A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Dingri county, Tibet, near the Nepal border at 9:05 am local time Tuesday, killing at least nine and destroying many buildings, state media confirmed. The US Geological Survey later revised the magnitude to 7.1. Source link
A severe winter storm swept across the eastern US, disrupting travel and leaving over 175,000 without power. Heavy snow and freezing rain killed at least five and grounded thousands of flights. Despite the storm, Congress agreed to certify election results, coinciding with the anniversary of the Capitol riot. Source link
The United States has released 11 Yemeni detainees from the controversial naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where they were held without charge for more than two decades. The Pentagon said late Monday that 11 people had been transferred to Oman, as the Biden administration pushes to empty the facility of unconvicted prisoners in its … Read more
France has confirmed its first case of the mpox virus, clade 1b variant, in Brittany, the health ministry announced Monday. The WHO continues to uphold its highest alert amid the ongoing epidemic. Measures to monitor and control the spread, linked to close contact transmission, are in effect. Source link
The US Congress on Monday certified that President-elect Donald Trump won the 2024 election. Four years ago today, Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol to overturn the certification of Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory. VOA congressional correspondent Kathryn Gipson has more, with contributions from Kim Lewis. Source link
Indonesia on Monday became the tenth full member of BRICS, the international grouping of developing economies. The announcement was made by Brazil, a founding member of the bloc and holder of the rotating presidency until 2025. “The Brazilian government welcomes Indonesia’s accession to BRICS,” it said in a statement. “With the largest population and economy … Read more
A New York judge has dismissed President-elect Donald Trump’s plea to postpone his upcoming hush money case sentencing. Despite Trump’s attorney arguing that his election victory should conclude the case, Judge Juan Merchan affirmed the sentencing will proceed on Friday, as scheduled. Source link
US Steel and Nippon Steel filed lawsuits in Washington to try and overturn last week’s decision by the Biden administration to block their planned merger. In a scathing statement, the steelmakers accused the outgoing president of making the move for political gain. They also sued the USW and Cleveland-Cliffs for colluding to kill the deal … Read more
Four young Kenyan men who disappeared last month in a spate of abductions targeting government critics were released on Monday, local media and rights groups said. The kidnappings have dominated news and political discussions in recent weeks, with at least six young men disappearing over the Christmas holidays. Source link
