Trump signals hard line on China with hawkish cabinet picks | News
Taipei, Taiwan – United States President-elect Donald Trump is filling his incoming administration with figures known for their hawkish views on China, signalling a tough…
US military strikes ‘Iranian-backed’ fighters in Syria for a second day | Military News
The US military said it carried out strikes against an Iranian-backed armed group in Syria, its second such operation in two days.The United States military…
Trump names Musk and Ramaswamy to head new government efficiency department | Donald Trump News
United States President-elect Donald Trump has named tech magnate Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy as his picks to lead the so-called…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 992 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 992nd day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Wednesday, November 13: Fighting Ukraine shot down 46 of…
UN aid chief warns of ‘gravest crimes’ committed in Israel’s war on Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The United Nations’s humanitarian aid chief told a meeting of the Security Council (UNSC) that “acts reminiscent of the gravest international crimes” are being committed…
Trump picks Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Fox News personality Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense, making him the first on-air talent from the conservative-leaning…
Haiti could be ‘completely isolated’ as gunfire closes main airport again | Aviation News
Haiti’s main international airport remains shut down for the second time this year after three United States commercial passenger planes were hit by suspected gang…
Trump picks pro-settlement Mike Huckabee as US ambassador to Israel | US Election 2024 News
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee to the post of United States ambassador to Israel and has appointed his regular golf…
Despite 30-day Gaza aid ultimatum, US says support for Israel will proceed | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Washington, DC – The United States was unambiguous in a message to Israel last month: Take specific steps within 30 days to alleviate the humanitarian…
Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison | Al Jazeera News
Prosecutors sought 17 years imprisonment for ‘significant’ violations of the Espionage Act.Jack Teixeira, a member of the Massachusetts National Guard, has been jailed for 15…
Canada orders binding arbitration to end port lockout | Workers’ Rights News
With the lockouts, $930m of goods are being affected daily, affecting supply chains and local economy, the government says.Canada’s labour minister is intervening to end…
Germany set for snap elections in February | Elections News
After collapse of Chancellor Scholz’s three-party coalition, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier backs timeline for February 23 vote.Germany is set to hold snap elections on February 23,…
Abu Ghraib torture survivors win US civil case, $42m damages | The Iraq War: 20 years on News
A United States defence contractor must pay $42m to three Iraqi men who were tortured at Abu Ghraib prison, a US federal jury has ruled.…
US sanctions RSF commander accused of rights abuses in Sudan’s Darfur | Conflict News
Abdel Rahman Juma Barkalla is accused of leading a campaign marred by sexual and ethnically motivated violence.The United States has imposed sanctions on Abdel Rahman…
Dozens killed, others displaced as Israel continues attacks on Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Dozens of Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza, including a drone strike on a cafe in the al-Mawasi area in the south…
Trump victory good news for Canadian economy
Article contentDonald Trump’s landslide victory has shaken Canadians and rattled the loonie, but on balance will be beneficial for the country, notably its natural resource…
Democrat Gallego wins Arizona Senate race, defining Republican majority | US Election 2024 News
The last pending Senate race of the 2024 election has been called, meaning Republicans will hold a three-seat majority.Democrat Reuben Gallego will be heading back…
Opposition secures landslide victory in Mauritius election | Elections News
Former prime minister Navin Ramgoolam has won a third term in the Indian Ocean nation, official results show.Opposition leader Navin Ramgoolam has won a landslide…
Frank Auerbach, British-German painter, dies at 93 | Arts and Culture News
Auerbach came to England in 1939 as a child refugee after fleeing from Nazi Germany.Painter Frank Auerbach, who fled Nazi Germany to Britain as a…
The Sports Report: Former USC and Rams coach John Robinson dies at 89
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…