Nathaniel Raymond of Yale School of Public Health warns of mass deaths in Sudan as UN visits el-Fasher

Rep. Eric Swalwell promised to revoke driving licenses of masked ICE agents if elected California governor, sparking federal-state immigration clash.

The investigation into the fire that killed 40 people will consider whether criminal prosecutions are necessary, officials said.

Swiss ski resort fire: Families of missing teens desperate for news  bbc.comLive updates: Agonizing wait as Swiss officials rush to identify ski resort fire victims  CNNMom’s Son Texted to Say ‘I Love You’ on New Year’s Day. Now She’s Searching for Him After Ski Resort Fire  People.comSwiss bar fire started by sparklers on champagne bottles, officials say  The Washington PostOfficials: Sparklers in wine bottles may have caused Swiss bar fire&nbsp…

Two of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe’s biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia.

Mass death in Gaza continues and yet the world no longer pays attention, convinced the genocide is over.

The Price of Westernization in Armenia  compactmag.comArmenian PM’s crackdown is worry for all Christians  thetimes.comWhy the Etchmiadzin-government crisis matters to all of us  The Armenian WeeklyLemkin Institute Decries ‘State Repression’ Against Armenian Church  Ազատություն ՌադիոկայանThe Lemkin Institute warns of a growing repression against the Armenian Apostolic Church  infovaticana

Saudi-backed coalition forces in Yemen have launched air strikes targeting southern separatists.

In an interview about his health, the US president says: “I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart”.

Revelations about Trump's use of the blood thinner emerge during a newspaper interview.

The US president says “we will come to their rescue” after days of demonstrations and clashes.

Two More Brothers Imprisoned for Conscientious Objection in Ukraine  JW.ORG

Two of the Middle East’s most powerful countries are facing off in Yemen. Here’s what to know  CNNDeadly battles erupt in southern Yemen as Saudi Arabia strikes separatists  Al JazeeraYemen Sends Its Military to Push Out Separatist Faction  The New York TimesYemen’s Aden airport shuts as Saudi-UAE rift deepens  ReutersSaudi warplanes strike UAE-backed separatists in southern Yemen  NBC News

Ukraine faked the assassination of Russian opposition leader Denis Kapustin to trick Moscow into paying a $500,000 bounty that funded the war effort.

Ukraine’s Killer AI Drones Are Back With A Vengeance  ForbesIn Ukraine, an Arsenal of Killer A.I. Drones Is Being Born in War Against Russia  The New York TimesUkrainian Armed Forces Units Will Be Able to Purchase Parts for Drones at the Expense of General Fund  Мілітарний"A monster has been created." The era of killer robots has begun at the front  Online.UAUkraine as a Model, a Warning, and a Partner for Taiwan’s Drone Industry  T…

Military intelligence chief credited with series of daring operations against Russia since it launched its invasion.

US ‘adapt, shrink or die’ terms for $2bn aid pot will mean UN bowing down to Washington, say experts  The GuardianOpinion | Trump and the United Nations come to a head  The Washington PostUS pledges $2bn for humanitarian aid, but tells UN ‘adapt or die’  bbc.comU.S. Pledges $2 Billion for U.N. Aid but Trump Administration Tells Agencies to ‘Adapt, Shrink, or Die’  The New York TimesUN, US sign $2 billion humanitarian funding agreement for 17 crisis…

Officials announced the suspect has been charged with attempting to provide 'material support' for 'terrorism'.

Prosecutors say Brian Cole confessed to planting bomb while parroting Trump's false claims 2020 election was stolen.

The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers.

United States tennis legend Venus Williams returns to the Australian Open for the first time since 2021.

Venus Williams will make history at the Australian Open. She received a wild-card spot and will be the oldest woman to enter the main draw at Melbourne Park.

The 6.5 magnitude trembler shook buildings and set off the country’s earthquake alert system.

