In a landmark ruling on Friday, former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to five years in prison for obstructing justice and other crimes connected to his controversial martial law declaration on December 3, 2024, and the ensuing political chaos. The sentencing marks the first of several high-profile verdicts facing Yoon, whose brief suspension […]
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The United Nations has sounded a stark warning over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling for urgent reconstruction as Palestinians endure “inhumane” living conditions. This plea comes as a US-backed truce enters its second phase, offering a rare window for recovery. “I wouldn’t have imagined what I saw today, which is total destruction; not […]
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In a bold move yesterday, US President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on any country trading with Iran, escalating pressure on Tehran in response to its violent crackdown on nationwide protests. “Effective immediately, any country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a 25 per cent tariff on all […]
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A brutal crackdown on protests across Iran has reportedly killed at least 648 people, including nine minors, according to Norway-based rights organization Iran Human Rights (IHR). The wave of demonstrations, which began over economic grievances, has escalated into one of the largest challenges to the Islamic Republic since the 1979 revolution. Thousands more are injured, […]
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A South Korean government report has revealed a devastating truth about the December 2024 Jeju Air crash: the 179 lives lost might have been spared if a concrete barrier had not been in the way. The Boeing 737-800, traveling from Bangkok, belly-landed and overran the runway at Muan International Airport. Almost everyone on board died […]
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Japan has called on China to immediately revoke its new export controls on products that could have military applications, including crucial rare earth minerals, escalating tensions between the two countries. China’s commerce ministry announced the move yesterday, saying it has “decided to strengthen export controls on dual-use items to Japan,” effective immediately. The statement did […]
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Venus Williams’ journey to make history at the Australian Open continues, even after a tough three-set loss to Magda Linette at the Auckland Classic on Tuesday. The 45-year-old American tennis legend showed flashes of her signature skill, winning a set but ultimately falling 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to the 52nd-ranked Polish player. Fans gave Williams a […]
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Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s former finance and foreign affairs minister, announced yesterday that she will step down from Parliament in Ottawa to serve as an economic advisor to Ukraine. Of Ukrainian heritage, Freeland has previously served as the Canadian prime minister’s special representative for Ukraine’s reconstruction, bringing years of political leadership experience to the role. “Ukraine […]
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In a bold move that has caught international attention, former President Donald Trump expressed his intent to allow American oil companies to return to Venezuela following a US military operation targeting Nicolás Maduro. The aim: to access the South American nation’s staggering oil reserves. Venezuela holds the largest proven oil reserves in the world, totaling […]
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Denmark has delivered a firm warning to the United States over Greenland, following remarks by President Donald Trump suggesting he might pursue control over the mineral-rich Arctic territory. Copenhagen made it clear that any attempt to take Greenland by force would undermine more than eight decades of NATO-backed transatlantic security ties. The tensions come as […]
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