Ukraine-Russia war latest: Drone strikes ‘cut power to 200,000 homes in occupied southern Ukraine’
A Kremlin-installed local official said strikes disrupted power in the Zaporizhzhia region
Day: January 16, 2026
Canada’s PM Carney, China’s Xi Jinping hold first Beijing talks in eight years
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday, the first leaders’ talks there in eight years. Carney hailed a “new strategic partnership” as Canada seeks to diversify trade after US tariffs imposed under President Donald Trum…
Seattle Kraken give up early goal, never lead in loss to Boston Bruins
For the second straight night, the Kraken allowed a goal 54 seconds into the game. After the Bruins’ hot start, Seattle never led in a 4-2 loss Thursday night in Boston.
Meta will discontinue Workrooms, its VR space for workers, on February 16; Quest headsets and Horizon services will not be sold to businesses as of February 20 (Sean Hollister/The Verge)
Sean Hollister / The Verge:
Meta will discontinue Workrooms, its VR space for workers, on February 16; Quest headsets and Horizon services will not be sold to businesses as of February 20 — Meta continues to trickle out the bad news…
/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 1422, Part 1 (Thread #1569)
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Middle East allies in blitz of diplomacy urged Trump to hold off on Iran strikes, diplomat says – AP News
Middle East allies in blitz of diplomacy urged Trump to hold off on Iran strikes, diplomat says AP NewsIsrael and Arab Nations Ask Trump to Refrain From Attacking Iran The New York TimesTrump says Iran has ‘no plan for executions’…
Singaporean PM Removes Workers’ Party Chief as Official Opposition Leader
The High Court last month upheld Pritam Singh’s conviction for lying to a parliamentary committee in connection with a case involving a former lawmaker from his party.
Live: White House says Iran halted 800 executions, warns all options remain on table
A White House spokesperson said Thursday that Iran had backed away from plans to execute 800 protesters following intervention threats from President Donald Trump, but warned that “all options” remain on the table for the United States. Follow our liv…
Time Out markets set to close in two major cities blaming drop in footfall and rising in costs
Customers will have until January 23 to enjoy the markets before they shutter for good
Greenland annexation threats ‘bewildering,’ Nunavut premier says
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