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January 16, 2026

South Korea’s former President Yoon sentenced to prison

South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol was on Friday sentenced to five years in prison for obstruction of justice.

Yoon Suk Yeol
January 16, 2026

Venezuelan opposition leader gives Trump her Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado on Thursday gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House.

María Corina Machado with U.S. President Donald Trump
January 16, 2026

UN seeks diplomacy, dialogue to resolve Iran’s precarious situation

Ms Pobee warned against public statements suggesting possible military strikes on Iran, saying such rhetoric heightened risks.

January 16, 2026

UN chief Guterres warns of doom; laments deteriorating global peace, ‘climate chaos’, inequality

“1945 problem-solving will not solve 2026 problems,” he warned, saying outdated structures risk losing legitimacy.

War in Ukraine; Gaza kids
January 15, 2026

Egypt receives €1 biilion financial support from EU

The EU aims to expand its cooperation with Egypt in the fight against unwanted migration despite criticism from human rights organisations.

European union logo
January 15, 2026

‘24’ actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested over alleged attack of Hollywood cabbie

The 59-year-old actor has appeared in several notable films, including The Lost Boys, Stand by Me, A Few Good Men and Flatliners.

Hollywood actor Kiefer Sutherland
January 15, 2026

Gas cylinder blasts injured many inside Afghan hotel 

The incident occurred inside the hotel in Batikot district on Wednesday evening.

January 15, 2026

Four astronauts depart ISS due to medical issue

NASA has brought back a four-member astronaut crew to Earth due to a medical issue, marking the first such early return in the history of the International Space Station.

U.S astronauts Zena Cardman and Michael Fincke, Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov
January 15, 2026

Baerbock urges early, gender-balanced nominations for next UN chief

Ms Baerbock said the selection process was underway, with interactive dialogues scheduled for the week of April 20.

Annalena Baerbock
January 14, 2026

Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies raid ex-PM’s party offices

Between 2011 and 2014, she was imprisoned after a conviction for abuse of office.

Volodymyr Zelensky