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January 28, 2026

Court sentences South Korea’s former first lady to prison for corruption

South Korea’s former first lady, Kim Keon Hee, on Wednesday, was sentenced to 20 months in prison for bribery.

Kim Keon Hee
January 27, 2026

Presidency plays down Tinubu’s fall during walk with Turkish president

Mr Tinubu, 73, flanked on his left side by Mr Erdogan, missed his steps, staggered and fell down.

President Bola Tinubu
January 27, 2026

Hundreds of pigs die in Germany barn fire

The reason why the fire broke out on Monday was initially unclear.

Germany
January 27, 2026

EU, India make history with free trade agreement

Under the deal, India is to gradually reduce tariffs on imported cars from 110 per cent to as low as 10 per cent, at least for 250,000 vehicles per year.

Narendra Modi
January 27, 2026

North Korea fired missile towards Sea of Japan: Report

North Korea fired at least one unidentified projectile towards the East Sea, according to a report.

Kim standing before missiles
January 26, 2026

Israel says no more hostages in Gaza after recovery of police officer’s body

The IDF statement brings closure to issues bordering on both living and dead held hostage in Gaza by Hamas after the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

SFC Ran Gvili
January 26, 2026

Suella Braverman dumps Kemi Badenoch-led Tory Party for Reform UK

Ms Badenoch blamed her predecessor, Rishi Sunak, for the party’s woes last week, after two members of parliament left the party.

Suella Braverman
January 26, 2026

Vietnam, Laos to elevate trade turnover to $10 billion

Leaders of Vietnam and Laos on Monday pledged to promote economic, trade and investment cooperation.

Flags of Vietnam, Laos
January 26, 2026

Hydroponic farming gains momentum in Saudi Arabia

This approach supports faster and more controlled plant development while significantly reducing water consumption compared to traditional farming.

Hydroponic farming
January 26, 2026

Brazil to grant visa-free entry to selected Chinese citizens

The move came in response to China’s decision to grant visa-free access to Brazilian nationals.

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva with Chinese President Xi Jinping