Iran's Supreme Leader issues his most direct threat yet amid heightened U.S. military presence and stalled diplomacy, while internal crackdown death toll estimates soar.
Venezuela has released more than 30 individuals classified as political prisoners, according to a leading rights organization. The move follows the government's announcement of a proposed amnesty law and comes amid mounting international pressure and domestic calls for faster action.
Precious metals markets experienced one of their most volatile weeks on record, with silver plummeting 26% and gold dropping 9% in a dramatic reversal. The sell-off, triggered by shifting U.S. policy expectations, laid bare the market's recent dependence on speculative flows from China, raising questions about stability ahead of the Lunar New Year.
A former Google employee has filed a formal complaint with the SEC, accusing the tech giant of breaching its own AI ethics principles by providing customer support to an Israeli defense contractor using AI to analyze drone footage, according to documents obtained by The Washington Post.
A federal judge has ordered the release of a five-year-old boy and his father from immigration detention, sparking a public clash between Trump administration officials and Democratic lawmakers over the family's asylum status and the treatment of migrant children.
A Minnesota police chief facilitated the release of a woman detained by federal immigration agents after a traffic stop described by witnesses as aggressive and unmarked. The incident, captured on dashcam, has reignited debates over ICE tactics and oversight.
A federal judge's decision not to halt 'Operation Metro Surge' in Minnesota has galvanized a second day of coast-to-coast demonstrations against aggressive immigration enforcement, amid rising tensions and allegations of federal overreach.
A South Florida couple operating a high-end dealership is accused of using fraudulent invoices to obtain clean titles for rebuilt luxury vehicles, exposing buyers to significant financial risk and prompting a multi-vehicle investigation.
While the frequency of U.S. government shutdowns has declined since the 1990s, a deepening partisan divide has transformed them into longer, more damaging stalemates, with 22 closures since 1976 imposing growing costs on federal operations and the public.
Thousands demonstrated in Milan against the planned deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for the 2026 Winter Games, citing human rights concerns and viewing their presence as a symbol of democratic erosion in the United States.
NYPD Officers Freddy Cerpa and Megan Ficken responded to a frantic 911 call, using life-saving techniques to clear a 2-year-old boy's airway. The incident marks Cerpa's second such rescue in recent weeks, highlighting the critical, split-second decisions first responders face daily.
Human remains believed to be those of 19-year-old Matthew Packard-Asai have been found off Kahili Beach, ending a days-long search after he was pulled into the ocean by strong surf.
A federal judge ordered the release of a young child and his father from immigration detention, sparking renewed debate over family detention policies. The pair were reunited with their community after a brief but contentious custody.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has detailed its enhanced oversight framework for key retail payment systems, designating networks like Visa, Mastercard, and UnionPay for direct supervision to ensure security and stability in the city's rapidly digitizing economy.
Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) unveils a strategic 2026 roadmap for its Arc blockchain, secures a landmark partnership with Intuit, and receives conditional approval to establish a federally supervised digital currency bank, signaling a major push to bridge crypto and traditional finance.
In a rare firsthand account, Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim details his three-day escape from el-Fasher as paramilitary forces overran the city. His testimony paints a harrowing picture of urban warfare, civilian slaughter, and the systematic collapse of Sudan's last army bastion in Darfur.
Exclusive testimony from Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, who fled the last hospital in Sudan's strategic el-Fasher, details a three-day ordeal of hiding from paramilitary forces, witnessing mass casualties, and surviving a kidnapping and ransom demand—shedding light on a siege the U.N. calls a 'massive crime scene.'
General Motors is cutting over 700 positions at its Oshawa, Ontario plant, redirecting investment and workforce development to its U.S. facilities. The move underscores a strategic realignment of North American operations amid evolving trade dynamics and a focus on core truck and SUV programs.
Heidelberg Materials (XTRA:HEI) is attracting renewed investor interest, fueled by accelerating global demand for sustainable construction materials. The company's strategic positioning in low-carbon cement and aggregates coincides with strong shareholder returns, raising questions about its current valuation in a rapidly evolving market.
Despite an 11.8% rally in 2026, BigBear.ai faces a pivotal shareholder vote that could dictate its acquisition-fueled growth strategy and test investor confidence.
