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NAIROBI/WASHINGTON — On Thursday, the United States imposed sanctions on Sudan’s leader and army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, accusing him of opting for war instead of engaging in negotiations to resolve the conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced millions. In a statement, the U.S. Treasury Department said that under Burhan’s command, the Sudanese army has employed tactics such as indiscriminate bombing of civilian infrastructure, assaults on schools, markets, and hospitals, as well as extrajudicial killings. Washington unveiled the measures, initially reported by Reuters, just a week after imposing sanctions on Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the commander…

With less than a month until pitchers and catchers report, Major League Baseball’s offseason is winding down. Teams have only a few weeks left to finalize their rosters. Below, CBS Sports has gathered all of Thursday’s key news, rumors, and moves in one convenient spot. Mets’ Final Proposal for Alonso The Mets and longtime first baseman Pete Alonso have been in talks throughout the offseason about a possible reunion, but no deal has materialized. On Thursday, the New York Post reported that the Mets made a “final” offer, which was rejected, prompting them to “pivot away” from Alonso. The proposed…

Joe Biden rose to the presidency with a promise to heal a divided nation, strengthen his party, and protect democracy. Yet, as the 82-year-old nears the end of his time in office, the country remains fractured, his party is in disarray, and Americans are questioning the integrity of the self-proclaimed institutionalist, particularly regarding his respect for the rule of law. Many Democrats are blaming Biden for the White House potentially slipping back into Donald Trump’s hands, criticizing him for overstaying his welcome and being embroiled in controversy after pardoning his son. Adding to the frustration, Biden recently expressed doubts about…

DETROIT — Sales of all-electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. reached 20% of new car and truck sales for the first time last year, signaling a significant milestone for “green” vehicles. However, the growth came at a slower rate than many had originally expected. According to auto data firm Motor Intelligence, over 3.2 million electrified vehicles were sold in 2024, including 1.9 million hybrid models (both traditional and plug-in) and 1.3 million all-electric vehicles. Traditional vehicles powered by gas or diesel internal combustion engines still accounted for the majority of sales, but their share declined to 79.8%, falling below…

MUMBAI, Jan. 16 — Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, 54, was attacked and repeatedly stabbed by an intruder at his Mumbai home on Thursday. However, doctors reported that he is out of danger following surgery. Khan sustained injuries to his spine, neck, and hand. Medical professionals stated that he was “on the path to complete recovery” after the operation. Dr. Nitin Dange, who was part of the surgical team, explained that Khan suffered a serious injury to his thoracic spinal cord due to a knife lodged in his spine. The surgery successfully removed the knife and addressed a spinal fluid…

The Prime Minister of Pakistan has called for an investigation into a controversial advertisement by the national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), after it was criticized for resembling the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The ad, which was posted on PIA’s official X account on January 10 to announce the resumption of flights from Islamabad to Paris, shows an airplane flying toward the Eiffel Tower with the tagline, “Paris, we’re coming today.” The post has garnered over 21 million views on X since its publication. However, the advertisement quickly sparked outrage on social media, with many users pointing out its…

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Blue Origin successfully launched its new, towering rocket for the first time on Thursday, sending a prototype satellite into orbit thousands of miles above Earth. Named after John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth, the New Glenn rocket lifted off from Florida’s launch pad—historically used for NASA’s Mariner and Pioneer spacecraft missions over 50 years ago. The 320-foot (98-meter) rocket, years in development with significant investment from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, carried an experimental platform designed to host and deploy satellites into their designated orbits. All seven engines roared to life at liftoff, propelling the…

The Phoenix Suns have made a trade—though not the one many were anticipating. Jimmy Butler remains with the Miami Heat for now, despite the Suns’ ongoing efforts to bring him to Phoenix. However, the Suns have still managed to pull off a notable deal, acquiring Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards along with a 2025 second-round pick from the Denver Nuggets. In exchange, they sent Josh Okogie and three second-round picks: two from the Nuggets (2026 and 2031) and one of their own (2031). Is this the blockbuster move fans were hoping for in the lead-up to the trade deadline? Not…

Bank of Japan officials see a good chance of raising interest rates next week, as long as Donald Trump’s arrival at the White House doesn’t trigger too many negative surprises, according to people familiar with the matter. BOJ officials acknowledge the likelihood of raising the rate from 0.25% at the end of its two-day meeting on Jan. 24, unless Trump ruffles markets or changes expectations about the global economy at the start of his presidency, the people said. The central bank will make a final policy decision after reviewing economic data, markets, and the implications of U.S. economic policies up…

President Joe Biden’s administration is exploring ways to keep TikTok available in the U.S. if a scheduled ban takes effect on Sunday, according to three people familiar with the discussions. “Americans shouldn’t expect to see TikTok suddenly banned on Sunday,” an administration official said, adding that officials are “exploring options” to implement the law in a way that prevents the app from going dark. If the administration moves forward with such a plan, it would mean that the app would not shut down on Biden’s last full day in office, pushing the issue to Donald Trump, who will be inaugurated…