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An increase in cases of human metapneumovirus causing concern in China, while the US records its first death related to bird flu.

The body of former American President Jimmy Carter has arrived in Washington for a state funeral on Thursday. Carter passed away on December 29 at the age of 100 in Georgia, where he lived.

President Trump urges NATO allies to increase defense spending to 5 percent of GDP, up from the current 2 percent standard.

International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings warns that the United States will face significant fiscal policy challenges in 2025 related to debt ceiling, budget allocations, and tax cuts.

Donald Trump is persisting on the idea of acquiring Greenland while his son, Don Jr., makes a 'private visit' to the island.

The United States accuses members of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and other militias in Sudan of genocide. RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo faces sanctions.

Learn about the possible splitting of Africa into two continents, the ongoing rift process, and the geological implications.

Tibetan organizations in the Netherlands express worry about the earthquake in southern Tibet and its consequences.

Jean-Marie Le Pen, the French politician who is considered the first successful national-populist in Europe, passed away at the age of 96. Explore his life and controversial legacy.

The United Kingdom has implemented a new digital registration system for travelers who do not require a visa to enter the country.

British trains faced cancellations as union directives prohibit train drivers from walking on snowy platforms, causing inconvenience to passengers.

Learn about the polar vortex phenomenon, its impact in the US, and the possibility of it affecting the Netherlands.

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere expressed concern over Elon Musk's direct involvement in the political affairs of other countries, stating that it is worrying for a person with such wide social media reach and massive economic resources to interfere in internal matters of other nations.

An individual in Louisiana, US, has died from the H5N1 avian influenza virus, marking the first death from the virus in the state.

A powerful earthquake in Tibet has resulted in at least 36 reported deaths according to local media in China.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 hit Tibet Autonomous Region in China, resulting in 53 deaths and 62 injuries according to initial reports. More than 1000 structures were damaged in the earthquake.

Rudy Giuliani has been found guilty of contempt of court for refusing to hand over $11 million of his assets following a defamation lawsuit, according to The New York Times.

The United States has sent eleven Yemeni prisoners from Guantanamo Bay to Oman, reducing the total number of detainees in the facility to fifteen, the smallest number in about two decades.

British emergency services have rescued dozens of people after parts of the country were flooded, with at least 59 individuals saved according to the fire department.

A winter storm affecting a large part of the US has led to the declaration of a state of emergency in Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri. The storm has caused traffic accidents resulting in 3 deaths.

The US Congress officially confirmed the election victory of President Donald Trump with 312 Electoral College votes, just days before he is set to take the presidential seat for the second time.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his departure after nearly ten years in power. Trudeau stated in a press conference that he will remain in office until a successor is chosen by his party.

After Covid-19, a new concern arises with the increase in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China, Taiwan, India, and Hong Kong.

The World Health Organization's European branch comments on the increasing cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in China, stating that it is a familiar virus with usually mild symptoms.

A heavy winter storm is sweeping through central and eastern parts of the United States, bringing temperatures as low as minus 18 degrees and snow levels of more than half a meter. Millions of Americans are affected by the extreme winter weather.

Faye Louise, 39, underwent a complex surgery to remove eight organs after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, and has now returned to work.

North Korea conducted its first missile test of the new year, raising tensions ahead of the change in US administration.

Thousands of displaced Ukrainians are voluntarily returning to their homes in Russian-occupied territories due to challenging living conditions caused by the ongoing war in Ukraine.

As the Israeli army continues its massacre in Gaza, the Tel Aviv government is contemplating completely cutting off humanitarian aid to the region, where 90% of the population is struggling to survive in hunger.

In a recent event, North Korea launched a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan, causing tension in the region.