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Mediators: We are approaching an agreement

Mediators in the Gaza War say, as they have several times before, that significant progress has been made in the negotiations on a ceasefire. .

Mediators: We are approaching an agreement

Vance: Violent Congress Stormers Should Not Be Pardoned

The USA's incoming Vice President JD Vance believes it is "self-evident" that violent individuals who stormed the Capitol should not be pardoned, he says in an interview with Fox News. .

Vance: Violent Congress Stormers Should Not Be Pardoned

Biden and Netanyahu in talks about Gaza

The President of the USA, Joe Biden, and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been in contact regarding the negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza. Biden, according to the White House, strongly emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire.

Biden and Netanyahu in talks about Gaza

Deadline for stopped steel deal is postponed

The outgoing US President Joe Biden announced just a few days ago that the purchase of the steel company US Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel is being stopped. The parties were given 30 days to unwind the deal.

Deadline for stopped steel deal is postponed

Russian Shadow Fleet Target for New Sanctions

The USA's and the UK's increased sanctions against Russia's energy sector encompass over 180 vessels in the Russian so-called shadow fleet. They also target the oil and gas giants Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas.

Russian Shadow Fleet Target for New Sanctions

Biden says goodbye on Wednesday

The President of the USA, Joe Biden, is holding his farewell speech to the nation on Wednesday. Five days later, he will be replaced by Donald Trump.

Biden says goodbye on Wednesday

Musk blames USA's fires on equality

Months without rain followed by strong winds created optimal conditions for the deadly fires raging in California. But in social media, another narrative has taken hold: that "left-wing politics" is to blame for the catastrophic consequences of the fires.

Musk blames USA's fires on equality

82-year-old refused to evacuate – died in his bed

Thousands of houses and vehicles have been destroyed in the massive fires raging around Los Angeles. A sheriff compares the devastation to the destruction after an atomic bomb.

82-year-old refused to evacuate – died in his bed

Carter laid to rest with all living presidents present

The state funeral of USA's former president Jimmy Carter is being held on Thursday in Washington DC – and all the country's former or current presidents who are alive are in attendance. Among others, USA's incoming president Donald Trump and Barack Obama, who was president between 2009-2017, are sitting next to each other.

Carter laid to rest with all living presidents present

Death toll expected to rise in Los Angeles fires

Several of the massive fires raging around Los Angeles are still completely uncontrolled, the fire department reports. Five people have been confirmed dead – but the figure is feared to rise in what is described as the most destructive fires in the city's modern era.

Death toll expected to rise in Los Angeles fires

Expert: Trump's threats are "incredibly provocative"

Annexation of Canada, military action against Panama and Greenland. Similar threats have not been uttered by an American president in 120 years, according to USA expert Jan Hallenberg.

Expert: Trump's threats are "incredibly provocative"

Biden: I believe I could have beaten Trump

USA's President Joe Biden believes he would have been able to win the presidential election over Donald Trump if he had not dropped out of the election campaign. .

Biden: I believe I could have beaten Trump

Historic massive fire rages in Los Angeles

Massive fires are raging around Los Angeles. Two people have so far died.

Historic massive fire rages in Los Angeles

Powerful forest fire in upscale part of Los Angeles

A powerful fire is raging in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. Evacuation is ordered as the American state of California is also hit by winds that can lead to fatal accidents.

Powerful forest fire in upscale part of Los Angeles

USA sends eleven from Guantánamo to Oman

The USA has sent eleven prisoners from the notorious military prison Guantánamo to Oman, announces the Pentagon according to American media. Thus, only 15 prisoners remain in Guantánamo.

USA sends eleven from Guantánamo to Oman

Donald Trump's Victory Confirmed

Four years ago, the ceremony was interrupted by furious Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol. Now, this year's counting of the presidential election's electoral votes has been held – without violence.

Donald Trump's Victory Confirmed

Biden imposes obstacles to offshore oil drilling

USA's President Joe Biden prohibits drilling for oil and gas along large parts of USA's coastal areas. This just a couple of weeks before Donald Trump takes over with the intention of allowing much more drilling.

Biden imposes obstacles to offshore oil drilling

Venezuela's Opposition: "That's Enough"

Venezuela's opposition is calling on the population to take to the streets to protest when Nicolás Maduro is sworn in for a third presidential term on January 9. "This day will go down in history as the day Venezuela said: Enough!", says opposition politician Maria Corina Machado, in a video clip on X published around midnight.

Venezuela's Opposition: "That's Enough"

Biden's Freedom Medal to Clinton – and Messi

Joe Biden's time in power in the USA is coming to an end and now he is traditionally awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom. .

Biden's Freedom Medal to Clinton – and Messi

Soon Trump will be President – this is how the shift in power will go

In just over two weeks, Donald Trump will place his hand on the Bible and take the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States. Before that, artists will be booked, political decisions prepared, and members of Congress lobbied.

Soon Trump will be President – this is how the shift in power will go

Biden's rebuke to Trump - stops oil drilling

President Joe Biden can thwart Donald Trump's plans to expand the USA's oil production. At the last minute, Biden is now on his way to decide on a ban on new oil drilling, among other things in the Gulf of Mexico.

Biden's rebuke to Trump - stops oil drilling

Japan Slams Biden's Decision: "Incomprehensible"

Japan is directing strong criticism at Joe Biden after the American president decided to stop the multi-billion deal where the steel company US Steel was intended to get a Japanese owner. "It is incomprehensible and regrettable that the Biden administration has made this type of decision with reference to national security", writes Japan's industry minister Yoji Muto in a statement to AFP on Saturday.

Japan Slams Biden's Decision: "Incomprehensible"

Broad Uptrend on Wall Street

Leading indexes on the stock exchanges in New York rose on Friday. The broad S&P 500 index climbed 1.

Broad Uptrend on Wall Street

Time for the USA's 119th Congress: Trump in Focus

Today, the 119th US Congress is gathering in Washington DC. Both chambers will be controlled by Donald Trump's party, the Republicans.

Time for the USA's 119th Congress: Trump in Focus