International

The U.S. announced it is sending another $6 billion in aid to Ukraine in the Biden administration's final days.

US to send nearly $6B to Ukraine in Biden administration’s final days

Venezuela’s Supreme Court fined TikTok $10 million on Monday, Dec., 30, alleging the platform failed to prevent the spread of viral challenges that have been linked to the deaths of three children in recent months. The court accused the platform, owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, of negligence and ordered it to establish an office in Venezuela to oversee content compliance with local laws.

Venezuela fines TikTok $10M after viral challenges allegedly kill 3 children

Former One Direction member Liam Payne’s death in Buenos Aires has led to charges against five individuals, with allegations ranging from manslaughter to drug trafficking, according to Argentine judicial officials. Payne fell from the balcony of his hotel room in October 2024.

5 people charged in connection with singer Liam Payne’s death

The U.S. Treasury Department says it was hacked by Chinese actors.

Chinese-sponsored hackers behind ‘major’ breach: Treasury Department

A CIA agent-turned-whistleblower forced into retirement by a mysterious set of symptoms often dubbed “Havana Syndrome” is speaking out.

CIA covering up foreign link to ‘Havana Syndrome’: Whistleblower

In 2024, the world’s population added 71 million people, meaning 8.09 billion people will call the planet home on Jan. 1, 2025.

World population increased 71M in 2024 to reach 8.09B for start of New Year

Indian officials are investigating a link between Canadian colleges and two Mumbai entities accused in a human trafficking scheme.

India investigates Canadian colleges, alleged human trafficking: Report

The government of Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency after a rise in gang violence in the countries.

State of emergency declared in Trinidad and Tobago after rise in gang violence

Ukraine is strapping shotgun-style cannons to FPV drones in order to counter the unmanned aerial threat from Russia.

Ukraine drones now carry small cannons, fiber-optic cables

A Russian-linked tanker suspected of cutting a Baltic Sea cable linking Finland and Estonia was reportedly loaded with "spy equipment."

Kremlin’s Baltic Sea sabotage ship was reportedly loaded with spy gear

Chinese President Xi Jinping's alleged anti-corruption efforts across China are widening with more detention centers going up to hold suspects at the center of his crackdown.

China builds more detention centers as Xi Jinping ups anti-corruption drive

Azerbaijan's president says Russia unintentionally shot down a jetliner over Kazakhstan.

Azerbaijan’s president says Russia unintentionally shot down jetliner

The Taliban announced it plans to close all non-governmental national and foreign groups in Afghanistan that employ women.

Taliban to shut down all NGOs employing women

Leaked documents reveal Cuba's military-controlled company GAESA holds $4.3 billion, amidst severe shortages of medicine, food and energy.

Leaked documents expose billions in military funds as Cubans struggle

Authorities in South Korea announced on Monday, Dec. 30, they are seeking an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Authorities in South Korea seek arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon

Belgium voted to become the first country in the European Union to ban disposable e-cigarettes starting Jan. 1.

Belgium becomes first EU nation to ban disposable vapes

South Korea plane crash kills 179, injures 2 crew members, after Boeing 737-800 skids off runway and bursts into flames.

179 killed, 2 survive plane crash at South Korean airport

Other U.S. presidents are remembering Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at 100.

Biden, Trump, former US presidents pay tribute to Carter

Federal filings show the State Department officially designated Marc Fogel, the teacher held in Russia since 2021, as “wrongfully detained.”

Teacher Marc Fogel given State Department’s ‘wrongfully detained’ label

During a Christmas visit, Donald Trump suggested hockey icon Wayne Gretzky run for Prime Minister of Canada, and Gretzky's wife may agree.

Trump suggests hockey icon Wayne Gretzky run for Canadian prime minister

The U.S. is condemning Hong Kong's government after it issued arrest warrants and bounties for six pro-democracy activists.

US condemns Hong Kong for issuing pro-democracy activist arrest warrants

Guatemalan officials have expressed openness to “constructive and respectful dialogue” with President-elect Trump’s incoming administration.

Guatemala open to dialogue with Trump administration on deportations

Migrants are leaving the U.S. voluntarily due to President-elect Donald Trump's pledge for mass deportations.

Mexico developing app allowing citizens to send alert if detained in US

China is expecting thousands of tourists to book a flight to see the largest ice and snow park in the world.

Millions of tourists expected to flock to largest ice and snow park in the world