Education Secretary Linda McMahon said massive layoffs Tuesday were the “first step” toward accomplishing President Trump’s goal of eliminating the agency — and insisted the cuts won’t ...

While the loss of long-time ace Gerrit Cole has no doubt harmed the New York Yankees' hopes in 2025 and stripped them from a steadying presence at the front of the rotation, they do have another ...

As the new authorities in Damascus face their greatest challenge to credibility in western Syria, a surprise deal with the country’s Kurds could mark a new chapter in the northeast, though ...

Newly introduced legislation aims to make it easier to export energy used for warming and lighting up homes in the United States and around the globe. The "Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act ...

The Syrian Democratic Forces, the Kurdish-led coalition that joined with U.S. troops to fight the Islamic State terrorist group, has agreed to integrate with the same interim Syrian government ...

MANILA, Philippines — The arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte is a significant step toward attaining justice for extrajudicial killing (EJKs) victims in the past administration’s drug ...

Scientists have warned of a potential environmental disaster after a cargo ship struck an oil tanker carrying 142,000 barrels of jet fuel off the coast of Yorkshire. The US-flagged tanker MV ...

Japanese automaker Nissan says its chief executive Makoto Uchida will step down from his role following the failure of merger talks with rival car manufacturing giant Honda. The announcement came ...

Learn how to download your Aadhaar card online via the UIDAI website or mAadhaar app. Aadhaar is one of the most important identity proofs for Indian citizens. Whether applying for government ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

For many older South Koreans, the name "white skull squad" harks back to a dark time of violence and repression. It was first used in the 1950s, when the country's first president, Rhee Syngman, a ...

Guinness fans have long questioned the correct way to 'split the G' in its signature pint glass. And with St Patrick's Day fast approaching, everyone is eager to settle the debate.