Trump's Fed fight looks like something from another country
Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy.
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Pakistan aiming for a big bang military export boom
Pakistan’s emerging $13 billion defense export pipeline marks a decisive break from its historical role as a marginal arms exporter. If even partially realized, the shift would reposition Pakistan as a credible midtier defense supplier. That, in turn, would have implications
JF-17, debt and the morality of power: How arms deals are testing international law
Senior military officials from Pakistan and Saudi Arabia meet amid expanding defense cooperation, highlighting the strategic backdrop to arms, financing, and geopolitical realignment. The economic pressure facing Pakistan and the gradual reassessment of Saudi Arabia’s defense
S Korea's ex-president Yoon guilty of abuse of power in martial law bid
This is the first of the verdicts in the four trials linked to Yoon's shock decree in 2024.
Race against time: Scientists store endangered glacier ice in Antarctica
Scientists are racing to preserve ice cores from endangered glaciers worldwide by storing them in an Antarctic ice sanctuary. The Ice Memory Foundation aims to protect vital climate records before rising temperatures cause irreversible glacier loss.
Bus crashes into building in South Korea, several feared injured, media reports
One person is believed to be in a serious condition.
Musk’s Grok AI faces scrutiny from Japan over sexualized images
Japan is X’s biggest overseas market.
‘It felt dehumanising’: Victims speak out as Grok deepfake abuse prompts some Southeast Asia countries to act
Victims and experts say there is a need for stronger safeguards, clearer regulations and accountability.
Canada PM Mark Carney hails strategic China partnership in Beijing meeting with Xi Jinping
According to Carney, the relationship "will not only deepen our bilateral ties to the benefit of our peoples but will also—from our judgement—help improve the multilateral system—a system that, in recent years, has come under great strain."
See Dolly Parton’s Star-Studded New ‘Light of a Clear Blue Morning’ Video
Lainey Wilson, Miley Cyrus, Queen Latifah, and Reba McEntire all join the artist on a new rendition of her 1977 hit
Australia’s new strategic reserve targets China’s rare earth grip
The federal government has unveiled new details of its plan to create a A$1.2 billion (US$804 million) critical mineral reserve. Three minerals will initially be the focus: antimony, gallium and rare earths (a group of 17 different elements). The details came as Treasurer Jim
The top 10 jobs in the US for 2026 — according to Indeed
As hiring slows across much of the US, a handful of jobs are standing out for their resilience.
Scientists “resurrect” ancient cannabis enzymes with medical promise
Scientists have uncovered how cannabis evolved the ability to make its most famous compounds—THC, CBD, and CBC—by recreating ancient enzymes that existed millions of years ago. These early enzymes were multitaskers, capable of producing several cannabinoids at once, before
His lucky star: Daughter’s picks win dad $4m in Malaysian Toto jackpot
The man will use his winnings to buy a house, as his family is currently renting.
South Korea's ex-leader Yoon guilty of several charges in first court ruling over martial law chaos
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol is accused of obstructing attempts to arrest him last year, among other charges.
Homan says Trump administration needs better 'messaging' about immigration enforcement
White House border czar Tom Homan said Thursday the Trump administration needs to be better about its "messaging" over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations across the country. "I think we're being egged on by the press," Homan told Laura Ingraham on "The
One protein may decide whether brain chemistry heals or harms
Tryptophan does far more than help us sleep—it fuels brain chemistry, energy production, and mood-regulating neurotransmitters. But as the brain ages or develops neurological disease, this delicate system goes awry, pushing tryptophan toward harmful byproducts linked to memory
Canada, China set for ‘historic’ gains from new partnership, Carney says
China is Canada’s second-largest trading partner after the US.
Canada, China set for 'historic' gains from new partnership, Carney says
BEIJING, Jan 16 - Canada and China are forging a new strategic partnership that stands to yield \"historic\" gains by leveraging on the strengths of each, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday.
Mickey Rourke Says There’s Still $90,000 in GoFundMe, Urges Fans to Get Their Refunds
Rourke said he was not involved with the fundraiser made under the premise of helping the actor who was facing eviction
China’s J-35 could be the key to winning a Taiwan war
China’s push to expand production of the J-35 stealth fighter reflects its drive to link industrial scale with a carrier-centric doctrine, thereby strengthening its position against Taiwan, narrowing the gap with US airpower and capturing high-end export markets. This month,
First-ever pho museum opens in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City
The museum expects to welcome 1,500 to 2,000 visitors per day.
US approves possible sale of equipment, services to shift Peruvian naval base
Jan 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale to Peru of $1.5 billion in equipment and services to support the country's efforts to shift its main naval base in the city of Callao, the Pentagon said in a statement on Thursday, so it can expand a
Hundreds of firefighters tackle blaze in deprived area of South Korea's Gangnam district
SEOUL, Jan 16 - Nearly 300 South Korean firefighters were battling a major fire on Friday in a deprived area of the upmarket Gangnam district of southern Seoul, a fire official said.
