President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law in a dramatic, late-night television address to the nation on Tuesday, citing “threats” from North Korea and slamming the main opposition party in South Korea. It was the first time since 1980 that it had been declared in the East Asian country. In the address to the […]

The United States will provide more than $1 billion in humanitarian aid for people displaced by drought or conflict in 31 African countries, US President Joe Biden said in Angola Tuesday. The assistance would address food insecurity and other urgent needs of refugees, internally displaced persons and affected communities in 31 African countries, a statement […]

A seven-year-old Ohio girl pleaded with her father not to harm her during a tense standoff with police, saying, “I don’t want to go to heaven today.” On November 11, 2024, Charles Ryan Alexander, 43, abducted his daughter, Oaklynn, from her grandmother’s home in Ohio. Since Alexander did not have custody rights, authorities issued an […]

Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Sunday pardoned his son, Hunter, for any federal crimes “he committed or may have committed” between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024. The 54-year-old was facing legal troubles involving tax violations and firearms-related charges. This has brought renewed attention to the US Constitution’s provision granting the president the […]

Former England captain Alastair Cook has all praise for India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a brilliant 161 in India’s massive win against Australia in the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, calling him a “class player” while also lauded the confidence of the youngster for sledging pacer Mitchell Starc. During the second day play […]