In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, rescue workers search for survivors in the aftermath of an earthquake in Changsuo Township of Dingri in Xigaze, southwestern China’s Tibet Autonomous Region on Jan. 7, 2025. AP/Xinhua hide caption toggle caption AP/Xinhua BEIJING — A strong earthquake killed at least 95 people in Tibet on Tuesday … Read more
BREAKINGBREAKING, Tremors were reported as far away as northern India and Nepal’s capital Kathmandu, where buildings shook. Dozens of people have been reported killed after a powerful earthquake hit near Tibet’s second-largest city of Shigatse, according to Chinese and US monitoring groups, with tremors felt hundreds of kilometres away in Nepal. The earthquake struck at … Read more
Locals in Syria’s Golan Heights told NPR that they fear a recent Israeli military operation in the area could be a land grab. Israel says the move is necessary to secure its borders. Source link
Epic immigrant drama “The Brutalist” and surreal narco-musical “Emilia Perez” are big winners at this year’s Golden Globes as prizes have been shared widely across an international crop of films. “The Brutalist” was crowned best film, drama, at the year’s first major showbiz awards gala on Sunday, putting it on course to be a major … Read more
A lady is seen pulling her child along on a sledge as they admire Anthony Gormley’s sculpture, the Angel of the North, which is surrounded by heavy snow in Gateshead, North East England, as the severe weather continues across England, on Sunday. Scott Heppell/AP hide caption toggle caption Scott Heppell/AP LONDON — Heavy snow and … Read more
Taiwanese company Mizo Games has launched a new board game which allows players to take on roles from military commanders and undercover operatives to civilian resistance fighters battling a fictional Chinese invasion. The game, named “2045”, will be released in Taiwan this month. It will also be released later in January in English in Europe … Read more
This photo provided by Ashiya City shows Tomiko Itooka, being celebrated for her 116th birthday at the nursing home she lives in Ashiya, western Japan, on May 23, 2024. AP/Ashiya City hide caption toggle caption AP/Ashiya City TOKYO — Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, … Read more
Myanmar’s military rulers announced an amnesty for 5,864 prisoners to mark Independence Day, state media reports. Myanmar’s military rulers will release 5,864 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, under an amnesty to mark the country’s 77 years of independence from British colonial rule, state media said. The military said on Saturday that it had ordered the release … Read more
New Orleans’ Bourbon Street reopens as the attack investigation goes on. Congress readies for a House speaker vote. Golan Heights villagers say homes were raided during an Israeli security operation. Source link
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Yoon faces becoming the first sitting president to be detained in country’s history. South Korean authorities have arrived at the residence of President Yoon Suk-yeol to arrest the impeached leader over his short-lived declaration of martial law. Dozens of police and anticorruption investigators entered the gate of Yoon’s compound in Seoul early … Read more