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Strong earthquake strikes off California, tsunami warning cancelled

Shortly after quake, phones in Northern California buzzed with tsunami warning from National Weather Service that said: A series of powerful waves and strong currents may impact coasts near you

New clues surface in search for gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO

With the gunman still at large, police also released photos of a person of interest wanted for questioning

Trump appoints former Senator David Perdue as US ambassador to China

Economic tensions will be a big part of the US-China picture for the new administration

South Korea's ruling party head supports suspending Prez Yoon's powers

Han leads an anti-Yoon faction within the ruling party, and 18 lawmakers in his faction voted with opposition lawmakers to overturn Yoon's martial law decree

Nasa delays moon mission again, over 50 years after Apollo landings

Administrator Bill Nelson said the next mission in the Artemis program -- flying four astronauts around the moon and back is now targeted for April 2026

Donald Trump set to receive 'Patriot of the Year' award at FOX Nation event

Event is being hosted by Fox host Sean Hannity, a friend of Trump's who stepped in after the president-elect nominated Pete Hegseth, the original host, as defence secretary

Gaza ceasefire talks have resumed after long hiatus, says Hamas official

Ceasefire negotiations were halted last month when Qatar suspended talks with mediators from Egypt and the United States

Secret Service director touts changes following Trump assassination attempt

Rowe promised accountability for what he called the agency's abject failure to secure the rally in Butler

World stands at the cusp of '3rd nuclear age': Britain's armed forces head

Admiral Tony Radakin, chief of defence staff, said Britain needs to recognise the seriousness of the threats it faces, even if there is only a remote chance of Russia launching a direct nuclear attack

Vietnam suspends Chinese online retailer Temu as it fails to register

It is unclear if Temu, a unit of Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo, will be allowed to resume its business once it registers

Donald Trump could clash with Federal Reserve in coming years, reasons here

Trump's proposals to cut taxes and impose steep and widespread tariffs are a recipe for high inflation in an economy operating at close to full capacity

Police hunt for gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare's boss in Manhattan

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, died in a dawn ambush Wednesday

Taiwan, US territory Guam should defend freedom in region: Taiwan Prez Lai

Guam was Lai's second US stop on an ongoing tour of the Pacific islands, following a visit to Hawaii last weekend

Afghan economy shows modest signs of growth; recovery fragile: World Bank

Before the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, Afghanistan's economy relied heavily on foreign aid and corruption was rife

Georgia opposition party leader arrested as protests over EU row continue

Georgian media reported that police also raided the offices of several other opposition groups and non-government organizations

South Korea's Prez replaces defence chief as parliament set to impeach him

Opposition parties earlier submitted a separate motion to impeach defence chief Kim, alleging he recommended President Yoon impose martial law

Italy PM Meloni, Hungary's Orban pledge cooperation on migration, Ukraine

During one and half hour meeting at Italian government's headquarters the leaders also emphasised the importance of addressing irregular migration, calling for increased cooperation with countries

Genocide committed against Palestinians in Gaza, says Amnesty International

Israel, which was founded in the aftermath of the Holocaust, has adamantly rejected genocide allegations against it

UK dismantles massive money laundering operations tied to Russian oligarchs

The international sting, known as Operation Destabilize, seized 20 million pounds (USD 25.4 million) in cash and cryptocurrency and arrested 84 suspects

Trump names Adam Boehler for negotiating release of hostages abroad

Boehler is the founder and CEO of Rubicon Founders, a healthcare investment firm, and also served as the first CEO of the International Development Finance Corporation