As New York City prepares for the 2026 New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square, it's time to test your knowledge about the holiday tradition. Here's a closer look at how it all comes together, plus a ...

Facing Alawite backlash, Syria’s new leaders take controversial steps to win loyalty A program that offers amnesty and aid to Alawites has been met with suspicion by many in the minority. There is ...

South Korea's factory activity expanded in December, after two months of contraction, on a rebound in export demand, a private-sector survey showed on Friday, with manufacturers' optimism surging to a ...