Saturday, Jan 25

Pete Hegseth is confirmed as Trump's Defense Secretary following a contentious Senate vote marked by allegations of misconduct and a tie-breaking decision from Vice President JD Vance.

Saturday, Jan 25

Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make their public debut at the National Zoo, drawing fans and reviving interest in panda diplomacy and wildlife conservation.

Saturday, Jan 25

Serge Atlaoui, a Frenchman on death row in Indonesia since 2007, is expected to be repatriated to France after a recent agreement due to his declining health.

Saturday, Jan 25

As Donald Trump reenters the White House, Taiwan faces challenges on defense spending, WHO membership, and US support amid rising Chinese pressure.

Saturday, Jan 25

Trump considers overhauling FEMA during his visits to disaster-stricken North Carolina and California, criticizing its inefficiency while proposing state-level disaster management.

Saturday, Jan 25

The European Court of Human Rights rules in favor of a French woman, stating refusal of sex cannot be considered fault in divorce.

Friday, Jan 24

Costco's shareholders decisively reject an anti-DEI proposal, reinforcing their commitment to diversity amid national scrutiny of corporate programs.

Friday, Jan 24

NATO leaders emphasize fair defense spending and sustained support for Ukraine amid ongoing tensions, as the alliance faces new challenges in credibility.

Friday, Jan 24

Ukraine launches extensive drone attacks on Russia as three killed in Kyiv from a separate Russian drone strike, increasing tensions in the ongoing conflict.

Friday, Jan 24

Serge Atlaoui, a French national on death row in Indonesia since 2007, is set to be repatriated home on February 4th under a newly signed agreement.