Cocksure Kim Jong-un is raising the nuclear stakes. Is it time for South Korea to follow suit? | Simon Tisdall
So-called frozen conflicts can suddenly turn hot without warning. Look at Ukraine, Syria or Armenia-Azerbaijan. Might Korea be next? For…
‘We’ve been at this rodeo before’: gun-safety groups prepare for second Trump term
Donald Trump’s imminent return to Washington has put gun-safety groups on high alert, as the president-elect once described himself as…
New Orleans attacker fell into extremism after marital and financial woes
Shamsud-Din Jabbar’s descent into religious extremism unfolded over years – but his deadly disdain for many of his fellow Americans’…
Bono, Anna Wintour and Jane Goodall receive Presidential Medals of Freedom
The U2 frontman Bono, the editor-in-chief of Vogue, Anna Wintour, and the British conservationist Dame Jane Goodall are to receive…
Blue Cactus has closed, but ambitious eatery to open on prime ByWard Market corner
Ottawa hospitality mogul Abbis Mamhoud plans to open Grey's Social Eatery at the prime ByWard Market corner location as early…
Gallery: Butterflies in Flight at the Canadian Museum of Nature
Published Jan 04, 2025 • Last updated 39 minutes ago • 1 minute read Eight-year-old Edie Morrissette was all smiles…
Ottawa restaurateurs hope tax holiday will boost January business
Due to a new federal law, the HST has been removed from restaurant meals, among other purchases, until Feb. 15.…
Capital deep freeze is encouraging for Skateway fans
Published Jan 04, 2025 • Last updated 4 hours ago • 1 minute read Skating fans are hoping the cold…
Language-rights activist contests English-only construction signs on Parliament Hill
The signs in question mostly addressed health, safety and security issues. Published Jan 04, 2025 • Last updated 44 minutes…
Apple’s Siri was eavesdropping and that is why it has agreed to pay a whopping $95 million to members who filed class action suite; here’s what else it was doing
Business News › News › International › US News ›Apple's Siri was eavesdropping and that is why it has agreed…
68 lakh pensioners to gain from EPFO’s new Centralized Pension System across regional offices
Synopsis The EPFO has completed the nationwide rollout of its Centralized Pension Payments System (CPPS), benefiting over 68 lakh pensioners.…
NYT Connections January 3, 2025: Answers and hints to solve New Year’s first Friday challenge
Synopsis The NYT Connections puzzle has rapidly gained popularity among word game enthusiasts, captivating players across the globe with its…
BBL season over for Cameron Bancroft as he and Daniel Sams remain in WA hospital
Cameron Bancroft’s BBL season is over after the Sydney Thunder opener suffered a fractured nose and a fractured right scapula…
Sam Kerr steps up recovery from ACL injury as she joins Chelsea at training camp
Sam Kerr is stepping up her recovery from her long-standing knee injury at Chelsea as she joined the English champions…
Sydney Thunder win BBL thriller after sickening collision between Daniel Sams and Cameron Bancroft halts play
Sydney Thunder duo Daniel Sams and Cameron Bancroft have been taken to hospital following a sickening clash of heads during…
Two more family members sentenced in Ohio crime of ‘boundless depravity’
Two more family members convicted in the killings of eight members of an Ohio family received lengthy prison terms on…
Judge sets date for Trump hush-money sentencing but rules out prison term
A judge on Friday set Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush-money case for 10 January – little over a week…
Mike Johnson re-elected as House speaker after brief Republican revolt – as it happened
Johnson wins House speakership on first ballot after brief Republican revolt Republican Mike Johnson has won the House speakership on…
US rugby star Ilona Maher eyes Bristol debut as ticket sales break club record
Ticket sales have broken a record ahead of US rugby star Ilona Maher making her debut for the Bristol Bears…
Mike Johnson secures US House speakership after facing internal dissent
After initially facing internal dissent, the Trump-endorsed Republican Mike Johnson secured the House speakership in the first round of voting…
Sara’s removal from NSC ‘dirty politics,’ says former Palace spokesman
MANILA, Philippines — Former Palace spokesman Salvador Panelo on Saturday branded as "dirty politics" the removal of Vice President Sara…
Shear line, monsoon to continue to bring rains to parts of Luzon – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — The northwest monsoon or "amihan" will affect Extreme Northern Luzon while a shear line could bring rain…
Marcos removes Sara from NSC
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the reorganization of National Security Council (NSC), removing Vice President Sara Duterte as well as…
Sridevi’s admirer, Ram Gopal Varma says he ‘doesn’t like’ her daughter, has ‘no intention of working’ with Janhvi Kapoor
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has vocally expressed his admiration for the late Sridevi. However, he doesn't have a liking for…
Who is Tommy Robinson and why is Elon Musk throwing his weight behind him?
