South Korea's ex-leader Yoon faces first court verdict over martial law chaos
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol is accused of obstructing attempts to arrest him last year.
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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 United States.
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.
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
Lucasfilm boss steps down after leading Star Wars 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.
Dubai chewy cookie frenzy sends pistachio prices in South Korea soaring
Some dujjonku enthusiasts have turned to home baking using alternative ingredients amid soaring prices.
Trump says he is backing 'newly appointed Palestinian Technocratic Government' in Gaza
Jan 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is backing "a newly appointed Palestinian Technocratic Government" in Gaza. "As Chairman of the Board of Peace, I am backing a newly appointed Palestinian Technocratic Government, the National Committee for the
Florida Republican candidate suggests 'sin tax' for OnlyFans creators
"...young women who could otherwise be mothers raising families, rearing children, I don't want them to be selling their bodies to sick men online."
Insights into the logistics of cellular waste disposal
Protein aggregates, damaged organelles, and invading bacteria are identified and removed in healthy cells. An international research team led by Professor Konstanze F. Winklhofer from the Institute of Biochemistry and Pathobiochemistry at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, has
Thousands affected after power outage halts Tokyo commuter train lines
Trains on East Japan Railway's Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines were halted in all directions indefinitely.
How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths
India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?
As Trump stalls, Iran opposition shows lack of a clear leader
A US intervention in Iran appeared imminent this week. US and UK troops were pulled out of several bases around the Middle East, US military assets had been moved into position and the US president, Donald Trump, had reassured protesters on the streets of Iran that “help is on
Power outage halts Tokyo commuter train lines, disrupting thousands
Trains on East Japan Railway's Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines were halted in all directions.
‘Culinary Class Wars’ Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix With Team-Based Format
Netflix is moving forward with a third season of Korean cooking competition “Culinary Class Wars,” implementing a sweeping format change that shifts the contest from individual chef battles to restaurant team showdowns. The renewal reconfigures the hit series around four-person
Exposing how humidity can escalate a heat wave
When Floridians talk about extreme weather, hurricanes dominate the conversation. Each season brings updates on storm tracks, cone predictions and wind speeds, all in the hopes of predicting the unpredictable. But a quieter, more deceptive threat is already reshaping the way
7 foreign tourists rescued after becoming lost near Hokkaido’s Furano ski resort
All were rescued without injuries.
The studio behind the best metroidvania of 2021 has a new game coming out next month—and I'm dropping everything to play it
Sorry everything else.
The president and the public give the US economy different grades
Does the economy rate an A+++++, as President Donald Trump insists? Or does it deserve the C—– that much of the public has been giving it? Judging by consumer sentiment, it might even be a D—–. The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index ended the year sharply below its