'Nothing more to say': Trump cancels plan to testify in NY fraud trial

He posted the surprise statement on Truth Social, adding he has "already testified to everything"

Army chief Gen Asim Munir leaves for maiden official US visit

Army chief Gen Asim Munir leaves for maiden official US visit

Is Biden backing Argentina's Trump? US offers Milei support on IMF, lithium

Two sides also discussed how the South American nation could benefit from the IRA

North Korea condemns US veto of Gaza ceasefire call at UN

The ceasefire resolution at the UN failed to pass

Tennessee tornadoes leave at least 6 dead, tens of thousands without power

More than 80,000 people in Tennessee were left without power as of Saturday evening

Israel orders more evacuations in Khan Younis after US blocks Gaza ceasefire call

Israel orders more evacuations in Khan Younis after US blocks Gaza ceasefire call

US skips congressional review to approve emergency sale of tank shells to Israel

US skips congressional review to approve emergency sale of tank shells to Israel

Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks woman from emergency abortion

Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks woman from emergency abortion

US is left alone on Gaza issue after veto at UN - Turkey's FM

US is left alone on Gaza issue after veto at UN - Turkey's FM

The UN Security Council needs to be reformed: Erdogan

The UN Security Council needs to be reformed: Erdogan

Biden administration presses Congress to approve tank shells for Israel's war

Biden administration presses Congress to approve tank shells for Israel's war

Michigan teen gets life in prison for 2021 school shooting

Ethan Crumbley was 15 years old when he opened fire at Oxford High School

UN, US slap sanctions on four Haiti gang leaders

The US Treasury Department earlier announced fresh sanctions against the same four individuals

North Korea boasts of satellite capability, says it will launch more soon

North Korea has been criticized over its ties with Russia by South Korea, Japan and the US

Guatemala's president-elect Arevalo slams attempt to scrap election results

The US and other western countries have backed Arevalo

Trump immunity appeal offers best chance to stave off 2020 election trial

Trump immunity appeal offers best chance to stave off 2020 election trial

Taiwan 'reassured' on formal ties with Guatemala under incoming president

Only 13 countries now officially recognise Chinese-claimed Taiwan

US, South Korean and Japanese security advisers meet to discuss North Korea

Meetings come after the three countries condemned North Korea's satellite launch

Taiwan intelligence says China leadership meet on election interference

US President Joe Biden asked Xi to respect Taiwan's electoral process last month

US special envoy on Afghanistan calls on FM Jilani

US Special Representative on Afghanistan Thomas West called on FM Jilani on Thursday.

Trump gag orders in NY civil fraud case should remain

Trump gag orders in NY civil fraud case should remain

US IRA is 'cream on top' as Arcadium eyes lithium growth

US IRA is 'cream on top' as Arcadium eyes lithium growth

US Senate Republicans block Ukraine, Israel aid bill over border dispute

The vote was 49 in favor to 51 against, leaving the $110.5 billion measure short of 60 votes needed

'Blowhard,' 'fascist,' 'Voldemort': Attacks get personal at fourth Republican debate

The four candidates on stage showed little reticence in attacking each other

Italy tells China it is leaving Belt and Road Initiative

It signed pact in 2019 expecting big boost to exports, hoped-for economic gains did not materialise

US military grounds entire fleet of Osprey aircraft following a deadly crash off the coast of Japan

The crash raised new questions about safety of plane which has been involved in multiple accidents

Trump: I won't be a dictator if I become US president again

Trump, seeking a second term, has frequently promised "retribution" on opponents if gained power

China says its fighters shadowed US Navy patrol plane over Taiwan Strait

China claims sovereignty over democratically governed Taiwan

US facing growing Middle East crisis tied to Israel-Hamas war

The US has deployed two aircraft carriers and other forces in a bid to deter a region-wide conflict

US job openings hit more than 2-1/2-year low as labour market cools

The Fed is expected to leave rates unchanged next Wednesday

US aid chief arrives in Egypt with aid for Gaza

US aid chief arrives in Egypt with aid for Gaza

US issues fresh Russia-related sanctions, targets defense procurement network, Belarus

US issues fresh Russia-related sanctions, targets defense procurement network, Belarus

