
Jerome Powell Says Trump Administration Threatened Criminal Charges Over Fed Testimony
Jan 12, 2026 01:00 am UTC| Politics
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Sunday that the Trump administration has threatened him with a potential criminal indictment connected to congressional testimony he delivered last summer, escalating an...

Russia Launches Overnight Air Attack on Kyiv, Causing Fire as Air Defenses Respond
Jan 12, 2026 00:49 am UTC| Politics
Russia carried out an overnight air attack on Kyiv, Ukraines capital, triggering a fire in one of the citys districts, according to Ukrainian military officials on Monday. The assault is part of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine...

Trump Tightens Pressure on Cuba as Venezuelan Oil Supplies Halt
Jan 12, 2026 00:46 am UTC| Politics Economy
U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated pressure on Cuba by declaring that no more Venezuelan oil or money will flow to the Communist-run island, urging Havana to strike a deal with Washington before it is too late. The...

Jimmy Lai Faces Sentencing as Hong Kong Security Trial Nears Conclusion
Jan 12, 2026 00:41 am UTC| Law Politics
Hong Kongs High Court will on Monday hear the mitigation plea of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, marking the final stage before sentencing in a landmark national security case that has drawn widespread international...

U.S. Lawmakers Split Over Military Action Against Iran Amid Rising Unrest
Jan 12, 2026 00:38 am UTC| Politics
Some U.S. lawmakers from both major political parties are questioning whether military action against Iran is the best course for the United States as the country experiences its most significant anti-government protests...

UK and NATO Allies Hold Routine Talks on Arctic Security Amid Greenland Deployment Reports
Jan 12, 2026 00:34 am UTC| Politics
Britain has confirmed that ongoing discussions with NATO allies about strengthening security in the Arctic are part of routine alliance cooperation, following media reports suggesting plans for a possible military...

Israeli Fire Kills Palestinians in Gaza as Ceasefire Tensions Escalate
Jan 12, 2026 00:31 am UTC| Politics
Israeli fire killed at least three Palestinians in two separate incidents across the Gaza Strip, according to local health authorities, highlighting the fragility of the ceasefire agreed in October between Israel and...