The US Congress officially confirmed the election victory of President Donald Trump with 312 Electoral College votes, just days before he is set to take the presidential seat for the second time.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his departure after nearly ten years in power. Trudeau stated in a press conference that he will remain in office until a successor is chosen by his party.
Israel is relentless in its pursuit of the individuals responsible for the October 7th massacre, targeting them one by one.
A heavy winter storm is sweeping through central and eastern parts of the United States, bringing temperatures as low as minus 18 degrees and snow levels of more than half a meter. Millions of Americans are affected by the extreme winter weather.
Russia responds to Ukraine's attacks in Kursk by launching a counterattack. The Defense Ministry announces the halt of Ukraine's advance in Kursk and the capture of the critical town of Kurakhovo in Donbass.
Faye Louise, 39, underwent a complex surgery to remove eight organs after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, and has now returned to work.
Russia's Defense Ministry announced that they have responded to Ukraine's attacks in Kursk by launching a counterattack. The ministry reported that the Ukrainian advance in Kursk has been halted, and they have captured the critical town of Kurakhovo in Donbass.
Hamas is accused of approving a list of 34 hostages demanded by Israel as negotiations for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip continue. Meanwhile, tensions between Israel and Lebanon remain high following multiple alleged violations of a ceasefire agreement.
North Korea conducted its first missile test of the new year, raising tensions ahead of the change in US administration.
Thousands of displaced Ukrainians are voluntarily returning to their homes in Russian-occupied territories due to challenging living conditions caused by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Hamas is claimed to have approved the list of 34 Israeli hostages demanded by Israel in the context of a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, as negotiations between Israel and Hamas continue.
As the Israeli army continues its massacre in Gaza, the Tel Aviv government is contemplating completely cutting off humanitarian aid to the region, where 90% of the population is struggling to survive in hunger.
In a recent event, North Korea launched a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan, causing tension in the region.
Officials in the United States are warning of a cold weather wave that could affect millions of people. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts the coldest snowfall of the past 10 years, with freezing temperatures expected to impact around 62 million people.
Germany is under the influence of heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures, leading to the cancellation of 120 flights at Frankfurt Airport. The cancellations were due to the cleaning of runways and low visibility.
Crowds gathered along the road to bid farewell to former President Jimmy Carter as his funeral procession passed by.
US-based technology company Microsoft announced its plans to invest around $80 billion to create artificial intelligence-supported data centers by 2025.
The US is expected to be hit by severe winter conditions, including heavy snow, dangerous ice, rain, and severe thunderstorms affecting approximately 62 million people starting from today. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warns that this could be the most severe snowfall in the last 10 years.
Elon Musk has waded into a British political storm, criticizing the Starmer government for refusing a new investigation into child abuse networks. Read more on telegraaf.nl
The Turkish weapon export in 2024 grew by 29% reaching 7154 billion dollars, exceeding the target of 6.5 billion dollars, with global interest in Turkish defense industry.
Israel is reportedly planning to construct a new canal connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea to rival Egypt's Suez Canal.
The oldest person in the world according to Guinness World Records has died at the age of 116 in southern Japan.
Italian coffee prices are on the rise due to various factors, leaving coffee enthusiasts concerned about the future costs of their favorite cup of espresso.
In the Caribbean country of Haiti, over the past few days, more than 11,000 people have been forced to leave their homes due to gang violence. The situation has also led to food insecurity in the region.
Recent developments in the Middle East indicate a potential peace process between Israel and Hamas, with negotiations aiming for a ceasefire and withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
The US State Department's Office of the Chief of Protocol has announced the list of gifts received by President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden from foreign leaders in 2023.
Israeli military continues its attacks in Gaza Strip, causing casualties and targeting hospitals and refugee camps.
A prisoner in Arles prison in southern France has taken a prison employee and 4 healthcare workers hostage. The Minister of Justice, Gerald Darmanin, has announced that all resources are being mobilized to deal with the situation.
The Surgeon General of the United States suggests labeling alcoholic beverages as carcinogenic due to the increased risk of developing cancer.
Israeli Air Force reveals details of a complex military operation in Syria, targeting an underground rocket factory funded by Iran.