Binance might be peak for US crypto enforcement cases

Binance might be peak for US crypto enforcement cases

US crypto industry lobby spending on track for new record in 2023

US crypto industry lobby spending on track for new record in 2023

South Korea flies solid-fuel rocket amid space race with North Korea

It was the third successful test of the rocket's technology

Dionne Warwick, Billy Crystal, Queen Latifah reign at Kennedy Center Honors

The show will be broadcast by US television network CBS on Dec 27

China's military: US combat ship 'illegally' entered territorial waters

"The US deliberately disrupted the South China Sea and seriously violated its sovereignty"

Man stabs four to death in New York's Queens, police shoot him dead

A girl called to report the incident and said "her cousin is killing her family members"

Pentagon aware of attacks claimed by Houthis on ships in Red Sea

Pentagon aware of attacks claimed by Houthis on ships in Red Sea

Key US officials visiting Pakistan in Dec to discuss Afghanistan, other matters: FO

Key US officials visiting Pakistan in Dec to discuss Afghanistan, other matters: FO

Lula in Berlin for first Brazil-Germany talks in eight years

Lula has jetted across the globe since returning to office in January

Trump calls on supporters to 'guard the vote' in Democratic-run US cities

He repeated his unfounded claims of widespread election fraud in 2020

COP28: US touts climate leadership as oil and gas output hits record

COP28: US touts climate leadership as oil and gas output hits record

VP Harris sketches out US vision of post-conflict Gaza at COP

VP Harris sketches out US vision of post-conflict Gaza at COP

US, allies pressure Liberia, Marshall Islands, Panama over Russia oil sanctions

US, allies pressure Liberia, Marshall Islands, Panama over Russia oil sanctions

US lays out plan at COP 28 to slash climate 'super pollutant' methane from oil and gas

US lays out plan at COP 28 to slash climate 'super pollutant' methane from oil and gas

Texas must remove Rio Grande migrant barrier, US appeals court rules

The administration has argued that the barrier is unlawfully blocking navigation

US says it's ready to 'pause' sanctions relief for Venezuela unless further progress seen

Kirby did not specify which of the sanctions-easing measures could be put on hold

Historic Mexico church becomes capital's largest shelter for weary migrants

The number of migrants has swelled to over 3,000 on one record night

North Korea says interference in its satellites would be declaration of war

South Korea blacklisted 11 North Koreans for involvement in the country's satellite development

Schwarzenegger lends support to families of Israeli hostages

Schwarzenegger gave bronze eagle sculptures to his visitors

US to limit Chinese firms, battery parts from winning EV tax credits

In a win for automakers, the U.S. Treasury will temporarily exempt some trace critical minerals

Former US Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor dead at 93

Former US Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor dead at 93

India's RAW forced to pull out of North America for first time in over 50 years: report

India's RAW forced to pull out of North America for first time in over 50 years: report

Japan 'concerned' US continues to fly Ospreys despite grounding request

Japan had sought the suspension of all non-emergency V-22 Osprey flights over its territory

US, partners target North Korea with sanctions following satellite launch

South Korea's foreign ministry said on Friday that it had blacklisted 11 North Koreans

North Korea's Kim calls for military readiness against any 'provocation'

Tensions on the Korean peninsula have increased since the launch of a spy satellite

Blinken wants Gazans' safety assured before Israel resumes military operations

Blinken wants Gazans' safety assured before Israel resumes military operations

Japan's Seven and i expands 7-Eleven empire with purchase of Australian franchise

Japan's Seven and i expands 7-Eleven empire with purchase of Australian franchise

Asia stocks closing in on strongest month since January

South Korea's KOSPI led the rally with 10.5pc gains, followed by Taiwan’s TWII and Japan's Nikkei

Indian govt official directed Sikh separatist's assassination plot in US, says DOJ

Indian govt official directed Sikh separatist's assassination plot in US, says DOJ

India to probe US concerns linking it to foiled murder plot

India to probe US concerns linking it to foiled murder plot

US FDA flags new problem with Philips machines, shares fall

US FDA flags new problem with Philips machines, shares fall

US military aircraft crashes in sea off Japan killing at least one

Japan's coast guard said it found what appeared to be wreckage and fishing boats found three people

