Manila, Philippines—Japan and the Philippines signed a defence agreement on Thursday that will allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food, and other necessities during joint training to boost deterrence against China’s growing aggression in the region and strengthen their preparedness for natural disasters. Japan has faced increasing political, trade and security tension with China, which…
Ukraine struggles to restore heat and power as temperatures drop to -19°C. Published on January 15, 2026.15 January 2026. Click here to share this article on social media. share Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said a state of emergency is being declared for Ukraine’s energy sector, as thousands of homes are left without heat…
A Virginia man who had an affair with his family’s Brazilian au pair has been charged with the mass murder of his wife and an unidentified stranger. Brendan Banfield, 40, has denied murdering Christine Banfield as well as Joseph Ryan, whom he allegedly planned to frame for the murder of his wife at the family…
The bipartisan bill would ban funding for any move to annex or occupy the territory of a NATO member state. US senators have introduced a bill aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from seizing NATO territory, including the self-ruled Danish island of Greenland. The bipartisan NATO Unity Protection Act introduced Tuesday would block the Defence…
WATCH: Trump promises ‘very strong action’ if Iran executes protesters. President Donald Trump has said the US will take “forceful action” against Iran if it executes protesters, as rights groups say more than 2,400 anti-government protesters have been killed in a violent crackdown by Iranian authorities. Relatives of Irfan Soltani, 26, who was detained last…
Fire broke out in the factory building on Wednesday morning More than 100 firefighters are tackling a massive blaze at the factory and nearby residents and workers have been warned to close their windows and doors amid concerns about air quality. A fire broke out in a building near the junction of Sunbeam Street with…
The world has expressed outrage at the planned execution of Iranian shop owner Irfan Sultani, 26, who was given just 10 minutes to bid farewell to his heartbroken family. Irfan Soltani, 26, will be one of the first to die by hanging on Wednesday. (Image: Irfan Sultani, 26, faced execution after being arrested during a…
