The Philippines and Japan sign a logistics deal to enhance joint military exercises, improve coordination, and strengthen defense cooperation, promoting regional stability and readiness.
Chinese ships have blocked Filipino fishers from Scarborough Shoal, restricting access to traditional fishing grounds and raising tensions in the West Philippine Sea amid ongoing territorial disputes.
Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th anniversary begins in 2026 with Sega planning year-long celebrations including trailers, digital content, fan meet-ups, merch, concerts, exhibits, and a new podcast.
The Senate advanced a key government funding package in a bipartisan vote, while Democrats debate whether to link DHS and ICE reforms to the final appropriations before the January 30 deadline.
Asus is discontinuing its RTX 5070 Ti production due to memory shortages affecting supply, with remaining stock likely the last; Nvidia says it continues to ship all GeForce SKUs.
Scientists unveiled the most detailed map yet of the land beneath Antarctica’s ice, revealing buried valleys, mountains, and channels that illuminate Earth’s ancient landscape and aid climate modeling.
Bluetooth devices using Google Fast Pair may be silently hijacked by hackers, enabling eavesdropping or tracking; users should update accessory firmware.
NASA’s Crew-11 returned early from the ISS in its first medical evacuation after one astronaut fell ill; all four splashed down safely and are undergoing evaluations.
U.S., Denmark, and Greenland met at the White House and agreed to form a working group to continue discussions on Greenland, but deep disagreements remain over sovereignty
Washington — The standoff between traditional finance and the cryptocurrency industry has reached a new turning point. Brian Armstrong, co-founder and CEO of Coinbase, the largest publicly traded crypto exchange in the United States, has launched a direct attack on major banks, accusing them of seeking to slow down—or even eliminate—the competition posed by digital assets through regulatory pressure.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the 2026 tax year could deliver the largest tax refunds in American history. According to his administration, this would follow major tax cuts included in a recently adopted law known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
The incoming U.S. ambassador to Iceland has sparked controversy by making a joke about Iceland becoming the "52nd state" of the United States, leading to widespread outrage among Icelandic officials and citizens.
NASA conducted its first-ever medical evacuation from the ISS, returning four Crew-11 astronauts early after a medical concern, with all crew stable and splashdown set off California.
South Carolina’s measles outbreak grew by 124 new cases since Friday, bringing the total to 434 and placing over 400 in quarantine as health officials work to contain spread and promote vaccination.
Oil prices eased as President Trump’s comments on Iran calmed market fears, while technology stocks in Asia faced renewed selling pressure, reflecting shifting investor sentiment.
China has announced stricter export controls on essential industrial metals, citing national security and economic interests as primary reasons for the new regulations aimed at managing resource availability.
Kurdish groups have reportedly made attempts to breach the Iran-Iraq border amid escalating crackdowns by Iranian security forces, raising concerns about regional stability and the safety of civilians.
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney praised a new era in Canada–China relations during his historic Beijing visit, highlighting cooperation after years of tension.
Wikipedia celebrates 25 years with AI partnerships with Microsoft, Meta, Perplexity, and others, formalizing access to content while preserving open knowledge principles.
U.S. sanctions and pressure on Iran highlight the limits of American power, as Tehran’s resilience, history, and geopolitical ties blunt the impact of external influence.
European NATO allies began deploying troops to Greenland to support Denmark and affirm Arctic security, amid U.S. pressure and disagreement with Trump’s assertions about the island’s future.
After a construction crane collapsed onto a moving train in Thailand, some passengers survived by remaining trapped in pockets of the wreckage while rescuers worked to free them.
The U.S. visa suspension includes Cambodia and Thailand, drawing expert puzzlement over the policy’s logic and its implications for diplomacy and regional ties.
The Pentagon has announced the deployment of a carrier strike group to the Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate, aiming to bolster Uregional security and deter potential aggression.