Ex-South Korean Leader Gets Prison Term in First Ruling Over Martial Law
A court handed down five years in prison to former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing multiple trials stemming from his short-lived imposition of martial law.
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Met Museum Employees Vote to Unionize
The bargaining unit, which includes curatorial, conservation and retail departments, could represent about half of the Met’s work force.
England humble Pakistan in U19 World Cup
England opened their ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 37-run victory over Pakistan in the Group C clash at the Takashinga Sports Club on Friday, producing a disciplined bowling display to defend a modest total. Chasing 211, Pakistan were dismissed for 173 in 46.3 overs, as England’s bowlers applied sustained … Read more
First meeting of Gaza administration committee begins in Cairo
US Envoy Witkoff announces phase two of Gaza plan after Palestinian talks in Egypt Mourners gather next to bodies as they attend the funeral of Palestinians who, according to medics, were killed after a wall collapsed at a war-damaged building, on a windy winter day, at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, January 13, 2026. PHOTO: … Read more
Russian Strikes Force Kyiv Schools to Close Amid Rolling Blackouts
Russia has targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in past winters, but this year intensified its attacks as temperatures in Ukraine plunged well below freezing.
Russia says it considers Greenland a territory of Denmark
Russia expresses serious concern over NATO forces in Greenland, which Trump threatened to seize The Danish military Offshore Patrol Vessel P572 HDMS Lauge Koch sails near Nuuk’s old harbour, Greenland, January 15, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia considers Greenland to be Danish territory and added that the security situation surrounding … Read more
Cyber scammers run riot as members sound alarm in National Assembly
MNAs from across party lines call for urgent policy formulation to curb such crimes as scams take new forms Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, and PTI MNA Sheharyar Afridi address the National Assembly during a session on Friday. Photo: National Assembly/Facebook Members of the National Assembly on Friday … Read more
Trump Praises Hassett, but Casts Doubt on Making Him Fed Chair
[The blowback set off by the Justice Department’s criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the central bank, has shaken up the race to replace him.
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Barca reach Copa del Rey quarters
Lamine Yamal and Raphael Dias ‘Raphinha’ celebrate the goal. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal fired Barcelona to a 2-0 win over Racing Santander and into the Copa del Rey quarter-finals on Thursday.The Spanish internationals’ strikes helped holders Barca defeat second division leaders Racing to progress from a surprisingly tight last 16 clash … Read more