Killer of Japanese leader Shinzo Abe sentenced to life in prison

Tetsuya Yamagami pleaded guilty to shooting the former prime minister with a homemade gun in 2022, an act he tied to struggles with the Unification Church.

US ally hedging a rational response to end of Pax Americana

The Washington foreign policy establishment is in predictable panic mode. America’s allies are hedging their bets, diversifying their partnerships, and preparing for what strategists delicately call “US unpredictability.” The December 2025 National Security Strategy—with its

How an Islamist party is gaining ground in Bangladesh, worrying moderates

DHAKA, Jan 21 - Long vilified for opposing independence and barred from electoral politics for over a decade, Bangladesh's biggest Islamist party is reinventing itself and attracting new support ahead of parliamentary polls next month, unsettling moderates and minority

With monitors and lawsuits, Pakistanis fight for clean air

IQAir classified Pakistan as the third most-polluted country in the world in 2024.

Surging in polls, Thailand's reformist opposition tests new election playbook

BANGKOK, Jan 21 - Three years ago, a party of reform-minded progressives swept Thailand's election in the wake of mass anti-establishment protests only to be blocked from taking power and forced to disband.

Kesha Supports Kim Petras Amid Label Strife: ‘I Spent Many Years Fighting for the Rights to Myself’

Earlier on Tuesday, Petras "formally requested" to be dropped from her label and claimed it had stalled the release of her album

Thailand's election in numbers

BANGKOK, Jan 21 - Thailand will hold a general election on February 8 in a showdown between three big parties that could lead to its fourth prime minister in less than three years.

TR-49 review: a cryptic narrative deduction game with teeth

TR-49 is a cryptic narrative deduction game that's all about cracking codes and unraveling a political mystery.

Strategic sex: Alaska's beluga whales swap mates for long-term survival

In the icy waters of Alaska's Bristol Bay, a new study reveals how a small population of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) survive the long haul through a surprising strategy: they mate with multiple partners over several years. The combination of long-term genetics,

Gunman jailed for life in killing of Japan ex-PM Abe

Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, faced charges including murder and firearms control law violations, and admitted to murder.

India to withdraw diplomats' families from Bangladesh, source says

NEW DELHI, Jan 21 - India will withdraw its diplomats' families and dependents from Bangladesh in the face of security threats as tension rises ahead of a February 12 general election, an Indian official said on Wednesday.

Stanford scientists found a way to regrow cartilage and stop arthritis

Scientists at Stanford Medicine have discovered a treatment that can reverse cartilage loss in aging joints and even prevent arthritis after knee injuries. By blocking a protein linked to aging, the therapy restored healthy, shock-absorbing cartilage in old mice and injured

Trump says 'you'll find out' how far he'll go to seize Greenland ahead of departure for Davos

US President Donald Trump made an unexpected appearance at the White House briefing room ahead of his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos, as tensions rise over Greenland and threats loom of a deepening trade war between the US and Europe.

Patients tried everything for depression then this implant changed their lives

Researchers report that vagus nerve stimulation helped many people with long-standing, treatment-resistant depression feel better—and stay better—for at least two years. Most participants had lived with depression for decades and had exhausted nearly every other option. Those

North produces enough nuclear material a year for 10 to 20 weapons: South Korea president

One person killed in Barcelona train crash, days after deadly train collision in Adamuz

The crash in Catalonia in northeastern Spain came just two days after a separate deadly train collision killed at least 42 people in the country's south and injured dozens more.

Turkey's Erdogan says discusses Syria, Gaza with Trump in "very good" call

WASHINGTON, Jan 20 - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan discussed developments in Syria and Gaza in a call with U.S. President Donald Trump, his office said on Wednesday, as Syria's Turkey-backed government announced a ceasefire with U.S.-allied Kurdish forces after days of

Regent of Indonesia’s Pati regency arrested for suspected graft offences

The regent, Sudewo, is accused of extorting between 125 million rupiah (US$7,400) and 150 million rupiah from each village official seeking appointment to public posts. “However, his subordinates who coordinated the extortion asked for 165 million rupiah, of which they pocketed

Philippines to restore access to Grok after developer commits to safety fixes

The Philippines had blocked Grok amid concerns about its ability to generate sexualised images.

Indonesia to revoke dozens of permits after deadly floods

The companies were found to have violated laws governing activities in forest areas.

Air Force One to land at Joint Base Andrews after crew finds 'minor electrical issue'

Air Force One on Tuesday, en route to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, will land at Joint Base Andrews after crew members identified "a minor electrical issue." White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the issue was found after takeoff and, out

Why is Emmanuel Macron wearing sunglasses indoors at Davos?

The French leader drew attention for his rebuke of Trump's tariff threat - and also his choice of eyewear.

Trump signs executive order barring Wall Street investors from buying single-family homes

President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order stopping Wall Street investors from buying and owning single-family homes, amid his push to focus on affordability ahead of the November midterm elections. "Buying and owning a home has long been considered the pinnacle of

Tourist helicopter goes missing near volcano in Japan

A pilot and two passengers were on board the aircraft when it disappeared in cloudy weather, police say.

One of the best (and oddest) blockbuster shooters of 2019 is $4 on Steam at the moment

Control is going for next-to-nothing ahead of its sequel.

