Researchers have used declassified U.S. spy satellite images to identify the site of the ancient Battle of al-Qadisiyyah in Iraq, dating back nearly 1,500 years.

Patricia Heaton, star of Everybody Loves Raymond, criticized anti-Trump 'extremists' for 'fear-mongering' and belittling supporters of the president-elect.

President-elect Donald Trump has named former New York congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency and adviser Stephen Miller to be deputy chief of policy. Democrat Ruben Gallego has been elected Arizona's first Latino U.S. senator. Israel has begun a construction project along the demilitarized zone that separates the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights from Syria, violating cease-fire rules. North Korea has ratified a major defense treaty with Russia stipulating mutual military aid. Haiti's international airport shut down after gangs opened fire at a commercial flight landing in Port-Au-Prince. New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made a formal apology in Parliament for the widespread abuse, torture, and neglect of children and vulnerable adults in care. Gunshots at Tuskegee University left one man dead and injured at least 16 other people. A theater festival in Burkina Faso provided solace for those displaced by extremist violence.

President-elect Donald Trump has selected key figures for his second administration, while California continues to count votes that could impact the House of Representatives. Concerns arise about Trump's relationship with North Korea, and Democratic turnout has decreased in the 2024 elections.

The IDF has named four fallen soldiers who were killed in the fighting in Gaza. They were identified as Staff Sergeant Orr Katz, Staff Sergeant Nave Yair Asulin, Staff Sergeant Gary Lalhruaikima Zolat, and Staff Sergeant Ofir Eliyahu.

Donald Trump is set to name Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, according to sources. Rubio, a foreign policy hawk, will bring his expertise to Trump's administration.

New arrests have been made in Amsterdam following violence that occurred after the Ajax-Maccabi match. The recent arrests bring the total number to 68. The violence has been condemned by leaders across Europe, the US, and Israel.

The IDF has released the names of four soldiers who were killed in the northern Gaza Strip during battle. They were combat fighters from the Shimshon Battalion (92), Kfir Brigade.

Greta Thunberg calls for protests outside Turkish embassies, accusing President Erdogan of complicity in violence against Gaza.

Hezbollah rockets injure seven in Haifa and suburbs, with four wounded in Kiryat Ata and three, including a one-year-old girl, wounded in Bi'ina. Civilian areas also sustain damage.

Victoria introduces tough penalties under new laws to combat the tobacco turf war and crack down on the black market for cigarettes and vapes.

Donald Trump has chosen Marco Rubio as his pick for Secretary of State, potentially making him the first Latino to serve in the role. Rubio is known for his conservative stance on foreign policy and has aligned himself with Trump's approach of restraint. He has been a vocal advocate for a strong US presence on the world stage and has opposed key Democratic initiatives.