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N Korea scraps agencies managing ties with South as Kim cites hostility

He called for the assembly to rewrite the North's Constitution in its next meeting to define South Korea as the North's "No 1 hostile country"

Iran strikes targets in northern Iraq and Syria as tensions escalate

The security council of the Kurdish regional government said in a statement that four civilians were killed and six injured in the strikes

Switzerland hosts Zelenskyy and offers to host peace summit for Ukraine

The two presidents said the Ukrainian and Swiss teams will begin preparations for the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland as early as Tuesday

Ground collision of two Boeing planes in Chicago sparks FAA investigation

No injuries were reported, both planes were of Boeing design, and the FAA says it will investigate the incident

Arvalo faces obstacles as Guatemala's new president to deliver on change

He's considered a political moderate with a background in conflict resolution, skills that should serve him well in Guatemala's current polarisation

Houthi rebels strike US-owned ship off the coast of Yemen, raising tensions

The ship has reported no injuries or significant damage and is continuing its journey, Central Command said

Poland's president and new PM remain divided on rule of law despite talks

Centrist Prime Minister Donald Tusk met with pro-opposition President Andrzej Duda to discuss Poland's security ahead of Tusk's planned visit to Ukraine

Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state confronts flood damage after rain kills 11

The heavy downpour wreaked havoc over the weekend, flooding peoples' homes, a hospital, the metro line in the city of Rio de Janeiro and a main freeway section, Avenida Brasil

United Nations seeks $4.2 bn to help people in Ukraine, refugees this year

Ukraine has been subjected to massive Russian barrages recently. More than 500 drones and missiles were fired between December 29 and January 2, according to officials in Kyiv

President Biden raise $97 mn to close out 2023 after Dec fundraising blitz

The Biden campaign said on Monday that it took in USD 235 million from its launch last April until the end of 2023 and finished the year with USD 117 million in cash on hand

Houthi-fired missile strikes a US-owned vessel off Yemen, raising tensions

The attack on the Gibraltar Eagle, though not immediately claimed by the Houthis, further escalates tensions gripping the Red Sea after American-led strikes on the rebels

German economy shrinks 0.3%, costly energy, higher interest rates to blame

Germany's economy shrank 0.3 per cent last year as Europe's former powerhouse struggled with more expensive energy, higher interest rates, lack of skilled labour and a homegrown budget crisis

Davos 2024: Conflict, climate change, AI get top of list for discussion

The Earth is heating up, as is conflict in the Middle East. The world economy and Ukraine's defence against Russia are sputtering along. Artificial intelligence could upend all our lives.

Baidu denies report of Ernie AI chatbot linked to Chinese military research

Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning Post on Friday cited an academic paper from a university affiliated with the People's Liberation Army cyberwarfare division

UK govt says lslamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir antisemitic, moves to ban it

Parliament will debate this week a proposal to make joining the group illegal in the UK under terrorism laws, the Home Office said. If approved, the ban will take effect on Friday

Premier League: Tottenham twice comes from behind to draw 2-2 at Man United

Ratcliffe's agreement to buy a 25% stake and take control of soccer operations has brought some hope to a club that has fallen off the top of the English game

Vincius' hat trick helps Real Madrid beat Barcelona, win Super Cup in Saudi

Vinicius scored his three goals in the first half as Madrid beat Barcelona to lift its first trophy of the season on Sunday

Gaza needs more aid to arrive faster to prevent famine, disease: UN

People in Gaza risk dying of hunger just miles from trucks filled with food, said WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain. Every hour lost puts countless lives at risk

Djokovic named Balkan athlete of the year record 8th time ahead of Jokic

The 36-year-old Djokovic won three Grand Slam titles in 2023 to take his record tally to 24, while Jokic was named the NBA Finals MVP after leading the Denver Nuggets to the title. Both from Serbia

Former chief of state-owned Chinese bank Everbright arrested for corruption

Tang, 69, was expelled from the Chinese Communist Party earlier this month over violations of disciplines and laws, amid a crackdown on corruption in China's financial sector. He retired in 2017