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Aid groups scramble as Israel bans over three dozen organisations in Gaza

The 37 groups represent some of the most prominent of the more than 100 independent nongovernmental organisations working in Gaza, alongside United Nations agencies

Myanmar's military frees over 6,100 prisoners on independence anniversary

The amnesty comes as the military government proceeds with a monthlong, three-stage election process that critics say is designed to add a facade of legitimacy to the status quo

Rioters 'must be put in place', says Iran's leader as 15 killed in protest

The first comments by 86-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei come as violence surrounding the demonstrations sparked by Iran's ailing economy has killed at least 15 people

Maduro's capture disrupts Caribbean travel as hundreds of flights cancelled

Flights to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Aruba and other destinations near Venezuela were cancelled. The airlines are waiving change fees for passengers who have to reschedule their flights

South Korean Prez visits China amid Beijing's rising tensions with Japan

President Lee Jae Myung assured that South Korea consistently respects the One-China policy when it comes to Taiwan

South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missile into sea

South Korea's military said North Korea's missile launch off the North's east coast happened Sunday morning but gave no further details

How US forces captured Nicolás Maduro in overnight operation in Venezuela

Trump said the US operation took place in darkness, although he did not detail how that had happened. He said the US turned off almost all of the lights in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela

Swiss bar fire: Managers probed after fire kills 40 at New Year party

Swiss authorities have opened an investigation into the managers of the bar where a fire at a New Year's party left 40 people dead, police said Saturday.

US to decide what's next for Venezuela after Maduro's capture: Trump

Venezuelan ruling party leader Nahum Fernandez told The Associated Press that Nicolas Maduro and his wife were at their home within the Ft. Tiuna military installation when they were captured

US strikes Venezuela, Trump claims President Maduro captured and flown out

Trump for months had threatened that he could soon order strikes on targets on Venezuelan land following months of attacks on boats accused of carrying drugs

Micheal Martin to visit China, first trip by an Irish leader in 14 years

Beijing has been strengthening ties with individual members of the European Union despite tensions with the EU bloc over tariffs and human rights issues

Two more killed in Iran protests over economic crisis, toll rises to 10

The weeklong protests, have become the biggest in Iran since 2022, when the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody triggered nationwide demonstrations

What to know about Budanov, Zelenskyy's pick for new chief of staff

Budanov has led the military intelligence agency, known by its acronym GUR, since 2020

Transport Canada warns Air India of losing flight rights over alcohol rules

Transport Canada said in a statement Friday that the incident took place on December 23, and it would engage with Air India and Indian aviation authorities to ensure appropriate actions were taken

Yemen separatists declare southern constitution as UAE pulls troops out

The UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council depicted the announcement as a declaration of independence for the south

Trump invites Japan PM Takaichi for first US visit amid tensions with China

In a statement Friday, the Japanese foreign ministry said Takaichi and Trump agreed to coordinate for the visit to happen this spring

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