President Trump mandates US schools to cease teaching critical race theory and addresses antisemitism on campuses through new executive orders.

A West Virginia jury has convicted a couple for neglect and forced labour involving their adopted children, highlighting serious civil rights violations.

Two dogs have found new homes after surviving a rescue flight crash that tragically killed their pilot, Seuk Kim, in New York's Catskill Mountains.

The Defence Intelligence Agency halts observances for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and other events due to a ban on diversity programs.

Ahmad al-Sharaa, leader of the rebels who ousted Bashar Assad, has been appointed as Syria's interim president amid constitutional changes.

Ahmad al-Sharaa, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, has been appointed as Syria's interim president following the fall of Bashar Assad.

Following devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, artists come together to assist their peers in recovering lost works and archives.

ILO Director-General Gilbert F Houngbo calls for dignified job creation and youth skilling at the Global Labour Market Conference in Riyadh.

Uranium ore shipments from the Pinyon Plain Mine will resume in February after a settlement between the Navajo Nation and Energy Fuels Inc.

Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel are nominated by Trump for key intelligence roles, preparing for Senate confirmation hearings.

Howard Lutnick, nominated by President Trump for Commerce Secretary, pledges to divest all business interests within 90 days during Senate confirmation.

The Trump administration has revoked deportation protections for approximately 600,000 Venezuelans, reversing a Biden-era decision to extend Temporary Protected Status.

A study reveals that human-caused climate change raised the likelihood of conditions that fuelled recent California wildfires by 35%.

President Trump pauses federal funding, igniting confusion and concern over potential impacts on local governments and public services.

In 2024, China installed a record 357 gigawatts of wind and solar power, surpassing its renewable energy goals six years early.

A public inquiry in Canada concludes no evidence of traitors in Parliament, highlighting the threat of disinformation from foreign entities.

EAM S Jaishankar meets Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed to discuss enhancing bilateral ties and strategic partnership between India and UAE.

The Trump administration pauses federal grants and loans for an ideological review, impacting various organisations reliant on funding.

Karoline Leavitt, at 27, becomes the youngest White House press secretary, promising frequent briefings and engagement with reporters.

Deportation flights between the US and Colombia resumed after a diplomatic dispute. Colombian President Gustavo Petro emphasised migrants' dignity.

Hundreds of aid trucks are inspected in Israel before entering Gaza, aiming for 600 daily as per the ceasefire agreement.

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni faces investigation for allegedly aiding Libyan warlord Ossama Anjiem's repatriation, raising concerns from human rights groups.

Sean Duffy has been confirmed as the US Transportation Secretary, focusing on infrastructure, safety, and regulations for self-driving cars.

The Justice Department has terminated over a dozen employees linked to President Trump's prosecutions, signalling a shift in departmental loyalty.

Advocates worry Trump's return may reduce US aid for Amazon rainforest protection, impacting Indigenous communities and environmental efforts.