Americas
7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Panama, damaging buildings, roads and bridges
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Panama on October 9, damaging buildings, roads and bridges, disrupting airport operations and triggering a powerful aftershock.
Trump gives Xi rare airport welcome as Chinese president begins US state visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping began a three-day US state visit with a rare personal airport welcome from Donald Trump, as the two countries seek to manage trade and broader tensions.
Trump says he personally believes Iran was responsible for foiled Flydubai attack
US President Donald Trump said he personally believes Iran was responsible for the foiled Flydubai attack involving an Omani co-pilot on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight.
Trump says flydubai co-pilot has possible Iran link as investigation continues
US President Donald Trump said preliminary information suggests a possible Iran link to the flydubai co-pilot involved in an attack aboard FZ1073, while Israeli investigators continue examining the incident.
Trump pledges US assistance as 90 Americans remain missing in Nepal floods
US President Donald Trump offered Nepal any needed assistance after devastating floods, while the State Department reported 90 Americans missing and announced $500,000 in emergency humanitarian aid.
Military judge sets trial date for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
A military judge set a trial date for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others at Guantanamo Bay over the September 11 attacks, after decades of legal delays.
US announces $500,000 emergency aid for Nepal flood response
The United States announced USD 500,000 in immediate humanitarian aid for Nepal’s Bhote Koshi flood response, funding shelter, relief supplies, WASH services and disaster coordination.
Massachusetts teen charged with killing mother and brother after using ChatGPT to explore “fantasy stories” of family’s deaths
Seventeen-year-old Massachusetts boy Arjun Aravind faces two murder charges after his mother and brother were found dead, with prosecutors citing online and ChatGPT activity involving fictional family killings.
Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz US territory after Iran defeat
Donald Trump said the US would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory after defeating Iran, but a White House official later said he was joking.
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal charges in Brian Thompson killing
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan, admitting he planned and carried out the December 2024 shooting.