Weapons left in Afghanistan are serious threat to regional peace

Banned TTP is using the leftover weapons in the terror activities inside Pakistan

India forms committee to look into security concerns raised by US

The statement comes days after White House confirmed US authorities thwarted a plot to kill a Sikh

Former US president Jimmy Carter makes rare public appearance at wife's memorial

The Carters were the longest-married US presidential couple

Fewer black professionals getting crucial first-time promotions, report finds

Efforts to promote young black men and women to management positions slowed in 2022

CBS 'Late Show' host Stephen Colbert recovering from ruptured appendix

The news came in a brief statement posted on the show's official feed

China hits back at West's de-risking strategy, warns geopolitical tensions threaten supply chains

US, EU greenfield investment into China down $100bn during 2018-22, 400pc up for India in 2021-22

Australia says AUKUS a response to arms race, not fuel for it

The $245 billion AUKUS project with Britain and the US is being criticised by China

Jimmy Carter, 99, expected to attend service for late wife Rosalynn

Rosalynn died shortly after entering hospice care at home in Plains, Georgia, alongside her husband

Judge rejects Trump bid for US House Jan. 6 committee records

The judge found that Trump "has not sufficiently justified his requests" for information on probe

Deal-hunters on track to spend record $12 bln in US Cyber Monday shopping spree

The estimate projects U.S. shoppers will spend $12 billion-$12.4 billion on Cyber Monday

Suspect in shooting of 3 men of Palestinian descent pleads not guilty

Jason J. Eaton made his initial court appearance by video from jail on 3 counts of attempted murder

Inflation means US deal-hunters on track to spend $12bn in Cyber Monday shopping spree

Retailers offered massive discounts to boost sales by attracting customers

Biden to invoke Cold War-era law to boost medical supplies

The announcement is part of Biden measures to help industrial supply chains and counter inflation

Argentina's Milei invites Brazil's Lula to inauguration, travels to US

Milei had already softened his tone with China's communist leadership

North Korea lashes out at critics, hints at more satellite launches

US criticised North Korea for launching a space booster last week

Biden will talk with Israel's Netanyahu on Sunday, White House official says

Biden will talk with Israel's Netanyahu on Sunday, White House official says

Five-member family identified among victims of Alaska landslide

Search teams had ceased operations on Thursday

TV producer Marty Krofft, creator of HR Pufnstuf, dies at 86

He created popular children's television shows such as HR Pufnstuf and The Bugaloos

South Korea, China, Japan top diplomats seek to boost trilateral cooperation

Beijing, Tokyo and Seoul had agreed to hold summits every year starting in 2008

China, US exchange accusations over US vessel in South China Sea

"Chinese military deployed naval and air forces to track, monitor and warn away the US destroyer"

China pledges deeper trade ties with Vietnam

China and the United States have been jostling for influence in Vietnam

Former officer convicted in death of George Floyd attacked in prison, official confirms

Chauvin is serving 22-1/2 years for murder on his conviction in Minnesota state court

North Korea's Kim inspects spy satellite photos of 'target regions', US bases

Nuclear-armed North Korea had launched the satellite on Tuesday

Some migrants are swapping their American Dream for a Mexican Dream

A survey released in July showed 85pc manufacturers in Mexico reported trouble finding workers

New York police identify couple killed in US-Canada border crash

The incident was still under investigation by the Niagara Falls police

EU envoy says US sanctions in Cuba worsening human rights situation

US sanctions on Cuba impact its economy and society

Former police officer convicted in death of George Floyd is stabbed in prison

Floyd's death in 2020 unleashed a wave of protests worldwide against police brutality

Dollar slips for second consecutive week on bets US rates have peaked

The dollar index is on course for its weakest monthly performance in a year

Ex-Binance CEO Zhao urges judge to allow him to leave US before sentencing

Ex-Binance CEO Zhao urges judge to allow him to leave US before sentencing

Biden's clean energy agenda faces mounting headwinds

Biden's clean energy agenda faces mounting headwinds

Haiti human rights group suspends operations after threats

The US and Canada have sanctioned several politicians accused of helping finance gangs

FM Jilani discusses cooperation with envoys of Finland, Nepal and Qatar

In the meetings, they discussed to enhance bilateral cooperation in diverse areas.