Mother climbs down wall of building to rescue kids from burning home in South Korea

Fire authorities said it was highly unusual for a civilian to succeed in such an attempt.

Trump signals possible role for Machado as U.S. tightens Venezuela oil crackdown

United States President Donald Trump said Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado could “maybe” be brought into the transition process “in some way,” marking a notable shift in tone as Washington balances political messaging with day-to-day coordination in Caracas

Trump doubles down on Greenland ahead of Davos visit, saying there is 'no going back'

Trump was due to arrive at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, but a minor electrical issue on Air Force One has forced his plane to turn around.

Criterion Collection Deals: David Lynch Films Are on Sale for Up to 35% Off

On what would’ve been his 80th birthday, the Criterion Collection launched a flash sale on all of David Lynch’s titles from the home video company. Born on Jan. 20, 1946, Lynch — who passed away in 2025 — influenced the landscape of cinema and television (namely Twin Peaks)

Trump: Anything Europe does to threaten US on trade ‘I’ll just meet it’

President Trump said Tuesday in an interview with The Hill’s sister network NewsNation that he will match Europe if it moves to threaten the U.S. on trade amid rising tensions over Greenland. “See anything they do with us, I'll just meet it. All I have to do is meet it, and

Bondi announces departure of Halligan from US Attorneys office

Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday announced that Lindsey Halligan, the top prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia, has departed her position, citing Senate Democrats "making it impossible" for her to continue past her 120-day appointment deadline. "During her

Healthcare group projects anti-RFK Jr. messages onto HHS building

Protect Our Care, a healthcare advocacy group, on Tuesday projected two critical messages onto the facade of the Health and Human Services (HHS) building in Washington, D.C., blaming HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for policies they say are making Americans sicker. “RFK JR:

South Korea’s Education Ministry to toughen rules after exam question scandal

In December, 46 private academy instructors were indicted on charges of obtaining exam questions from teachers.

Don Lemon Fires Back at Nicki Minaj’s Homophobic Post: ‘Sit the F-ck Down’

"She will do anything that is expedient for her politically. And again, she's ignorant," the former CNN anchor said

To sustain prosperity as its population shrinks, China will have to invest big at home

China's economy met the government's official growth target in 2025, with official figures showing real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 5%.

Chris Pratt Says Panic About AI ‘Actor’ Tilly Norwood Is ‘All Bulls—‘: ‘I Don’t Know Who This Bitch Is’

Chris Pratt told Variety Tuesday night at the New York premiere of “Mercy” that he doesn’t “feel like someone’s gonna replace me” with AI. He added that the panic surrounding synthetic AI performers like Tilly Norwood is “all bullshit.” “I don’t feel like someone’s gonna

Era of Ascent: decoding To Lam’s 14th Party Congress report

Reading the political report delivered by Vietnamese General Secretary To Lam to the 14th Party Congress, and stripping away its layers of propaganda, a stark portrait emerges of a new power figure—more decisive and more ambitious, yet burdened by existential contradictions the

South Korea’s Lee plays down proposed US chip tariffs, warns of higher prices

He added that South Korea has safeguards in place to ensure its chipmakers will not be left at a disadvantage.

South Korea's Lee plays down proposed US chip tariffs, warns of higher prices

SEOUL, Jan 21 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday if Washington introduced higher U.S. tariffs on semiconductor imports, it would likely boost U.S. prices, playing down concerns about the proposed 100% duty.

North Korea produces enough nuclear material a year for 10 to 20 weapons: South Korean President

A pragmatic approach was needed in addressing North Korea’s nuclear issue, he said.

Georgia state Senate race heads to runoff

The race to fill a state Senate seat in Georgia is headed to a runoff, Decision Desk HQ has projected. Democrat Lemario Brown and Republican Steven McNeel will head to a Feb. 17 runoff after neither candidate was able to cross the 50 percent threshold. There were five

Driver killed in Spain train crash days after high-speed collision

At least 37 people have been injured, five seriously, in a second crash, after Sunday's two-train collision in Andalusia.

Blackpink’s Jisoo, Gong Yoo, Song Hye-kyo Lead Netflix Korea 2026 Slate

Netflix has unveiled an extensive 2026 Korean content slate headlined by Blackpink’s Jisoo, Gong Yoo and Song Hye-kyo, as the streamer celebrates 10 years of operations in Asia Pacific. The lineup features series, films and unscripted titles organized around five emotional

Arknights: Endfield launch times and release date

Plus details on preloading and early registration.

Thai central bank eases rules on foreign income repatriation to ease baht

The measure will help reduce upward pressure on the baht, as exporters can retain more ⁠of their US dollar earnings without needing to convert into local ‍currency, it said.

With monitors and lawsuits, Pakistanis are fighting for clean air

Monitoring organisation IQAir in 2024 classified Pakistan as the third-most polluted country in the world.

Malaysian anti-graft agency opens money laundering probe involving IJM Corp

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission confirmed it has questioned nine people.

By stoking the Greenland debate, the United States may actually be harming itself

As the US administration led by Donald Trump has continued to reassert its interest in owning Greenland, Europe has become more and more concerned about the security situation in the Arctic.