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[Karen Budd-Falen, the No. 3 at the Interior Department, didn’t disclose a $3.5 million water-rights contract between her husband and the developers of a Nevada mine, records show.
President Trump announced that U.S. forces had carried out “a large scale strike against Venezuela” and were flying President Nicolás Maduro and his wife out of the country. The Trump administration had been building pressure on Mr. Maduro for months.
[As the new year begins, savings have hit unprecedented levels, but rising health care costs and growing poverty make retirement unaffordable for many.
While Kyiv has reported progress in negotiations, and is accelerating talks in the coming days, major questions remain unresolved about which countries will provide what kind of security for how long.
[Steep import taxes have raised prices and affected U.S. businesses, but not quite as much as expected. A new report offers some reasons.
Team Europe’s Rory McIlroy reacts after missing his putt on the 18th hole during the singles. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: Rory McIlroy says he’s open to welcoming competitors who left to join LIV Golf back to the PGA Tour ranks. It’s a notable change in public opinion for the five-time major champion, who has been among … Read more
Parliamentary committee unanimously approves former information secretary for top media post A file photo of Ambreen Jan. PHOTO: PTV Ambreen Jan, a former federal information secretary, has been selected as the new chairperson of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), a move that will make her the first woman to head the electronic media … Read more
Night view of Caracas taken after a series of explosions heard on January 3, 2026. PHOTO: AFP Venezuela on Saturday accused the United States of attacking civilian and military sites after multiple explosions and low-flying aircraft were reported over Caracas, leaving several areas without electricity. The Venezuelan government said at least seven explosions were heard … Read more
As conservation efforts make the waters in the New York region more inviting for whales, increasing traffic from ships and boats has contributed to a climbing number of strandings.
600km-range air-launched missile boosts Pakistan’s conventional deterrence, ISPR says Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile is capable of engaging enemy land and sea targets Pakistan Air Force has successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor Weapon System, marking another milestone in strengthening the country’s aerospace and defence capabilities, the military said on Saturday. According … Read more