Biden administration defends West Point's race-conscious admissions policy

The conservative majority Supreme Court's ruling came in response to lawsuits

Dollar strengthens after US labour, consumer sentiment data

Dollar strengthens after US labour, consumer sentiment data

Top Iowa evangelical backs DeSantis over Trump in US presidential race

Top Iowa evangelical backs DeSantis over Trump in US presidential race

Japan's Resonac to open chip packaging R&D centre in US

Japan's Resonac to open chip packaging R&D centre in US

Last surviving witnesses of JFK assassination share memories on 60th anniversary

People still flock to Dealey Plaza, which the motorcade was passing through when Kennedy was shot

US State Department: No support for political meddling in Pakistan

The US government would provide $4 million for training schools

Why OpenAI staff threatens to quit? Let's find out

OpenAI staff threaten to quit unless board resigns

US to announce global nuclear fusion strategy at COP28

US to announce global nuclear fusion strategy at COP28

Oil retreats on caution ahead of OPEC meeting

Oil retreats on caution ahead of OPEC meeting

China state-run banks seen swapping and selling dollars for yuan: Sources

The Chinese currency has gained 2pc in the past week, to stand at levels of around 7.13 to greenback

Yuan drags dollar to fresh lows, yen too grows stronger

Bloomberg News says Chinese regulators are drawing up a list of 50 developers eligible for funding

France, US to propose ban on private finance to coal-fired plants at COP28

India and China are opposed to any attempt to block construction of new units

One dead, three injured in shooting at Ohio Walmart - local media

The building was cleared and secured and "there is no active threat at this time," police said

Drugmakers agree with UK govt on renewed revenue claw-back scheme

Drugmakers agree with UK govt on renewed revenue claw-back scheme

Shares sluggish, dollar dips as markets eye Fed rate cuts

Shares sluggish, dollar dips as markets eye Fed rate cuts

Jan Achakzai pledges to fight scourge of terrorism

Recent attacks were linked to Taliban government, says minister

Oil edges up on expectations of further OPEC supply cuts

Oil edges up on expectations of further OPEC supply cuts

Bidens serve meals to military families at 'Friendsgiving' event in Norfolk

The event took place in a flag-bedecked hangar at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia

Trump wins Texas governor Abbott's endorsement at US-Mexico border

Trump said he was honored by Abbott's endorsement

Global leaders react to Milei's Argentina victory

Libertarian economist and former TV pundit Javier Milei is the new President of Argentina

After nearly 2pc decline last week, dollar stumbles to over two-month low in Asia trade

Dollar stumbles to over two-month low on Monday morning as markets eye Fed cuts

Philippines woos neighbours to craft code on South China Sea

Philippines Malaysia and Vietnam to discuss a separate code of conduct

Taiwan's former US envoy named as presidential frontrunner's running mate

The diplomat is well known in Washington but Beijing denounces her as a separatist

American arrested in Venezuela just days after Biden administration eases oil sanctions

American arrested in Venezuela just days after Biden administration eases oil sanctions

Colombia's Petro says he proposed US pay bonuses to Venezuelan migrants

Payments would allow families to return to their home

Japanese troops drill on island seen as vulnerable to China

The scope and pace of military exercises in Japan are likely to increase over the next few years

Australia criticises China for 'unsafe, unprofessional' naval interaction

China has emerged as an increasingly assertive power in the Indo-Pacific region

APEC over, Taiwan reports renewed Chinese military activity

Nine Chinese aircraft crossing the Taiwan Strait's median line were reported

Don't use 'from the river to the sea', 'decolonisation' on X: Musk`

Musk asserted these expressions were deemed anti-Semitic

SpaceX Starship launch failed minutes after reaching space

SpaceX Starship launch failed minutes after reaching space

Dollar posts steep weekly fall, trades below 150 yen

Euro rose 0.52pc after data confirmed year-on-year inflation in the euro zone slowed sharply in Oct

US, Ukraine announce military industry conference next month

Kyiv is ramping up efforts to produce its own weapons

Georgia prosecutors propose Aug. 5 trial date for Trump

Trump said he opposed that date in a filing posted shortly after prosecutors made their request

