jail sentence

Siddiq, the niece of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, resigned as Britain's minister responsible for financial services and anti-corruption efforts in January after scrutiny over her financial ties to Hasina but she remains a Member of Parliament

'Something irreversible being hidden': Imran Khan's family continues to raise alarm over communication blackout with jailed ex PM

Amid intense speculation regarding the jailed leader’s health and wellbeing, Kasim Khan, one of the former Prime Minister's sons, described the family's lack of information as a form of human rights abuse

In China, you can't even be angry over a fire that killed 151?

Officials said Monday that some of the exterior netting on the scaffolding at a residential complex in Hong Kong failed to meet required fire-resistance standards

How wars and conflicts made arms manufacturers richer

Global defence manufacturers logged an unprecedented $679 billion in military sales in 2024, driven by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and rising security fears in Europe, West Asia and beyond. SIPRI’s latest report shows soaring orders for ammunition, aircraft, drones and armoured systems, even as labour shortages, material constraints and supply chain disruptions slow production

New HIV-prevention injection rolled out in Africa, studies show 99.9% risk reduction

In South Africa, where one in five adults lives with HIV, a new HIV-prevention injection was rolled out reducing the risk of HIV transmission by more than 99.9 percent

What happens when a sanctioned Russian drone maker becomes Chinese?

A Chinese drone-parts supplier has taken a stake in one of Russia’s leading drone companies, marking the first documented instance of direct Chinese equity investment in a sanctioned Russian defence company, according to a report