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Jan 6 participants who committed violence shouldn't be pardoned: Vance

Trump said he would issue pardons to rioters on Day 1 of his presidency, which begins January 20

Biden, Netanyahu discuss efforts to reach Israel-Hamas war ceasefire

Talks mediated over the past year by the US, Egypt and Qatar have repeatedly stalled at moments when they seemed close to a deal

Blue Origin flagship rocket set to debut in crucial SpaceX challenge

New Glenn, originally intended to launch as early as 2020, is set to lift off as soon as Monday out of Cape Canaveral, Florida, during a three-hour launch window that begins at 1 a.m. local time

Apple wants to keep its diversity programmes from being disavowed

The National Center for Public Policy, a conservative think tank, submitted a proposal that the company consider abolishing its "Inclusion & Diversity program, policies, department and goals."

6.2 magnitude earthquake jolts southwestern Mexico, causing no damage

Mexico's national seismological service said that as of 9 a.m. local time on Sunday, there had been 329 aftershocks. It put the magnitude at 6.1. It is not unusual for preliminary measurements to vary

Inside Elon Musk's plan for DOGE to battle 'wasteful' govt spending

On the eve of Trump's presidency, the structure of DOGE is still amorphous and closely held

Inside Mark Zuckerberg's sprint to remake Meta for Donald Trump's era

The entire process was highly unusual. Meta typically alters policies that govern its apps by inviting employees, civic leaders and others to weigh in

Explained: How to protect yourself from norovirus, Covid-19, flu, and RSV

One way to protect yourself from all viruses: Wash your hands

LA wildfires: Death toll rises as crews battle heavy winds to save homes

By Saturday evening, Cal Fire reported the Palisades, Eaton, Kenneth and Hurst fires had consumed about 62 square miles (160 square kilometres), an area larger than San Francisco

Sweden to contribute up to 3 warships to reinforce Nato presence in Baltic

The decision comes as a string of incidents in the Baltic has heightened concerns about possible Russian activities in the region

Tougher US sanctions to curb Russian oil supply to China and India

Russian oil exports will be hurt severely by the new sanctions, which will force Chinese independent refiners to cut refining output going forward, two Chinese trade sources said

Human rights activist warns over abduction of nuclear engineers in Pakistan

Additionally, Mirza criticized the lack of an immediate response, such as deploying helicopters to pursue the abductors. He described the security lapse as highly suspicious

HMPV infection rate in northern China declines: Chinese health official

HMPV, which belongs to the same family as the respiratory syncytial virus, causes flu or cold-like symptoms including fever, cough and nasal congestion

Fifteen killed in explosion, fire at gas station in central Yemen

The Yemen govt said rescue teams were searching for those reported missing. It wasn't immediately clear what caused the explosion

Trump calls California wildfires 'worst catastrophes' in US history

Five of the deaths were attributed to the Palisades Fire, and 11 resulted from the Eaton Fire, the coroner's office said

Geopolitical uncertainties, Trump 2.0 to influence trade in 2025: Experts

They said Indian exporters and importers should work hand in hand with the government to deal with these challenges

Indian-origin Anita Anand opts out of Canada PM race to replace Trudeau

Anita Anand's was among the top contenders for the position after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation, effective once the Liberal Party elects a new leader

N Korean troops in Ukraine gain experience, cementing alliance with Russia

Unlike the Russian troops Ukraine has been battling for nearly three years, Kyiv's forces were uncertain about what to expect from this new adversary

US states preparing to help or thwart Donald Trump's second-term plans

Governors and lawmakers in red states are lining up behind Trump's pledge to crack down on illegal immigration

US govt denies role in 'National Prayer Breakfast' attended by BNP leaders

The statements, comments, positions, and opinions of participants or former officials at the National Prayer Breakfast should not be interpreted as representing opinions, positions of US government