Donald Trump loses bid for mistrial in New York civil fraud case

Trump is the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination

Taiwan's APEC envoy chatted with Biden at summit, but not Xi

Chang said he didn't have any exchanges with Xi this year

Tankers newly sanctioned by US supplied Russian oil to India

Tankers newly sanctioned by US supplied Russian oil to India

Goldman Sachs Japan president to retire after nearly four decades at US bank

Goldman Sachs Japan president to retire after nearly four decades at US bank

Biden, Trump unpopularity buoys third party hopes for 2024 US election

Biden, Trump unpopularity buoys third party hopes for 2024 US election

Florida sued over ban on pro-Palestinian student groups

Florida university system last month ordered colleges to shut down chapters of Students for Justice

China tells Japan to reaffirm strategic relations in rare leader talks

Most recently, ties have been tested by China's ban on Japanese seafood

Xi tells US firms China ready to be partner and friend

"The world needs China and the US to work together, and it is wrong to view China as a threat"

US lawmakers question Apple over Jon Stewart's China content

The letter asked representatives of Apple for a briefing on its concerns by Dec. 15

US Senate passes stopgap funding bill to avert government shutdown

The 87-11 vote marked the end of this year's third fiscal standoff in Congress

Trans-Pacific trade deal members open to new entrants, as US-led IPEF talks ground to a halt

It’s a successor to Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement from which Trump had withdrawn

Italy arrests six in crackdown on fentanyl smuggling from China to US

US rate of drug overdose deaths more than tripled from 2016 through 2021

US Senate leader says chamber will try to quickly pass bill to avert shutdown

US Senate leader says chamber will try to quickly pass bill to avert shutdown

Musk's Starlink secures $90 mln contract to offer free internet in Mexico

Musk's Starlink secures $90 mln contract to offer free internet in Mexico

Oil dips on prospect of peak US production

Oil dips on prospect of peak US production

GM's Cruise suspends supervised and manual car trips

GM's Cruise suspends supervised and manual car trips

Biden says Trump echoed Nazis with use of word 'vermin'

Trump repeated his false claim that fraud cost him the 2020 presidential election

Cuba blames US sanctions for fomenting irregular migration amid exodus

The US says the sanctions are necessary to promote human rights

Russian resources minister visits North Korea amid new missile development

US says China and Russia are helping North Korea expand its military capabilities

Israel-Gaza conflict challenge to US-backed economic corridor: India

The deal announced in September is aimed counter China's Belt and Road push

US House passes spending bill to avert government shutdown

The 336-95 vote was a victory for Speaker Johnson, who faced opposition from some of his party men

APEC 2023: What you need to know about San Francisco summit

The US says aim of summit is to boost communication to prevent rivalry from veering into conflict

Santa Claus? US consumers to get extra discounts amid excess stock, high inflation

Carrying too much inventory a problem for many retailers because it drives up retailers' expenses

Mexican officials detain group of migrants at capital bus terminal

Mexico has seen a surge of people seeking to cross the country en route to the US border

Pakistani filmmaker Mumtaz Hussain wins 'Distinguished Artist Award' in US

Mumtaz is a graduate of National College of Arts, Lahore

Higher US interest rates: Yen's slide to multi-decade lows keeps markets on intervention alert

Interest rate differentials, prolonged monetary tightening in the US, a factor in recent forex moves

Biden to meet with Indonesia president ahead of Xi summit

Biden will host Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the White House

North Korea threat to be focus of Austin's security talks in Seoul

US will use strategic military assets, including nuclear forces, to defend its allies

Trade wars: China high-tech manufacturing loans raise fears of cheap exports

Trading partners alarmed, especially in Europe where probe into Chinese EV subsidies is underway

US, Japan, South Korea defence chiefs to share North Korea missile data in December

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin met his South Korean counterpart in Seoul on Sunday

Texas police officer and suspect killed in a shooting; two other people were found dead

“As SWAT officers entered the suspect immediately fired his gun at the officers, said police chief

US Speaker proposes two-step package to avoid partial govt shutdown

The bill excludes funding requested by President Joe Biden for Israel, Ukraine and Mexico border

US Air Force's new B-21 Raider "flying wing" bomber takes first flight

Each aircraft to cost $550m in 2010 dollars, or about $750m in today's inflation-adjusted dollars

Moody's turns negative on US credit rating

Moody's turns negative on US credit rating

Israel must be tried in International Criminal Court on genocide: Palestinian president

Caretaker PM Anwaarul Haq Kakar represents Pakistan at the summit

Pope dismisses conservative US bishop Strickland

Pope dismisses conservative US bishop Strickland

What is Veterans Day and its significance?

