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As Trump returns to White House, his family circle has a different look

Family members can provide presidents with a ready source of moral and sounding-board support, companionship and even relief from the world's problems

How TikTok grew from a fun app to potential national security threat in US

Starting in 2017, when the Chinese social video app merged with its competitor Musical.ly, TikTok has grown from a niche teen app into a global trendsetter

Impeached South Korean President Yoon argues for release before court

Yoon, who has been in detention since he was apprehended on Wednesday in a massive law enforcement operation at residence, faces potential rebellion charges linked to his declaration of martial law

Israel releases list of over 700 Palestinian prisoners to be released

The list includes members of Hamas and Islamic militant groups, some of whom are serving life sentences and are convicted of serious offences such as murder

Qatar says Israel-Hamas ceasefire to go into effect at 8:30 am on Jan 19

Under the deal, 33 hostages are set to be released over the next six weeks, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel

UN announces new plan to counter surge in antisemitism, hate crimes

Outside the UN, the plan encourages governments and organisations to denounce antisemitism swiftly and enhance education about the Holocaust and antisemitism

Manchester United and Scotland football legend Denis Law dies aged 84

The death of Law, the only Scottish player to win the Ballon d'Or, was announced by his family through United on Friday. In 2021 he was diagnosed with dementia.

Transfer news: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia signs with French club PSG until 2029

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia completed his expected move from Napoli to Paris Saint-Germain when he signed a deal until 2029 with the record 12-time French champion.

Will 'go dark' unless Biden gives clarity following SC ruling, says TikTok

Supreme Court in its ruling held that the risk to national security posed by TikTok's ties to China overcomes concerns about limiting speech by the app or its 170 million users in the United States

Court rules against policy to shield immigrants who came to US as children

Trump sought to end DACA during his first term, but he also occasionally expressed wishes that beneficiaries be allowed to stay

German Lufthansa seals deal to get 41% of ITA Airways, full control by 2033

Under the deal, the merged company must make it possible for rival airlines to launch non-stop flights between Rome or Milan and central European airports, where competition is limited

US lawsuit accuses Pepsi of favouring Walmart over smaller stores

PepsiCo said the lawsuit is wrong on the facts and the law and misunderstands the way consumer product companies help retailers provide lower prices

Mexico, EU revamp trade deal before Trump takes office with tariff threats

The updated deal, which first entered into force 25 years ago, also seeks to facilitate strategic cooperation on key geopolitical issues, the European Union said in a statement

Apple pulls error-prone AI-generated news feature in beta iPhone software

In the beta update, Apple said it is disabling the AI-generated feature for news and entertainment while it tries to fix the issue causing the technology to fabricate information

Trump wants agent who covered him after murder bid to lead Secret Service

Donald Trump Jr. said his father will be naming Sean Curran, who heads the president-elect's personal detail as special agent in charge, to be Secret Service director

Israel's Cabinet approves deal for ceasefire in Gaza, release of hostages

Ceasefire, just the second achieved during the war will go into effect on January 19, though key questions remain, including the names of the 33 hostages to be released during the six-week first phase

Fire at California battery plant forces evacuation, highway closure

As of late Thursday, a few dozen people were at a temporary evacuation centre and the rest had gone to friends or family or made other arrangements, Pasculli said

Trump's swearing-in ceremony likely to be moved indoors due to cold weather

The Rotunda is prepared as the inclement weather alternative for each inauguration, and a final decision would be up to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies

More countries are grappling with shrinking and aging populations

The population has peaked in 63 countries and territories, about half in Europe, the United Nations says. The UN projects another 48 will hit their peak over the next 30 years

Russia, Iran sign comprehensive strategic pact amid Western sanctions

Putin praised the deal as a real breakthrough, creating conditions for the stable and sustainable development of Russia, Iran and the entire region