Donald Trump attributes the DC plane crash to diversity hiring policies, sparking controversy and backlash from critics. Investigation ongoing.

Marianne Faithfull, the iconic British singer and muse, has passed away at 78, leaving behind a profound legacy in music and culture.

US commerce secretary nominee Howard Lutnick highlights that India and China have the highest tariffs without inflation, challenging common economic beliefs.

Kash Patel, nominee for FBI Director, shares experiences of racism during Senate hearing, highlighting personal threats and discrimination faced.

A tragic collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter near Washington leaves 64 feared dead, marking a potential aviation disaster.

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit to block Hewlett Packard Enterprise's USD 14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks, citing concerns over competition.

Tulsi Gabbard claims Democratic senators are fostering religious bigotry against Hindus during her confirmation hearing for Director of National Intelligence.

Tulsi Gabbard expresses grave concerns about allegations of the Indian government directing assassinations against Americans during her confirmation hearing.

A tragic collision between an American Eagle plane and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport resulted in no survivors.

President Trump mandates US schools to cease teaching critical race theory and outlines measures against antisemitism on campuses.

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.