Not content with merely campaigning for United States President-elect Donald Trump and urging Germans to vote for the far-right political…
Alexander-Arnold ‘fully committed’ to Liverpool amid Real Madrid interest
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is not distracted by rumours of a move to Real Madrid. Trent…
Biden blocks sale of US Steel to Japan’s Nippon Steel
Biden cites need to ‘level playing field’ in long anticipated blocking of $14.6bn sale likely to roil ties with Tokyo.…
Debifi Research Highlights the Importance of Bitcoin Financial Services in Celebration of Proof of Keys Day
Lugano – January 3, 2025 – In alignment with the spirit of Bitcoin self-custodianship, Debifi, a non-custodial Bitcoin lending startup,…
Chael Sonnen casts doubt on Conor McGregor vs. Logan Paul actually happening: ‘There was no part of the story that was true’
Conor McGregor continues to tease his next move as a boxing match against Logan Paul in India but one UFC…
Former UFC champ Cain Velasquez signs with GFL as team manager ahead of promotional debut
Cain Velasquez is heading to the GFL, but in a management role. The promotion announced via a release on Friday…
Ex-UFC champ Michael Bisping says he ‘lied my ass off’ to get commission approval to fight with bad eye
Michael Bisping admitted he wasn’t fully truthful with athletic commissions towards the latter end of his career. After Bisping was…
Donald Trump inauguration on January 20: The President-elect could shakeup the US economy on Day 1 with these 4 steps
Donald Trump inauguration on January 20: The President-elect could shakeup the US economy on Day 1 with these 4 steps…
Nestaway founder files FIR alleging fraud by Tiger Global, Chiratae Ventures, others
Synopsis Nestaway founder Amarendra Sahu has filed a criminal complaint against investors including Tiger Global and Goldman Sachs. He alleges…
Stock market update: Nifty Pharma index 0.4%
Synopsis The Nifty Pharma index closed 0.4 per cent at 23553.40. Getty Images Nifty moved in a tight range of…
Alex de Minaur given unexpected boost with top-eight seeding for Australian Open
Soaring Alex de Minaur has been gifted a major boost in his bid to challenge for the Australian Open crown…
Beloved Seinfeld actor dies aged 83
Beloved stage and screen actor John Capodice, has died aged 83. The Italian-American actor known for his appearances in Seinfeld,…
Identity of missing surfer believed to have been killed by sharks revealed as Lance Appleby
The surfer reported missing near Granites Beach on the Eyre Peninsula west of Adelaide on Thursday has been identified as…
Genesis EVs recalled
Genesis Australia has recalled 572 electric vehicles (EVs) across the GV60, Electrified GV70 and Electrified G80 model lines, due to…
Driver in Las Vegas Cybertruck blast was decorated US army soldier, officials say
The person who died when a Tesla Cybertruck packed with explosives burst into flames outside the hotel in Las Vegas…
New Orleans suspect and driver of exploded Cybertruck served at same US military base, report says – live
New Orleans suspect and Cybertruck driver served at same US military base – report The suspect in the New Orleans…
Barbara Lee heads for House exit after nearly three decades as trailblazer
The Democratic congresswoman Barbara Lee has always stood apart, a matter-of-fact renegade with a long list of firsts. In high…
Jill Biden received $20,000 diamond from Indian PM in 2023, among other gifts
Joe Biden and his family were given tens of thousands of dollars in gifts from foreign leaders in 2023, according…
‘It’s devastating’: New Orleans reels from deadly New Year’s Day attack
At the cross-street of Bourbon and Saint Phillip, a few dozen yards from the police security line around the crime…
China gives government workers first big pay bump in a decade to boost economy
BEIJING: Millions of government workers across China were given surprise wage increases this week, people affected by the move said,…
Thai PM declares millions in watches and bags among US$400 million assets
BANGKOK: Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declared more than US$400 million in assets on Friday (Jan 3), her party said,…
Singaporeans opt for longer-haul destinations during upcoming Chinese New Year public holidays
Advertisement Singapore Among popular destinations are Spain and Portugal. Travellers at Singapore's Changi Airport. (Photo: iStock/Bing-Jhen Hong) New: You can…
India and Bangladesh begin return of detained fishermen
NEW DELHI: Neighbouring India and Bangladesh have begun repatriating 185 incarcerated fishermen in a deal struck despite strained diplomatic ties,…
Tamil Cinema Prepares for an Exciting Pongal 2025 Lineup
Pongal, the harvest festival celebrated with grandeur in Tamil Nadu, is also a time for vibrant cinema releases. The Tamil…