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Death toll in Turkey, Syria crosses 33,000-mark as rescue ops continue

The death toll from Monday's quakes that hit southeastern Turkiye and northern Syria stood at 33,179 on Sunday and was certain to rise as search teams locate more bodies in the rubble

Germany to ease visa conditions for few earthquake victims in Turkey, Syria

The German govt wants to temporarily ease visa restrictions for survivors of the earthquake in Turkiye and Syria who have close family ties to Germany if they are facing homelessness or were injured

Russian forces continue to shell Ukraine amid grinding push in east

Russian forces over the weekend continued to shell Ukrainian cities amid a grinding push to seize more land in the east of the country

Turkey issues warrant against 130 building contractors 6 days after quakes

As rescuers still pulled a lucky few from the rubble 6 days after a pair of earthquakes devastated southeast Turkey and northern Syria, Turkish officials detained or issued arrest warrants

Devastating earthquakes in Turkey is only the latest tragedy for refugees

When war broke out in Ukraine, Aydin Sisman's relatives there fled to the ancient city of Antakya, in a southeastern corner of Turkiye that borders Syria

Quake death toll tops 25,000 in Turkey, Syria; survivors still being found

The death toll in Turkey and Syria from the earthquake that struck five days ago has surpassed 25,000

'No place' for Russia at upcoming Paris olympics: Volodymyr Zelenskyy

While Russia kills and terrorizes, representatives of the terrorist state have no place at sports and Olympic competitions, Zelenskyy told the summit in an opening address by video link

Russia says it will cut oil production by 500,000 barrels per day

Russia will cut oil production by 500,000 barrels per day next month in response to the West capping the price of its crude over the war in Ukraine, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Friday

President Biden, Lula to put focus on democracy, climate during visit

When President Joe Biden and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva meet in Washington on Friday, the leaders will share some awareness of what it's like to walk in one another's shoes.

SpaceX ignites giant Starship rocket into orbit in crucial pad test

SpaceX is a big step closer to sending its giant Starship spacecraft into orbit, completing an engine-firing test at the launch pad on Thursday.

Russia strikes attacks in Ukraine as bombardments gather pace: Kyiv

Russian forces unleashed a barrage of missile and drone strikes against targets in eastern and southern Ukraine early Friday, as a Moscow offensive gathers pace.

Macron weighs kicking Vladimir Putin out of French Legion of Honour

Ukraine's wartime leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has now been bestowed with France's highest medal of honour. But there's a problem: Russian President Vladimir Putin has the same medal.

Nelson Peltz, citing changes at Disney, ends push for seat on board

Disney on Wednesday said that it would cut about 7,000 jobs as part of an ambitious companywide cost-savings plan and strategic reorganization"

Ukraine's Zelenskyy makes emotional appeal for European Union membership

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that a Ukraine that is winning its war with Russia should be a member of the European Union, arguing the bloc wouldn't be complete without it.

Kim Jong Un Shows off daughter, nuclear missiles at North Korean parade

North Korean leader and his young daughter took centre stage at a huge military parade, fuelling speculation that she is being primed as a future leader of the isolated country

Pepsi sales rise 10% in fourth quarter to $28 billion on price hikes

PepsiCo reported better-than-expected sales in the fourth quarter after hiking prices for its drinks and snacks

Earthquake hits Indonesia, killing 4 people as restaurant collapses

A shallow earthquake shook Indonesia's easternmost province of Papua on Thursday, killing four people who were unable to escape when a floating restaurant collapsed into the sea.

Japan's Nissan reports 55% jump in profits as chip shortages decline

Nissan reported a 55% jump in October-December profit Thursday, as the Japanese automaker seeks to embark on a less bumpy journey with its French alliance partner Renault

UN eyes revival of millets as global grain uncertainty grows due to drought

While others in her Zimbabwean village agonize over a maize crop seemingly headed for failure, Jestina Nyamukunguvengu picks up a hoe and slices through the soil of her fields.

Kim Jong Un presides over big military parade, featuring nuclear weapons

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un brought his young daughter to a huge military parade showing off the latest hardware of his fast-growing nuclear arsenal, including intercontinental ballistic missiles.