US President Donald Trump has vetoed a bid from Congress to oppose his declaration of a national emergency at the US-Mexico border.
Lawmakers had earlier passed a rejection resolution of Trump's pledge to build a border wall.
However they'll now need a two-thirds majority in both chambers to override the veto.
Trump said as president, "the protection of the nation" is his highest duty.
It's the first veto Trump's presidency.
At least 25 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand, police say
A train derailed in northeastern Thailand after a construction crane fell on three of its carriages, killing at least 25 people and injuring about 80, police said.
South Korea prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-president Yoon over martial law
South Korea's special prosecutor has requested the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of masterminding an insurrection over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.
Greenland PM prefers Denmark ties over US ahead of Vance meeting
Residents in Greenland's capital, Nuuk, have expressed support for remaining part of Denmark and called for a pause in independence discussions ahead of high-level talks in Washington, as US President Donald Trump intensifies his interest in the Arctic island.
Russia opens negligence probe after 9 babies die in same Siberian hospital
Russia has opened a criminal investigation into the deaths of nine newborn babies this month due to suspected negligence at a Siberian maternity hospital, authorities said on Tuesday.
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill four, knock out heat and power
Russia struck cities across Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight in one of its biggest attacks of the New Year so far, killing at least four people and knocking out heat and power, exposing millions to dangerous winter cold.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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