US designates Russia’s Wagner military group an intl ‘criminal organization’

The designation will allow the wider application of sanctions on the group's sprawling global network, which includes mercenary operations as well as businesses in Africa and elsewhere.

Blinken sees lower US tensions with China but risks on Taiwan

Asked in an appearance at the University of Chicago if the temperature had subsided with China, Blinken replied, "I think so, because when you're talking and engaging, it tends to have that effect."

‘The battle is not over’: US anti-abortion groups dig in for fight ahead

Referendums on reproductive rights held since June have all been won by abortion rights advocates, including in conservative states like Kansas and Kentucky.

Mexican students intoxicated by TikTok challenge

With the slogan "The last one to fall asleep wins," the challenge consists of trying to stay awake after taking clonazepam, a drug used to treat seizures, panic attacks and anxiety.

Google cuts 12,000 jobs as tech woes bite again

The layoffs come a day after Microsoft said it would reduce staff numbers by 10,000 in the coming months, following similar cuts by Facebook owner Meta, Amazon and Twitter as the tech sector girds for economic downturn.

WATCH: Polio worker walks in snowfall for polio campaign

A video has emerged on social media showing a brave polio worker walking through heaps of snow im snowfall in Qila Saifullah in Balochistan...

Miftah Ismail laughs when asked Capt Safdar heading Youth Wing of PMLN

Miftah Ismail was in the talk show with Meher Bukhari on Hum News and was asked about the husband of Maryam Nawaz, a 60-year-old Capt (r) Safdar heading the youth wing of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz.

Amitabh Bachchan meets Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo

Amitabh Bachchan was invited to inaugurate the football match of the Riyadh season. Cristiano played for Saudi All-star XI while Lionel was playing for the Paris Saint-Germain side.

Türkiye denies link between F-16 deal and Nordic NATO bids

Ankara is hoping to purchase 40 new Lockheed jets, but the deal has opponents in Washington

US announces $2.5 billion in new weaponry, munitions for Ukraine

The United States and other countries have made several large donations of armored vehicles to Ukraine, but with the exception of Britain have not pledged to provide modern Western tanks.

Alec Baldwin to face manslaughter charge over shooting

Baldwin was holding the Colt .45 during rehearsals for the film when it discharged, killing Halyna Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza in October 2021.

Netflix soars to 230 million subscribers, co-founder steps down

Netflix also announced that co-founder Reed Hastings was standing down as CEO, ending a 25-year leadership that saw the company grow from a rent-by-mail DVD service to an entertainment juggernaut.