Emeralds for Sale: The Taliban Look Below Ground to Revive the Economy
The Taliban government is counting on Afghanistan’s bountiful gemstone and mineral resources after the loss of billions of dollars in international aid.
Demi Moore wins first Golden Globe after nearly quitting acting career
Demi Moore recalled a time when a producer made her feel like she couldn't be "acknowledged" for her work, and recently debated quitting the entertainment industry.
Biden takes departing jab at Trump, says he was a ‘genuine threat to democracy’
President Biden said President-elect Trump was a "genuine threat to democracy." Biden also said he hopes that the incoming administration returns to "basic democratic norms."
Austria Coalition Talks Collapse, Raising Prospects for Far-Right Freedom Party
The leader of the anti-immigrant Freedom Party of Austria, founded by former Nazis in the 1950s, was expected to be asked to enter into talks to form a new government.
Israel Conducts Raids in Syria Amid Accusations of Cease-Fire Violations
Four weeks after the fall of the Assad regime, Israel is pressing on with a military campaign on Syrian soil.
New Orleans Parish assistant DA dies by apparent suicide in office: report
Ian Kersting, a 34-year-old Parish prosecutor near New Orleans, was found dead with "apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds" at his office, police said.
In Reversal, Musk Trashes Farage, U.K.’s Anti-Immigrant Populist
Elon Musk, the billionaire backer of Donald J. Trump, had been promoting Nigel Farage. But on Sunday Mr. Musk said Mr. Farage “doesn’t have what it takes.”
Musk renews harsh rebuke of Dems who rejected deporting sex offenders: vote out ‘every one’
Elon Musk renewed criticisms of the 158 Democrats who voted against a bill in September to deport illegal immigrants convicted of sexual offenses, demanding they be voted out.
Ukraine Attacks Kursk Region of Russia Anew
Ukrainian forces’ assault was in the Russian region where they made a surprise incursion last summer.