The incident took place during a live recreation of a scene from the film of Indiana Jones

What AI means for the future of policing  AxiosAI misuse in elections sparks cybercrime concerns  newskarnataka.comSOLVING A MURDER MYSTERY  PressReaderInnefu Labs Strengthens Smart Policing with AI-Powered Predictive Policing Platform Prophecy Alethia  Tribune IndiaUP’s Yaksh App Adds AI to Beat Policing, Raises Privacy Risks  MediaNama

The BBC’s Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year.

How the blaze took hold with such ferocity, killing at least 40 people and leaving many more critically injured, is now a key focus for officials.

Why China is doubling down on its export-led growth model  Financial TimesTen years after it ended its ‘one-child’ policy, China’s push for more babies isn’t winning its citizens over  CNNChina taxes condoms, contraceptive drugs in bid to spur birth rate  ReutersCondom tax and cheaper childcare: China’s plan to boost birth rates  bbc.comChina’s baby steps: Ageing Beijing to tax condoms, contraceptives; why Xi Jinping is worried  Times of …

In the Pal Action detainees, I see my own story. I see clear evidence that Guantánamo did not end; it spread.

Eyewitnesses described the grim and horrific scene that ensued due to the fiery blaze that erupted at a bar in Switzerland earlier this week.

Colorado officials said that it would be the first time in more than 25 years that a mountain lion killed a person in the state, if confirmed.

The powerful Gulf allies back rival sides in an escalating conflict which threatens to divide Yemen.

Authorities say 40 people died in the blaze in the resort of Crans-Montana.

Zelenskiy names spy chief to head presidential administration in big shake-up  ReutersZelensky names spy chief to head presidential office  bbc.comUkraine’s Zelensky Names Kyrylo Budanov as New Chief of Staff  The New York TimesZelenskiy Asks Intelligence Chief to Replace Yermak as Top Aide  Bloomberg.comVolodymyr Zelenskyy picks military spymaster to replace top aide  Financial Times

Kyrylo Budanov has led the Hur military intelligence, which has claimed a number of highly-effective strikes against Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin used his New Year speech to tell troops that he “believed in you and our victory” in Ukraine.

An explosive fire broke out during a New Year’s Eve celebration at a crowded bar in the Swiss Alps, killing around 40 people and injuring others, according to Swiss police.

Anti-regime protests entered a fifth day as demonstrations spread across Tehran and other cities, with reports of deaths emerging amid escalating nationwide unrest.

Kim Jong Un's daughter, Ju Ae, appeared at a sacred mausoleum, fueling speculation about North Korea's succession plan as analysts debate her role.

Pope Leo XIV delivered a message of peace to 40,000 gathered in St. Peter's Square on New Year's Day, calling for disarmed hearts and an end to all forms of violence in 2026.

University of Alabama student Matthew Polaski reportedly suffered multiple skull fractures after falling during a family vacation in the Dominican Republic.

China introduced a 13% tax on contraceptives while exempting childcare services as the global superpower battles sustained population decline and aging demographics.

France planning social media ban for children under 15, following Australia's lead. Macron pushes new digital restrictions amid youth violence concerns.

Iran security forces clashed with protesters in Tehran, Shiraz and Kermanshah as opposition groups report gunfire and demonstrators chant "Death to Khamenei" during unrest.

Iran launches three satellites with Russian assistance, showcasing deepening cooperation as they resist Western sanctions and international pressure.

Despite years of defeat claims, ISIS adapts and persists in Syria's chaos, prompting major U.S. military response and raising containment questions.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns of 'eighth front' in ideological battle, telling Christian leaders that faith must confront terrorism in defense of civilization.

Defense experts questioned Russia's drone attack claims against President Vladimir Putin's residence after Moscow provides conflicting accounts of intercepted Ukrainian drones.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's defiant New Year's message contrasts sharply with President Donald Trump's diplomatic push as Ukraine-Russia war approaches fourth year.

Two West African nations issue travel bans on American citizens in retaliatory diplomatic move, following expansion of Trump administration travel restrictions list.