At least two killed and four missing in explosion at Italian gas refinery
At least two people were killed and four are missing following an explosion Monday at a gas refinery near the Italian city of Florence, according to local authorities.
China begins military movements around Taiwan as the island braces for potential drills
Multiple formations of Chinese naval and coast guard vessels are moving in waters around the Taiwan Strait and the Western Pacific, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Monday, as the
After decades of brutal rule, Bashar al-Assad’s regime has been toppled. Here’s what we know
Long-suffering Syrians have been rejoicing in the streets after one of the world’s most brutal dictatorships suddenly crumbled in a few short weeks.
Melbourne synagogue attack to be investigated as a terrorist incident
An arson attack on a synagogue in Melbourne last week is being investigated as terrorist incident, Australian officials said Monday, as the government announced it was establishing a
South Korean commander apologizes, calls himself ‘incompetent’ during night of martial law
A commander of South Korea’s special forces has apologized for ordering his troops to storm parliament last week after martial law was declared, saying he placed them in
Trump vows to end birthright citizenship during second term
(NewsNation) — In his first national television interview since winning back the White House, President-elect Donald Trump said his top immigration priority is deporting undocumented migrants who have criminal records. While the specific crimes to be targeted remain unclear, he’s promising swift
Stephen Knight, who provides foster homes for dogs while their owners seek addiction treatment, is CNN’s Hero of the Year
“This means everything. I represent so much here. I represent the recovery community. The dog rescue community. … This is going to be able to take us to
Trump names several picks for State Department roles
President-elect Trump named several high-level picks for the State Department on Sunday. In several posts on Truth Social, Trump shared the new positions to work under his nominated Secretary of State Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.). Donald Trump’s new administration: Who has he
Syrian rebel leader’s victory speech holds a message for Iran – and for Trump and Israel too
Abu Mohammad al-Jolani’s road to Damascus has been long. He has talked openly about his change along the way. From young al Qaeda fighter two decades ago, to
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Trump names Alina Habba as counselor to president
President-elect Trump named Alina Habba, one of his personal attorneys and fiercest media surrogates, as counselor to the president on Sunday. Habba represents Trump in some of his highest profile civil cases and is perhaps most well-known for her frequent television
Auchincloss: Syrian government collapse is a ‘potential win’ but ‘not uncomplicated’
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) said on Sunday that the collapse of the Syrian government is a "potential win" for the U.S. but noted the dynamic is more complicated since the rebel forces are still "some pretty bad guys." “Overall, this is
Auchincloss says preemptive pardons seem to ‘imply guilt’
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) on Sunday pushed back on the suggestion that President Biden should preemptively pardon individuals who have publicly criticized President-elect Trump, saying that those individuals did nothing wrong. “I think preemptive pardons seem to imply guilt,” Auchincloss said
5 takeaways from Trump’s ‘Meet the Press’ interview
President-elect Trump's first sit-down interview since winning a second White House term aired Sunday, giving the public a view into his mindset as he prepares to return to office. Trump spoke with "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker, and the two
Trump calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Ukraine
President-elect Trump early Sunday called for an "immediate ceasefire" in the fighting between Ukraine and Russia following the fall of the Assad government in Syria and after a meeting in Paris with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. "Assad is gone. He has
Trump ‘can’t guarantee’ tariffs won’t raise prices for consumers
President-elect Trump in a new interview that aired Sunday said he couldn't guarantee Americans would not pay more because of tariffs he has pledged to impose on imported goods. Trump, in an interview with Kristen Welker of "Meet the Press," shrugged
Trump says he will act ‘very quickly’ to pardon Jan. 6 rioters upon taking office
President-elect Trump, in a new interview, said he intends to act on his first day to pardon individuals involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the Capitol, including those who have pleaded guilty. “I’m going to be acting very quickly.
In a country splintered by civil war, could Syria’s rebels usher in a new dawn?
The red, white, green and black Free Syrian Army flag flew over Damascus on Sunday as thousands of residents lined the main square in bursts of defiant jubilation