Ahn Sung Ki, Towering Figure in South Korean Film, Dies at 74
Mr. Ahn, who made his onscreen debut as a 5-year-old, appeared in more than 180 films. President Lee Jae-myung said he “left a great footprint in Korean film history.”
Month: January 2026
McFarlane proud of team’s resilience
Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane after the match. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: Chelsea’s interim manager Calum McFarlane was bursting with pride after his team snatched a dramatic 1-1 Premier League draw at Manchester City on Sunday, capping a whirlwind week that saw the club part ways with Enzo Maresca three days earlier.Chelsea’s under-21s head coach was … Read more
Amorim sacked by Man Utd after 14-month reign
Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United manager. Photo: AFP LONDON: Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United manager 14 months after arriving at Old Trafford, the club announced on Monday. United said in a statement that the Portuguese had left his role, with the club’s leadership having “reluctantly made the decision that … Read more
How Nicolás Maduro’s Capture Could Reshape the Global Order
[The U.S. seizure of Venezuela’s president has governments, executives and investors bracing for wide-reaching business and geopolitical fallout.
Live Updates: Maduros to Appear in Manhattan Court as Trump Expands Threats
Nicolás Maduro, the ousted Venezuelan leader, and his wife were set to be arraigned on drug trafficking and other charges. President Trump suggested he could take action against other countries, including Colombia and Mexico.
Denmark Tells Trump to ‘Stop the Threats’ About Greenland
The Danish prime minister told President Trump to back down after he repeated his threat to acquire Greenland in the wake of the U.S. military raid in Venezuela.
Qissa Khwani Theatrics presents Beckett’s classic ‘Waiting for Godot’ in Urdu
Qissa Khwani Theatrics has announced the successful opening of its production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, presented in an Urdu translation. The play premiered on 1 January 2026 at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in Islamabad. The opening performance drew an enthusiastic from audiences. Viewers praised the production’s clear vision, disciplined performances and … Read more
Real Madrid thrash Betis without Mbappe
Real Madrid’s Spanish forward Gonzalo Garcia celebrates scoring his second goal in the win over Real Betis on Sunday in La Liga. Photo: AFP MADRID: Gonzalo Garcia bagged a hat-trick for Real Madrid as they beat Real Betis 5-1 on Sunday to stay on La Liga leaders Barcelona’s tail.Spanish striker Garcia, filling in for the … Read more
Djokovic quits players’ union he co-founded
The 24-time Grand Slam champion said his values are no longer aligned with the organisation’s current direction LONDON: Novak Djokovic announced on Sunday he was leaving the professional players’ union he co-founded in 2020, citing “concerns regarding transparency and governance” within the body. The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), founded by the current world No. … Read more
After Venezuela, Trump Offers Hints About What Could Be Next
President Trump’s comments about Greenland, Colombia and Cuba offered a glimpse of how emboldened he feels after the quick capture of Nicolás Maduro.
