President Zelenskyy has appointed intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as his new chief of staff, signaling a wartime shift toward tighter security-driven leadership in Kyiv.
Families remain searching for missing loved ones days after a deadly fire at a Swiss resort bar, as authorities investigate the cause and continue identification efforts.
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck Mexico’s Pacific coast, shaking Guerrero and reaching Mexico City, causing limited damage, fatalities, and renewed focus on seismic readiness.
Northeast Wisconsin hospitals welcomed the first newborns of 2026, marking moments of joy, hope, and new beginnings for families and communities.
The U.S. economy shows signs of a K-shaped recovery, with high-income sectors thriving while lower-income households and service industries lag behind, highlighting widening inequality.
Gold and silver start 2026 with gains, extending momentum from last year as investors seek stability amid economic uncertainty and fluctuating markets.
Turkmenistan legalizes cryptocurrency mining and exchanges, aiming to diversify its gas-dependent economy and attract investment in digital finance.
Sprinkles closes its Georgetown store as part of a wider shutdown of retail outlets, reflecting changes in consumer habits and the challenges of maintaining physical locations.
Global markets opened 2026 on a positive note, led by gains in technology stocks and a rise in silver, as investors cautiously embraced renewed optimism.
Wall Street expects 2026 to bring steadier growth, easing rates, and cautious optimism as markets adjust to a post-volatility world shaped by policy shifts and global uncertainty.
Israel allows traders to import certain “dual-use” goods into Gaza while aid groups face restrictions, raising questions about fairness, security, and humanitarian access.
Millions live without birth certificates, leaving them legally invisible and excluded from basic rights, services, and recognition in the societies they inhabit
In Myanmar’s recent election, citizens voted amid fear and restrictions, with many seeing the process as hollow, reflecting continued authoritarian control and suppressed political freedoms.
Deadly clashes in Iran highlight growing public anger over economic hardship, as protests spread nationwide and deepen concerns over stability and state response.
A beachgoer near Milos, Greece photographed the massive Olivia O yacht unloading close to shore, prompting online discussion over the unusual sight and its impact.
Ōkunoshima, Japan’s “Rabbit Island,” charms visitors with free‑roaming rabbits but also bears a hidden past as a secret chemical weapons site, blending beauty and history.
Ukraine’s GUR staged the fake assassination of Russian‑aligned commander Denis Kapustin to foil a Kremlin plot and secured a $500,000 bounty, turning it to Ukraine’s advantage.
A massive fire gutted Amsterdam’s historic Vondelkerk church on New Year’s Day amid unprecedented nationwide violence and fireworks chaos, prompting evacuations and shock across the Netherlands.
Kim Jong Un’s daughter Kim Ju Ae’s first public visit to the Kumsusan mausoleum reinforces speculation she may be positioned as a potential heir in North Korea’s dynastic leadership.
Yemen’s Aden airport halted all flights as a dispute over flight inspections amid a deepening rift between Saudi Arabia and the UAE disrupts travel and underscores regional tensions.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro left a Brasília hospital after surgery but returned to prison to continue serving a 27‑year sentence, as his request for house arrest was denied.
At a rainforest artist retreat in New South Wales, textile painter Estelle was joined each day by curious wild king parrots that watched her work, forming an unexpected, peaceful bond.
A rare handshake between Indian and Pakistani officials in Dhaka — the first high‑level contact since 2025’s conflict — raises cautious hopes for dialogue in 2026 amid deep diplomatic strains.
Wales begins a major post‑Brexit farm subsidy overhaul with the new Sustainable Farming Scheme in 2026, hailed as a landmark moment by officials but contested by many farmers.