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Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota and Democratic vice-presidential nominee, watches as US Vice President Kamala Harris, not pictured, speaks at Howard University in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Kamala Harris has called Donald Trump to concede the election to the President-elect, a senior aide to the Vice President told Bloomberg.Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesDemocratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota is dropping his bid for reelection, he announced Monday morning. The announcement came as Walz, who was Kamala Harris’ vice presidential pick for her failed 2024 White House bid, continues to weather heated criticism over a…

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Taoiseach of Ireland Micheal Martin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Xiang)BEIJING, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) — China is willing to strengthen strategic communication with Ireland, deepen political mutual trust and expand pragmatic cooperation to benefit the peoples of both countries and add momentum to China-EU relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday.Xi made the remarks when meeting with Taoiseach of Ireland Micheal Martin in Beijing. The Irish prime minister is on an official visit to China from Jan. 4 to 8.Both China and…

A view of University of Lahore campus. PHOTO COURTESY: uol.edu.pk LAHORE: A female student at the University of Lahore was critically injured on Monday after she allegedly attempted suicide by jumping from the fourth floor of a campus building, officials said, in the second such incident at the university in less than two weeks. The student, identified as 21-year-old Fatima, was enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy programme. Initial reports said she jumped from the same spot from where another D-Pharmacy student, Muhammad Owais, had earlier jumped and died. University and hospital sources said Fatima survived the fall but suffered…

Alexa+ signage during an unveiling event in New York, US, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAmazon on Monday launched an Alexa+ website that lets some users chat with its assistant via their browser, putting it in more direct competition with OpenAI’s ChatGPT.The Alexa.com website is only available to users of Alexa+, its revamped artificial intelligence assistant that debuted last February and remains in early access. Users have to join a waitlist to gain access to the service or purchase newer devices.Amazon says consumers can use Alexa.com to “get quick answers, explore complex topics, create…

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., holds a news conference in the Mansfield Room in the U.S. Capitol on Monday, December 1, 2025. Bill Clark | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty ImagesThe Pentagon will cut the military retirement pay of Sen. Mark Kelly for what Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the Arizona Democrat’s “seditious” statements on a video with other members of Congress telling service members they have the right to refuse to execute illegal orders.Hegseth also issued a formal letter of censure against Kelly, which the Defense secretary said details “reckless misconduct” by the retired Navy captain and astronaut.”Six weeks ago,…

Limited-time retro packaging will highlight Chick-fil-A’s heritage, the company said.Source: Chick-fil-AFor Chick-fil-A’s 80th anniversary, the chicken chain is going all out: retro packaging, collectible cups, themed merch and even the chance to win free food for a year.The chain’s anniversary comes as the restaurant industry struggles with declining traffic. To win back diners, many restaurants have leaned into deals, buzzy promotions and larger marketing budgets. As a privately held company, Chick-fil-A does not disclose quarterly financial results, but franchise disclosure documents show that the company’s system sales growth slowed to 5.4% in 2024, making it the first year in more…

Police vehicles and repair equipment at the scene to help repair damaged electricity cables at a bridge leading to the Lichterfelde power plant over Teltow Canal following an arson attack on January 4, 2026 in Berlin, Germany.Omer Messinger | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesA suspected arson attack has left tens of thousands of homes and businesses in Germany’s capital without electricity in near-freezing temperatures. A fire in southwest Berlin on Saturday prompted a major power outage, with around 45,000 households and 2,200 commercial entities across four districts affected, according to grid operator Stromnetz Berlin. The cause was identified as…

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae Myung, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)BEIJING, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae Myung in Beijing on Monday.Xi said he and President Lee have met twice and conducted reciprocal visits, reflecting the importance both sides attach to China-ROK relations. As both friends and neighbors, China and the ROK should increase exchanges…

An inquiry report, backed by video evidence, has been prepared after a ruckus at the Punjab Assembly during Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s visit on Monday. The investigative committee, formed by Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, has sent the report to IG Punjab, recommending legal action against those involved and seeking assistance from law enforcement for further investigation. According to the report, the opposition-provided guest list included only names, making identification difficult. It revealed that Matiullah Barqi tried to enter the assembly by falsely claiming to be MPA Ashfaq from PK-89. Provincial Minister Meena Khan confirmed that Barqi…

The logo of pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk is displayed in front of its offices in Bagsvaerd, on the outskirts of Copenhagen, Nov. 24, 2025.Tom Little | ReutersNovo Nordisk will start rolling out the first-ever GLP-1 pill for weight loss in the U.S. on Monday, the company announced, marking a new chapter of obesity treatment in the U.S. The drug’s cash prices are among the lowest on the market, ranging from $149 to $299 per month, depending on the dose. That fuels hopes that pills could help address the long-standing affordability hurdles tied to the weekly injections dominating the weight loss drug…