Israel’s war in Gaza, which began after a deadly attack by Hamas, will continue throughout 2024, according to a military spokesman. Tens of thousands of reservists will be needed for the prolonged fighting. The objectives of the war require additional …

Japan issued tsunami alerts and told people to evacuate coastal areas after a series of strong quakes on its western coastline. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported quakes off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures. Tsunami warnings were issu…

Bangladeshi Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus and three of his Grameen Telecom colleagues have been convicted under labour laws and sentenced to six months in simple imprisonment. The case has been widely criticized as politically motivated. Yunus, k…

After the surprise abdication of his mother Queen Margrethe II, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark will ascend to the throne on 14 January.

It’s officially 2024 here in Houston and we have fireworks all over the city! Happy New Year!

Former Texas Senator John Whitmire was sworn in as the 63rd Mayor of Houston in a private ceremony at City Hall on Jan. 1.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky honoured his people’s resilience in times of bloodshed in a long and lyrical New Year speech, while Russian leader Vladimir Putin stressed his country’s unity in a short and stern message that made only passing refe…

LeToya Luckett and Lah Pat share what they’re looking forward to in 2024!

The war in Gaza ground into the new year on Monday, with Hamas firing a barrage of rockets at Israel just as the clock struck midnight and two dozen people killed overnight in Israeli strikes on the Palestinian territory.

All the latest political developments, as James Cleverly says the “unreasonable practice” of overseas students bringing their family to the UK will end as restrictions on visa routes come into force on Monday.