A fishing boat capsized and sank off the coast of South Korea's Jeju island Friday, leaving at least two people dead and 12 others unaccounted for, coast guard officials said.

Washington: Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Thursday vowed to ensure a peaceful and orderly transfer of power to President-elect Donald Trump in January and appealed to the people to accept the election results for the White House.

Jerusalem: Israel's parliament passed a law early Thursday that would allow it to deport family members of Palestinian attackers, including the country's own citizens, to the war-ravaged Gaza Strip or other locations.

Melbourne: The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms responsible for ensuring compliance.

Washington, D.C. — In a campaign rally ahead of Election Day, U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump praised his Muslim supporters, highlighting what he described as a “beautiful movement” of Muslims rallying behind him, particularly in the crucial swing state of Michigan. Trump, who has been elected for a second term following a closely contested election, noted that support from Muslim voters has grown significantly, which he believes contributed to his positive performance in Michigan and potentially other key states.

The Democratic Party’s Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, the first two Muslim women to serve in the United States Congress, have won re-election to the US House of Representatives.

Shortly after conceding the presidential race to Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris urged supporters to accept the election results and pledged to ensure a peaceful transfer of power to the Republican leader.

Amsterdam: A secondary school in the Netherlands has reportedly barred parents from accessing grades of their children in a bid to reduce academic stress among students.