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Palestine ready to assume 'full responsibility' in Gaza: President Abbas

Presidency urges the international community to offer urgent humanitarian aid to enable the government to shoulder its responsibilities towards the Palestinian people, a statement said

Inauguration to be held inside US Capitol due to severe cold weather: Trump

Trump reassured supporters that the inauguration event would remain historic and memorable, with Presidential Parade and other activities continuing as planned, including live viewing at Capitol One

Goldman boosts CEO pay by 26% to $39 mn, lines up five more years at helm

The latest bonuses are an effort by Goldman's board to retain the CEO and COO as a senior leadership team, the company said in the filing

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

US Treasury Secretary Yellen's computer hacked in Chinese cyber breach

The computers of two of Yellen's lieutenants, Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo and Acting Under Secretary Brad Smith, were also breached, the report said

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

US FTC files case against PepsiCo over exclusive discounts to Walmart

The practices fed high consumer prices by placing at a disadvantage other retailers, from large grocery chains to independent convenience stores, the FTC said

Nepal's roadmap aims to generate 28,500 MW of electricity by 2035: PM Oli

Oli also invited the private sector as well as foreign investors to invest in hydropower sector saying that the government has given equal importance to both in the energy sector

US Supreme Court upholds law banning popular short-video app TikTok

Republican Donald Trump, who opposed a TikTok ban, succeeds Biden on Monday

Trump to take oath of presidency on Lincoln Bible, one given by his mother

In 1955, Trump received this Bible to mark his Sunday Church Primary School graduation at First Presbyterian Church, in Jamaica, New York

Donald Trump says he had good call with China's Xi, discussed trade, TikTok

Earlier, the Chinese state media Xinhua reported that Xi and Trump spoke by phone on Friday, but did not provide any further detail

SpaceX launch accident likely caused by fire, debris trails near Caribbean

SpaceX suspects a fire may have caused its Starship to break apart during liftoff and send trails of flaming debris near the Caribbean.

Israel's security Cabinet recommends Gaza ceasefire, awaits full approval

The prime minister's office said Friday that if the deal is passed, ceasefire could start as soon as Sunday with the first hostages released then

25 Chinese companies may take part in international mining exhibition

Around 25 Chinese companies have expressed interest in participating in the 11th edition of the International Mining and Equipment Exhibition (IME) in Kolkata, an official said on Friday.

TikTok, five other Chinese companies hit by EU privacy complaints

Noyb is known for filing complaints against American companies such as Apple, Alphabet and Meta , leading to several investigations and billions of dollars in fines

Outgoing President Biden grants clemency to 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders

As his presidency ends, Joe Biden commutes the sentences of 2,500 nonviolent drug offenders in a historic move to address sentencing disparities

China's population decline continues for third year in a row: Here's why

Population decline is not unique to China, East Asian countries such as Japan and South Korea, have also experienced decreases in birth rates

Zuckerberg blames Sandberg for Facebook's culture crisis in Trump meeting

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly blamed former COO Sheryl Sandberg for Facebook's inclusivity issues during a meeting with Trump advisor Stephen Miller, marking a shift in the company's direction

Chinese firms rent fake office spaces for unemployed to 'pretend to work'

To avoid the stigma of unemployment, individuals in China are renting fake office spaces for around $4 a day, enabling them to maintain appearances with family and friends