WWII veteran and oldest serving US mayor, Vito Perillo, dies at 100 February 24, 2025 at 01:40AM

Vito Perillo, the oldest serving mayor in the US, passed away at 100 while in office. A World War II veteran, Perillo was in his second term as mayor of Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Known for his dedication to public service, he received tributes from state and local leaders, including New Jersey governor Phil Murphy.

China's Xi hails Russia's 'positive efforts to defuse Ukraine crisis': state media February 24, 2025 at 12:48AM

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday hailed Moscow's "positive efforts to defuse" the Ukraine crisis in a call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, state media said. Xinhua news agency reported Xi as saying "China is happy to see Russia and relevant parties make positive efforts to defuse" the crisis in Ukraine.

Explosion at Russian consulate in France, Moscow brands it 'terrorist attack' February 23, 2025 at 11:28PM

An explosion hit the Russian consulate in Marseille, France, on Monday, which Russ ia is calling a terrorist attack. Russia demands a thorough French investigation and enhanced security for its foreign missions. The blast coincided with the third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and firefighters were reported to be at the scene.

World shares are mixed as conservatives win German election February 23, 2025 at 11:15PM

World shares experienced mixed results on Monday as US stocks fell sharply due to concerns over Trump's policies affecting the economy. German shares rose after conservatives' election victory. In Asia, markets showed varied performance. Weaker US economic reports, including declining home sales and rising tariffs, fueled pessimism, affecting small company stocks and impacting global market trends.