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World News Today Live: Russia deploys 93 missiles and 200 drones in latest attack, President Zelenskiy calls for global action and tougher sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned after Russia’s devastating missile attack with 93 missiles. President Zelenskiy criticized President Putin’s terrorist acts and called on the world to respond with military aid and tougher sanctions. “What we need to bring about peace is power,” he declared. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: Iraqi Prime Minister meets unexpected visitor from US as he seeks to stabilize post-Assad Syria
The top US diplomat met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani in Baghdad as part of a hastily arranged visit. The trip is reportedly the 12th trip to the region since the Israeli-Hamas war broke out last year, but the first since the ouster of Syrian dictator Assad over the weekend. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: French President Macron appoints Francois Bayrou as new prime minister amid political turmoil
President Macron appointed François Bayrou as prime minister to address France’s political and economic challenges. Amid fears of a political deadlock, Bairou faces criticism from the LFI, the Green Party and Marine Le Pen’s National Rally. His priorities are to form a stable government and work on economic reform. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: Donald Trump’s first nine minutes as US President: Here’s what he’ll do
President Trump said in an interview with Time magazine that the vast majority should not be in prison and that they have suffered severe hardship, adding that all defendants will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: China’s bold step in AI regulation: new commission aims to lead global standards
China has established a 41-member AI Standards Committee, including representatives from engineers and academia, to establish guidelines for the emerging technology. The move reflects a shift toward proactive regulation aimed at balancing AI leadership ambitions with the need for ethical oversight. Read the full text here
Today’s World News Live: U.S. manufacturers stock up on imports ahead of tariffs
In November, indicators of procurement activity in the manufacturing industry hit the highest level in more than a year. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: President Trump to Europe: Your job is to oversee the Ukraine ceasefire
The president-elect has told the leaders of France and Ukraine that he wants European troops to be stationed in Ukraine. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: Do you have a neighbor who advocates ‘India first’? Ask the opposite. EAM S Jaishankar says…
EAM’s S. Jaishankar highlighted the importance of bilateral visits to strengthen ties with neighboring countries such as Nepal and Sri Lanka, while mentioning challenges with countries such as Maldives and Bangladesh. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: DHS extends work permit renewals for H-4, L-2 visa holders to 540 days from January 2025
DHS announced an automatic extension of work permit renewals for H-4 and L-2 visa holders from 180 to 540 days starting January 13, 2025, benefiting many, especially Indian nationals. This applies to pending EAD renewals or EAD renewals filed after May 4, 2022. Read the full text here.
World News Today Live: Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei accuses US and Israel of plotting to oust President Bashar al-Assad: ‘There is evidence’
Iran’s supreme leader has blamed the United States and Israel for the ouster of Bashar al-Assad’s regime and declining Iranian influence in Syria, citing evidence of a joint conspiracy. Khamenei announced his determination to resist amid criticism of Iran’s investments in Syria and questions about its future influence. Read the full text here
