At least 8,938 people lost their lives on migration routes in 2024, making it the deadliest year on record, according to new data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) released on Friday. The toll surpasses the previous record of 8,747 deaths in 2023, continuing a

U.S. President Donald Trump demanded Thursday that courts stop blocking his agenda, edging closer to a constitutional showdown after a judge suggested the administration ignored an order to block summary deportations. A federal judge, in a strongly worded order, gave the Justice

Israel’s military said it struck military sites in east and south Lebanon on Thursday, in its latest attack despite a November ceasefire that ended a war against militant group Hezbollah. “A short while ago, the IDF (military) struck a military site containing an

The Gaza health ministry says at least 85 Palestinians killed, 133 wounded in Israeli offensive in Gaza on Thursday. Medics said Israeli strikes targeted several houses in northern and southern areas of the Gaza Strip. There was no immediate comment from Israel. Meanwhile the

Canada has confirmed that four dual citizens were executed in China earlier this year on drug-related charges, the country's Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly announced. The identities of the individuals have not been disclosed. In response, a Chinese embassy spokesperson urged

US President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States could take control of Ukraine’s power plants to ensure their security, according to White House officials. The proposal was reportedly made during a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday.

Russia and Ukraine carried out airstrikes damaging key infrastructure just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to halt attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of targeting civilian sites, including hospitals and

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said resuming the genocide in the Gaza Strip is “just the beginning,” warning that future negotiations will occur “under fire.” The Israeli army abruptly pounded Gaza earlier Tuesday, killing at least 404 victims,

U.S. President Donald Trump released material related to the 1963 assassination of former President John F Kennedy on Tuesday, seeking to honor his campaign promise to provide more transparency about the shock event in Texas. An initial tranche of electronic copies of papers flooded

Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, saying it was hitting Hamas targets in its heaviest assault in the territory since a ceasefire took effect in January. The strikes killed more than 410 people, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Prime

The Israeli army said early Tuesday that it has conducted airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, the largest since a ceasefire with the Palestinian group Hamas took effect on Jan. 19. "Based on directives from the political echelon, IDF and Shin Bet forces are launching a large-scale

Huge crowds joined protests in rebel-controlled Yemen on Monday after deadly US strikes killed several and sparked fears of a new cycle of violence in the conflict-torn country. Tens of thousands of demonstrators chanted “Death to America, death to Israel!” in the capital

Newcastle United ended their long wait for domestic glory by claiming the Carabao Cup with a well-earned victory over Liverpool at Wembley. This triumph marks their first major trophy since the 1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup and their first domestic success in 70 years. The breakthrough

The death toll from recent US airstrikes in Yemen has risen to 53, including five children, according to the Houthi-controlled health ministry. The United States launched a series of strikes on Houthi targets on Saturday, which President Donald Trump described as a response to ongoing

The first US airstrikes against Yemen’s Huthis under President Donald Trump’s administration have left at least 21 dead, the rebels said Sunday, as Washington intensified warnings to Iran over its support for the group. The Huthis, who have been targeting Israeli and Red

At least 27 people were killed and dozens more injured Saturday when tornadoes and violent storms raked across the central United States, officials said. Local news showed roofs torn off homes and large trucks overturned, as forecasters warned of more tornadoes to come this weekend.

The United States is expelling South Africa's ambassador to Washington, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday, accusing the envoy of hating the country and President Donald Trump. "South Africa's Ambassador to the United States is no longer welcome in our great

The Trump administration is reportedly considering a new travel ban that could impact citizens from up to 43 countries.  This proposed measure would be more extensive than the restrictions implemented during Trump’s first term, according to officials familiar with the

US President Donald Trump has described discussions between the US and Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine as “good and productive.” This follows a meeting in Moscow between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Putin on Thursday. Afterward, the Kremlin

Economist and political newcomer Mark Carney has officially taken office as Canada’s new prime minister, vowing to maintain the country’s sovereignty and distance from the United States. Carney assumed leadership on Friday, just days after winning the governing Liberal