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Trump backs dockworkers in fight over automation
US president-elect says savings from automation are not worth the 'distress, hurt, and harm' caused to workers.
US watchdog cites FBI missteps but avoids blame in report on January 6 riot
The FBI has faced criticism that it failed to act to prevent the deadly attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.
US President-elect Trump invites China’s Xi Jinping to his inauguration
Experts say Trump's invitation is largely unprecedented, but Xi is unlikely to accept, given their past relations.
Venezuela releases more than 100 people imprisoned after contested election
The government has taken steps to release some arrested in post-election crackdown but continues to pressure opposition.
France’s Macron set to name new prime minister on Friday
French president's office says a new PM will be named Friday morning following Michel Barnier's resignation last week.
Chemical weapons watchdog urges probe in Syria after al-Assad toppled
Call by OPCW comes as Israel continues to strike Syria days after ouster of president by opposition forces.
‘Climate of terror’: New York’s migrants and asylum seekers brace for Trump
More than 200,000 asylum seekers and migrants have arrived in the US city in the past two years. Many fear deportation.
Hundreds march at Mazen al-Hamada’s funeral in Damascus
Hundreds of mourners marched at the funeral of Syrian activist Mazen al-Hamada, who was found dead this week.
The Trump administration could reverse progress on AI regulation
Trump's pick for the US FTC chair is expected to push back against regulating AI, undermining efforts so far.
Will Biden administration’s final push for a ceasefire in Gaza succeed?
Two top US diplomats travel to the Middle East to push negotiations to end Israel's war on Gaza.