Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson was narrowly reelected speaker of the US House of Representatives on Friday in dramatic floor voting after dozens of his party members voiced doubts over his leadership. Source link
Seoul, South Korea – Hundreds of people were rescued or evacuated after a fire broke out at a large commercial building in the South Korean city of Seongnam on Friday, fire officials said. According to the Gyeonggi Provincial Fire Department, more than 260 firefighters and 80 vehicles were deployed to the scene of the fire, … Read more
As stalled ceasefire talks were set to resume in Qatar on Friday, Israeli strikes killed at least 42 people in the Gaza Strip amid conflicting reports over whether Israel had ordered evacuations of two hospitals in the Palestinian territory. Source link
The Israeli army has reported a sharp increase in the number of suicides since the start of the war in Gaza, adding that thousands of soldiers have stopped serving in combat roles due to mental distress. The trend has led the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to adopt new preventive measures 15 months into a conflict … Read more
IT systems used by Germany’s federal police at the country’s airports were experiencing major issues on Friday, according to a German tabloid Picture Informed. A spokesperson for Frankfurt Airport confirmed the report to Reuters news agency, saying: “There is currently a nationwide IT disruption,” adding that the cause was still unknown. Picture A Federal Police … Read more
President Joe Biden on Friday blocked the controversial $14.9 billion sale of US Steel to Japan’s Nippon Steel, citing a strategic need to protect domestic industry — but the move drew sharp criticism from both companies. Source link
Al Jazeera has condemned the Palestinian Authority’s decision to suspend it in the occupied West Bank and shut down its office in Ramallah. On New Year’s Day, the culture, interior and communications ministers jointly made the decision accusing Al Jazeera of broadcasting material that was “deceiving and stirring strife”. The move came after the PA … Read more
As the 119th United States Congress meets for the first time on Friday, House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a significant test as he seeks enough votes to be re-elected. Johnson has the support of President-elect Donald Trump, but some Republicans are dissatisfied with his performance and are looking for a new president. He will need … Read more
48 hours after one of the deadliest terror attacks in the United States recent history, the city of New Orleans is trying to make sense of the horrors of the 1st January. The attack along Bourbon Street killed 14 people, along with the driver, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who officials said was inspired by the Islamic State … Read more
