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US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan stated that they are very close to a ceasefire in Gaza, with the possibility of an agreement this week.

The United States has designated the group 'Terrorgram' as a terrorist organization, accusing it of racism and organizing attacks worldwide. Three leaders have been marked as terrorists.

President Volodymyr Zelensky struggles to address the mobilization issues in Ukraine as mass desertions continue to be a major challenge.

The 78-year-old Republican's cases were closed before they even began.

President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address on Wednesday, five days before he steps down from office, the White House has announced.

Pizzagate suspect Edgar Maddison Welch was shot dead by police after resisting arrest near his home in Salisbury, North Carolina. Welch had a history of involvement in a conspiracy theory related to a Washington pizzeria.

Former President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, has been laid to rest in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, after passing away at the age of 100. Political leaders and dignitaries gathered to honor Carter's legacy of leadership and humanitarian work during the state funeral ceremony held in Washington DC.

The United States is bidding a grand farewell to former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100 on December 29.

A new wildfire has erupted in the Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles, adding to the existing five wildfires spreading in the city. The fire department has issued an evacuation order for the area, including iconic addresses for the entertainment industry.

The Pentagon has announced a total pledge of over $126 billion in security assistance to Ukraine for defense against Russia.

American President Joe Biden announced that he has become a great-grandfather as his granddaughter Naomi gave birth to a baby boy.

The world is on edge due to Donald Trump's bold plans and harsh threats, leading to speculation whether they are merely rhetoric or a preview of serious policies.

President-elect Donald Trump is making a last-ditch effort to prevent a judge from ruling against him in New York this week. He has asked the Supreme Court to intervene, according to court documents.

The US government has sought to invalidate the agreement reached with 3 suspects accused of planning the September 11 attacks in order to prevent a plea deal for reduced sentence.

The body of former American President Jimmy Carter has arrived in Washington for a state funeral on Thursday. Carter passed away on December 29 at the age of 100 in Georgia, where he lived.

President Trump urges NATO allies to increase defense spending to 5 percent of GDP, up from the current 2 percent standard.

The United States accuses members of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and other militias in Sudan of genocide. RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo faces sanctions.

Learn about the polar vortex phenomenon, its impact in the US, and the possibility of it affecting the Netherlands.

Authorities in the state of Louisiana confirm the first known H5N1-related death in the country.

The United States has sent eleven Yemeni prisoners from Guantanamo Bay to Oman, reducing the total number of detainees in the facility to fifteen, the smallest number in about two decades.

The American parliament has convened to confirm Donald Trump's election victory, with heavy security measures in place to prevent any disruptions.

A winter storm affecting a large part of the US has led to the declaration of a state of emergency in Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri. The storm has caused traffic accidents resulting in 3 deaths.

US President Joe Biden made a blunder by confusing the date of his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Biden claimed he has known Putin for 47 years, which is not accurate.

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.

Award-winning American cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigns from The Washington Post, citing dissatisfaction over editorial interference and the refusal to publish her caricature involving Donald Trump and newspaper owner Jeff Bezos.

Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden set aside their pride in the wake of the Capitol insurrection to ensure a peaceful transfer of power.

A recent cartoon censored by the Washington Post, depicting billionaires trying to please Trump, has caused a stir. The award-winning illustrator Ann Telnaes resigned after her drawing showing wealthy individuals presenting a bag of money to President Donald Trump was rejected.

Crowds gathered along the road to bid farewell to former President Jimmy Carter as his funeral procession passed by.

The Biden administration is set to provide a $8 billion arms package to Israel, including aircraft, helicopters, and UAV bombs, amid ongoing conflicts in the region.

The US Justice Department is not willing to grant a delay on the proposed TikTok ban, while President-elect Donald Trump has requested a postponement and claims he can strike a deal with China.