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Disrupted New Year Eve attack plan inspired by Islamic State group: FBI

The alleged attack would have taken place one year after 14 people were killed in New Orleans by a US citizen and Army veteran who proclaimed support for IS on social media

US Coast Guard search for survivors after attacks on alleged drug boat

The Coast Guard dispatched a plane from Sacramento to search an area covering more than 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometres), while issuing an urgent warning to ships nearby

Trump orders divestment in $2.9 mn chips deal citing US security concerns

The deal involved Emcore Corp selling its computer chips and wafer fabrication operations to HieFo for $2.92 million a price that included the assumption of about $1 million in liabilities

Yemen separatists announce constitution for independent southern state

Last month, STC-linked fighters seized control of two southern provinces from Saudi-backed forces and took over the Presidential Palace in the south's main city, Aden

At least 2 killed as earthquake of magnitude 6.5 hits Mexico's Guerrero

US Geological Survey said the earthquake occurred at a depth of 35 kilometers, 4 kilometers north-northwest of Rancho Viejo, Guerrero, which is in mountains about 91 kilometers northeast of Acapulco

Maresca sacked by Chelsea mid-season after reported clash with ownership

Enzo Maresca left his post as Chelsea head coach on Thursday after a reported deterioration in his relationship with the Premier League club's hierarchy.

Gabon suspends National team and fires staff after Africa Cup failure

Gabon's government appears to have suspended its national soccer team after a disappointing performance at the Africa Cup of Nations and fired its coaching staff.

At least 40 dead, 115 injured in massive fire at Swiss Alpine resort

Valais Canton police commander Frederic Gisler said during a news conference that work is underway to identify the victims and inform their families

Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike

Maduro reiterated that the US wants to force a government change in Venezuela and gain access to its vast oil reserves through the monthslong pressure campaign

At least seven killed as protests over ailing economy widen across Iran

The most-intense violence appeared to strike Azna, a city in Iran's Lorestan province, some 300 kilometers (185 miles) southwest of Tehran

Mamdani vows to govern 'expansively and audaciously' as New York City mayor

Throngs turned out in the frigid cold for an inauguration viewing party just south of City Hall on a stretch of Broadway known as the Canyon of Heroes, famous for its ticker-tape parades

Saudi Arabia mandates inspection of flights between Aden, UAE: Yemen

This latest development comes amid further strained ties between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, neighbours on the Arabian Peninsula that increasingly have competed over economic issues and politics

Cities around world welcome 2026 with fireworks, heightened security

In New York City's Times Square, revellers braved frigid temperatures to celebrate with the famed New Year's Eve ball drop

China's Xi hails nation's tech progress, renews pledge to take back Taiwan

China plans its economic development over periods of five years and is preparing to discuss its new five-year plan at the upcoming legislative session in March

US sanctions 4 Venezuelan oil firms, 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown

The latest sanctions from the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control target ships called Nord Star, Lunar Tide, Rosalind and Della, and their registered ownership companies

Trump admin terminates lease for Washington's 3 public golf courses

Officials for the National Links Trust said in a statement that they were devastated by the decision to terminate the lease and defended their management of the courses

Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as mayor on a Quran, a first in NYC history

Most of Mamdani's predecessors were sworn in on a Bible, although the oath to uphold the federal, state and city constitutions does not require the use of any religious text

Department of Justice is reviewing over 5.2 mn documents related to Epstein

The Justice Department has more than 400 attorneys assigned to the review, but does not expect to release more documents until Jan 20 or 21

US military strikes 3 suspected drug-smuggling boats, killing three at sea

The military said three people were killed when the first boat was struck, while people in the other two boats jumped overboard and distanced themselves from the vessels before they were attacked

Hong Kong rings in 2026 without fireworks after deadliest blaze in decades

The territory will ring in 2026 without spectacular and colourful explosions in the sky over its iconic Victoria Harbor after a massive fire in November that killed at least 161 people