Hong Kong prosecutors have argued that the national security trial of a now-disbanded alliance behind the Tiananmen Square vigil is neither politically motivated nor intended to punish dissidents, stressing that they will not ask the court to determine the merits of any campaign or criticism against Beijing. In his opening speech on Monday at West…
This Republic Day, India did not just celebrate its Constitution—it showcased its global standing. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s greeting calling India a partner and neighbour marked a notable shift in tone after years of tension. The message follows a cautious reset in India-China ties and signals Beijing’s recognition of New Delhi’s strategic weight. From Washington,…
Russia’s Arctic cities of Murmansk and Severomorsk, along with surrounding areas, are without power for a fourth day after aging infrastructure failed amid freezing temperatures. Five power transmission towers collapsed near Murmansk late Friday, disrupting electricity supplies. (Representational Image/Unsplash) Five power transmission towers collapsed near Murmansk late Friday, disrupting electricity supplies and subsequently heat and…
Juniper Research Juniper Research’s Fraud & Security Tech Horizon for 2026 Juniper Research’s Fraud & Security Tech Horizon for 2026 · GlobeNewswire Inc. BASINGSTOKE, United Kingdom, Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global tech strategists Juniper Research today released its new Fraud & Security Tech Horizon; spotlighting three technologies that are expected to have the…
![A customer at a foreign exchange counter converts currencies in Myeongdong in central Seoul on Jan. 26. [NEWS1]](https://news.charm-retirement.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/8e4588e6-8ad8-4bb8-a289-e085d3ebc050-600x400.jpg "U.S.-Japan intervention threat lifts won to this year’s high")
A customer at a foreign exchange counter converts currencies in Myeongdong in central Seoul on Jan. 26. [NEWS1] The won strengthened to its strongest level this year on Monday, driven by signs of a potential U.S.-Japan joint intervention on the weak Japanese yen, which often moves in tandem with the won. The local…
An R-rated action thriller movie headlined by Ben Affleck is making its way to Hulu soon. The Accountant, originally released in 2016, is one of the numerous film and television titles dropping on Hulu next month. At the time of its release, the film received a mixed response from critics but a more positive reception…
Key Points President Trump over the weekend threated an additional 100% tariff on Canadian imports. Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to hold the benchmark interest rate steady at the January meeting. Four “Magnificent Seven” companies (Tesla, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Apple) report earnings this week. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index ›…
Hong Kong’s high-speed rail network is launching a limited-time “buy one, get one free” offer for tickets to Shenzhen’s Futian from Tuesday in celebration of its service expanding to 110 destinations in mainland China. The limited-time offer coincides with the launch of 16 new mainland destinations, including stops at major eastern hubs such as Nanjing,…
‘You don’t win a league and get it all your own way’published at 09:12 GMT 09:12 GMT Arsenal 2-3 Man Utd Lee DixonFormer Arsenal defender on BBC Radio 5 Live That is the sloppiest I have seen Arsenal in a long time. It was a disappointing performance. I think they were in control for the…
1 Casemiro is thriving under Carrick Casemiro will depart Manchester United this summer. His four years in English football have been mixed but he may yet go out on a high. At one point in his first season, such as his performance in the 2023 League Cup final, he was hailed as the club’s best…