Dec 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury said on Tuesday it has added 10 individuals and entities based in Iran and Venezuela to its sanctions list, citing their aggressive weapons program. The U.S. Treasury has designated Venezuela-based Empresa Aeronautica Nacional SA and its
LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The humanitarian situation in Gaza has worsened again and is of serious concern, Britain, Canada, France and others said in a joint statement on Tuesday that also called on Israel to take urgent action. The statement, published online by the British
"We have time for the anti-Israel propaganda. Unbelievable."
The protests began on Sunday after shopkeepers in Tehran staged a strike when the Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar.
Slow gameplay, mediocre art, poorly balanced factions, and confusing rules make this tabletop adaptation a dud
Social media posts about unemployment can predict official jobless claims up to two weeks before government data is released, according to a study. Unemployment can be tough, and people often post about it online.
Since the interstellar object (ISO) 3I/ATLAS was first discovered on July 1, 2025, it has garnered much attention, including speculation, hopes and fears that it may somehow contain evidence of technologically advanced civilizations outside of our solar system.
Markets bracing for turbulence, with traders warning a ruling against tariffs could leave federal government on the hook for billions in repayments.
The airstrike marks an unprecedented escalation of tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, whose goals in war-torn Yemen have increasingly diverged.
Content creator Emily Hopkins shared her Bonsly Pokémon card obsession on social media, and the strange collection has gone viral
When George Clooney was preparing to make his Broadway debut appearing as CBS news correspondent Edward R. Murrow in “Good Night, and Good Luck,” he invited “60 Minutes” to sit in on rehearsals. As the cast gathered for their first read through, Clooney talked about the story’s
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticized a record U.S. arms sale to Taiwan on Tuesday, as his country conducts military drills around the island. The Trump administration on Dec. 17 announced the sale of more than $11 billion in weapons to Taiwan, which was approved by the
Preliminary analysis rules out a lab leak as the cause of an African swine fever outbreak that has rocked Spain's lucrative pork industry, but further tests are needed, authorities said Tuesday.
EU residents took 250 million trips within the bloc in 2024, with the summer months driving the most travel.
The politician had retweeted a MAGA account's fake, A.I. generated video of White and likened the musician to Wednesday Addams
The City of Budapest has been downgraded to "junk" rating by Moody’s and placed on review for further cuts, a move that could increase borrowing costs as the liberal mayor led capital butts heads with the PM.
Add some much-needed charm to your living room. The post Govee’s 1.8ft LED Backlight Is Back at Nearly 50% Off, RGBIC Wi-Fi Lighting for 55–65″ TVs appeared first on Kotaku .
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The flames die down. The sirens fade. Firefighters peel off their gear, thinking the danger has passed. But in the quiet aftermath, another enemy lingers, an invisible film of "forever chemicals" clinging to jackets, pants and masks.
A French ban on the production and sale of cosmetics and most clothing containing polluting and health-threatening "forever chemicals" goes into force on Thursday.
ANKARA, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Israel's decision to formally recognise of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland was an illegal and unacceptable step, adding that it was trying to drag the horn of Africa into destabilisation.
The year's first supermoon and meteor shower will sync up in January skies, but the light from one may dim the other.
Here’s how you can find support for moving to Europe - and maybe even get paid.
The penny shortage has claimed a new victim.
The last episode of the hit sci-fi series premieres on Netflix tomorrow, Dec. 31
A personal ranking of the Magic cards that mattered most in 2025, from Commander staples to joyful weirdos.
On Jan. 7, 2025, people across the Los Angeles area watched in horror as powerful winds began spreading wildfires through neighborhood after neighborhood. Over three weeks, the fires destroyed more than 16,000 homes and businesses. At least 31 people died, and studies suggest
Arden Cho and Ahn Hyo-seop, the voice actors who play love interests Rumi and Jinu in “KPop Demon Hunters,” will do their first-ever joint interview on “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon.” The episode will air on Jan. 12 at 11:35 p.m. on NBC before streaming on Peacock the
Through thick and thin.
George Clooney has a cold. Other A-listers would call in sick, but Clooney, who is on his second round of steroids, is powering through. “My body isn’t up for a fight like it was when I was younger,” he says. We’re sitting in an empty lounge at Ludlow House in downtown
Public safety is undermined when fear eclipses trust.
Ricky Gervais has hosted the Golden Globes five times, making Hollywood sweat with his take-no-prisoners approach to jokes mocking showbiz. In his new Netflix stand-up special “Mortality,” which was released Tuesday, the comedian reveals that while the awards ceremony never
Amwaj Media reported that Israel signaled it is not seeking to strike Iran, and Iran replied 'in a conditional and non-binding manner.' The Kremlin publicly urged restraint after Trump said Washington would back another strike to halt Iran's weapons buildup
[Premium Times] Morocco's emphatic win in Rabat ensured they ended the group phase unbeaten, while Mali progressed despite playing most of their final match with ten men
Mid-infrared observations from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, shown in white, gray, and red, are combined here with X-ray data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, highlighted in blue. Together, these different wavelengths reveal a detailed and layered view of a pair of
Fireworks went on sale in the Netherlands yesterday, likely for the last time before a nationwide ban in 2026, with shoppers expressing disappointment.
Ethel Cain started 2025 off with the release of her long experimental EP Perverts, and she followed it with the official album Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You in August. Now, Cain is ending this very busy year by sharing her Willoughby Tucker demos. Ethel Cain started
He claimed that Powell’s renovation of Fed headquarters near the National Mall is over-budget by roughly $1.5 billion.