Pompeo warns Trump not to trust 'bad actor' Delcy Rodríguez to run Venezuela
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday warned President Trump not to trust Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez to run her country, calling her a "bad actor." "I forget his exact language, [but Trump said] that she was behaving pretty well," Pompeo said on
Scientists found the soil secret that doubles forest regrowth
New research shows tropical forests can recover twice as fast after deforestation when their soils contain enough nitrogen. Scientists followed forest regrowth across Central America for decades and found that nitrogen plays a decisive role in how quickly trees return. Faster
Libyan filmmaker fights for cinema revival
Mouayed Zabtia shoots most scenes for his latest movie in a studio he built at his Tripoli home. For the filmmaker, it is one way to overcome the obstacles he faces in a country where cinema once nearly vanished. Before a 1969 coup that brought Moamer Kadhafi to power, Libya's
From freezer to fork: New thawing method could deliver 'dock-fresh' fish anywhere
A small revolution is happening in the fishing industry. Freshly frozen fish can now be thawed in a new way, and that means you will have access to super-fresh food from the sea—even if you live thousands of miles away.
Stretchable OLED displays take a big leap forward
A new OLED design can stretch dramatically while staying bright, solving a problem that has long limited flexible displays. The breakthrough comes from pairing a highly efficient light-emitting material with tough, transparent MXene-based electrodes. Tests showed the display
Yakuza Kiwami 3 preview: RGG wants to reframe the clunkiest Yakuza game
Yakuza Kiwami 3's new content includes additional minigames and stories in Okinawa, giving the third Yakuza game a greater sense of purpose
Yakuza Kiwami 3's new expansion basically turns it into a breakneck roguelite dungeon crawl, complete with random drops and goofy sidekicks
It's like fight club, only you're Yakuza Batman.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 includes the first official emulation of 2 bizarro Sega arcade games, including one like Crazy Taxi but you're racing an ambulance to the hospital before a patient bleeds to death
Forget all that yakuza drama. Time to play some obscure arcade games.
South Korea to set up AI-assisted fire response system
AI will be used to detect fires involving batteries of electric cars, which have been increasing.
Cuba counts cost of alliance after 32 troops killed in Venezuela
The recent events in Venezuela have exposed the strategic risks of Cuba’s foreign entanglements.
Resident Evil Requiem was originally a tense, stealth-oriented horror starring only Leon, before the team went back to the drawing board: 'People wouldn't want to see a timid Leon'
Capcom is combining all the different intensities of Resi into one game.
Noem announces new ICE deputy director
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday announced that Charles Wall will serve as Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) new deputy director after previously serving as the agency's principal legal adviser. "Mr. Wall has served as an ICE attorney for 14 years
'Baby, don't move': Australian woman wakes to find massive python on her chest
Rachel Bloor had assumed the heavy weight on her chest was her dog.
Gwar Rages Through Chappell Roan’s ‘Pink Pony Club’ and It’s Spectacular
The Scumdogs of the Universe deliver a thrilling rendition of the Grammy winner's smash hit
India’s retail investor boom draws millions into stock market, but experts warn of risks
As more Indians trade stocks for the first time, experts say that low financial literacy could lead to losses.
Trump announces Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ has been formed
President Trump on Thursday announced that the "Board of Peace" to oversee Gaza has been formed, months after Israel and Hamas reached a fragile ceasefire following two years of conflict. "It is my Great Honor to announce that THE BOARD OF PEACE has been formed," Trump posted
Trump announces 'board of peace' formed for Gaza
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the formation of a Gaza "board of peace," a key phase two element of a US-backed plan to end the war in the Palestinian territory. "It is my Great Honor to announce that THE BOARD OF PEACE has been formed," Trump posted on his
Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot
She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows.
Rolex watches, jewellery: Over $15m of assets seized in 2 probes involving Malaysia’s military
The investigations started in October 2025 and are ongoing.
Iconic tree from which Ipoh derived its name is now a bare trunk
The tree may be uprooted from Railway Station Square.
South Korea’s ex-president Yoon faces first court ruling over martial law
He had declared martial law in the country in December 2024.
South Korea's ex-president Yoon faces first court ruling over martial law
SEOUL, Jan 16 - Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is due to face the first court ruling on Friday stemming from criminal charges over his failed martial law attempt, a case that could result in a long prison sentence if he is found guilty.
Major fire breaks out in slum area of South Korea's Gangnam district
SEOUL, Jan 16 - Nearly 300 South Korean firefighters were deployed on Friday to fight a major fire in a deprived area of the upmarket Gangnam district of southern Seoul, a fire official said.
Hundreds of firefighters tackle blaze in deprived area of South Korea’s Gangnam district
No casualties had been reported so far, although 47 residents were evacuated.