Bulgarians have begun withdrawing euros for the first time after joining the euro currency union, as its 21st member. On Thursday, cash machines in Sofia dispensed new euro banknotes, replacing the …
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday vowed to defend the self-ruled island’s sovereignty in the face of China’s “expansionist ambitions,” days after Beijing wrapped up live-fire …
Athens and Nicosia are starting 2026 by turning down the volume on New Year’s celebrations. The capitals of Greece and Cyprus are replacing traditional high-decibel fireworks with low-noise …
A fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps has left people dead and injured during New Year's celebrations, local media report.
Safari Martins may be Kenya’s most famous barber. Known as Chief Safro on social media, where he has millions of followers across accounts, Martins has become famous for cutting hair with …
Chinese President Xi Jinping has hailed his country’s technological progress in areas such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors. Xi also renewed promises to annex self-ruled Taiwan during …
Huge crowds have arrived at the venue of the funeral prayers for Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia who died Tuesday in the nation's capital. Hundreds of thousands of people were expected …
Pope Leo XIV has closed out 2025 with a prayer that the city of Rome might be a welcoming place for foreigners and fragile people young and old. Leo presided over a New Year’s Eve vespers service …
Nigerian authorities say British boxer Anthony Joshua has been released from hospital. The two-time former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist was involved in a fatal accident near Lagos …
France's government is defending its decision to grant citizenship to George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney, citing their contributions to France's international influence and cultural outreach. …
Nigerian authorities say British boxer Anthony Joshua has been released from hospital after road crash.
Major Asian stock markets, including Tokyo and Seoul, are closed for the yearend and New Year’s holidays, while trading was mixed in those bourses that remained open. In China, the Hang Seng index …
A suicide bombing in Aleppo has killed a Syrian police officer and wounded others, according to state media. The attack occurred late Wednesday when a bomber detonated himself as police tried to …
Britain’s Queen Camilla has spoken publicly for the first time about her personal experience of indecent assault. She told the BBC on Wednesday that speaking out was one way she could use her royal …
Russian drones have attacked apartment buildings and the power grid in Odesa, Ukraine, injuring six people, including children. Officials said Wednesday that four apartment buildings were damaged. …
Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank watched as Israeli military bulldozers pulled down their homes as part of Israel’s nearly year-long incursion into northern refugee camps. Tens of …
Thailand has repatriated 18 Cambodian prisoners of war. The release Wednesday fulfilled a ceasefire agreement signed with Cambodia. Both sides say the release aims to build goodwill and adhere to …
Authorities are investigating damage to an undersea telecommunications cable in the Gulf of Finland that occurred between the capitals of Finland and Estonia. Finnish authorities seized and inspected …
Hong Kong will ring in 2026 without fireworks over Victoria Harbor after a massive fire in November killed at least 161 people. The city’s tourism board will host a music show Wednesday night …
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoken to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to express solidarity with the Kingdom following the recent Saudi bombing of Yemen’s port city of …