Veterans Day is observed on Nov 11 in US to honour the services of all military veterans

Biden's infrastructure law has begun 40,000 projects. Will it help him in 2024?

The White House wants Biden to gain maximum credit for the projects

FBI agents seized New York mayor's electronic devices

Federal authorities are conducting an investigation

US company earnings set for biggest quarterly gain in over a year

LSEG said that 81.3% of the quarterly reports surpassed analysts' earnings expectations

Over 60 countries back deal to triple renewable energy this decade -officials

The EU, U.S. and UAE have been rallying support for the pledge

India, US begin talks to boost partnership amid 'global challenges'

India-US relations have steadily grown stronger on several fronts in the last two decades

China's biggest lender ICBC hit by ransomware attack

Hackers lock up a victim organisation's systems in such attacks

Apple agrees to $25 million settlement with US over hiring of immigrants

Apple in a statement said it had "unintentionally not been following the DOJ standard."

Sino-US relations still face challenges, says Chinese ambassador

Xi and Biden are expected to meet on the sidelines of the APEC forum

Pakistan, US agree to move forward with strategic health dialogue

Pakistan, US agree to move forward with strategic health dialogue

Takeaways from the third 2024 Republican presidential debate

It wouldn’t be difficult to argue that the biggest winner at Wednesday’s debate was Trump

Western miners target China's rare earth metals grip with premium prices

China controls 95% of the production and supply of rare earth metals

Hollywood actors reach tentative deal with studios to end strike

The 118-day work stoppage will end officially just after midnight

Syphilis cases in US newborns skyrocketed in 2022. Health officials suggest more testing

More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022

US House censures lone Palestinian-American lawmaker over Israel comments

The motion was sponsored by Republican Representative Richard McCormick

US denies terrorists used weapons left behind by US forces in Afghanistan

"There was no equipment left behind by American forces during the withdrawal from Afghanistan”

China warns against maritime 'camp' confrontations but stops short of naming US

China and Philippines traded barbs over a collision in the South China Sea last month

Biden-Xi meeting in San Francisco still on track but no major breakthroughs expected

The White House announced late last month that Biden and Xi will speak to each other in person

Emerson Electric misses estimates for fourth-quarter sales

Emerson Electric misses estimates for fourth-quarter sales

Judge chides Trump as ex-president testifies in civil fraud trial: 'This is not a political rally'

“I think this is a political witch hunt and she should be ashamed of herself,” Trump said

Senators urge US to take steps to boost battery production, citing China

United States is "ten to twenty years behind Asia in commercialization of battery technology

UN chief says Gaza becoming 'graveyard for children', calls for urgent ceasefire

UN chief says Gaza becoming 'graveyard for children', calls for urgent ceasefire

Biden, Netanyahu discuss Gaza strikes

Biden, Netanyahu discuss Gaza strikes

Poll makes better reading for Biden than China's Xi before expected summit

Poll makes better reading for Biden than China's Xi before expected summit

Israel steps up war as Hamas says Gaza deaths near 10,000

Ground forces have flooded the northern half of the Gaza Strip

Thousands of Black women claim hair relaxers gave them cancer

It’s alleged that advertisements improperly took advantage of historical racial discrimination

Some houses are being built to stand up to hurricanes and sharply cut emissions, too

Developers are building homes like Paulson’s making them more resilient

More fruit pouches for kids are being recalled because of illnesses that are linked to lead

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it has received reports of seven illnesses

Biden trails Trump in states likely to decide 2024 US election, polls show

Trump leads in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada and Pennsylvania

Palestinian president presses US to secure Gaza ceasefire

Palestinian president presses US to secure Gaza ceasefire

Protesters oppose Biden war policy in large pro-Palestinian rally in Washington

The demonstration was among the largest pro-Palestinian gatherings in the United States

US infant mortality rate rose last year, which is the largest increase in two decades

It is measure of how many babies die before they reach their first birthday